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Describe a skill you want to learn

Talk about a skill you want to learn and explain why you want it.

Part 2 speaking practice

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This topic is stronger when you link the skill to a real life goal instead of speaking too generally.

Simple structure

State the skill, why it matters now, how you would learn it, and what would change after.

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Sample Band 6.0 answerEstimated Band 6.0

A skill I want to learn is public speaking. I want to improve this skill because I often feel nervous when I speak in front of other people, even if I know the topic well. I think it matters now because in the future I may need to give presentations at university or at work. To learn it, I would probably start by practicing with small groups and recording myself so I can notice my weak points. If I become better at public speaking, I think I will feel more confident and communicate my ideas more clearly.

This feels like Band 6 because the response is organized and relevant, but the ideas are still developed in a fairly simple way.

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