Part 1
Examinador
Do you often feel tired?
Candidato
Nowadays I often feel tired, especially when I'm studying a lot. My brain just crashes out when I'm setting out for too long. That's why I wanted to. That's why I take time to rest and re recuperate to rest.
Examinador
When would you feel tired?
Candidato
I usually feel tired after long hours of studying. Because of this, my concentration gets lower and that's why I usually take breaks like grabbing a snack or stretching just to regain some of my energy and focus before I continue studying.
Examinador
What do you do when you feel tired?
Candidato
When I feel tired, I take short breaks, I stretch, and I mostly grab a snack so I could fuel up and regain my energy and focus before I continue studying.
Do you often feel tired?
Puntuación: 64.0Sugerencia: Be more concise, correct grammar and avoid repetition. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Correct phrasing (e.g. “my brain just crashes” → “I get mentally exhausted”) and remove fragmented sentences.
Ejemplo: Yes, I often feel tired, particularly when I study for long stretches. For example, after two or three hours of continuous revision my concentration drops, so I make a point of taking a 10–15 minute break to walk around and hydrate to recharge.
When would you feel tired?
Puntuación: 80.0Sugerencia: This answer is clear and relevant but could be improved by combining sentences and using linking words smoothly. Add one specific example or time frame to make it more concrete and vary vocabulary (e.g. “my concentration wanes” instead of “gets lower”).
Ejemplo: I usually feel tired after several hours of studying without a break. Consequently, my concentration wanes, so I typically pause every 60–90 minutes to have a snack or do light stretches, which helps me regain energy and stay focused.
What do you do when you feel tired?
Puntuación: 82.0Sugerencia: Good structure and relevant actions listed. Improve by varying sentence structure, using concise linking phrases, and giving a brief specific example of a snack or stretch to sound more natural and vivid.
Ejemplo: When I feel tired, I take short breaks and do some light stretches; for instance, I might stand up for five minutes and have a piece of fruit or a yogurt, which quickly helps me refocus before returning to my studies.
× Nowadays I often feel tired, especially when I'm studying a lot.
✓ Nowadays I often feel tired, especially when I study a lot.
Use simple present 'study' for habitual actions rather than present continuous 'I'm studying' when referring to regular occurrences. Use simple present to match 'nowadays' which indicates a general repeated situation.
× My brain just crashes out when I'm setting out for too long.
✓ My brain just crashes when I study for too long.
'Crashes out' is informal and awkward here; 'crash' alone is sufficient. 'Setting out' is incorrect in this context; use 'study'. Use simple present 'study' for habitual actions. Also corrects sentence structure for clarity.
× That's why I wanted to.
✓ That's why I rest when I need to.
The original 'That's why I wanted to.' is incomplete and uses past tense 'wanted' inappropriately. Replace with a clear present-tense explanation that matches the context: habitual reason for resting.
× That's why I take time to rest and re recuperate to rest.
✓ That's why I take time to rest and recuperate.
The phrase repeats 'rest' and incorrectly uses 're recuperate' (typo and redundant). Use the base verb 'recuperate' and remove redundancy. Maintain present simple for habitual action.
× I usually feel tired after long hours of studying.
✓ I usually feel tired after long hours of studying.
This sentence is grammatically correct and matches the present habitual context; no change needed.
× Because of this, my concentration gets lower and that's why I usually take breaks like grabbing a snack or stretching just to regain some of my energy and focus before I continue studying.
✓ Because of this, my concentration drops, and I usually take breaks, like grabbing a snack or stretching, to regain some energy and focus before I continue studying.
Use 'drops' instead of 'gets lower' for natural phrasing. Remove redundant 'that's why' and simplify structure. Add commas for clarity and use infinitive 'to regain' (not 'just to regain') for purpose.
× When I feel tired, I take short breaks, I stretch, and I mostly grab a snack so I could fuel up and regain my energy and focus before I continue studying.
✓ When I feel tired, I take short breaks, I stretch, and I usually grab a snack so I can fuel up and regain my energy and focus before I continue studying.
Use 'usually' instead of 'mostly' for natural adverb choice. Use modal 'can' (present ability) instead of 'could' which suggests conditional past. Maintain present simple for habitual actions.