Part 1
Examiner
Do you use headphones?
Candidate
Well, mostly I don't use that headphone that much, but when I have to really concentrate on what I'm speak, read, listening, which needs my almost 100% focus on that kind of activities, I use headphones.
Examiner
What type of headphones do you use?
Candidate
Previously also answered that I don't use the headphone that much, but when I have to use it while reading or concentrating, I use the Bluetooth connected headphone which is quite accessible and comfortable to use with.
Examiner
When would you use headphones?
Candidate
Basically when I came back from work after a really tiring day, then to relax my mind while listening music I use headphones with and by listening music through it, it can refresh my mood and makes me clam. Overall I feel happy and cheerful.
Examiner
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Candidate
Well, if I'm with my friends or family, I do not tend to use my headphones because it is quite it would be the quite awkward moment for them. Obviously if someone is with you in front or near you while using the headphones, they might get offended or something.
Do you use headphones?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Be more concise and correct grammatical errors. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Avoid redundancy (e.g., “that headphone” and repeating activities).
Example: I don't use headphones very often. However, when I need to concentrate fully—for example when I'm reading, studying, or recording—I wear them because they block out noise and help me focus.
What type of headphones do you use?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: Answer directly and use precise vocabulary. Begin with the type (Bluetooth headphones), then give one or two specific benefits using linking words like ‘because’ or ‘so’. Keep it under five sentences.
Example: I usually use Bluetooth over‑ear headphones. They are comfortable and convenient because they connect wirelessly to my phone and have good sound isolation for focused listening.
When would you use headphones?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Use a clear topic sentence and correct tense and word choice (e.g., ‘calm’ not ‘clam’). Provide one specific example and link ideas (e.g., ‘for example’ or ‘so’). Avoid repeating the same idea.
Example: I usually use headphones after work to relax. For example, when I get home tired, I listen to mellow music through my headphones because they help me unwind and lift my mood.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Give a direct response followed by a concise reason and an example. Fix awkward phrasing and be specific about feelings or etiquette. Use linking words such as ‘because’ or ‘so’ to connect ideas.
Example: I don't wear headphones when I'm with friends or family because it can seem rude. For instance, I avoid them at dinner or during conversations so I can be present and polite.
× Well, mostly I don't use that headphone that much, but when I have to really concentrate on what I'm speak, read, listening, which needs my almost 100% focus on that kind of activities, I use headphones.
✓ Well, mostly I don't use headphones that much, but when I have to really concentrate on what I'm speaking, reading, or listening to, which needs almost 100% of my focus on those kinds of activities, I use headphones.
Pronoun and noun forms: 'that headphone' is incorrect for general use; use plural 'headphones'. Verb forms 'speak, read, listening' need parallel gerunds: 'speaking, reading, or listening to'. 'What I'm speak' is wrong: use 'what I'm speaking' or better 'what I'm speaking about' but here gerunds work. 'Which needs my almost 100% focus on that kind of activities' has possessive and number issues; use 'needs almost 100% of my focus on those kinds of activities'. Suggestions: use plural for general items, keep verb forms parallel, use correct prepositional phrase 'listening to', and adjust possessive and count words ('my', 'those', 'kinds').
× Previously also answered that I don't use the headphone that much, but when I have to use it while reading or concentrating, I use the Bluetooth connected headphone which is quite accessible and comfortable to use with.
✓ I previously said that I don't use headphones that much, but when I have to use them while reading or concentrating, I use Bluetooth-connected headphones which are quite accessible and comfortable to use.
Pronoun and article issues: 'the headphone' should be plural 'headphones' when speaking generally; pronoun agreement requires 'them' to refer to headphones. Word order: 'Previously also answered' is awkward; 'I previously said' is natural. 'Bluetooth connected headphone' needs hyphenation and plural: 'Bluetooth-connected headphones'. The trailing 'to use with' is incorrect; remove or change to 'to use'. Suggestions: ensure noun-pronoun agreement, use natural word order, hyphenate compound adjectives, and avoid unfinished prepositional phrases.
× Basically when I came back from work after a really tiring day, then to relax my mind while listening music I use headphones with and by listening music through it, it can refresh my mood and makes me clam. Overall I feel happy and cheerful.
✓ Basically when I come back from work after a really tiring day, I relax my mind by listening to music with headphones; listening to music through them can refresh my mood and make me calm. Overall, I feel happy and cheerful.
Tense and verb form issues: The situation is habitual, so use present simple 'when I come back' and 'I relax'. 'Listening music' needs the preposition 'to': 'listening to music'. Pronoun agreement: 'headphones with' is incorrect and unclear; better 'with headphones' or 'by listening to music with headphones'. 'Makes me clam' has subject-verb agreement and a spelling error: 'make me calm' (plural subject 'listening' requires verb 'make'). Suggestions: use present simple for routines, include correct prepositions ('listening to'), ensure subject-verb agreement, and correct spelling ('calm').
× Well, if I'm with my friends or family, I do not tend to use my headphones because it is quite it would be the quite awkward moment for them.
✓ Well, if I'm with my friends or family, I do not tend to use my headphones because it would be quite an awkward moment for them.
Pronoun and article issues: Redundant and incorrect phrasing 'it is quite it would be the quite' should be simplified to 'it would be quite an awkward moment'. Add indefinite article 'an' before 'awkward moment'. Suggestions: avoid redundancy, choose one modal construction ('would be') and include correct articles.
× Obviously if someone is with you in front or near you while using the headphones, they might get offended or something.
✓ Obviously, if someone is in front of you or near you while you are using headphones, they might get offended.
Preposition and pronoun clarity: 'is with you in front or near you' is awkward; use 'is in front of you or near you'. Replace 'while using the headphones' with 'while you are using headphones' for clarity. Remove vague 'or something'. Suggestions: place prepositions correctly ('in front of'), make the subject explicit, and avoid vague fillers.