Study— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Directly answer the question first with a clear topic sentence, avoid asking the examiner a question, and correct grammar (e.g. verb forms). Keep it concise (1–2 sentences). Add a brief supporting detail about your course or focus if needed.

Example: I am a master's student studying political science. Currently I am focusing on comparative politics, and most of my coursework involves research methods and contemporary political theory.

Suggestion: Give a direct answer and add one specific supporting detail (use linking words like “and” or “which”) to make the reply more informative and natural. Check proper noun spelling.

Example: I study at National Chengchi University in Taiwan, and my department is the Graduate Institute of Political Science, which has strong programs in public policy and international relations.

Suggestion: Start with a clear topic sentence and use a linking word to introduce specific supporting reasons. Vary vocabulary slightly (e.g. supportive, approachable) and keep it within 3–4 sentences.

Example: Yes, it is a very good place to study because the professors are supportive and approachable, and the students are friendly and collaborative. For example, we often form study groups that help with demanding coursework.

Suggestion: Answer directly and clearly: state whether you would like changes, give one or two specific improvements using linking words (e.g. “however,” “for instance”), and avoid vague endings. Correct awkward phrasing.

Example: I am generally satisfied with the university environment; however, some facilities are outdated. For instance, the library's study rooms need better lighting and more modern computers.

Suggestion: Give a direct topic sentence about your plans and then add specific details (field, timeline, reason). Use natural phrases like “graduate next semester” and “apply for a PhD program” to improve clarity.

Example: I plan to graduate next semester and then apply for a PhD program in political science. I want to continue researching electoral systems because I hope to teach and publish research in that area.

× Are you still work in Japan? But currently I'm a master student in political science.

✓ Do you still work in Japan? Currently, I'm a master's student in political science.

The first clause uses 'Are you still work' which incorrectly combines the auxiliary 'are' with the base verb 'work'. Use 'Do you still work' for present simple. The second clause uses 'a master student' which is unidiomatic; the correct phrase is 'a master's student' to indicate enrollment in a master's program. Also remove the conjunction 'But' and split into a separate sentence for clarity.

× I'm currently studying at National Chanco University in Taiwan.

✓ I'm currently studying at National Chengchi University in Taiwan.

The grammar is fine for present continuous to describe current study. The main issue is a likely spelling/name error: 'Chanco' should be 'Chengchi' (National Chengchi University) or the correct institution name. Keep present continuous for ongoing action.

× I believe my institution is really good environment to study because professors are very supportive and also classmates are very friendly and collaborative.

✓ I believe my institution provides a really good environment for studying because the professors are very supportive and the classmates are friendly and collaborative.

The phrase 'is really good environment' is missing an article and incorrect collocation. Use 'provides a really good environment' or 'is a really good environment'. Also use 'for studying' (prepositional phrase) and add definite article 'the' before 'professors' and 'classmates' when referring to specific people at the institution.

× Overall, I'm satisfied with the environment of the place I belong to right now, but some of the facilities are too old so I think I would say it can be.

✓ Overall, I'm satisfied with the environment of my university, but some of the facilities are too old, so I think there could be improvements.

The original 'the place I belong to' is awkward; use 'my university' or 'the place I study'. The clause 'so I think I would say it can be' is ungrammatical and unclear. Replace with a clear phrase such as 'there could be improvements' or 'they could be improved' to express the idea.

× I am going to graduate well within next semester and after that I am going to keep studying at PhD course.

✓ I am going to graduate next semester, and after that I plan to continue studying in a PhD program.

'Graduate well within next semester' is awkward; use 'graduate next semester' or 'within the next semester'. 'Keep studying at PhD course' is unidiomatic: use 'continue studying in a PhD program' or 'pursue a PhD.' 'Plan to' is a clearer modal expression for future intention.