Fluent" Without Accuracy Is Just Fluent-Sounding Noise

Band 7 requires precise article use and verb forms; "they understood me" is a Band 5.5 cope. The new dictionary entries like "looksmaxxing" are trendy, but they don't fix the ten predictable Konglish mistakes that derail clarity. Mastering "service" vs. "service charge" once beats learning slang that dates itself. If you're grinding for Band 8, prioritize grammar over glow-ups.