Part 1
Examiner
What languages can you speak?
Candidate
I can speak about five types of language such as Chinese, English, Malay, Hokkien and others.
Examiner
Do you think it is difficult to learn a new language?
Candidate
Yes, this is because the new language we didn't speak together or didn't touch it before. So after we learn it, we will feel very easier.
Examiner
Will you learn other languages in the future?
Candidate
Yes, I wish I can learn French, Germany and others western language in my future because I enjoy learning different language.
Examiner
Why do you learn English?
Candidate
This is because learning English we can communicate with other people who don't know our mother language. For example, I will speak English to my friend who does know how to speak Mandarin so I can communicate with them.
What languages can you speak?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: Be more precise and natural: name the languages clearly (use 'languages' not 'types of language'), and avoid vague 'others'. Start with a direct topic sentence and add a brief supporting detail if needed. Keep it to 1–2 sentences.
Example: I can speak five languages: Mandarin Chinese, English, Malay, and Hokkien. I also know a little bit of Cantonese from family conversations.
Do you think it is difficult to learn a new language?
Score: 50.0Suggestion: Make your reasoning clear and grammatically correct. Use linking words ('because', 'so', 'however') properly and give a specific example of what makes learning hard and how it becomes easier with practice. Keep to 2–3 sentences.
Example: Yes, I think it can be difficult at first because you are not used to the sounds and grammar. However, with regular practice and exposure, such as speaking with native speakers, it becomes much easier.
Will you learn other languages in the future?
Score: 60.0Suggestion: Use correct country/language names (e.g. 'German' not 'Germany') and give a brief reason or plan. Use one topic sentence and one supporting detail. Avoid repetition.
Example: Yes, I hope to learn French and German in the future because I enjoy learning about different cultures. I plan to take online courses and practice with language exchange partners.
Why do you learn English?
Score: 55.0Suggestion: Start with a clear topic sentence and correct grammar; avoid double negatives and wrong auxiliaries. Provide a specific example and link it smoothly. Keep it to 2–3 concise sentences.
Example: I learn English so I can communicate with people who do not speak my mother tongue. For example, I speak English with classmates who do not understand Mandarin so we can work on projects together.
× I can speak about five types of language such as Chinese, English, Malay, Hokkien and others.
✓ I can speak about five languages: Chinese, English, Malay, Hokkien and others.
Use the plural noun 'languages' rather than 'types of language'. 'Types of language' is awkward and uncountable here; after a number, use the plural noun (five languages). Also use a colon or comma list punctuation to list languages.
× Yes, this is because the new language we didn't speak together or didn't touch it before.
✓ Yes, it is because we have not used or been exposed to the new language before.
Original sentence mixes incorrect tense and idiomatic expressions. Use present perfect 'have not used' to describe prior experience up to now and replace 'didn't speak together' and 'didn't touch it' with natural verbs 'used' or 'been exposed to.' Avoid double negatives and ensure subject and verb align.
× So after we learn it, we will feel very easier.
✓ So after we learn it, we will feel much easier.
Comparative adjective 'easier' requires a modifier like 'much' rather than 'very easier' which is ungrammatical. Also 'feel easier' is acceptable in casual speech; alternatively use 'find it easier' for clarity.
× Yes, I wish I can learn French, Germany and others western language in my future because I enjoy learning different language.
✓ Yes, I wish I could learn French, German and other Western languages in the future because I enjoy learning different languages.
Use 'could' with 'wish' to express a desire contrary to present reality. 'Germany' is a country; the correct adjective is 'German.' Use plural 'languages' after 'other' and 'different.' Capitalize 'Western.' Also 'in my future' should be 'in the future.'
× Yes, I wish I can learn French, Germany and others western language in my future because I enjoy learning different language.
✓ Yes, I wish I could learn French, German and other Western languages in the future because I enjoy learning different languages.
Preposition 'in my future' is unnatural; use 'in the future.' This suggestion repeats correction for clarity: use correct preposition and plural nouns.
× This is because learning English we can communicate with other people who don't know our mother language.
✓ This is because by learning English we can communicate with people who don't know our mother tongue.
Add preposition 'by' to indicate means. 'Other people' is redundant; 'people' suffices. 'Mother tongue' is the more natural collocation than 'mother language.' Also change word order for natural flow.
× For example, I will speak English to my friend who does know how to speak Mandarin so I can communicate with them.
✓ For example, I will speak English to my friend who does not know how to speak Mandarin so I can communicate with them.
The sentence is missing 'not' after 'does' to express inability; 'does know' is incorrect in this context. 'Them' as a singular gender-neutral pronoun is acceptable, but for clarity you can use 'him or her' or rephrase to 'so we can communicate.'