Part 1 — Interview4–5 minutes · familiar topics
The examiner asks about yourself and familiar topics. Keep answers 2–3 sentences, and always add a reason or detail.নিজের ও পরিচিত বিষয়ে প্রশ্ন। ২–৩ বাক্যে উত্তর দিন, সবসময় একটি কারণ বা বিস্তারিত যোগ করুন।
🎙️ How to practise: say each answer aloud first (record yourself if you can), then reveal the model and compare.আগে নিজে মুখে উত্তর দিন (পারলে রেকর্ড করুন), তারপর মডেল দেখে মিলিয়ে নিন।

1Do you enjoy cooking? Why or why not?

🎙️ Say your answer aloud first.

Model Band 8–9

Yes, I really enjoy it, actually. I find cooking quite relaxing after a long day — there's something satisfying about turning a few simple ingredients into a proper meal. I'm no expert, but I love experimenting with recipes I find online.

What to notice: a clear yes + a reason ("relaxing") + a personal detail ("experimenting with recipes"). স্পষ্ট হ্যাঁ + কারণ + ব্যক্তিগত বিস্তারিত।

2What kind of food do you like to eat?

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Model Band 8–9

I'd say I'm fairly adventurous — I'll try almost anything once. But if I had to pick a favourite, it would be South Asian food, mainly because of the spices. A good biryani is hard to beat.

What to notice: answers the "kind" directly, then narrows to a specific example. "ধরন" সরাসরি বলে, পরে নির্দিষ্ট উদাহরণে যায়।

3Did you learn to cook when you were a child?

🎙️ Say your answer aloud first.

Model Band 8–9

Not really, no. When I was younger my mother did most of the cooking, so I only picked up the basics. It wasn't until I moved out for university that I actually had to learn properly.

What to notice: past tense to match the question, plus a natural contrast ("It wasn't until…"). প্রশ্নের সাথে past tense; স্বাভাবিক বৈপরীত্য।

4Do people in your country generally eat at home or eat out?

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Model Band 8–9

It's changing, I think. Traditionally most families ate home-cooked meals together, but these days, especially among younger people in the cities, eating out or ordering in has become much more common.

What to notice: shows range with a "traditionally … but these days" contrast. "traditionally … but these days" দিয়ে range দেখায়।

5Would you like to learn to cook a new dish? What kind?

🎙️ Say your answer aloud first.

Model Band 8–9

Definitely. I've always wanted to learn how to make proper sushi — it looks simple but I gather it takes real skill to get the rice right. I might sign up for a class one day.

What to notice: future forms ("I've always wanted", "I might") and a specific dish. future form ও নির্দিষ্ট খাবার।
Part 2 — The long turn1 min prep · speak for 1–2 min
You have one minute to prepare, then speak for up to two minutes. Cover every bullet point.১ মিনিট প্রস্তুতি, তারপর ২ মিনিট পর্যন্ত বলুন। প্রতিটি bullet ধরুন।
Describe a skill you would like to learn.
You should say:
  • what the skill is
  • why you want to learn it
  • how you would go about learning it
  • and explain how it would be useful to you.
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Model long turn Band 9
What & why

The skill I'd most like to learn is playing the guitar. I've been drawn to it for years, mainly because music has always been a big part of my life, and there's something special about being able to create it yourself rather than just listening.

How

As for how I'd learn, I think I'd start with online tutorials, since there are countless free lessons these days, but I'd probably also take a few lessons with a proper teacher to make sure I didn't pick up bad habits early on. Consistency would be the key — even fifteen minutes of practice a day, I'm told, makes an enormous difference over time.

How it would be useful

In terms of usefulness, it would be a wonderful way to unwind and switch off from work. On top of that, being able to play at gatherings with friends and family would be lovely, and I've read that learning an instrument is genuinely good for the brain, so it would benefit me in more ways than one.

What lifts this to Band 9: every bullet is covered and developed, the tenses shift naturally (present, conditional "I'd", present perfect "I've read"), and idiomatic phrases ("switch off", "pick up bad habits") show range. সব bullet বিস্তৃত, tense স্বাভাবিক, idiomatic phrase — তাই Band 9।
📊 The same long turn at lower bands
See how the same answer would sound at Band 7, 6 and 5.5.একই উত্তর Band 7, 6 ও 5.5-এ কেমন শোনায় দেখুন।
Band 7

I would like to learn how to play the guitar. I want to learn it because I love music and I think it is nice to play by yourself, not only listen. To learn it, I would watch videos on the internet and maybe take some lessons from a teacher. I would practise every day a little bit. It would be useful because I can relax after work and play with my friends, and also it is good for the brain.

Why Band 7: all four bullets are covered clearly with reasons, but the language is fairly simple and the linking is a little repetitive ("because", "and also"), which keeps it below 8. সব bullet স্পষ্ট, কিন্তু ভাষা সরল ও linker পুনরাবৃত্ত।
Band 6

The skill I want to learn is guitar. Because I like music very much. I will learn from YouTube and maybe a teacher. I will practise sometimes. It is useful because I can relax and play song. Music is good for everybody I think.

Why Band 6: the bullets are touched but under-developed, with short, disconnected sentences and some grammar slips ("play song"). Longer, connected answers would reach 7. bullet ছোঁয়া হয়েছে কিন্তু কম বিস্তৃত, বাক্য বিচ্ছিন্ন।
Band 5.5

I want learn guitar skill. Music is my favourite so I want play. I learn from internet. It is useful for me because relaxing and my friend also like. Guitar is very famous instrument and many people play it in the world.

Why Band 5.5: the idea is clear but there are frequent grammar errors ("I want learn", "for me because relaxing"), a missing bullet (how you'd learn it is barely covered), and the last sentence drifts off the task. ভাব বোঝা যায় কিন্তু grammar ভুল, একটি bullet প্রায় বাদ, শেষে বিষয়চ্যুত।

✅ Self-assessment — Part 2

Tick each box you can honestly say yes to after recording yourself.নিজেকে রেকর্ড করার পর সৎভাবে টিক দিন।
Fluency & content
Language
Part 3 — Discussion4–5 minutes · deeper, more abstract
The examiner asks broader questions linked to the Part 2 topic. Give an opinion, then justify and extend it.Part 2-এর সাথে যুক্ত বড় প্রশ্ন। মত দিন, তারপর যুক্তি ও বিস্তার করুন।

1Why do you think some people give up learning a new skill quickly?

🎙️ Say your answer aloud first.

Model Band 8–9

I think the main reason is unrealistic expectations. People often assume they'll make rapid progress, and when they hit the inevitable plateau, they get discouraged and give up. Learning anything worthwhile tends to be slow at first, and not everyone has the patience for that.

What to notice: opinion → reason → a general principle ("Learning anything worthwhile…"). মত → কারণ → সাধারণ নীতি।

2Is it better to learn a skill from a teacher or on your own?

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Model Band 8–9

It really depends on the skill, but on balance I'd lean towards a teacher, at least in the beginning. A good teacher can correct your mistakes before they become habits, which is something you simply can't do alone. That said, self-directed learning teaches discipline, so ideally you'd combine the two.

What to notice: weighs both sides ("on balance", "That said") before committing — classic Part 3. দুই দিক ওজন করে সিদ্ধান্ত — Part 3-এর আদর্শ।

3How has technology changed the way people learn new skills?

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Model Band 8–9

Enormously, I'd say. In the past you had to find a local class or a book, whereas now a world of tutorials is available for free at the tap of a screen. The downside, I suppose, is that with so much choice people can end up jumping between things and never mastering any one of them.

What to notice: past-vs-present contrast plus a balanced downside — shows depth. অতীত-বর্তমান তুলনা + ভারসাম্যপূর্ণ অসুবিধা।

4Do you think schools should teach more practical skills?

🎙️ Say your answer aloud first.

Model Band 8–9

Absolutely, I do. While academic knowledge clearly matters, many students leave school without basic skills like managing money or cooking for themselves. I think a balance would serve young people far better — the two aren't mutually exclusive, after all.

What to notice: clear position, a concession ("While…"), and a precise phrase ("mutually exclusive"). স্পষ্ট মত, ছাড় ও নিখুঁত phrase।