03Band 3 — FoundationsYour first words and sentences. Sounds, simple questions, everyday phrases — English stops being a stranger.› 04Band 4 — BuildingShort conversations and simple texts. You begin to hold your own in daily life, in English.› 05Band 5 — GrowingLonger talks, real articles, clear paragraphs. Your English begins to carry your ideas.› 06Band 6 — ConfidentFluent conversation and structured writing, ready for study and work in English.› 07Band 7 — StrongPrecise words, complex sentences, natural flow. You explain, discuss, and persuade in English.› 08Band 8 — MasteryNear-native control — nuance, style, and confidence. English becomes your second voice.›