Part 1
Examiner
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Candidate
I used to prefer handwriting when I was younger, but now I prefer typing uh, because it's much faster and easier to get, uh, really good feedback. For example, I can store documents online and share them quickly, which is really convenient.
Examiner
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Candidate
I type with laptop keyboard nowadays, but I used to type on desktop and laptop keyboard uh is really compact and easy to uh get when it comes to work or studies.
Examiner
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Candidate
I learned to type in middle school. During IT lessons. We practice regularly with typing exercises so I picked up it quite early. I enjoyed those lessons and became quite professional because I love this lesson.
Examiner
How do you improve your typing?
Candidate
I used an app called Tyfast and practice with it regularly, uh, almost 20 minutes in a day. Over the past few months I my typing speed and accuracy have become really great. I'm grateful to a friend who recommended the app because it's structured lessons and time tests make practice, uh, focused and effective.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Score: 78.0Suggestion: Уменьшите повторы и заполнители (uh), начните с чётного тематического предложения, затем добавьте одно-две конкретные детали. Используйте связку (for example, because) более экономно и логично: сначала причина, затем пример. Постарайтесь сократить длину до 2–3 предложений без лишних слов.
Example: I prefer typing now because it's faster and makes editing easier. For example, I can store documents online and share them instantly, which is very convenient for group projects.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Score: 70.0Suggestion: Уточните и упорядочьте мысль: сначала ответьте прямо (laptop), затем объясните причину кратко. Избегайте неясных фраз и грамматических ошибок (например, «desktop and laptop keyboard uh is really compact»). Используйте связующее слово (because, as) для объяснения.
Example: I use a laptop keyboard every day because it's compact and portable, which makes it easier to work or study anywhere.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Score: 72.0Suggestion: Сделайте ответы более связными: объединяйте короткие фразы в полные предложения и избегайте тавтологии (lesson/learn). Дайте одну конкретную деталь о практике и используйте логическую связку (so, because). Также исправьте неправильные конструкции («picked up it» → «picked it up»).
Example: I learned to type in middle school during IT lessons, where we practiced with regular typing exercises. Because I enjoyed the classes, I picked it up quickly and improved my speed.
How do you improve your typing?
Score: 75.0Suggestion: Уберите заполнители (uh) и объедините идеи в 2–3 чётких предложения. Укажите точные данные (e.g., "about 20 minutes a day") и исправьте грамматику ("it's structured lessons" → "its structured lessons"). Используйте связку (because, so) для связи причины и результата.
Example: I improve my typing with an app called Tyfast, which I use about 20 minutes a day. Because its structured lessons and timed tests keep practice focused, my speed and accuracy have improved significantly.
× I used to prefer handwriting when I was younger, but now I prefer typing uh, because it's much faster and easier to get, uh, really good feedback.
✓ I used to prefer handwriting when I was younger, but now I prefer typing because it's much faster and easier to get really good feedback.
The sentence uses appropriate past and present tenses, but contains filler hesitations ('uh') and an unnecessary comma break that interrupt grammatical flow. Remove disfluencies and the extra comma to improve clarity: omit 'uh' and the comma before 'really' so the present tense statement is smooth and correct.
× I type with laptop keyboard nowadays, but I used to type on desktop and laptop keyboard uh is really compact and easy to uh get when it comes to work or studies.
✓ I type with a laptop keyboard nowadays, but I used to type on desktop keyboards. A laptop keyboard is really compact and easy to use when it comes to work or study.
Missing articles and pluralization errors: 'laptop keyboard' needs the indefinite article 'a'. 'Desktop and laptop keyboard' should be plural 'desktop keyboards' if referring generally. The clause lacked a clear subject and verb; add 'A laptop keyboard is' and replace 'get' with 'use' to express intended meaning. Also remove filler 'uh' and change 'studies' to 'study' or keep 'studies' depending on meaning; 'study' is more idiomatic here.
× I learned to type in middle school. During IT lessons. We practice regularly with typing exercises so I picked up it quite early.
✓ I learned to type in middle school during IT lessons. We practiced regularly with typing exercises, so I picked it up quite early.
Fragment and tense inconsistency: 'During IT lessons.' is a sentence fragment that should be combined with the previous sentence. Present 'practice' conflicts with past 'learned'; change 'practice' to past 'practiced' and correct object pronoun order from 'picked up it' to 'picked it up'. Also add a comma before 'so' joining clauses.
× I enjoyed those lessons and became quite professional because I love this lesson.
✓ I enjoyed those lessons and became quite proficient because I loved those lessons.
Tense and word choice inconsistency: 'became quite professional' is odd—'proficient' fits better. The reason clause mixes present 'love' with past context; change to past 'loved' and make it refer back to 'those lessons' for consistency.
× I used an app called Tyfast and practice with it regularly, uh, almost 20 minutes in a day.
✓ I used an app called Tyfast and practiced with it regularly, about 20 minutes a day.
Tense inconsistency: 'used' is past but 'practice' is present; change 'practice' to past 'practiced'. Replace 'almost 20 minutes in a day' with idiomatic 'about 20 minutes a day'. Remove filler 'uh'.
× Over the past few months I my typing speed and accuracy have become really great.
✓ Over the past few months my typing speed and accuracy have become really good.
Typo and word choice: missing verb 'improved' or misplaced 'I'. Either 'Over the past few months my typing speed and accuracy have become really good' or better 'have improved'. 'Great' is acceptable but 'good' or 'much better' is more natural. Correct the omitted word and preserve present perfect tense.
× I'm grateful to a friend who recommended the app because it's structured lessons and time tests make practice, uh, focused and effective.
✓ I'm grateful to a friend who recommended the app because its structured lessons and timed tests make practice focused and effective.
Incorrect possessive and word choice: use possessive pronoun 'its' instead of 'it's' (contraction). 'time tests' should be 'timed tests'. Remove filler 'uh'. The clause is then grammatically correct.