IELTS Speaking test sample Part 3 ( Li, Band 6)

What speaking ability does a score of IELTS Band 6 represent Watch this Speaking test sample, where Li from China talks about Hobbies. Here s why this performance was given a Band 6: This test taker is able to keep going and is willing to give long answers, but coherence is occasionally lost through hesitation while she searches for words and ideas. She uses a good range of connecting words and markers (actually; in this way; I think the most important reason; as an example; as we know). Vocabulary is the strongest feature of her performance. She is able to discuss topics at length and demonstrates some awareness of style and collocation (contemporary society; casual activities; temporarily forget; a moment just for yourself; time and resources). While she does make errors, these do not interfere with communication (for your healthy). Her grammatical control is less strong, although she does produce some complex structures, such as subordinate clauses, accurately. H