Singing— Part 1 Relatório

Sugestão: Your answer is clear and direct, which is good. However, it could be improved by adding a reason to support your preference, making your response more informative and engaging. Also, try to avoid contractions in formal speaking tests to sound more natural and polished.

Exemplo: No, I don't like singing because I feel more relaxed when I listen to music rather than performing it myself.

Sugestão: Your answer provides relevant information but is somewhat repetitive and slightly unclear. Try to organize your ideas more coherently and avoid repeating phrases. Use linking words to connect your ideas smoothly.

Exemplo: No, I have never learned singing professionally because in my country, singing is not included as a subject in the school curriculum. Instead, people usually learn to sing informally by practicing songs on their own.

Sugestão: Your answer is heartfelt but contains hesitations and repetitions. Try to speak more confidently and avoid filler words like 'uh'. Also, structure your answer with a clear topic sentence followed by supporting details using linking words.

Exemplo: I would love to sing classical Indian songs for my parents because if they hear me perform these songs from memory, they would feel very proud of me.

Sugestão: Your answer is clear and includes supporting details, which is good. To improve, try to use more precise vocabulary and link your ideas smoothly. For example, use 'stress' instead of 'duress' and connect your points with linking words.

Exemplo: Yes, I absolutely believe that singing can bring happiness to people because it not only uplifts their mood but also helps to calm them down when they are feeling stressed.

× No, I'd rather listen to music than singing.

✓ No, I'd rather listen to music than sing.

After 'would rather', the base form of the verb should be used, not the '-ing' form. Therefore, 'sing' is correct instead of 'singing'.

× No, I have not learned singing professionally because back home we don't have a particular subject or a curricular where singing is a part of the academic year.

✓ No, I have not learned singing professionally because back home we don't have a particular subject or a curriculum where singing is a part of the academic year.

The word 'curricular' is an adjective and incorrectly used here; the correct noun is 'curriculum' to refer to a course of study.

× We usually learn through singing with the songs.

✓ We usually learn through singing songs.

The phrase 'singing with the songs' is awkward and incorrect. The correct expression is 'singing songs' to indicate learning by singing.