Part 1
Examinador
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Candidato
It depends on the situations and what I'm writing. For formal works like assignments, I prefer typing because it's faster and easier to edit. However, when I'm writing my journal or a card, I use handwriting because it feels more personal and I enjoy the.
Examinador
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Candidato
Yes I do, I use my laptop for studies every day so typing is like umm my daily routine because umm most of my homework are done online.
Examinador
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Candidato
I learned to type when I was in elementary school. We had computer classes where we learned basic computer skills and with weekly practice I naturally picked it up.
Examinador
How do you improve your typing?
Candidato
I don't think I intentionally practiced typing. I grew up using smartphones, iPads and computers, so typing is like a natural thing in my daily life.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Pontuação: 82.0Sugestão: Your answer is relevant and well-structured with a clear topic sentence and supporting details. To improve, avoid the minor hesitation at the end and complete the final thought smoothly; also vary vocabulary slightly (e.g., use "personal touch" instead of repeating "personal"). Keep the response within 3–4 concise sentences and add a brief linking phrase to contrast the two preferences (e.g., "on the other hand").
Exemplo: I prefer typing for formal work such as assignments because it’s faster and easier to edit. On the other hand, I write my journal or greeting cards by hand because they have a more personal touch and I enjoy the tactile experience.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Pontuação: 68.0Sugestão: The answer addresses the question but contains hesitations ("umm") and some grammar errors (subject-verb agreement: "homework is" not "homework are"). Make the reply more concise and fluent: state the device, explain frequency, and give one brief reason without filler words. Use a linking word like "because" or "since" appropriately.
Exemplo: Yes, I type on my laptop every day because I use it for all my studies and most of my homework is completed online.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Pontuação: 88.0Sugestão: This is a clear and well-organized answer with specific timing and supporting detail. To raise it further, tighten the phrasing and add one linking word to show sequence (e.g., "then" or "afterwards"). Also correct slight redundancy ("learned basic computer skills" implies typing) by focusing on typing practice.
Exemplo: I learned to type in elementary school. We had computer classes that taught basic skills, and with weekly practice I gradually became proficient.
How do you improve your typing?
Pontuação: 80.0Sugestão: The answer is natural and coherent but could be improved by giving one specific example of how you reinforce typing skills (e.g., touch-typing websites, practice essays, or using shortcuts). Adding a brief linking phrase and a specific method will make the reply more informative and convincing.
Exemplo: I mostly improved naturally by using smartphones, tablets and computers from a young age. Additionally, I occasionally practice by typing essays and using online typing exercises to increase my speed and accuracy.
× 'It depends on the situations and what I'm writing.'
✓ 'It depends on the situation and what I'm writing.'
'Situations' is plural but when referring to the general condition 'it depends on the situation' is the natural, uncountable usage. Use 'the situation' or 'situations in general' to be clear. Suggestion: use 'situation' for a general context or 'on the specific situations' if you mean multiple distinct cases.'
× 'For formal works like assignments, I prefer typing because it's faster and easier to edit.'
✓ 'For formal work like assignments, I prefer typing because it is faster and easier to edit.'
'Works' is typically used for creative pieces; 'work' as an uncountable noun is more appropriate when referring to formal tasks or academic tasks in general. Also avoid contractions in formal correction recommendations: 'it's' -> 'it is'. Suggestion: use 'work' for general tasks or 'works' only for artistic creations.'
× 'However, when I'm writing my journal or a card, I use handwriting because it feels more personal and I enjoy the.'
✓ 'However, when I am writing in my journal or a card, I use handwriting because it feels more personal and I enjoy it.'
The original sentence ends with 'I enjoy the' which is incomplete and lacks the object 'it' after 'enjoy'. Also preposition use: 'writing in my journal' is more natural than 'writing my journal'. Suggestion: complete the verb phrase by adding the object 'it' and use 'writing in' for journals.'
× 'Yes I do, I use my laptop for studies every day so typing is like umm my daily routine because umm most of my homework are done online.'
✓ 'Yes, I do. I use my laptop for studying every day, so typing is like my daily routine because most of my homework is done online.'
Several issues: punctuation and fillers removed for clarity. 'Studies' as a noun is awkward; 'studying' (gerund) or 'my studies' with article is better. Subject-verb agreement: 'most of my homework are' is incorrect because 'homework' is uncountable and takes singular verb 'is'. Suggestion: use 'homework is' and 'studying' or 'my studies'.
× 'I learned to type when I was in elementary school.'
✓ 'I learned to type when I was in elementary school.'
'This sentence is grammatically correct and uses the infinitive 'to type' appropriately after 'learned'. No change needed.'
× 'We had computer classes where we learned basic computer skills and with weekly practice I naturally picked it up.'
✓ 'We had computer classes where we learned basic computer skills, and with weekly practice I naturally picked it up.'
The original is correct in tense but needs a comma before 'and' for readability. Tenses are consistent past. Suggestion: add appropriate punctuation to clarify the coordination of clauses.'
× 'I don't think I intentionally practiced typing.'
✓ 'I don't think I intentionally practiced typing.'
'The sentence is grammatically correct: present-tense 'don't think' expressing a current belief about past action. No correction necessary.'
× 'I grew up using smartphones, iPads and computers, so typing is like a natural thing in my daily life.'
✓ 'I grew up using smartphones, iPads, and computers, so typing is a natural part of my daily life.'
'Like a natural thing' is awkward; 'a natural part of my daily life' is idiomatic. Also add a serial comma for clarity. Suggestion: use 'a natural part of' to express habitual integration into daily life.'