Part 1 · Band 4

Are you a student or do you work?

Source-reported band score · 14 words

Sample answer

I am currently a student, pursuing a degree in Data Science at Montemiraro University.

Answer analysis

Fluency & Coherence

The answer follows a clear sequence: it identifies your current status, then gives your degree subject and university. That makes it complete and easy to follow, but it offers little development beyond the basic information. Practise a 15-second response: say the answer, add one truthful detail about your studies, then finish with a brief reason or example. Fluency cannot be assessed from text alone.

Lexical Resource

The wording is clear and appropriately specific: “pursuing a degree in Data Science” conveys your course of study, while “currently” places it in the present. The vocabulary is accurate but limited to the information needed for a short reply, so there is little evidence of range. As an optional extension, add a precise detail about an area of Data Science that genuinely interests you.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The sentence is grammatically sound: “I am currently a student” is followed by the participial phrase “pursuing a degree,” which adds information efficiently. The preposition “at” is also used correctly before the university name. Because this is only one sentence, it gives limited evidence of varied sentence structures. For further practice, add a second, well-connected sentence with a truthful explanation or example.

Pronunciation

This is not an assessment of a recording; pronunciation cannot be judged from the text. For practice, say “currently” with the main stress on CUR, and give the key words in “Data Science” clear stress: DA-ta and SCI-ence. Group the answer into thought units—“I am currently a student / pursuing a degree in Data Science / at Montemiraro University.” Record it, check that each phrase is clear, and repeat any difficult names or words.

A transcript shows language and organisation. Fluency, delivery and pronunciation require an audio recording; the synthetic voice demonstrates the text, not the original speaker.

Extend the answer with one truthful detail about what you are currently studying within Data Science.
Add one brief reason you chose your course, if that reflects your experience.
Practise a 15-second response that moves from your student status to your subject, university, and one supporting detail.

Plan your answer

Try your own response before reading the samples.

Ideas to explore

Briefly state your current education status before describing what happens next.
Connect waiting for results with preparing university applications.
Name a possible major and, if you want to extend the answer, give a short reason for your interest.

Suggested structure

Answer directly: say whether you are a student or work.
Give a brief detail about your current education.
Explain your immediate next step, such as waiting for results or applying.
Name a major you are considering and close with your likely choice.

Useful vocabulary & examples

wait for my results: Expect to receive the outcome of an exam or course.
I'm waiting for my results while preparing to apply to universities.
prepare to apply to universities: Get ready to submit applications to universities.
I'm preparing to apply to universities.
be intrigued by: Feel curious and interested in something.
I'm especially intrigued by biotechnology.
a possible major: A university subject area you may choose to study.
Biotechnology is a possible major I'm considering.

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Learning Tools

Are you a student or do you work?

Sample answer

Answer analysis

Fluency & Coherence

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Pronunciation

Plan your answer

Ideas to explore

Suggested structure

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