Part 1
Examiner
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Candidate
Well, I prefer both typing and hydrating handwriting because typing is so easy and it is very quickly work this time and handwriting it is very enjoyable.
Examiner
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Candidate
Well, I type on laptop keyboard every day, uh, because, uh, I have a laptop and it is a very easy to carry and however, I don't have any desktop that's why I don't use, but I will buy.
Examiner
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Candidate
It was a very interesting journey because when I was learn, uh, how to type on keyboard, umm, I am so uh, uh, slowly typing and uh, very slowly. That's why I cannot uh, quickly anytime.
Examiner
How do you improve your typing?
Candidate
I think when I uh, all time, uh, typing in my laptop, this time I improve, uh, my typing because when I all time use and, uh, use them, uh, there, then I improve my task.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Score: 42.0Suggestion: Be direct, avoid filler words and pronunciation mistakes, and organize your reply into a clear topic sentence plus one or two specific supporting reasons. Use correct vocabulary (handwriting, not hydrating) and correct grammar (typing is quicker; handwriting is more enjoyable). Keep it within 2–4 sentences.
Example: I prefer both typing and handwriting. Typing is much quicker and more convenient for writing long documents, while handwriting feels more personal and helps me remember things better.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Score: 46.0Suggestion: Start with a clear topic sentence and reduce hesitations. Use correct grammar and linking words: say 'I use a laptop' and explain reasons concisely (portability, no desktop). Avoid contradictory or unnecessary remarks like 'but I will buy' unless you explain when and why.
Example: I type on a laptop keyboard every day because my laptop is portable and convenient for study and work. I don't own a desktop, so I rarely use one, although I might consider buying a desktop for a home office in the future.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Score: 38.0Suggestion: Give a clear time reference and avoid repetition and hesitations. Use past tense correctly (I learned when I was X years old) and explain briefly how your speed improved with practice. Keep sentences short and specific.
Example: I learned to type when I was about ten years old at school. At first I typed very slowly, but with regular practice and typing exercises I gradually became faster.
How do you improve your typing?
Score: 40.0Suggestion: Answer directly with a clear method and specific details. Avoid fillers and vague phrases. Mention concrete actions you take (regular practice, online typing lessons, accuracy drills) and use linking words to connect ideas.
Example: I improve my typing by practising on my laptop every day for at least 20 minutes and using online typing tests to measure speed and accuracy. I also focus on accuracy first and gradually increase my speed to avoid bad habits.
× Well, I prefer both typing and hydrating handwriting because typing is so easy and it is very quickly work this time and handwriting it is very enjoyable.
✓ Well, I prefer both typing and handwriting because typing is easy and much faster, and handwriting is very enjoyable.
The student used incorrect forms: 'hydrating handwriting' is wrong word choice (hydrating) and should be 'handwriting'. 'very quickly work' mixes adverb and noun incorrectly; use 'much faster' or 'quicker' to compare speed. Also 'it is' before 'very enjoyable' is unnecessary. Suggestion: choose correct vocabulary (handwriting), use 'faster' for speed comparison, and place adjectives/adverbs properly.
× Well, I type on laptop keyboard every day, uh, because, uh, I have a laptop and it is a very easy to carry and however, I don't have any desktop that's why I don't use, but I will buy.
✓ Well, I type on a laptop keyboard every day because I have a laptop and it is very easy to carry. However, I don't have a desktop, so I don't use one, but I will buy one.
Missing articles ('a laptop keyboard', 'a desktop') and subject-verb agreement/punctuation issues cause confusion. 'it is a very easy to carry' mixes adjective and infinitive; correct is 'very easy to carry'. Use connectors properly: 'however' should start a new sentence or be followed by a comma; 'that's why' is informal—use 'so' or 'therefore'. Add 'one' to refer to 'desktop'. Suggestion: include appropriate articles, split sentences, and use correct connectors.
× It was a very interesting journey because when I was learn, uh, how to type on keyboard, umm, I am so uh, uh, slowly typing and uh, very slowly. That's why I cannot uh, quickly anytime.
✓ It was a very interesting journey because when I learned how to type on the keyboard, I typed very slowly at first. That's why I couldn't type quickly at that time.
Tense forms are incorrect: 'was learn' should be past simple 'learned'. Mixing present 'I am' with past context is wrong; use past 'I typed' and 'couldn't' to match. 'on keyboard' needs article 'the keyboard'. 'anytime' is wrong in this context; use 'at that time'. Suggestion: keep past-tense consistency when describing past experiences and use correct articles.
× I think when I uh, all time, uh, typing in my laptop, this time I improve, uh, my typing because when I all time use and, uh, use them, uh, there, then I improve my task.
✓ I think when I type on my laptop all the time, I improve my typing because the more I use it, the more I improve.
Tense and word order errors: 'all time' should be 'all the time' and 'typing in my laptop' should be 'type on my laptop'. 'this time I improve' is awkward—use general present 'I improve'. 'use them' is unclear; use 'use it' referring to laptop or 'use the keyboard'. Use comparative structure 'the more..., the more...' for improvement. Suggestion: use simple present for habitual actions and clear comparative patterns.