Part 1
Examiner
Where is your hometown?
Candidate
My hometown, uh, is in Musta Garam. It's located in north Algeria. Uh, nickname of Mustang is the bride of Mediterranean, Mediterranean Sea and it's one of the major citizens, umm, in my in the country.
Examiner
What do you like about your home town?
Candidate
What I like about my hometown is, is my city is so busy city and historical like it's since it's existed since 9020. So it's most historical city in Algeria.
Examiner
How long have you lived there?
Candidate
I've been living here for almost of my life, like 23 years old like and I'm glad to live in here and I love my city because it's make me more feel comfortable and meant to be here.
Examiner
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Candidate
It depends, uh, on the person because I think, uh, my city is good life, good place to live in, uh, especially for the younger people because there is many schools, there is many like, uh, vibes and uh, when can you parks and something like that.
Where is your hometown?
Score: 48.0Suggestion: Be more concise and correct factual and grammatical errors. Start with a clear topic sentence naming the town and its location, then add one specific detail (e.g., a nickname or a notable feature). Avoid fillers (uh, umm) and incorrect words (e.g., 'citizens' for 'cities').
Example: My hometown is Musta Garam, in northern Algeria. It lies on the Mediterranean coast and is often called the "Bride of the Mediterranean" because of its beautiful seaside and historic center.
What do you like about your home town?
Score: 42.0Suggestion: Give a clear main idea, then add specific, realistic supporting details. Correct factual errors (e.g., wrong year) and avoid repetition. Use linking words (for example, because) to connect ideas.
Example: I like that my hometown is both lively and rich in history. For example, its old quarter has many Ottoman-era buildings and bustling markets, which makes the city interesting to explore.
How long have you lived there?
Score: 50.0Suggestion: Answer directly with a clear time phrase, then provide one brief reason why. Avoid redundant words and improve grammar (e.g., 'I've lived here for 23 years').
Example: I've lived there for 23 years. I enjoy it because the community is close-knit and I feel comfortable and at home.
Is your home town a good place for young people?
Score: 46.0Suggestion: Give a clear stance (yes or it depends) then support it with specific reasons and examples. Use linking words (because, for example) and correct grammar (e.g., 'there are many schools' and 'parks'). Remove filler words.
Example: Yes, I think it's a good place for young people because there are many schools and parks. For example, the new sports complex and several youth clubs offer activities and social events that attract young residents.
× It's located in north Algeria.
✓ It's located in northern Algeria.
Use of preposition/adjective form: 'north Algeria' is incorrect; 'northern Algeria' is the correct adjective form to describe a region. This fixes adjective usage and word order. (Grammar problem type ID: 3)
× Uh, nickname of Mustang is the bride of Mediterranean, Mediterranean Sea and it's one of the major citizens, umm, in my in the country.
✓ Its nickname is 'the Bride of the Mediterranean', and it is one of the major cities in my country.
Multiple errors: possessive adjective 'Its' needed; 'nickname of Mustang' is awkward; include article 'the' before a well-known nickname; 'Mediterranean Sea' can be shortened to 'the Mediterranean' in this context; 'citizens' is incorrect - 'cities' is intended. Correct word choice and article use improve clarity. (Grammar problem type ID: 13)
× What I like about my hometown is, is my city is so busy city and historical like it's since it's existed since 9020.
✓ What I like about my hometown is that my city is very busy and historical; it has existed since 9020.
Remove repeated 'is'; use 'that' to introduce clause; use 'very' instead of redundant 'so busy city'; place adjectives correctly; use present perfect or present simple with 'has existed' to indicate continuous existence; correct word order. Note: the year '9020' seems incorrect historically, but preserved as given. (Grammar problem type ID: 13)
× So it's most historical city in Algeria.
✓ So it's the most historical city in Algeria.
Missing definite article 'the' before a superlative form 'most historical'. Superlatives require 'the'. (Grammar problem type ID: 1)
× I've been living here for almost of my life, like 23 years old like and I'm glad to live in here and I love my city because it's make me more feel comfortable and meant to be here.
✓ I've been living here for almost my entire life, about 23 years, and I'm glad to live here; I love my city because it makes me feel comfortable and I feel I am meant to be here.
Several tense and grammar issues: remove extra 'of' after 'almost'; use 'my entire life' or 'almost my whole life' for clarity; '23 years old' should be 'about 23 years'; remove extra 'in' in 'live in here' -> 'live here'; subject-verb agreement: 'it makes' not 'it make'; use 'feel comfortable' without extra 'more'; clarify 'meant to be here' with 'I feel I am meant to be here'. (Grammar problem type ID: 6)
× It depends, uh, on the person because I think, uh, my city is good life, good place to live in, uh, especially for the younger people because there is many schools, there is many like, uh, vibes and uh, when can you parks and something like that.
✓ It depends on the person because I think my city is a good place to live, especially for young people, because there are many schools, many activities and parks, and things like that.
Pronoun and article issues: remove filler 'uh'; use 'a good place' rather than 'good life'; 'the younger people' -> 'young people'; subject-verb agreement with 'there are' for plural 'many schools'; replace vague 'vibes' and 'when can you parks' with 'activities and parks'; 'things like that' is fine. This addresses pronoun, article, and plural agreement issues. (Grammar problem type ID: 12)