Part 1
Examinador
Do you make a list when you shop?
Candidato
Yes, I usually make a list when I am going shopping because it helps me to remember things and I often forget things to buy though it's very helpful.
Examinador
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Candidato
Yes I do. I usually make a list when I am working. In fact, every Monday I try to do a list of my duties and task since I try to solve it during the week. Overall it's very helpful for me.
Examinador
Why don't some people like making lists?
Candidato
I suppose people don't like making list as they can be difficult to make at the beginning because you need to know your task and do this, even though they are a really powerful tool.
Examinador
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Candidato
I prefer making a list on paper rather than on my phone since it is easier to understand, remember and visualize the task. However, making list on my phone could be better to carry out with me.
Do you make a list when you shop?
Puntuación: 72.0Sugerencia: Tu respuesta es clara pero podría mejorar en organización, precisión y fluidez. Evita repetir ideas (por ejemplo “helps me to remember” y “I often forget” dicen lo mismo). Usa una oración temática seguida de detalles específicos y conecta las ideas con palabras de enlace (because, so, for example). Además corrige pequeños errores gramaticales y de orden: en lugar de “when I am going shopping” usa “when I go shopping”, y coloca “though” correctamente si lo necesitas.
Ejemplo: Yes, I usually make a shopping list because I tend to forget items. For example, last week I wrote down all the ingredients for a recipe, so I didn’t have to run back to the store. This helps me save time and avoid impulse purchases.
Do you make a list for your work? Does it work?
Puntuación: 78.0Sugerencia: Buena estructura general con idea principal y detalles, pero mejora la precisión léxica y la gramática: usa plural correcto (“tasks”), evita repeticiones (“try to do a list” y “try to solve it”), y emplea conectores claros (for example, so that). Añade un ejemplo concreto sobre cómo la lista te ayuda a priorizar o cumplir plazos.
Ejemplo: Yes, I make work lists every week. For example, on Monday I list all my tasks and then prioritize them by deadline, so I can focus on the most urgent jobs first. This method helps me meet deadlines and track progress.
Why don't some people like making lists?
Puntuación: 66.0Sugerencia: La respuesta tiene sentido pero es algo confusa y contiene errores gramaticales. Evita frases largas y ambiguas; organiza la explicación con un motivo claro y un ejemplo. Corrige concordancia (“making list” → “making lists”) y usa conectores adecuados (for example, because, however).
Ejemplo: Some people avoid making lists because they find it time-consuming or don’t know how to prioritize tasks. For example, beginners may feel overwhelmed deciding what to include, so they give up even though lists can make planning much easier.
Do you prefer to make a list on paper or your phone?
Puntuación: 74.0Sugerencia: La idea principal está bien, pero mejora la selección léxica y la coherencia: usa el artículo y plural correcto (“a list” / “lists”), y corrige la frase final (“carry out with me” → “carry with me”). Añade una breve comparación con razones concretas y un ejemplo personal.
Ejemplo: I prefer making lists on paper because I can visualize and remember tasks more easily. However, I sometimes use my phone when I’m away from home because it’s portable and syncs with reminders.
× Yes, I usually make a list when I am going shopping because it helps me to remember things and I often forget things to buy though it's very helpful.
✓ Yes, I usually make a list when I go shopping because it helps me remember things and I often forget what to buy, so it's very helpful.
Error type: incorrect use of the present participle form and sentence structure. 'Am going shopping' is acceptable but 'go shopping' is more natural for habitual actions (present simple). 'Helps me to remember things' can be simplified to 'helps me remember things' (infinitive without to). 'Forget things to buy' is not idiomatic; use 'forget what to buy'. The conjunction 'though' was used awkwardly; replace with 'so' to show result. Suggestion: use present simple for routines, use 'forget what' for object clauses, and place conjunctions to show cause/result. Suggested practice: convert habitual sentences from progressive to simple present, and practice object clauses with 'what' and correct conjunctions.
× Yes I do. I usually make a list when I am working. In fact, every Monday I try to do a list of my duties and task since I try to solve it during the week. Overall it's very helpful for me.
✓ Yes, I do. I usually make a list when I am working. In fact, every Monday I try to make a list of my duties and tasks since I try to complete them during the week. Overall, it's very helpful for me.
Errors: misuse of 'do a list' (verb choice) and singular/plural 'task/tasks' and pronoun reference. 'Do a list' is unnatural; use 'make a list'. 'Task' should be plural to match 'duties' and 'them' should refer to duties/tasks, so replace 'solve it' with 'complete them'. Also add a comma after 'Overall'. Suggestion: use 'make a list', ensure noun number agreement, and use appropriate pronouns for plural antecedents. Suggested practice: replace 'do' with 'make' for list-making, review plural forms and pronoun agreement.
× I suppose people don't like making list as they can be difficult to make at the beginning because you need to know your task and do this, even though they are a really powerful tool.
✓ I suppose people don't like making lists because they can be difficult to make at the beginning: you need to know your tasks and do them, even though they are a really powerful tool.
Errors: singular/plural mismatch: 'making list' should be 'making lists'. 'Because' is more natural than 'as' in this context. 'Task' should be plural 'tasks' and 'do this' is vague; use 'do them' to refer to tasks. Also punctuation improved. Suggestion: ensure nouns match plurality and use clear pronoun references. Suggested practice: check noun forms after verbs like 'make' and ensure pronouns match their antecedents.
× I prefer making a list on paper rather than on my phone since it is easier to understand, remember and visualize the task. However, making list on my phone could be better to carry out with me.
✓ I prefer making lists on paper rather than on my phone since it is easier to understand, remember and visualize the tasks. However, making lists on my phone can be more convenient to carry with me.
Errors: preposition and article use: 'making list on my phone' needs plural 'lists' and 'on my phone' is fine but repeat consistently. 'Could be better to carry out with me' is unidiomatic; use 'more convenient to carry with me'. Also 'the task' should be plural if referring to multiple items. Suggestion: use 'convenient' for portability and correct prepositional phrase 'carry with me'. Suggested practice: study common collocations like 'convenient to carry' and ensure consistent pluralization when speaking about general habits.