Part 1
Examiner
Do you use headphones?
Candidate
Yes, I usually use headphones most of the time, specially when I am traveling and when I am alone. I also use headphones when I am eating alone in in a restaurant or a cafe. I also love to wear headphones when I'm walking.
Examiner
What type of headphones do you use?
Candidate
The Fe, the headphone I use, is a type of headphone wherein there is no umm microphone. It is usually based UMM, basically used for listening music.
Examiner
When would you use headphones?
Candidate
There are times that I usually used head my headphones throughout daily basis especially when I'm traveling, commuting or walking. I am also using my headphone when I am alone since I felt like I have a companion as I listen to the music.
Examiner
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Candidate
There are several situations that I may not consider to use headphones. First is when I am driving my motorcycle since it will be a barrier, specially when there are people around me or other drivers who would possibly honk on me but I will not be hearing it.
Do you use headphones?
Score: 78.0Suggestion: Be more concise and avoid repetition. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give 1–2 specific supporting details using linking words. Correct small grammar errors (e.g., 'especially', avoid double 'in').
Example: Yes — I usually wear headphones, especially when I’m traveling or when I’m alone. For example, I often listen to podcasts on the train and music while walking, which helps me focus and relax.
What type of headphones do you use?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Give a clear, direct description and use precise vocabulary. Avoid filler words (umm) and awkward phrasing. Mention brand/type and one or two features, then give a brief reason why you prefer them.
Example: I use over-ear wired headphones without a built-in microphone. They have good sound quality and strong bass, so I prefer them for listening to music clearly.
When would you use headphones?
Score: 72.0Suggestion: Make the answer grammatically correct and more concise. Start with a topic sentence, then add a specific reason and an example using linking words (for example, because, so).
Example: I wear headphones most days, especially when commuting or walking, because they help me concentrate and make journeys more enjoyable. For example, I listen to audiobooks on my commute to and from work.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Score: 84.0Suggestion: This answer is clear and relevant but can be tightened. Give a concise topic sentence and one or two specific examples with linking words. Fix minor grammar (e.g., 'especially').
Example: I avoid using headphones while riding my motorcycle because they block important sounds like horns or sirens. Also, I wouldn’t wear them when I need to talk to someone or be alert in crowded places.
× Yes, I usually use headphones most of the time, specially when I am traveling and when I am alone.
✓ Yes, I usually use headphones most of the time, especially when I am traveling or when I am alone.
The word 'specially' is incorrect in this context; 'especially' correctly emphasizes particular situations. Also, 'and when I am alone' is more natural as 'or when I am alone' to list situations; this improves clarity. Suggestion: Replace 'specially' with 'especially' and use 'or' when listing alternative situations.
× I also use headphones when I am eating alone in in a restaurant or a cafe.
✓ I also use headphones when I am eating alone in a restaurant or a cafe.
There is a repeated word 'in in' which is a typographical error. Removing the duplicate fixes the sentence. Suggestion: Proofread to remove duplicated words.
× The Fe, the headphone I use, is a type of headphone wherein there is no umm microphone.
✓ The one I use is a model without a microphone.
'Wherein' is overly formal and awkward here; 'without a microphone' is clear and natural. Also 'The Fe, the headphone I use' is unclear; 'The one I use' is concise. Maintain present tense 'is' for current situation. Suggestion: Use simple, natural phrasing such as 'a model without a microphone.'
× It is usually based UMM, basically used for listening music.
✓ It is basically used for listening to music.
'Based UMM' is incorrect and likely filler; remove it. The verb phrase needs the preposition 'to' after 'listening'. 'Basically' correctly modifies the clause. Suggestion: Say 'basically used for listening to music.'
× There are times that I usually used head my headphones throughout daily basis especially when I'm traveling, commuting or walking.
✓ There are times when I usually use my headphones throughout the day, especially when I'm traveling, commuting, or walking.
Multiple issues: 'used head my headphones' is word order and word choice error; correct is 'use my headphones'. 'Throughout daily basis' is ungrammatical; use 'throughout the day' or 'on a daily basis'. Maintain present tense 'use' to match habitual action. Suggestion: Keep subject-verb order 'I use my headphones' and prefer 'throughout the day' or 'on a daily basis.'
× I am also using my headphone when I am alone since I felt like I have a companion as I listen to the music.
✓ I also use my headphones when I am alone because I feel like I have a companion when I listen to music.
Tense inconsistency: 'am also using' and 'felt' mix present continuous and past tense. Use simple present 'use' and 'feel' for habitual states. 'Headphone' should be plural 'headphones'. Remove 'the' before 'music' or use 'listen to music' without article. Suggestion: Use consistent present tense for habitual actions and plural 'headphones.'
× There are several situations that I may not consider to use headphones.
✓ There are several situations in which I might not consider using headphones.
Use 'in which' rather than 'that' for situations; 'may not consider to use' is incorrect verb pattern—use 'consider using'. 'Might' is more natural here but 'may' is also acceptable. Suggestion: Use 'consider using' instead of 'consider to use.'
× First is when I am driving my motorcycle since it will be a barrier, specially when there are people around me or other drivers who would possibly honk on me but I will not be hearing it.
✓ First, when I am riding my motorcycle, because it would be a hazard, especially when there are people or other drivers around me who might honk and I might not hear them.
Several issues: 'driving my motorcycle' is better as 'riding my motorcycle.' 'Will be a barrier' is awkward; 'would be a hazard' is clearer. 'Specially' should be 'especially.' 'Honk on me' is incorrect—say 'honk' and 'I might not hear them.' Maintain conditional/modal 'would/might' for possible outcomes. Suggestion: Use natural collocations: 'riding a motorcycle,' 'would be a hazard,' and 'might not hear them.'