Samples by band
See what each score looks like. Every answer is annotated against the official criteria, so you can spot what to copy and what to avoid.
0 Writing 16 SpeakingTap a colour to jump to that level.
- 4.5–5.54BuildingSimple sentences, some errors
- 6–6.52CompetentSome complex sentences
- 7–7.55StrongWide range of structures
- 8–95ExpertPrecise, natural phrasing
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Band 7–7.5 · Strong
Clear position, well-developed ideas, flexible language, few errors.
- Wide range of structures
- Every idea extended and exemplified
- Less common words used well