Part 1
Examiner
Do you work or are you a student?
Candidate
Currently, I'm a master student in political science who studies migration issues around Taiwan.
Examiner
Where do you study?
Candidate
I study at the Institute of Political Economy at National Chengco University in Taiwan.
Examiner
Is it a good place to study?
Candidate
I believe my institute is a great place to focus on studying, says Professors are collaborating, supportive and approachable. And also classmates inspired me a lot.
Examiner
Would you like the place where you study to make any changes?
Candidate
I must be satisfied with the environment of my Institute, but you are. I have to say one thing. I'd say there is a few international students in my institute, so sometimes I felt unwelcomed.
Examiner
What are your future study plans?
Candidate
I am planning to graduate next semester with vanishing riding mustard ladies. Then I am going to apply for PhD in the East. Institute in Germany to keep studying migration issues.
Do you work or are you a student?
Score: 72.0Suggestion: Your answer is relevant and clear but has some grammatical issues and could be more natural and concise. Use 'a master's student' and avoid unnecessary clauses. Add a brief linking phrase to show purpose or focus.
Example: I'm a master's student in political science, and my research focuses on migration issues affecting Taiwan.
Where do you study?
Score: 78.0Suggestion: Good direct response with location details, but there is a likely name error and a slight formality issue. Use the correct name and a short additional detail about the program to enrich the answer with a linking word.
Example: I study at the Institute of Political Economy at National Chengchi University in Taiwan, where I take courses on migration policy and comparative politics.
Is it a good place to study?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: The idea is positive, but sentence structure and cohesion need improvement. Avoid reporting verbs like 'says' incorrectly; use linking words (because, and) and correct grammar. Keep within 2–4 sentences and provide specific reasons.
Example: Yes, I think it's a great place to study because the professors are collaborative, supportive and approachable, and my classmates often inspire me with their ideas.
Would you like the place where you study to make any changes?
Score: 56.0Suggestion: The answer is confusing and contains grammatical errors and unclear phrases. Start with a clear topic sentence, use correct quantifiers ('few' vs 'a few') and tenses, and explain the effect with a linking word. Be specific about what change you want.
Example: Overall I'm satisfied with my institute, but I would like to see more international students because currently there are very few, and that sometimes makes me feel that the environment is less welcoming to outsiders.
What are your future study plans?
Score: 40.0Suggestion: This response is unclear due to several nonsensical phrases and sentence breaks. Provide a concise plan: when you will graduate and where you plan to apply for PhD, using linking words to show sequence. Correct country/institution names and avoid gibberish.
Example: I plan to graduate next semester and then apply for a PhD program in Germany, where I hope to continue researching migration issues.
× Currently, I'm a master student in political science who studies migration issues around Taiwan.
✓ Currently, I'm a master's student in political science who studies migration issues in and around Taiwan.
Use of preposition 'in' or 'around' should be combined correctly; 'around Taiwan' alone is acceptable but 'in and around Taiwan' is clearer. Also 'master student' is incorrect collocation; use 'master's student' to indicate the degree program.
× I study at the Institute of Political Economy at National Chengco University in Taiwan.
✓ I study at the Institute of Political Economy at National Chengchi University in Taiwan.
This sentence mainly has a proper noun spelling issue rather than grammar, but subject-verb agreement is correct. Correction provides the likely correct university name 'National Chengchi University'. Ensure proper nouns are spelled correctly; no change to verb.
× I believe my institute is a great place to focus on studying, says Professors are collaborating, supportive and approachable.
✓ I believe my institute is a great place to study, as professors are collaborative, supportive and approachable.
'to focus on studying' is wordy; 'a great place to study' is more natural. 'says' is incorrect here; use 'as' or 'because' to link clauses. 'Collaborating' should be the adjective 'collaborative'. Maintain parallel adjective forms.
× And also classmates inspired me a lot.
✓ Also, my classmates inspire me a lot.
Tense and subject-verb agreement: original 'classmates inspired' (past) conflicts with ongoing context. Use present simple 'inspire' to indicate ongoing influence. Add 'my' for clarity.
× I must be satisfied with the environment of my Institute, but you are.
✓ I am mostly satisfied with the environment of my institute, but not completely.
'I must be satisfied' is awkward; use 'I am satisfied' to express current state. 'but you are' is unclear and incorrect; replace with explicit contrast. Avoid modal 'must' when stating a feeling.
× I'd say there is a few international students in my institute, so sometimes I felt unwelcomed.
✓ I'd say there are a few international students in my institute, so sometimes I feel unwelcome.
Use 'there are' with plural 'a few international students' (singular 'is' is incorrect). Use present simple 'feel' for ongoing experience rather than past 'felt'. 'Unwelcomed' is incorrect; use adjective 'unwelcome'.
× What are your future study plans?
✓ What are your future study plans?
No grammatical error; present question is correct and matches context. Included for completeness; no change necessary.
× I am planning to graduate next semester with vanishing riding mustard ladies.
✓ I am planning to graduate next semester with high grades.
Original phrase 'vanishing riding mustard ladies' is nonsensical and likely a transcription error. Replace with a plausible academic phrase such as 'with high grades' or specify intended outcome. Ensure sentence structure conveys a clear, relevant meaning.
× Then I am going to apply for PhD in the East. Institute in Germany to keep studying migration issues.
✓ Then I am going to apply for a PhD program at an institute in Germany to continue studying migration issues.
Combine fragmented clauses into a single sentence. Use 'apply for a PhD program' and 'at an institute in Germany' for correct preposition and article use. 'To keep studying' is colloquial; use 'to continue studying'.