Part 1
Examinador
Have you ever studied any history?
Candidato
Oh definitely yes. I study history in my school and we discovered about the literature and the status from long long ago in the past and it was really interesting and it made me had new perceptions.
Examinador
How do you learn history?
Candidato
Well, I learned history mainly by looking at books and searching information from the Internet 'cause it's really convenient and you can search anything you want to know. Also I have academic classes in my school so definitely the teacher can tell me some history related things.
Examinador
What are the benefits of learning history?
Candidato
It's kind, it's kind of interesting and you get to know what happened before, so why the world is like this since some reasons before and you get to know how people treated each other, how they fought and those other interesting things you might want to know.
Examinador
Do you think learning history is important?
Candidato
Oh, definitely. It is important. It is a symbol of intelligence and it means a lot that you know about the world. You have the knowledge, so it's really important. You will look more smarter than others if you know a lot of history.
Have you ever studied any history?
Pontuação: 68.0Sugestão: Be more concise and grammatically correct. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid repetition (e.g., "long long ago" and redundant phrases). Fix tense and article errors (e.g., "I studied history at school" or "I study history at school").
Exemplo: Yes, I have. I studied history at school, where we explored ancient literature and social structures from centuries ago. For example, learning about medieval societies helped me understand how modern institutions developed.
How do you learn history?
Pontuação: 72.0Sugestão: Use consistent tense and organize ideas with linking words. Begin with a clear topic sentence about your main methods, then add specific examples or reasons. Replace informal contractions and vague phrases (e.g., "some history related things") with precise language.
Exemplo: I usually learn history through a combination of textbooks and online research because the Internet makes it easy to find detailed information. Additionally, I attend school lessons where teachers explain key events and provide primary source examples.
What are the benefits of learning history?
Pontuação: 60.0Sugestão: Make a clear main point and support it with two specific benefits using linking words. Avoid vague phrases and repetition. Use precise vocabulary (e.g., "understand causes of current events", "learn about social relations and conflicts").
Exemplo: Learning history is valuable because it helps us understand the causes of current events and social institutions. For example, by studying past conflicts we can see patterns in human behavior and learn lessons that may prevent similar mistakes in the future.
Do you think learning history is important?
Pontuação: 58.0Sugestão: Avoid subjective or vague claims like "a symbol of intelligence" and comparative statements such as "you will look more smarter than others." State a clear reason why history is important and support it with a specific example or consequence. Use correct grammar and comparative forms.
Exemplo: Yes, I think history is important because it gives people context for current problems and helps them make informed decisions. For instance, knowing historical economic crises can guide policymakers to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
× Oh definitely yes.
✓ Oh, definitely.
The original sentence 'Oh definitely yes.' is not ungrammatical but is awkward for the context. As a response to 'Have you ever studied any history?' a short present perfect response like 'Oh, definitely.' is more natural. Remove 'yes' to avoid redundancy and add a comma after 'Oh' for natural speech rhythm.
× I study history in my school and we discovered about the literature and the status from long long ago in the past and it was really interesting and it made me had new perceptions.
✓ I study history at my school, and we learn about literature and social conditions from long ago. It is really interesting, and it has given me new perspectives.
Multiple tense and word-choice issues: 'in my school' should be 'at my school' (preposition error, ID 11 and 22 article errors). 'we discovered about' is incorrect; use 'we learn about' or 'we study' (verb form, ID 6). 'the status' is unclear; 'social conditions' or 'society' fits better (vocabulary/adjective use, ID 13). 'from long long ago in the past' is redundant; use 'from long ago'. 'it was really interesting and it made me had new perceptions' mixes past and incorrect verb forms: 'made me had' is wrong — use present perfect 'has given me' or simple past 'gave me' (ID 5 and 9). I corrected to present tense to match 'I study' and used 'has given me' to show present result of past learning. Also 'perspectives' is more natural than 'perceptions.' Suggestions: keep consistent tenses, choose correct prepositions, avoid redundancy, and use correct verb forms (have + past participle) for present effects.
× Well, I learned history mainly by looking at books and searching information from the Internet 'cause it's really convenient and you can search anything you want to know.
✓ Well, I learn history mainly by looking at books and searching for information on the Internet because it's really convenient and you can search for anything you want to know.
Tense inconsistency: the student begins with 'I learned' (simple past) but the rest of the sentence refers to habitual actions; therefore use present simple 'I learn' or 'I study.' Also 'searching information from the Internet' needs a preposition: 'searching for information on the Internet' (preposition usage, ID 11). Use 'because' instead of colloquial ''cause' (register). Also add 'for' after 'search' when indicating the object searched. Suggestion: use present simple to describe regular study habits and correct prepositions: 'search for' and 'on the Internet.'
× Also I have academic classes in my school so definitely the teacher can tell me some history related things.
✓ Also, I have academic classes at my school, so the teacher can definitely tell us about some history-related topics.
Pronoun and preposition problems: 'in my school' should be 'at my school' (preposition, ID 11). 'the teacher can tell me some history related things' is awkward: 'tell me' could be 'teach us' or 'tell us about' (pronoun number and clarity, ID 12). 'history related' should be hyphenated 'history-related' (adjective form, ID 13). Also placing 'definitely' is more natural after 'can' or before verb. Suggestion: use 'us' if referring to the class, correct preposition 'at,' and hyphenate compound adjectives.
× It's kind, it's kind of interesting and you get to know what happened before, so why the world is like this since some reasons before and you get to know how people treated each other, how they fought and those other interesting things you might want to know.
✓ It's kind of interesting, and you get to know what happened before, why the world is the way it is because of past events. You also learn how people treated each other, how they fought, and other interesting things you might want to know.
Problems: 'It's kind, it's kind of interesting' is redundant; use 'It's kind of interesting' (adverb use, ID 13). 'so why the world is like this since some reasons before' is ungrammatical and unclear: use 'why the world is the way it is because of past events' (sentence structure and clarity, ID 26). 'you get to know' is informal but acceptable; changed to 'you also learn' for variety. Suggestion: avoid redundancy, simplify clauses for clarity, and use 'because of' to express cause.
× Oh, definitely. It is important. It is a symbol of intelligence and it means a lot that you know about the world.
✓ Oh, definitely. It is important. It shows knowledge and means a lot to understand the world.
'It is a symbol of intelligence' is not strictly wrong but sounds awkward; 'shows knowledge' is clearer in this context (word choice/adjective use, ID 13). 'it means a lot that you know about the world' is ungrammatical; use 'means a lot to understand the world' or 'is valuable because you understand the world' (sentence structure, ID 26). Suggestion: prefer clearer, natural phrases when describing the importance of knowledge.
× You have the knowledge, so it's really important.
✓ Having that knowledge is therefore really important.
Style and sentence structure: 'You have the knowledge, so it's really important.' is understandable but slightly awkward because 'it' is vague. Recasting as 'Having that knowledge is therefore really important' makes the subject clear (sentence structure, ID 26). Suggestion: make the subject explicit to avoid unclear pronouns.
× You will look more smarter than others if you know a lot of history.
✓ You will look smarter than others if you know a lot of history.
Comparative error: 'more smarter' is a double comparative; use either 'smarter' or 'more smart' (comparative rules, ID 25). Also 'look smarter than others' is acceptable but consider 'appear more knowledgeable' for formality. Suggestion: avoid double comparatives and choose precise vocabulary.