Part 1 · Band 4

Where do you live?

Source-reported band score · 18 words

Sample answer

Currently, I live in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It's located in the central part of the country.

Answer analysis

Fluency & Coherence

The answer develops in a clear sequence: it names your home, identifies Hanoi as Vietnam’s capital, and then gives a location detail. That makes it easy to follow, although the response ends after two short sentences and could develop the answer slightly more. Practise speaking it for 20 seconds: say where you live, add one accurate location detail, and finish with one brief personal observation about living there.

Lexical Resource

The answer uses clear, relevant wording, including “the capital of Vietnam” and “located in”. These phrases communicate the topic directly, and there is no need for elaborate vocabulary in this short Part 1 response. However, the vocabulary range is limited, and “located in the central part” gives an inaccurate description of Hanoi’s position. Next, practise a few precise location phrases, such as “in northern Vietnam” and “in the north of the country”.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Both sentences are grammatically sound: “I live in Hanoi” uses a straightforward present-tense clause, while “It’s located…” adds a contraction and passive construction. The sentences are easy to understand, with no clear grammatical error. The main limitation is that the answer shows little variety because it contains only two simple sentence patterns. As an optional next step, combine the information with a linking phrase, while keeping the answer conversational.

Pronunciation

No recording was provided, so this is a practice guide, not an assessment of a recording or of your pronunciation. Practise the word stress in “Vietnam” and “currently”, then group the answer into thought groups: “Currently, I live in Hanoi” / “the capital of Vietnam.” Record yourself saying the answer twice, check that the key words are easy to hear, and compare the recordings for clear phrasing.

A transcript shows language and organisation. Fluency, delivery and pronunciation require an audio recording; the synthetic voice demonstrates the text, not the original speaker.

  • Replace “the central part of the country” with “northern Vietnam” to give an accurate location for Hanoi.
  • Practise the answer aloud with a clear pause after “Hanoi” so the city and capital detail are easy to follow.
  • Add one short, true personal detail about living in Hanoi to extend the response naturally without turning it into a long explanation.

Plan your answer

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Ideas to explore

  • Describe your home by giving its location and type.
  • Add one concrete detail about the home, such as its number of bedrooms or whether it is in a high-rise.
  • Explain a personal benefit of the location, such as being close to school.

Suggested structure

  1. State where you live.
  2. Describe the type and size of your home.
  3. Mention one feature you especially like.
  4. Connect that feature to a practical benefit in your daily life.
Useful vocabulary & examples
in central Chennai
in the central area of Chennai

I live in central Chennai, close to my school.

a high-rise apartment
an apartment in a tall building with many floors

My family lives in a high-rise apartment.

on the same road as
located along the same street or road as something

My apartment is on the same road as my school.

convenient for me
easy and practical for my needs

Living near school is very convenient for me.

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