Part 1
Examinador
Do you use headphones?
Candidato
Yes, I use my headphones very often and uh because I'm introverted person I love wearing headphones and listen to music. It uh, calms me down in a stressful situations and saves me from social anxiety.
Examinador
What type of headphones do you use?
Candidato
Personally, I use wireless headphones because of their convenience and comfort. Umm and also the, uh, wireless headphones have a lot of functions that can be a lot better than, uh, wire headphones and I think that's it.
Examinador
When would you use headphones?
Candidato
I use headphones almost all the time, for example when I'm walking or running outside and when I'm exercising at the gym. They help me focus on music or podcasts and block out instructions so I can concentrate or relax even in noisy places.
Examinador
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Candidato
I would never use headphones during studying because it may distract my concentration and focus on. During studying we should focus on a book or something else, but not on music. Sometimes music may be helpful, however it doesn't work on me.
Examinador
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Candidato
Personally, I think that wearing headphones is comfortable because. Because I'm introverted person and it helps me to reduce social anxiety and deal with stress.
Do you use headphones?
Pontuação: 74.0Sugestão: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler words (uh) and fix noun/verb forms and articles. Add one specific example to make it more vivid.
Exemplo: Yes, I use headphones very often. As an introverted person, I like wearing them to listen to music because they calm me down in stressful situations and help me manage social anxiety—for example, I put them on during crowded commutes to feel more relaxed.
What type of headphones do you use?
Pontuação: 70.0Sugestão: Give a concise topic sentence and follow with one or two specific advantages using linking words. Remove fillers and the vague ending. Mention a concrete function to support your point.
Exemplo: I use wireless headphones because they are more convenient and comfortable. For example, they have noise cancellation and touch controls, which are more practical than wired models when I'm exercising or commuting.
When would you use headphones?
Pontuação: 82.0Sugestão: This answer is clear and specific but could be improved by varying vocabulary and tightening phrasing. Use linking words to connect ideas and avoid the phrase "almost all the time" which is vague—give typical situations and an example.
Exemplo: I use headphones frequently, for example when I'm running outdoors or working out at the gym. They let me concentrate on music or podcasts and block out background noise, so I can stay focused during a morning run.
In what conditions would you not use headphones?
Pontuação: 76.0Sugestão: Clarify and correct grammar, avoid absolute words like "never" unless confident. Provide a brief reason and, if possible, an exception with linking words to show nuance.
Exemplo: I usually avoid using headphones when I'm studying because music distracts me and breaks my concentration. However, sometimes low-volume instrumental music helps me, so I might use headphones for background sounds on easy tasks.
Is wearing headphones comfortable?
Pontuação: 68.0Sugestão: Combine sentences to avoid repetition and complete the idea. Mention physical comfort as well as psychological benefits with a linking word. Remove hesitation and fix article usage.
Exemplo: Yes, I find wearing headphones comfortable because they physically fit well and, more importantly, they help reduce my social anxiety and stress when I'm in public.
× Yes, I use my headphones very often and uh because I'm introverted person I love wearing headphones and listen to music.
✓ Yes, I use my headphones very often and because I'm an introverted person I love wearing headphones and listening to music.
Missing article before 'introverted person' and incorrect verb form 'listen' after 'love' which should be gerund 'listening'. Also remove filler 'uh' for clarity. Suggestion: use 'an introverted person' and follow 'love' with a gerund.
× It uh, calms me down in a stressful situations and saves me from social anxiety.
✓ It calms me down in stressful situations and saves me from social anxiety.
Article and number mismatch: 'a stressful situations' mixes singular article with plural noun. Remove 'a' to match plural 'situations'. Also remove filler 'uh'.
× Personally, I use wireless headphones because of their convenience and comfort.
✓ Personally, I use wireless headphones because of their convenience and comfort.
Sentence is correct; no change needed. Included to show no article error present.
× Umm and also the, uh, wireless headphones have a lot of functions that can be a lot better than, uh, wire headphones and I think that's it.
✓ Umm, also the wireless headphones have many functions that are much better than wired headphones, and I think that's it.
Plural and adjective forms: 'wire headphones' should be 'wired headphones' (adjective form). 'a lot of functions that can be a lot better' is awkward; use 'many functions that are much better'. Remove extra fillers for clarity.
× I use headphones almost all the time, for example when I'm walking or running outside and when I'm exercising at the gym.
✓ I use headphones almost all the time, for example when I'm walking or running outside and when I'm exercising at the gym.
Sentence is grammatically correct and matches present continuous for habitual actions; no change needed.
× They help me focus on music or podcasts and block out instructions so I can concentrate or relax even in noisy places.
✓ They help me focus on music or podcasts and block out distractions so I can concentrate or relax even in noisy places.
Wrong word 'instructions' used; correct word is 'distractions'. Preposition usage 'focus on' is fine. Replace incorrect noun to match intended meaning.
× I would never use headphones during studying because it may distract my concentration and focus on.
✓ I would never use headphones while studying because they may distract my concentration and focus.
Preposition: use 'while studying' rather than 'during studying'. Pronoun agreement/number: 'it' should be 'they' to refer to headphones. 'distract my concentration and focus on' is ungrammatical; use 'distract my concentration and focus'.
× During studying we should focus on a book or something else, but not on music.
✓ While studying, we should focus on a book or something else, but not on music.
Prefer 'while studying' to 'during studying'. Add comma after introductory clause for clarity.
× Sometimes music may be helpful, however it doesn't work on me.
✓ Sometimes music may be helpful; however, it doesn't work for me.
Preposition: use 'work for me' not 'work on me'. Punctuation: use semicolon or period before 'however' and add comma after it.
× Personally, I think that wearing headphones is comfortable because.
✓ Personally, I think that wearing headphones is comfortable because they help me reduce social anxiety and deal with stress.
Sentence fragment: 'because.' is incomplete. Complete the sentence by linking to the reason. Also ensures clear subject for 'help'.
× Because I'm introverted person and it helps me to reduce social anxiety and deal with stress.
✓ Because I'm an introverted person, and they help me reduce social anxiety and deal with stress.
Missing article before 'introverted person' and pronoun agreement: 'it helps me' should be 'they help me' referring to headphones. Remove 'to' before 'reduce' as it's unnecessary with 'help' plus verb.