Part 1 · · 18 samples

What kind of music do you enjoy listening to?

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Ideas to explore

  • Explain whether you listen to one language of music regularly but prefer another style or language.
  • Mention a real reason for your preference, such as the lyrics, melodies, or connection to your culture.
  • Describe whether you enjoy exploring unfamiliar genres or tend to return to familiar music.

Suggested structure

  1. Name the kind of music you enjoy.
  2. Say how varied your listening habits are.
  3. Explain how your usual listening relates to your favorite kind.
  4. Add one personal reason or detail to develop the answer.
Useful vocabulary & examples
listen to a genre
To play or hear a particular category of music.

I don't listen to many different genres.

English-language music
Music with lyrics in English.

I mostly listen to English-language music.

be talented in
To have skill or ability in a particular area.

Some of my friends are talented in other genres.

my favorite kind of music
The type of music you like best.

Farsi music is my favorite kind of music.

Sample answers

Band 6 sample

49 words · Source-reported band

Well, in all of the world, I have so many kinds of music, but I like to listen to classical music. When I listen to classical music, I feel my mood becomes much better and I relax. It helps me focus on my job and is not a distraction.

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Band 6 sample

41 words · Source-reported band

I really like to listen to romantic songs because they create a good feeling in music. So I mostly prefer romantic songs, and sometimes I need some motivational songs. These are the two types of songs I prefer to listen to.

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Band 6 sample

42 words · Source-reported band

Actually, I like pop music and rap music. Every day I listen to music by Billie Eilish, Drake, and other singers, including XXXTentacion and Uzbek pop singers. I enjoy listening to more rap music and other music like Shahrukh Khan and others.

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