Band 8 sample
17 words · Source-reported bandMy name is Shamimakdeshammi. My family and friends call me Shammi, so you can call me Shammi.
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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
Band 8 sample
36 words · Source-reported bandMy name is Deng. In Vietnamese, it means new, as in a new year or a fresh beginning. In English, it's related to the time function it represents, which is commonly used when working with triangles.
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31 words · Source-reported bandMy full name is Janar Mamratova, but in my family, everybody calls me Janar because it's like my first name, and I really like my name. Its meaning is like Twinkle.
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