Task 5 – Persuade Family (Take 2)
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- Task Type: Dealing with a Difficult Situation (60s)
- Tags: [REPEAT-48h], [MICRO-BLOCK], [CAPT-SEG]
- Detected Constructions: "The main reason is...", "I really need a stable and full-time job...", "This is really good for my...", "While the... is lower than...", "...can save us a lot of money."
1) Scores and Evidence (Top‑2 Focus)
- A) Content & Coherence: 9
- B) Vocabulary: 8
- C) Listenability: 8
- D) Task Fulfilment: 9
| RUBRIC | Score | “What I noticed” (Quotes) | Lift to next level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 9 | "The main reason is the job stability... good for my career path." "it offers two weeks vacation, which means we could travel..." | The structure and reasoning are now even clearer and more persuasive. Excellent. |
| Vocabulary | 8 | "...my career pass." "...the hours senary..." "...the dental and vision courage is essential..." | You fixed the major errors (implants, myopia), which is a huge step up! The next level is to fix the smaller word choice slips ("path," "hourly salary," "coverage"). |
| Listenability | 8 | (Audio) Smooth, confident pacing. The ideas flow well. The small word errors mentioned above are the only things that cause a slight pause for the listener. | Your delivery is much more fluid. The comparative structure you used ("While X is lower, Y offers...") makes your argument very easy to follow. |
| Task Fulfilment | 9 | "Hey mom and dad... I hope you can see why bank teller is the better option for me." | Perfect. You address your family, state your case clearly with strong reasons, and end with a persuasive summary. |
- Fix Next:
- Vocabulary Precision (Word Choice): You've proven you can fix major vocabulary issues. Now, let's target the next layer: small but important words like
pathvs.passandcoveragevs.courage. Double-check these common words. - Pronunciation (Key Vowels & Consonants): Let's fine-tune the pronunciation of key words in your response to ensure they are crystal clear, like the vowel in "lot" and the final sound in "path".
- Vocabulary Precision (Word Choice): You've proven you can fix major vocabulary issues. Now, let's target the next layer: small but important words like
- One Win: Your fix-rate is outstanding. You took the feedback about cohesion and vocabulary precision and applied it directly. The sentence starting "While the hourly salary..." was perfectly executed and showed you can build complex, comparative sentences.
2) Line‑By‑Line Micro-Edits (minimal)
| Original | Micro-edit | Why | Tag |
|---|---|---|---|
| ...good for my career pass. | ...good for my career path. | A "path" is a route or course; a "pass" is a permit or a route through mountains. | [replace] |
| While the hours senary of bank tenner... | While the hourly salary for the bank teller... | "Hourly" is the adjective form. "Salary" is the correct term. "Teller" contains an /l/ sound. | [replace] |
| ...the dental and vision courage is essential... | ...the dental and vision coverage is essential... | "Coverage" refers to what an insurance plan protects. "Courage" means bravery. | [replace] |
Pronunciation Focus
Listen to these differences. Your pronunciation is close, but these small changes will make a big impact.
- teller (
/ˈtɛlər/): Make sure to produce the clear /l/ sound in the middle. It sounded a bit like "tenner." - path (
/pæθ/): Your version sounded like "pass" (/pæs/). Focus on the final "th" (/θ/) sound by putting your tongue between your teeth. - coverage (
/ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/): Your version sounded like "courage" (/ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/). Focus on the first vowel sound, "cuh," not "curr." - a lot (
/ə lɑt/): Your version sounded like "a not" (/ə nɑt/). Focus on the "ah" vowel sound, as in "hot" or "cot."
Construction Bank
- The main reason is the job stability.
- ★ ...rather than the [less desirable option].
- This is really good for my career path.
- While the [salary] is lower, it offers [a better benefit].
- ★ This is essential for me and could save us a lot of money.
Task 6 – Complaint (Take 2)
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- Task Type: Making a Complaint (60s)
- Tags: [REPEAT-48h], [MICRO-BLOCK]
- Detected Constructions: "I'm calling about a serious issue with...", "My main focus was...", "Nobody informed me when I...", "As a result...", "I'm calling to demand..."
1) Scores and Evidence (Top‑2 Focus)
- A) Content & Coherence: 10
- B) Vocabulary: 9
- C) Listenability: 9
- D) Task Fulfilment: 10
| RUBRIC | Score | “What I noticed” (Quotes) | Lift to next level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 10 | "Nobody informed me when I purchased the membership." / "...you can even offer me some extension of membership." | Your logic is flawless. Adding that you weren't informed strengthens your case, and offering a solution (extension) is a very high-level and persuasive tactic. |
| Vocabulary | 9 | "My card ID is A-A-O-2." / "...facilities were shut down for renovations." / "partial refund" | Your vocabulary is precise and perfectly suited to the task. You sound natural and competent. |
| Listenability | 9 | (Audio) Confident, clear, and well-paced delivery. The tone is firm but polite, which is exactly right for a complaint call. No hesitations. | Your fluency and tone were excellent. The listener can understand your point effortlessly. The informal "You know..." at 0:31 is the only small thing to polish. |
| Task Fulfilment | 10 | "I'm calling about a serious issue..." / "I'm calling to demand a partial refund..." | Perfect execution. You identified the problem, explained its impact, and made a clear, assertive demand, fully meeting the prompt's requirements. |
- Fix Next:
- Formal Register: Your response is nearly perfect. To reach the highest level, eliminate informal filler phrases like "You know..." to maintain a consistently formal and direct tone throughout the call.
- Prepositions: Fine-tune your use of prepositions. For example, "a refund *for* the shutdown" or "how you will *proceed with* this." These are minor points, but they add a final layer of polish.
- One Win: The tone transformation from your first take to this one is the biggest win. You went from sounding hesitant ("I'm wondering if...") to sounding assertive and in control ("I'm calling to demand..."). This directly addresses the core requirement of the task.
2) Line‑By‑Line Micro‑Edits (minimal)
| Original | Micro-edit | Why | Tag |
|---|---|---|---|
| You know, nobody informed me... | Nobody informed me... | Removing this informal filler makes your statement stronger and more direct. | [-trim] |
| ...demand a partial refund about the shutdown... | ...demand a partial refund for the period of the shutdown... | "For" is the more precise preposition to connect the refund to the reason. | [replace] |
| ...how you will proceed this... | ...how you will process this request... | "Process this request" is a more standard and formal phrase in a business context. | [replace] |
Construction Bank
- I'm calling about a serious issue with my membership.
- ★ When I signed up, my main focus was on [facility/service].
- However, I was not informed that [the issue would occur].
- ★ As a result, the main service I paid for is unavailable.
- I'm calling to demand [a specific resolution].
Task 7 – Opinion (Take 2)
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- Task Type: Expressing an Opinion (90s)
- Tags: [REPEAT-48h], [GRAMMAR-PENDING]
- Detected Constructions: "I strongly disagree with the idea of...", "From a humanitarian perspective...", "if such a policy were implemented...", "From a practical and financial standpoint..."
1) Scores and Evidence (Top‑2 Focus)
- A) Content & Coherence: 11
- B) Vocabulary: 9
- C) Listenability: 8
- D) Task Fulfilment: 10
| RUBRIC | Score | “What I noticed” (Quotes) | Lift to next level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 11 | "Many families are spirits [separated] from different continents..." / "airlines could create a special family room..." | Your arguments are sophisticated, well-structured, and show deep thinking. The two-pronged approach (humanitarian and practical) is very impressive. |
| Vocabulary | 9 | "...humanitarian perspective... fundamental right... practical and financial standpoint..." | You used high-level, precise vocabulary that elevates the quality of your argument significantly. One or two minor word slips ("spirits" for "separated"). |
| Listenability | 8 | "...many of my friends brought their kids came to Canada..." / "...but also offered a relatively quieter place..." | Your delivery is fluent, but small, persistent verb errors require the listener to mentally correct them. Fixing these will make your speech seamless. |
| Task Fulfilment | 10 | "In my opinion, I strongly disagree..." [Provides two reasons with examples and a conclusion]. | You followed the ideal structure for this task perfectly. Your opinion is clear, well-supported, and persuasively argued within the time limit. |
- Fix Next:
- Verb Form Consistency: This is the primary issue gating a higher score. In sentences with multiple verbs, ensure they are all in the correct form (e.g., "friends brought their kids to Canada," "...but also offer a... place").
- Pronunciation of Key Terms: You corrected "reunite," which is great! Now, focus on clearly articulating other key words in your argument (e.g., "separated," not "spirits") to ensure your meaning is never lost.
- One Win: Your use of high-level, abstract vocabulary like "humanitarian perspective" and "fundamental right" was a massive improvement. It shows you can discuss complex topics with sophistication.
3) Grammar Check [Pending Feedback]
Let's try this again. How would you correct the verb tenses in this sentence?
| Issue | Example | Your prompt back to user | Correct resolution | 10‑sec drill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compound Verb Tense | "many of my friends brought their kids came to Canada..." | The first verb "brought" sets the action. The second part describes the kids. How can you simplify this to use only one main verb? | "...many of my friends brought their kids to Canada." OR "...many of my friends' kids came to Canada." | Drill: "I brought a book." "He brought coffee." "They brought their kids." |
Construction Bank
- From a humanitarian perspective, it's essential...
- ★ A clear example is [X], who rely on air travel to reunite.
- If such a policy were implemented, it would prevent...
- From a practical and financial standpoint...
- ★ A better approach would be for airlines to [offer an alternative solution].
Task 8 – Describe a Scene (Take 2)
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- Task Type: Describing a Scene (60s)
- Tags: [REPEAT-48h], [CAPT-SEG]
- Detected Constructions: "This is an emergency call.", "I'm witnessing a very disturbing scene...", "It looks like they are trying to...", "I believe their behavior is illegal...", "Please send a ranger..."
1) Scores and Evidence (Top‑2 Focus)
- A) Content & Coherence: 10
- B) Vocabulary: 8
- C) Listenability: 8
- D) Task Fulfilment: 10
| RUBRIC | Score | “What I noticed” (Quotes) | Lift to next level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content | 10 | "Gatineau Park near the Pink Lake parking lot." / "...a man and a woman using a snop [rope]... wooden house... man with axe." | Excellent! You packed your description with specific, actionable details. The location was precise, and you described multiple elements from the scene. |
| Vocabulary | 8 | "...using a snop to cnimb..." / "...man with axe." | The overall vocabulary is good, but mispronouncing key nouns in a descriptive task can cause significant confusion ("rope," "climb," "an axe"). |
| Listenability | 8 | (Audio) Your pace is urgent and your tone is serious, which is perfect for the situation. The flow is good, only interrupted by the mispronounced words. | The listener immediately understands the gravity of the situation. Your delivery is compelling and clear, apart from the specific word errors. |
| Task Fulfilment | 10 | "This is an emergency call." / "Please send a ranger to this place immediately." / "...please instruct me what I should do." | You absolutely nailed the task. You communicated urgency, provided critical information, and gave a clear, direct call to action. |
- Fix Next:
- Pronunciation of Key Nouns: In this task, correctly pronouncing the objects you see is paramount. Practice the specific words from the scene: rope (
/roʊp/), cliff (/klɪf/), climb (/klaɪm/), axe (/æks/). - Articles (a/an/the): You've fixed the major issues, so now we polish the small ones. Focus on using articles correctly: "using a rope," "climb a cliff," "man with an axe." This will make your English sound more natural.
- Pronunciation of Key Nouns: In this task, correctly pronouncing the objects you see is paramount. Practice the specific words from the scene: rope (
- One Win: The level of specific detail you added was the best improvement. Going from a general description to mentioning the park name, the specific trail, the man, the woman, the rope, and the axe makes your report credible and actionable. Fantastic work.
Pronunciation Focus
- rope (
/roʊp/): Sounds like "hope" or "soap." It seems the ASR heard "snope." - climb (
/klaɪm/): The 'b' is silent. It rhymes with "time." - cliff (
/klɪf/): Starts with a hard 'kl' sound. - axe (
/æks/): Make sure to get the clear vowel sound, like in "apple" or "cat."
You have made outstanding progress across all four tasks. The improvement is dramatic and consistent. Now, let's complete that final step to lock in the learning.
### Transfer Check
Imagine you received two offers for a summer internship: one is an unpaid position at a prestigious, well-known company, and the other is a paid position at a small, local startup.
Task:** In 30-45 seconds, persuade your friend which one you've decided to choose and why.
- Use the two starred constructions (★) from the Task 5 Construction Bank:
...rather than the [less desirable option].This is essential for me and could save us a lot of money.(You can adapt this one slightly to fit the context).- Record one take, and I'll check how you transfer the skills.