Part 1
Examiner
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Candidate
Yes I do, but it's not really usual. I mean I just spend my time by buying shoes at least twice for a year. That is a six months only.
Examiner
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Candidate
No, I haven't ever bought just online because I usually buy shoes by offline since I can know the quality and about the characteristic about the the shoes that I want, I prefer to I prefer by offline directly.
Examiner
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Candidate
I don't tend to spend more money on only on shoes, but my preference is only 5050 fifty ₹5000 or more. It's like $40 or more.
Examiner
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Candidate
I prefer comfortable shoes because my activity is so hard and if I buy just for fashionable shoes I cannot use it daily so it can be wasting my money.
Do you like buying shoes? How often?
Score: 58.0Suggestion: Be more concise and natural. Start with a direct topic sentence, then add one or two specific details about frequency and reasons. Avoid repetitions (e.g., “I mean”, “only”) and incorrect time phrasing like “That is a six months only.” Use linking words (for example, “usually” or “typically”) to make it coherent.
Example: Yes, I like buying shoes, but not very often. I usually buy new shoes about twice a year, typically at the change of seasons when I need something more suitable for the weather.
Have you ever bought shoes online?
Score: 50.0Suggestion: Give a clear direct answer followed by one or two specific reasons. Use simple, correct phrases: “in stores” or “offline” and avoid repeating words. Use a linking word like “because” to connect reason.
Example: No, I haven’t bought shoes online. I prefer buying in stores because I can try them on to check the fit and quality before I buy.
How much money do you usually spend on shoes?
Score: 45.0Suggestion: Provide a clear amount and explain briefly. Avoid confusing numbers or currency mixes. Choose one currency and state a typical price range or an average, with a linking phrase like “usually” or “generally.”
Example: I don't spend a lot on shoes. I generally spend around 40 to 60 US dollars (about ₹3,000–₹5,000) for a good pair, unless it's for a special occasion.
Which do you prefer, fashionable shoes or comfortable shoes?
Score: 72.0Suggestion: This answer is clear and relevant. Improve it by using more natural phrasing and adding a short example or result. Use linking words like “because” and “so” correctly and avoid awkward phrases like “my activity is so hard.”
Example: I prefer comfortable shoes because I’m on my feet a lot for work, so I need footwear that lasts all day. For example, I often choose sneakers with good support rather than trendy heels that I wouldn’t wear every day.
× Yes I do, but it's not really usual.
✓ Yes, I do, but it's not very common.
The phrase 'not really usual' is awkward in English; 'common' is the correct adjective and 'very' is the appropriate adverb to modify it. Also add a comma after 'Yes' for natural punctuation.
× I mean I just spend my time by buying shoes at least twice for a year.
✓ I mean I only buy shoes about twice a year.
The original uses incorrect phrasing 'spend my time by buying' and wrong preposition 'for a year.' Use simple present 'buy' for habitual action and 'about twice a year' is the natural expression. This fixes verb usage and preposition choice.
× That is a six months only.
✓ That's only every six months.
The phrase 'a six months' is grammatically incorrect; use 'every six months' to express the interval. Contraction 'That's' is natural. This corrects number and time expression.
× No, I haven't ever bought just online because I usually buy shoes by offline since I can know the quality and about the characteristic about the the shoes that I want, I prefer to I prefer by offline directly.
✓ No, I have never bought shoes only online because I usually buy shoes offline so I can check the quality and the characteristics of the shoes I want; I prefer to buy them in person.
Multiple issues: 'haven't ever bought just online' is awkward—use 'have never bought shoes only online.' 'By offline' is incorrect preposition; 'offline' or 'in person' is correct. 'Since I can know' should be 'so I can check' or 'so I can see.' Remove repeated words 'the the' and redundant 'I prefer to I prefer.' This addresses tense, prepositions, pronouns and sentence structure.
× I don't tend to spend more money on only on shoes, but my preference is only 5050 fifty ₹5000 or more.
✓ I don't tend to spend much money only on shoes, but my preference is about fifty-fifty: ₹5,000 or more.
'Spend more money on only on shoes' is incorrect word order; use 'spend much money only on shoes.' '5050 fifty' is unclear—likely 'fifty-fifty' meaning split preference; format currency properly. This corrects phrasing, article use and clarity.
× It's like $40 or more.
✓ That's about $40 or more.
'It's like' is informal and vague; 'That's about' is clearer and fits the context of approximating price. This improves register and clarity.
× I prefer comfortable shoes because my activity is so hard and if I buy just for fashionable shoes I cannot use it daily so it can be wasting my money.
✓ I prefer comfortable shoes because my activities are demanding, and if I buy shoes just for fashion I can't use them daily, so it would be a waste of money.
Use plural 'activities' to match context, and 'are demanding' for present tense. 'Buy just for fashionable shoes' is wrong word order—use 'buy shoes just for fashion.' Pronoun agreement: 'them' for 'shoes.' Use 'would be' to indicate potential consequence. This addresses tense, pronouns, and sentence structure.