Part 1
Examinador
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Candidato
I prefer typing over handwriting because it's less time consuming. We can edit things without making a mess just like handwriting. I mean even in handwriting we can use pencil but it would still leave stains but it wouldn't happen in typing. It is very convenient to we can type a lot in less time.
Examinador
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Candidato
Other than my phone, I usually use my laptop to I I don't really type big sentences or stuff like that. I usually just type out titles and something for my school projects.
Examinador
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Candidato
I actually learned to type on a keyboard way back then when I was, I think 14 or 15 years old. But I had I but I didn't use a laptop in several years. So yeah, I'm trying to type faster and learn again this time.
Examinador
How do you improve your typing?
Candidato
I usually use AI apps or just type out everything. Even if I could just uh, copy paste it, I think it would be better to type to avoid mistakes. Check everything.
Do you prefer typing or handwriting?
Pontuação: 68.0Sugestão: Be more concise and avoid repetition; start with a clear topic sentence, give one or two specific reasons with linking words, and use varied vocabulary. For example, say you prefer typing, then add one specific benefit (speed) and one example (editing easily), using connectors like 'because' and 'for example.' Also correct minor grammar (e.g., 'less time consuming' → 'less time-consuming').
Exemplo: I prefer typing to handwriting because it is faster and easier to edit. For example, when I revise an essay I can delete or move paragraphs quickly, which saves time and prevents messy corrections.
Do you type on a desktop or laptop keyboard every day?
Pontuação: 60.0Sugestão: Give a direct answer first, then add one specific detail. Avoid hesitations and vague phrases like 'stuff like that.' Use linking words such as 'but' or 'however' to contrast frequency or purpose. Improve grammar (e.g., 'I usually use my laptop' without repeated words).
Exemplo: I usually type on my laptop rather than a desktop. However, I mostly type short text like titles and brief notes for school projects, not long essays.
When did you learn how to type on a keyboard?
Pontuação: 62.0Sugestão: Answer directly with a clear time reference, then give one concise supporting detail. Remove filler words and repeated fragments. Use connectors like 'but' and 'so' correctly to show cause and effect. Clarify the current practice or reason for relearning.
Exemplo: I learned to type when I was about 14 or 15 years old. However, I stopped using a laptop for a few years, so now I'm practising again to improve my speed.
How do you improve your typing?
Pontuação: 65.0Sugestão: Start with a direct statement of your main method, then give one or two specific examples of tools or routines and use linking words like 'for example' or 'so.' Avoid filler words and short fragments. Mention measurable practice (e.g., daily drills, timed tests) to sound more precise.
Exemplo: I improve my typing by practising daily with AI typing apps. For example, I do 10-minute timed exercises each day and type out passages from articles to build speed and accuracy.
× We can edit things without making a mess just like handwriting.
✓ We can edit things without making a mess, unlike handwriting.
The pronoun 'just like handwriting' is awkward here; 'unlike handwriting' correctly contrasts typing with handwriting. This improves clarity and uses the appropriate comparative connector.
× I mean even in handwriting we can use pencil but it would still leave stains but it wouldn't happen in typing.
✓ I mean, even with handwriting we can use a pencil, but it can still leave smudges; that doesn't happen with typing.
Use 'with handwriting' not 'in handwriting'; include article 'a' before 'pencil'; 'stains' is better as 'smudges' for handwriting; replace 'it wouldn't happen in typing' with 'that doesn't happen with typing' for correct pronoun reference and natural phrasing.
× It is very convenient to we can type a lot in less time.
✓ It is very convenient because we can type a lot in less time.
Original mixes two clauses incorrectly ('to we can'). Use 'because' to connect cause and effect. This fixes sentence structure and makes meaning clear.
× Other than my phone, I usually use my laptop to I I don't really type big sentences or stuff like that.
✓ Other than my phone, I usually use my laptop, but I don't really type long sentences or things like that.
Remove repeated 'I'; replace 'to' (misplaced) with a comma and 'but' for contrast; 'big sentences' is nonstandard—use 'long sentences'; 'stuff' is informal—'things' is better.
× I usually just type out titles and something for my school projects.
✓ I usually just type out titles and other short content for my school projects.
'Something' is vague; specify with 'other short content' to match context. Keeps tone appropriate and clarifies meaning.
× I actually learned to type on a keyboard way back then when I was, I think 14 or 15 years old.
✓ I actually learned to type on a keyboard way back when I was about 14 or 15 years old.
Remove redundant 'then' after 'way back'; 'about' is more natural than 'I think' in this clause. Tense is correct (past) but phrasing is smoothed.
× But I had I but I didn't use a laptop in several years.
✓ But I hadn't used a laptop for several years.
Original repeats words and mixes tenses. Use past perfect 'hadn't used' to indicate a period before the present reference and 'for several years' is the correct time expression.
× So yeah, I'm trying to type faster and learn again this time.
✓ So yeah, I'm trying to type faster and relearn now.
'Learn again this time' is awkward; use 'relearn now' or 'learn again' with 'now' to match present continuous 'I'm trying' and sound natural.
× Even if I could just uh, copy paste it, I think it would be better to type to avoid mistakes.
✓ Even if I could just copy and paste it, I think it would be better to type it to avoid mistakes.
Use modal 'could' is acceptable but clarify with 'copy and paste'; add 'it' after 'type' to complete object. This corrects verb phrase and sentence completeness.
× Check everything.
✓ I check everything.
In context, student is describing a habit. Use full sentence 'I check everything' to match tense and subject rather than imperative 'Check everything'.