Task fulfillment
Does the answer directly address the prompt, cover the required points, and stay relevant to the situation?
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Speaking criteria
Organization
Is the response easy to follow, with a clear opening, developed ideas, transitions, and a natural ending?
Vocabulary range
Does the speaker use precise, varied, and topic-appropriate language instead of repeating simple words?
Grammar control
Are sentence forms accurate enough to communicate clearly, including tense, agreement, articles, and complex structures?
Fluency and delivery
Does the answer sound smooth, complete, and confident within the time limit, with few long pauses or restarts?
Writing criteria
Task completion
Does the response answer every bullet or survey requirement with enough detail and a clear position?
Structure and coherence
Are paragraphs organized logically, with topic sentences, support, examples, and a controlled conclusion?
Tone and register
Does the writing match the situation, such as polite formal email language or balanced survey-response language?
Language accuracy
Are grammar, punctuation, sentence boundaries, spelling, and word forms controlled enough for clear communication?
Word choice and development
Does the response use specific vocabulary and explain ideas instead of relying on vague or repetitive statements?
Example: CLB 6 vs CLB 8 vs CLB 10
These examples use the same general idea. The level changes because the answer gives different evidence of development, precision, organization, and control.
CLB 6 example
Basic but understandable
I think the city should build more bike lanes because it is good for people. Bikes are healthy and not expensive. Some people may not like it because roads are busy, but I think it is still a good idea.
Why this score: The main idea is clear, but support is general, vocabulary is simple, and the explanation needs more development.
CLB 8 example
Clear and developed
I would support adding more bike lanes, especially near schools and transit stations. It could reduce short car trips and make commuting cheaper. However, the city should protect parking in business areas so local shops are not affected too much.
Why this score: The answer gives a clear opinion, relevant reasons, a concession, and better vocabulary. Some ideas could still be expanded.
CLB 10 example
Precise, balanced, and controlled
I would support a targeted bike-lane expansion rather than a city-wide redesign. Protected lanes near schools, train stations, and dense neighbourhoods would improve safety and reduce congestion without disrupting every commercial street. The city could also phase the project in and measure usage before expanding it further.
Why this score: The answer is specific, well organized, nuanced, and uses controlled grammar with stronger vocabulary and a practical recommendation.
Why an answer gets its score
The score explanation should connect the result to observable parts of the response. That means the feedback points to what is present, what is missing, and what change would most improve the next attempt.
The feedback looks for visible evidence: content, structure, language control, tone, and completeness.
The platform works like a trainer: try a task, review the feedback, adjust your answer, and practise again.
A short answer can look lower even if the English is accurate because there is not enough evidence.
Many test takers use repeated practice to focus on weak points and work toward stronger results.
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