Part 1
Examiner
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Candidate
Absolutely, yes. I really keen on buying uh, shoes at ABC store, which is really famous umm shoes market in Korea at least uh, once a month because I'm really keen on shopping and I'm interested in fashion items.
Examiner
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Candidate
Absolutely yes. I really keen on buying a shoes at online shopping mall called Cream which is really popular retailer shop in Korea because it is really cheaper than a price door.
Examiner
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Candidate
I usually spend about $100 on shoes because they tend to be more expensive than other fashion item because quality is really important to me which is why I couldn't even care less about price.
Examiner
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Candidate
I would say I prefer fashion over shoes because I'm sensitive to trend so I usually buy stylish item like August or trendy sneakers. I enjoy keeping my outfit up to date especially for social event.
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: Improve grammar and fluency: use correct verb forms (e.g. "I'm really keen on"), remove fillers (uh, umm), and make sentence structure clearer by starting with a direct topic sentence and then giving frequency and reason. Keep it within 2–4 concise sentences.
Example: Yes, I do. I usually buy shoes about once a month at ABC Store, a well-known shoe market in Korea. I shop that often because I enjoy fashion and like to update my wardrobe regularly.
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Correct grammar and vocabulary: use correct expressions like "bought shoes online" and "online shopping mall" without articles errors. Remove repetition and unclear phrases ("price door" unclear). Add a linking phrase and a specific reason or example.
Example: Yes, I have. I often buy shoes from an online retailer called Cream because their prices are lower than in physical stores, and they have a wider selection of sizes.
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Improve coherence and tone: avoid contradicting phrases ("quality is important" then "couldn't even care less about price" sounds informal). Use linking words to explain reason and be concise. Fix plurality and articles.
Example: I usually spend about $100 on a pair of shoes. They are generally pricier than other clothing because I value quality and comfort, so I'm willing to pay a bit more for durable footwear.
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Score: 62.0Suggestion: Clarify preference and give specific reasons and examples. Use correct collocations ("prefer fashionable shoes to comfortable ones"), avoid vague words ("August" unclear), and link sentences logically.
Example: I prefer fashionable shoes to comfortable ones, mainly because I follow trends closely. For example, I often buy the latest sneakers or stylish boots for social events to make my outfits feel more current.
× I really keen on buying uh, shoes at ABC store, which is really famous umm shoes market in Korea at least uh, once a month because I'm really keen on shopping and I'm interested in fashion items.
✓ I am really keen on buying shoes at ABC Store, which is a very famous shoe market in Korea. I go at least once a month because I'm really keen on shopping and interested in fashion items.
Missing auxiliary verb 'am' for present tense description and article problems: 'I really keen' requires 'I am really keen'. 'shoes market' should be 'shoe market' (noun modifier), and 'a very famous' adds correct article and modifiers. Also split into two sentences for clarity and natural flow.
× I really keen on buying a shoes at online shopping mall called Cream which is really popular retailer shop in Korea because it is really cheaper than a price door.
✓ I am really keen on buying shoes at an online shopping mall called Cream, which is a very popular retailer in Korea because it is much cheaper than buying at a physical store.
Use 'am' for present tense ('I am really keen'). Do not use 'a' before plural 'shoes'; use no article or 'a pair of shoes'. Use 'an' before 'online'. 'shopping mall called Cream' needs commas. 'popular retailer shop' is redundant; 'popular retailer' or 'popular shop' is correct. 'cheaper than a price door' is incorrect; change to 'cheaper than buying at a physical store' and use comparative 'much cheaper'.
× I usually spend about $100 on shoes because they tend to be more expensive than other fashion item because quality is really important to me which is why I couldn't even care less about price.
✓ I usually spend about $100 on shoes because they tend to be more expensive than other fashion items. Quality is really important to me, which is why I don't care much about the price.
Plural agreement: 'other fashion item' should be 'other fashion items'. Run-on sentence fixed by splitting. 'couldn't even care less about price' is awkward in this context and may be wrong register; use 'don't care much about the price'. Also add commas for clarity.
× I would say I prefer fashion over shoes because I'm sensitive to trend so I usually buy stylish item like August or trendy sneakers.
✓ I would say I prefer fashionable shoes because I'm sensitive to trends, so I usually buy stylish items like high-end or trendy sneakers.
Sentence had incorrect comparison 'fashion over shoes' which is illogical; likely meant 'fashionable shoes'. 'sensitive to trend' should be 'sensitive to trends' (plural). 'stylish item' should be plural 'stylish items'. 'like August' is unclear; replaced with 'high-end' to make sense. Use comma before coordinating conjunction for clarity.
× I enjoy keeping my outfit up to date especially for social event.
✓ I enjoy keeping my outfits up to date, especially for social events.
Plural agreement: 'outfit' should be 'outfits' when speaking generally. 'social event' should be plural 'social events'. Add a comma before 'especially' for readability.