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 7 sample

42 words · Source-reported band

Well, honestly, it depends on my moods or situations. Sometimes I like to listen to sad music, but at other times I also enjoy light and funny music. My favorite kind of music is pop, and my favorite singer is Bruno Mars.

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Band 7 sample

42 words · Source-reported band

I enjoy listening to jazz specifically because it gives me a sense of calmness, and I really relax while listening to it. I like to listen to jazz while studying because it helps me concentrate so I can do my work better.

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Band 7 sample

42 words · Source-reported band

Well, I'm more into listening to pop music because it gives me a lot of energy and helps to blow off some steam and relieve stress. Whenever I wash the dishes or do household chores, I try to listen to pop music.

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