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at Band 7 moves beyond mere speech speed. It requires “speaking at length without noticeable effort or loss of coherence.” This means a candidate can extend answers naturally, using a range of linking words and discourse markers (e.g., “to be honest,” “from my perspective,” “what I mean by that is”). Hesitation may occur, but it is typically content-related (searching for an idea) rather than language-related (searching for a word or grammar rule). Critically, the candidate demonstrates topic development: moving from a general claim to specific examples, reasons, or consequences.

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Even well-prepared candidates sabotage their own performance. Avoid these traps: at Band 7 moves beyond mere speech speed

: Mix simple and complex sentence structures. A Band 7 speaker frequently uses error-free sentences, even if some mistakes persist in more complex structures. A Band 7 speaker frequently uses error-free sentences,