02 / Fluency and Coherence — Detail
134
words / min
Speaking Rate
3.2s
avg per pause
Pause Length
1,948
total spoken
Words Produced
Cohesive Devices — IELTS FC Assessment
Detected and used correctly ✓
however
on the other hand
in addition
as a result
furthermore
for instance
Not used — would lift FC band ↑
by contrast
consequently
to elaborate
given that
it stands to reason that
To reach Band 9 in Fluency and Coherence, you need to use a wider variety of linking words, not just the same 4–5 every time. The ones in red above are especially useful for IELTS Part 3, where you need to explain reasons and make comparisons. Try to use at least 2 new ones in your next session.
Hesitation Pattern — FC Scoring Factor
The IELTS examiner notices the difference between a short, natural pause (totally fine at Band 9) and too many filler words that break the flow (which lowers your score). Your "uh" and "um" sounds happen most when you are building an argument on a difficult topic. Instead of saying "uh", try buying yourself time with a proper English phrase: "That's an interesting question, I'd say..." or "Let me think about that for a second..." This actually sounds more confident to the examiner.
03 / Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Error Log
Most common mistake: Using simple past when you should use present perfect, and this happened 3 out of 5 times. This is a very common error for Pakistani students and it is directly keeping your grammar score at Band 6. Fix this one habit and your score will improve noticeably.
Tense — Present Perfect vs. Simple Past
YOU SAID"The temperature already increased a lot in the last decade."
CORRECT"The temperature has already increased a lot in the last decade."
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Simple rule: When you are talking about something that happened over a time period that is still going on, like "the last decade", "recently", "so far" — you must use
has/have + verb(ed). Only use simple past ("increased") when you are talking about a specific finished moment, like "It increased in 2005." This mistake appeared 3 times in your session.
GRA Impact — Key Band 6 → 7 boundary error
Conditional — Second Conditional Formation
YOU SAID"If governments will invest more, we can solve this problem."
CORRECT"If governments invested more, we could solve this problem."
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Simple rule: When you are imagining a situation that is not real or not very likely, you use this structure:
If + past tense → would/could + verb. Never use "will" inside the "if" part. This type of sentence (called Second Conditional) is very common in IELTS Part 3 discussions, and using it correctly shows the examiner you have a good range of grammar.
GRA Impact — Complex structure error, examiner-visible
Article Usage — Definite Article
YOU SAID"We need to find a solution for environment."
CORRECT"We need to find a solution for the environment."
💡 Simple rule: Some nouns in English always need "the" in front of them because we are talking about one shared thing that everyone knows. "The environment", "the economy", "the government", "the internet". Always use "the" with these. Think of it like saying "the sun", there is only one, so it always gets "the".
Subject-Verb Agreement — Plural Noun
YOU SAID"The data show that emissions is rising every year."
CORRECT"The data show that emissions are rising every year."
💡 Simple rule: "Emissions" is a plural word (more than one), so it needs the plural verb are, not "is". Good news: you already said "data show" correctly, which is the more difficult one. Just apply the same logic: plural noun = plural verb. The examiner notices these small agreement errors.
Passive Voice — Continuous Passive Construction
YOU SAID"The forests are destroy by illegal logging."
CORRECT"The forests are being destroyed by illegal logging."
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Simple rule: When something is happening right now by someone else, use this structure:
are being + verb(ed). "Are destroy" is missing the word "being" and the correct form of the verb. Using passive sentences correctly shows the examiner you can use a variety of grammar structures, and this is exactly what pushes you toward Band 9.
GRA Impact — Incomplete complex structure
04 / Lexical Resource — Vocabulary Development
important (used 7×)
paramount / crucial / imperative
Instead of: "It is important that countries act"
Try: "It is imperative that countries act immediately."
When the examiner hears the same word 7 times, it tells them your vocabulary range is limited. These alternatives all mean "very important" but sound much stronger.
big problem (used 3×)
pressing issue / critical challenge
Instead of: "Climate change is a big problem"
Try: "Climate change presents a critical challenge for policymakers worldwide."
people (generic, used 5×)
citizens / policymakers / stakeholders
In IELTS, being more specific with your words shows the examiner you have a strong vocabulary. When you mean the government, say policymakers. When you mean ordinary people, say citizens. When you mean everyone involved, say stakeholders. Each of these sounds much more precise and educated.
make the situation better
mitigate / alleviate / address
Instead of: "to make things better"
Try: "to mitigate the effects of climate change" or "to alleviate environmental pressures."
⭐ IELTS LR — Climate Change Collocations to Learn
In English, certain words always go together naturally. These are called collocations. Using them correctly tells the examiner you really know the language, not just single words. Learn these 8 before your next session and try to use at least 3 of them:
address climate change
tackle environmental issues
implement green policies
drive sustainable development
reduce carbon emissions
impose stricter regulations
raise public awareness
transition to renewable energy
⚠ You Were Searching for a Word — Here It Is
When talking about international agreements, you said "the thing countries sign to reduce pollution", which means you knew the idea but not the exact word. The word you needed was multilateral climate accord or simply the Paris Agreement. By the way, talking around a word you don't know (like you did here) is actually a skill the IELTS examiner looks for. But knowing the actual word is even better, so add it to your vocabulary list!
05 / Pronunciation — Phonological Analysis
Overall picture: Your partner could understand you throughout the full session, and that is a good foundation. But at certain points, they had to concentrate a little harder to follow you, which is why this score sits at Band 5.5–6. The three main things to work on are: the "th" sound, putting stress on the right syllable in words, and the way your voice goes up or down at the end of sentences. The great news is that all three are very fixable with daily practice — and improving them will help your score in every future IELTS session, not just this topic.
environment
Word Stress
You produced
en-VI-ron-MENT
Correct form
en-VY-ern-ment
Only the 2nd syllable should be stressed. Say it louder and longer. The middle part is often very short or silent in natural English. Most native speakers say it in 4 syllables, not 5. This word comes up a lot in IELTS topics, so it is worth practising specifically.
particularly
Word Stress
You produced
par-TI-cu-lar-LY
Correct form
per-TIK-yoo-ler-lee
The main stress goes on the 2nd syllable. Say it clearly and the other syllables very lightly. Think of it like a beat in music: one beat is strong, the rest are soft. Getting this contrast right is what makes your stress patterns sound natural to the IELTS examiner.
the / this / that
Phoneme /θ/
You produced
/d/ → "de", "dis", "dat"
Target phoneme
/ð/ — voiced TH
To make this sound, put the tip of your tongue lightly between your upper and lower teeth, then push air out while using your voice. It feels a little strange at first but it becomes natural with practice. This is the most common sound error for Urdu and Punjabi speakers — and since "the", "this", "that" appear in almost every sentence, fixing it will make a big difference to your overall score. Daily drill: the, this, that, those, there, them, they, though, then.
Intonation
Sentence Level
Pattern detected
Rising ↗ at sentence end
Expected pattern
Falling ↘ for statements
In English, when you finish a statement (not a question), your voice should go DOWN at the end. Right now your voice is going UP, which makes your sentences sound like questions. Try this: after you finish a sentence, consciously drop your voice. Record yourself and listen back. You will hear the difference immediately.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy · Priority Focus This Week
Master Present Perfect Tense:
Your Most Frequent Error
This one mistake came up 3 times in your session and it is the main reason your grammar score is at Band 6 instead of Band 9. The rule is simple: if you are talking about something that is still happening or that started in the past and connects to now — use has/have + verb(ed). Phrases like "in the last decade", "recently", "so far", "over the past few years" are your signals. When you hear these words in your own sentence, switch to present perfect. Practise writing 10 sentences about current events tonight using only this tense. Then in your next session, try to use it at least 4 times.
Practice goal: use present perfect correctly at least 4 times in next session