Band 7 sample
26 words · Source-reported bandYes, my name is Abdul Samad Alajad. Abdul Samad is my first name and Alajad is my family name. So you can call me Abdul Samad.
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What’s your name
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Ideas to explore
- State your name clearly.
- Mention whether family or friends use a shorter name or nickname.
- Tell the listener what they may call you.
Suggested structure
- Give your name.
- Introduce the nickname, if you have one.
- Say who uses that name.
- Invite the listener to use it too.
Useful vocabulary & examples
- go by
- to use a particular name in everyday life
My family and friends call me Shammi, so I go by Shammi with them.
- nickname
- an informal or shortened name used instead of someone’s full name
Shammi is the name my family and friends use for me.
- you can call me
- a friendly way to tell someone which name to use
You can call me Shammi.
Sample answers
AI-completed learning example
72 words · Illustrative target bandHi, my name is Liu Bao. My first name is very common in Vietnam. My last name, however, is quite unique. It originates from China and is very rare in Vietnam. There are only about ten people with this last name in the entire country. In fact, there are only one or two people with the same full name as me, as far as I know. So my name is quite distinctive.
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16 words · Source-reported bandMy full name is Shafa Sahedree Manjaluri. You may address me as my first name Shafa.
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