Band 5 sample
22 words · Source-reported bandMy first name is Bvel, and my last name is Jcent. So everyone calls me Jan. You can call me Jan too.
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What is your name ?
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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.
Sample answers
Band 5 sample
16 words · Source-reported bandMy given name is Stella. However, my boyfriend calls me Sharon. So please call me Sharon.
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