Part 1
Examinador
Do you prefer to sit by the window when travelling?
Candidato
Whenever I'm on transit I love to sit just by the window and it's simply because when I'm when I'm seated at the window side I get to have a proper view of my environment, especially if I'm traveling by Rd. as that's my favorite means of transportation when I'm going on a long distance.
Examinador
Did you have a long journey with your family as a child?
Candidato
As a youngster, my family and I had taken trips so many times, but I can remember that at a particular time, we went for a very long journey to my village from Lagos State and it was a beautiful experience. So yes, I've had a long trip with family.
Do you prefer to sit by the window when travelling?
Pontuação: 72.0Sugestão: Your answer is clear and relevant, but has some repetition and minor fluency issues. To improve, make your response more concise (max 3–4 sentences), avoid repeating phrases (e.g., "when I'm"), and replace unclear abbreviations like "Rd." with the full word (e.g., "road"). Add one specific detail about what you enjoy seeing from the window to enrich the answer and use a linking word to connect ideas. Example improvement steps: 1) Start with a direct topic sentence. 2) Give one clear reason. 3) Add a specific detail and a linking word.
Exemplo: Yes, I prefer to sit by the window when I travel. I enjoy the view because it lets me watch the changing scenery, especially when I travel by road, and see villages and landscapes pass by. Also, sitting by the window helps me relax during long journeys.
Did you have a long journey with your family as a child?
Pontuação: 78.0Sugestão: This answer directly addresses the question and includes a personal example, which is good. To improve, make sentences shorter and avoid vague phrases like "at a particular time." Add one or two specific details about the trip (how long it took, something memorable) and use a linking word to connect ideas. This will increase coherence and make your answer more vivid and natural. Example improvement steps: 1) Give a direct yes/no topic sentence. 2) Provide a concrete detail (duration, activity or memorable moment). 3) Finish with a brief comment on how it felt.
Exemplo: Yes, I did. When I was a child my family took a very long road trip from Lagos to my village that lasted about eight hours. I remember stopping at a small roadside market and tasting fresh fruit, which made the journey feel special.
× Whenever I'm on transit I love to sit just by the window and it's simply because when I'm when I'm seated at the window side I get to have a proper view of my environment, especially if I'm traveling by Rd. as that's my favorite means of transportation when I'm going on a long distance.
✓ Whenever I'm in transit I love to sit by the window because when I'm seated at the window I get a proper view of my surroundings, especially if I'm traveling by road, as that's my favorite means of transportation for long distances.
The phrase 'on transit' is incorrect; use 'in transit' (preposition error - mapped to present participle/phrase usage). 'Window side' is awkward; 'by the window' or 'at the window' is natural. 'Environment' in this context should be 'surroundings'. 'Rd.' should be written 'road'. 'going on a long distance' is unidiomatic; 'for long distances' is correct. Suggest using natural present continuous and noun collocations: 'in transit', 'by the window', 'surroundings', 'traveling by road', 'for long distances'.
× As a youngster, my family and I had taken trips so many times, but I can remember that at a particular time, we went for a very long journey to my village from Lagos State and it was a beautiful experience.
✓ As a youngster, my family and I took trips many times, and I remember that on one occasion we made a very long journey to my village from Lagos State, and it was a beautiful experience.
The original uses past perfect 'had taken' unnecessarily; simple past 'took' is appropriate when recounting past experiences without a clear reference point. 'So many times' is informal; 'many times' is better. 'At a particular time' is wordy; 'on one occasion' is clearer. 'Went for a very long journey' is awkward; 'made a very long journey' or 'took a very long journey' is more natural. Use consistent simple past tense for narrative.
× So yes, I've had a long trip with family.
✓ So yes, I've had a long trip with my family.
The sentence is mostly correct but missing the possessive article before 'family'. Add 'my' to indicate whose family. The contraction 'I've had' (present perfect) is acceptable because it links past experience to the present; keep tense but correct the article.