Sample answer
Hello, my name is Penson Omean Dieeka. My friends usually like to call me by my middle name, Omean. This name holds special significance for me as I inherited it from my great grandfather.
Part 1 · Band 8
What is your name ?
Source-reported band score · 34 words
Answer analysis
Fluency & Coherence
The ideas move in a clear sequence: you give your full name, explain which name your friends use, and add its family significance. The final sentence develops the answer rather than merely repeating your name. Since this is text only, spoken fluency cannot be assessed. Practise delivering this answer in 20 seconds, then repeat it in 15 seconds while keeping all three points clear.
Lexical Resource
“Holds special significance” communicates the personal importance of the name precisely, and “inherited it from my great grandfather” adds a specific family connection. The vocabulary is relevant and varied enough for this simple personal question. “Usually like to call me by” is understandable but less natural than “usually call me.” For a more conversational response, use a direct phrase such as “My friends usually call me Omean.”
Grammatical Range & Accuracy
The answer uses accurate, complete sentences, including a subordinate clause in “as I inherited it from my great grandfather.” The reference of “it” is clear, and the information is easy to follow. This short sample offers limited evidence of a wider range of structures, but there is no need to add complexity just for its own sake. As an optional polish, write the family term as “great-grandfather.”
Pronunciation
Pronunciation cannot be assessed from text, and this practice guide is not an assessment of a recording. Practise the word stress in “middle name” and “special significance”; give the main beats to “middle,” “name,” “special,” and “significance.” Try the thought groups: “My friends usually call me Omean / which is my middle name.” Record yourself, listen back, and check that each phrase is clear and the name sounds as you intend.
A transcript shows language and organisation. Fluency, delivery and pronunciation require an audio recording; the synthetic voice demonstrates the text, not the original speaker.
- Use “My friends usually call me Omean” to make the preferred-name sentence more direct.
- Practise connecting the name, preferred form of address, and family reason in one smooth 15–20 second response.
- Keep the family detail, but consider the more conversational phrase “It is special to me because…”
Plan your answer
Try your own response before reading the samples.
Ideas to explore
- Give your full name and say what you would like the listener to call you.
- Explain who chose your name and the reason behind that choice.
- Briefly describe the person or story that inspired the name.
Suggested structure
- State your full name.
- Offer your preferred name.
- Say who chose the name and why.
- Add a concise detail about the person who inspired it.
Useful vocabulary & examples
- feel free to call me
- A friendly way to invite someone to use a preferred name.
My name is Hajar Hassan Al-Hattali, but feel free to call me Hajar.
- be inspired by
- To get an idea or motivation from someone or something.
My mom chose this name because she was inspired by Hajar.
- known for her resilience
- Recognised for the ability to cope with hardship and keep going.
She is a remarkable woman known for her resilience in Islamic history.
- in Islamic history
- Within the historical context of Islam and Muslim communities.
Hajar is remembered as a remarkable woman in Islamic history.
Compare answers on this topic
Band 9
My name is Hajar Hassan Al-Hattali, but feel free to call me Hajar. My mom chose this name because she was inspired by Hajar, the wife of Ibrahim, a remarkable woman known for h...
Band 8
My name is Lakshmi Chobh Singh Thakur, and people call me by my first name, Lakshmi. Lakshmi is the name given by my grandmother because it is the name of the goddess Lakshmi, w...
Band 7
My name is Vanessa. It's a bit long, so my friends and family call me Vanessa. You can call me Vanessa too.
Band 6
My name is Astipkar, and my family name is Seko. However, it's not registered on my profile, so please just call me Har.
Band 5
My first name is Bvel, and my last name is Jcent. So everyone calls me Jan. You can call me Jan too.
Band 8
My full name is Asma Saer, but feel free to call me Asma. My mother chose this name because she was inspired by Asma, the daughter of Abu Bakr, a remarkable woman known for her...