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Dear Editor,

I am writing regarding submission form mentioned on your website [k4: missing articles + k3: vague reference — you need to mention the two articles and the special issue] the submission form for the special issue on space exploration mentioned on your website.

I am writing about the online submission form for the special issue on space exploration mentioned on your website.

The opportunity seemed especially appealing to me, because I have a lot of scientific materials and paper works [k3: unnatural phrasing + k4: incorrect number/form] scientific materials and research papers based on this topic [k3: unclear reference — specify “space exploration”] this field, and I particularly find your online magazine interesting. [k0: task achievement — you partly say why the opportunity appealed to you, but you do not clearly explain what you like about the new magazine itself]

The opportunity seemed especially appealing to me because I am interested in space research and have written several research-based articles on this topic. I also appreciate your magazine’s focus on current scientific developments and its clear presentation of complex ideas.

Unfortunately, while submitting two articles through the form on your website, I experienced a few problems [k0: task achievement —what problems exactly?? -  you do not describe the problem with the submission form; you should explain what exactly happened, for example an error message, a frozen page, or no confirmation email], and I would appreciate it if you could advise me on this procedure [k3: vague wording] the next steps.

Unfortunately, while submitting my two articles through the online form, I experienced a technical problem: the page appeared to process my submission, but I did not receive any confirmation that the articles had been received.

I would like to ask whether you could tell me about [k3: less formal / less precise phrasing] confirm the status of my submissions and clarify what steps I should take next.

Could you please confirm the status of my submissions and let me know what I should do next?

Thank you for your help and assistance [k3: tautology — these words repeat the same idea] time and asistance. I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,
Kate

Corrected Version

Dear Editor,

I am writing about the online submission form for the special issue on space exploration mentioned on your website.

The opportunity seemed especially appealing to me because I am interested in space exploration and have written several research-based articles on this topic. I also appreciate your magazine’s focus on current scientific developments and its clear presentation of complex ideas.

Unfortunately, while submitting my two articles through the online form, I experienced a technical problem: the page appeared to process my submission, but I did not receive any confirmation that the articles had been received.

Could you please confirm the status of my submissions and let me know what I should do next?

Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,
Kate

Alternative Higher-Scoring Version

Dear Editor,

I am writing to ask about two short articles I attempted to submit for the special issue of Frontiers of Tomorrow on space exploration.

I recently discovered your online magazine and found it especially interesting because it presents scientific topics in a clear and engaging way. I also appreciate its focus on space exploration, as this subject is highly relevant today with renewed interest in lunar missions, Mars research, and new space technologies.

Unfortunately, I experienced a problem while using the online submission form. After I uploaded both articles and tried to send them, the page appeared to process the request, but I did not receive any confirmation that my submissions had been received.

Could you please confirm the status of my two submissions? If they did not go through, I would be grateful if you could explain what steps I should take next and how I can resubmit them.

Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,
Kate

Estimated TOEFL-style Score: 3.5 / 6

Approximate classroom equivalent: 18 / 30

Criterion Diagnostic level Feedback
Task achievement Low-mid to mid You address the general situation and ask about the status of your submissions. However, you do not clearly describe the exact problem with the form, and your explanation of what you like about the magazine is too general. You should mention the magazine’s focus on space exploration and explain why it appeals to you.
Language accuracy Mid Your email is understandable and mostly grammatically controlled. However, several phrases need improvement: “submission form mentioned on your website,” “paper works,” “this topic,” “experienced a few problems,” and “tell me about the status.”
Tone, clarity, and organisation Mid You sound polite and formal, and the structure is generally clear. The main weakness is that the email is too short and underdeveloped for the task. The reader needs more specific details about both the magazine and the technical issue.

Potentially Missed or Debatable Issues

The phrase “The opportunity seemed especially appealing to me” is good and formal, but it needs a clearer link to the magazine itself. The task asks what you like about the magazine, not only why submitting articles is attractive to you.

The phrase “experienced a few problems” is too vague for this task. You need to invent or state one concrete technical issue: an error message, no confirmation email, the page freezing, or the form failing to upload the articles.

The email is polite and clear, but it is underdeveloped. To reach a higher TOEFL score, add at least one sentence about the magazine and one sentence describing exactly what happened during submission.

Checked TOEFL Academic Discussion Response

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I am more inclined to agree with Sofia, regarding moving toward digital textbooks [k3: unnatural phrasing] who supports a gradual move toward digital textbooks.

I am more inclined to agree with Sofia, who supports a gradual move toward digital textbooks.

While students use smartphones everyday [k5: spelling / word-form error — “everyday” is an adjective; here you need the adverbial phrase] every day just for fun, using modern technologies [k3: unnatural word choice in this context] technology for education would not change the game rules completely [k3: unnatural idiom / informal phrasing] completely change the way they learn.

Since students already use smartphones every day, using digital tools for education would not completely change the way they learn.

What not yet have been mentioned [k4: incorrect word order + k4: wrong verb form] What has not yet been mentioned is that traditional paper books are hard to store at home and take in personal backpack for students [k3: unnatural phrasing + k4: missing article/plural form] carry in students’ backpacks. [k0: task achievement — this is a relevant new point about convenience, but you still need to refer to Daniel’s argument about concentration, deeper reading, or unequal access]

What has not yet been mentioned is that traditional textbooks can be difficult to store at home and heavy for students to carry in their backpacks.

students.Sometimes [k5: syntax — missing space after the full stop] students. Sometimes a textbook can be heavy and old; in this case [k3: weak linking phrase] as a result, it is only possible to read it in a library [k3: overgeneralised phrasing — not every heavy or old textbook is available only in a library] the library.

Sometimes a textbook is old, heavy, or available only in the library, which makes studying less convenient.

There is no doubt it is not convenient.

This can make studying less convenient.

Therefore, new technologies [k3: repetition — you have already used “modern technology”; use a more precise phrase] digital resources should be implemented in education, firstly [k2: weak organisation — “firstly/secondly” is heavy for such a short response] mainly because it is much convenient [k4: wrong comparative structure] they are much more convenient for students, secondly [k5: syntax — comma splice; start a new clause more clearly] and because it provide [k4: subject-verb agreement] provides more opportunities and different types of learning materials.

Therefore, digital resources should be used more widely in education because they are more convenient for students and provide access to a wider range of learning materials.

Corrected Version

I am more inclined to agree with Sofia, who supports a gradual move toward digital textbooks. Since students already use smartphones every day, using digital tools for education would not completely change the way they learn. What has not yet been mentioned is that traditional textbooks can be difficult to store at home and heavy for students to carry in their backpacks. Sometimes a textbook is old, heavy, or available only in the library, which makes studying less convenient. However, Daniel is right that printed books may help students focus better, so schools should not abandon them completely. Therefore, digital resources should be used more widely in education, while printed textbooks should remain available for subjects that require deeper reading.

Alternative Higher-Scoring Version

I am more inclined to agree with Sofia that schools should gradually move toward digital textbooks. Since students already use smartphones and computers in everyday life, using digital materials for education would not feel completely unfamiliar to them. In addition, printed books can be heavy, difficult to store at home, and sometimes available only in the library, which makes studying less convenient. Digital textbooks, by contrast, give students quick access to updated materials, videos, quizzes, and practice tasks. However, Daniel makes an important point that paper books may help students focus and take notes more carefully. Therefore, schools should use digital textbooks as the main resource but keep printed books available for deeper reading and students who need them.

Estimated TOEFL-style Score: 3.0 / 6

Classroom score: 20 / 40

Criterion Diagnostic level Feedback
Task achievement Low-mid You state your view clearly and support Sofia’s opinion. You also give a relevant new reason: printed books can be heavy and inconvenient. However, you do not refer to Daniel directly, although the task requires you to address both students’ opinions. This lowers the score noticeably.
Development and logic Low-mid Your main idea is understandable: digital textbooks are more convenient and can offer more learning materials. However, some points are underdeveloped. For example, the idea that old or heavy books can only be read in the library needs a clearer explanation. You also need to balance your argument by mentioning Daniel’s concern about focus or access.
Lexical-grammar resource Low-mid You have several useful ideas, but many phrases need correction: “regarding moving toward,” “everyday,” “What not yet have been mentioned,” “take in personal backpack,” “much convenient,” and “it provide.” You also repeat the idea of convenience several times, so you should vary it with phrases like “easier to access,” “more practical,” or “less burdensome.”

Potentially Missed or Debatable Issues

Your response is close to Sofia’s opinion. That is allowed, but the task says you may get more points if your view is different from those of the students. A stronger position would be a blended one: use digital textbooks as the main resource, but keep printed books for deeper reading and students without reliable devices.

You need to mention Daniel directly. For example: “Daniel is right that printed books may help students focus, so they should not disappear completely.”

The answer is a little short and underdeveloped. To score higher, add one concrete example, such as using digital textbooks for science videos and quizzes, but printed books for literature or history reading.

01 August, 2026

Checked TOEFL Email

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Dear Course Instructor, [k0: task achievement — the task asks you to write to the Academic Appeals Office, not to the course instructor] Dear Academic Appeals Office,

I am writing regarding appealing the score reduction of my written assignment [k3: unnatural phrasing] my appeal against the score reduction for my written assignment.

I am writing to appeal the score reduction for my written assignment in Introduction to Media Studies.

Unfortunately, the report of the review shown plagiarism [k4: wrong verb form + k3: inaccurate wording — the notice says “high similarity score,” not definite plagiarism] the similarity-checking report showed a high similarity score, which reduced my score [k3: unclear cause — the report did not reduce the score by itself; the penalty did] led to my score being reduced from 84 to 62.

Unfortunately, the similarity-checking report showed a high similarity score in several paragraphs, and my assignment score was reduced from 84 to 62.

However, I believe that such result appeared [k4: missing article + k3: unnatural phrasing] this result may have occurred because of incomplete or incorrectly formatted citations.

However, I did not intend to plagiarize, and I believe the problem may have resulted from incomplete or incorrectly formatted citations.

Given this circumstances [k4: wrong demonstrative form] these circumstances, I would like to clarify whether [k3: slightly inaccurate wording — you are asking for a review, not simply clarification] ask whether this decision was made in error and my assignment can be reviewed once again and the penalty can be reconsidered [k2: overloaded structure — separate the requests more clearly] whether my assignment can be reviewed again and the penalty reconsidered.

Given these circumstances, I would like to ask whether my case could be reviewed again and whether the penalty could be reconsidered.

Could you let me know whether I may correct the citation [k4: singular/plural problem — the issue concerns several citations] citations or resubmit the assignment. [k5: syntax — this is a direct question, so it needs a question mark] ?

Could you also let me know whether I may correct the citations, resubmit the assignment, or meet with an academic advisor?

In support of my appeal [k5: syntax — add a comma after the introductory phrase] , I attached [k4: tense/form — use present perfect when referring to attached documents in an email] have attached drafts and source list [k4: missing article + k3: unnatural phrasing] a source list which show that I wrote the assignment by myself [k3: slightly informal phrasing] independently.

In support of my appeal, I have attached earlier drafts, research notes, and a source list that show I wrote the assignment independently.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,
Kate A

Corrected Version

Dear Academic Appeals Office,

I am writing to appeal the score reduction for my written assignment in Introduction to Media Studies.

Unfortunately, the similarity-checking report showed a high similarity score in several paragraphs, and my assignment score was reduced from 84 to 62. However, I did not intend to plagiarize, and I believe the problem may have resulted from incomplete or incorrectly formatted citations.

In support of my appeal, I have attached earlier drafts, research notes, and a source list that show I wrote the assignment independently.

Given these circumstances, I would like to ask whether my case could be reviewed again and whether the penalty could be reconsidered. Could you also let me know whether I may correct the citations, resubmit the assignment, or meet with an academic advisor?

Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,
Kate A

Alternative Higher-Scoring Version

Dear Academic Appeals Office,

I am writing to appeal the score reduction for my written assignment, “The Influence of Social Media on Public Opinion,” in my Introduction to Media Studies course.

I understand that the similarity-checking report showed a high similarity score in several paragraphs and that my score was reduced from 84 to 62. However, I did not intend to plagiarize. I used several online articles while preparing the assignment and tried to include them in the bibliography, but I now realise that some in-text citations may have been missing or incorrectly formatted.

To support my position, I can provide earlier drafts, research notes, and a source list showing how I developed the assignment myself. I would be grateful if you could review my case and let me know whether the penalty can be reconsidered.

Could you also clarify whether I may correct the citations, resubmit the assignment, or meet with an academic advisor to discuss the issue?

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,
Kate A

Estimated TOEFL-style Score: 4.0 / 6

Approximate classroom equivalent: 22 / 30

Criterion Diagnostic level Feedback
Task achievement Mid-high You address most parts of the task: you appeal the score reduction, explain that the issue may be connected with citations, mention drafts and a source list, and ask for the case to be reviewed. However, you address the wrong recipient, and you do not clearly ask about meeting with an academic advisor. You also should state more directly that you did not intend to plagiarize.
Language accuracy Mid Your meaning is clear, but there are several grammar and phrase-level problems: “appealing the score reduction,” “the report of the review shown plagiarism,” “such result appeared,” “this circumstances,” “the citation,” and “source list.”
Tone, clarity, and organisation Mid-high The tone is polite, formal, and respectful. The organisation is logical, but some sentences are overloaded and should be separated. The email would sound stronger if the appeal request, evidence, and next-step questions were more clearly structured.

Potentially Missed or Debatable Issues

The email is mostly relevant to the task, but the recipient is wrong. Since the notice says that appeals should be submitted to the Academic Appeals Office, the greeting should be “Dear Academic Appeals Office,” not “Dear Course Instructor.”

Be careful with the word “plagiarism.” The notice says that the assignment had a high similarity score and insufficient paraphrasing or incomplete citation. It is safer and more accurate to write “the similarity-checking report showed a high similarity score” rather than “the report showed plagiarism.”

The task asks you to ask whether you may correct the citations, resubmit the assignment, or meet with an academic advisor. You asked about correcting citations and resubmitting the assignment, but you did not mention meeting with an academic advisor.

Checked TOEFL Academic Discussion Response

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I am more inclined to agree with Lena, regarding cleaning the air in cities using certain plants [k3: unnatural phrasing] who supports using adaptive plants to improve air quality in cities.

I am more inclined to agree with Lena, who supports using adaptive plants to improve air quality in cities.

When climate is changing and weather becoming [k4: incorrect verb structure --Use 'As + Present Simple' for 'По мере того как...'] As the climate changes and weather becomes more extreme with heatwaves, cities need solutions for adaptation.

As the climate changes and heatwaves become more frequent, cities need better ways to adapt.

Plants are the best natural air filters as they produce oxygen and reduce carbon dioxide. [k2: overgeneralised / underdeveloped idea — this is relevant, but you should connect it more directly to urban pollution, shade, cooling, and adaptive plant systems]

Plants can help cities by absorbing some pollutants, providing shade, and reducing heat in densely built areas.

As for Marco idea [k4: possessive form needed] Marco’s idea regarding using new technologies to solve climate problems [k5: syntax — add a comma after this introductory phrase] , it [k3: unclear reference] relying only on technology may make things much worse.

As for Marco’s idea about using technology to solve climate problems, relying only on technological systems may make the situation worse.

Mentioned air filters and cooling systems [k4: missing article + k3: unnatural phrasing] The air filters and cooling systems he mentioned need energy for work [k3: unnatural phrasing] to operate, which increase significantly carbon footprint [k4: subject-verb agreement + k3: unnatural word order] can significantly increase their carbon footprint and damage environment [k4: missing article + k3: unnatural phrasing] harm the environment.

The air filters and cooling systems he mentioned require energy to operate, which can significantly increase their carbon footprint and harm the environment.

It would not be a good solution just another cathalisator of global warming. [k5: spelling + k5: syntax — sentence structure unclear + k3: wrong word choice] This would not be a real solution; it could become another contributor to global warming.

This would not be a real solution; it could simply become another contributor to global warming.

I strongly believe that solution [k4: plural form needed] solutions to deal with heat and pollution exist [k4: subject-verb agreement] exist but it [k3: unclear pronoun reference] they should not cause another damage for the environment [k3: unnatural phrasing + k4: uncountable noun] additional environmental damage.

I strongly believe that solutions to heat and pollution should not create additional environmental damage.

Corrected Version

I am more inclined to agree with Lena, who supports using adaptive plants to improve air quality in cities. As the climate changes and heatwaves become more frequent, cities need better ways to adapt. Plants can help by absorbing some pollutants, providing shade, and reducing heat in densely built areas. As for Marco’s idea about using technology to solve climate problems, relying only on technological systems may make the situation worse. The air filters and cooling systems he mentioned require energy to operate, which can significantly increase their carbon footprint and harm the environment. I strongly believe that solutions to heat and pollution should not create additional environmental damage.

Alternative Higher-Scoring Version

I am more inclined to agree with Lena that cities should include adaptive plant systems in urban design. As climate change makes heatwaves and pollution more serious, plants that are already adapted to drought, heat, or polluted air could help cities become more resilient. For example, trees and green walls can provide shade, lower street temperatures, and absorb some pollutants naturally. Marco is right that technology such as air filters and cooling systems can be monitored more easily, but relying only on these systems may increase energy use and carbon emissions. Therefore, I think cities should combine careful scientific monitoring with adaptive vegetation, so that environmental problems are reduced without creating new ones.

Estimated TOEFL-style Score: 3.5 / 6

Approximate classroom equivalent: 23 / 30

Criterion Diagnostic level Feedback
Task achievement Mid You state your own opinion clearly and refer to both Lena and Marco. You support Lena’s idea and explain why you are sceptical about Marco’s reliance on technology. However, your answer does not clearly explain the idea of adaptive plant systems or plant “memory,” which is central to the professor’s post.
Development and logic Mid Your argument is relevant: plants may be a more natural solution, while air filters and cooling systems require energy. However, some ideas are too general. For example, “plants are the best natural air filters” needs a more specific explanation, such as reducing heat, providing shade, absorbing pollutants, or lowering the need for artificial cooling.
Lexical-grammar resource Low-mid Your meaning is mostly understandable, but there are frequent grammar and phrase-level problems: missing subject in the first sentence, “weather becoming,” “Marco idea,” “need energy for work,” “increase significantly carbon footprint,” “damage environment,” and “cathalisator.”

Potentially Missed or Debatable Issues

The task instruction says to refer to Max and Emma, but the actual student posts are by Lena and Marco. Since there are no Max and Emma in the prompt, referring to Lena and Marco is reasonable.

Your answer would be stronger if you connected your opinion more directly to the professor’s idea of plant adaptation or plant memory. For example, you could mention plants that have adapted to drought, heat, or polluted air.

You criticise Marco’s technological solution quite strongly. This is fine, but a higher-scoring answer would sound more balanced: admit that technology may be useful in some cases, but argue that relying only on it could increase energy use.

Checked Speaking Interview Answers

Note: The interviewer’s questions are left unmarked. Only your answers are checked. Since these are speaking answers, unclear or contextually strange words are treated as possible pronunciation/recognition problems and highlighted as pink syntax/recognition issues.

Part 1: Shopping Habits

Answer 1

Interviewer: Thank you for speaking with me today. I'm conducting a study about people's shopping habits. To begin with, what types of shops do you know and how are they different from one another?

Today the choice of shops, supermarkets and malls is huge. There are many kinds of shops which specialize in different types of goods such as bookstores, jewelry shops, pharmacies and others. What makes them different is that some offer a wide range of goods, while others focus on a specific category. For example, you can get cosmetics and perfumery [k3: unnatural word choice in this context] perfume in a perfume shop, clothes in a shopping mall and so on. A boutique sells fashionable clothing, jewelry and shoes. In my view, modern shopping is convenient precisely because there are shops for every taste and budget.

Today, there is a huge choice of shops, supermarkets, and malls. Some shops offer a wide range of products, while others specialize in one category. For example, you can buy perfume and cosmetics in a perfume shop, clothes in a shopping mall, and medicine in a pharmacy. A boutique usually sells fashionable clothes, jewellery, and accessories. In my view, modern shopping is convenient because there are shops for every taste and budget.

Answer 2

Interviewer: Some families go shopping together regularly, while others prefer to buy things individually or online. How often do you go shopping with your family and what do you usually buy?

My family usually goes shopping once a week, mostly to do grocery shopping or buy essentials. At weekdays [k3: wrong preposition] On weekdays we always go shopping for food. It is our family tradition. We prefer huge shopping malls where we spend whole day [k4: missing article] the whole day. We try to compare prices and avoid impulse purchases, because the family budget also matters. Going shopping together helps us keep spending under control and decide in advance what we really need to buy.

My family usually goes shopping once a week, mostly to buy groceries and other essentials. On weekdays, we often buy food, and at weekends we sometimes go to large shopping malls and spend the whole day there. We try to compare prices and avoid impulse purchases because the family budget matters. Shopping together helps us keep our spending under control and decide in advance what we really need.

Answer 3

Interviewer: People often prefer certain kinds of shops because of their atmosphere, prices or choice of goods. What type of shop do you like most of all and why?

I especially enjoy to go shopping [k4: verb pattern — after “enjoy,” use a gerund] going shopping for clothes. It is a great occasion for me. Boutiques usually have a cozy and calm atmosphere. What I like most is that you can take your time and make a thoughtful choice there. Then I choose clothes I feel in my element [k3: unclear phrasing] When I choose clothes, I feel in my element because it is much more enjoyable than simply buying something random quickly. I usually choose the apparel [k3: unnatural / too formal for this context] clothes which is [k4: agreement — “clothes” is plural] are made of good textiles [k3: unnatural word choice] fabrics like linen or cotton and accessorize matching the color of it [k3: unclear phrasing] choose accessories that match their colour. I prefer casual style in clothes [k3: unnatural phrasing] a casual style like jeans, t-shirt [k4: plural form needed] T-shirts, champers [k5: possible mispronounced/recognised word — the intended word may be “jumpers”] jumpers and jackets.

I especially enjoy going shopping for clothes. For me, it is a real treat. Boutiques usually have a cosy and calm atmosphere, and I like the fact that I can take my time and make a thoughtful choice. When I choose clothes, I feel in my element because it is much more enjoyable than buying something random in a hurry. I usually choose clothes made of good fabrics, such as linen or cotton, and accessories that match them. I prefer a casual style, such as jeans, T-shirts, jumpers, and jackets.

Answer 4

Interviewer: Finally, many people now choose between online and offline shopping. Which type of shopping do you prefer online or offline and why?

Today most people don't want to be stuck in traffic jams and travel from one shop to another. That is why online shopping became [k4: tense — use present perfect for a change up to now] has become more popular nowadays. I also tend to prefer online shopping because it is very convenient and time-saving. You can purchase any products [k3: slightly unnatural with “any” here] product without leaving your home in a comfort zone [k3: unnatural phrase] from the comfort of your home. However, online shopping is a double-edged sword because it is sometimes difficult to check the quality of a product in person. That is why I buy some things online while I still prefer choosing clothes or expensive items in brick and mortar shops [k3: correct term, but needs hyphens when used as an adjective] brick-and-mortar shops.

Today, most people do not want to be stuck in traffic jams or travel from one shop to another. That is why online shopping has become more popular. I also prefer it because it is convenient and time-saving: you can buy almost anything from the comfort of your home. However, online shopping is a double-edged sword because it is difficult to check product quality in person. For this reason, I buy some things online, but I still prefer choosing clothes or expensive items in brick-and-mortar shops.

Part 2: Household Responsibilities

Answer 5

Interviewer: Thank you for speaking with me today. I'm conducting a study about how household responsibilities are shared in different countries. I'd like to ask you some questions. To begin with, what household duties do people in your country usually have?

Doing household chores is an essential part of our daily life. Everybody wants to come back home after school or work and enjoy the quiet and cozy atmosphere of the house. So cleaning the house is the responsibility of the whole family: baking [k3: slightly off-topic as a regular household duty; “cooking” is broader] cooking, washing dishes, doing laundry and vacuum cleaning [k3: unnatural phrasing] vacuuming, that is all associated with housekeepers [k3: wrong word choice — this sounds like paid domestic workers] housework, while handyman repair [k5: likely recognition/pronunciation issue + k3: unclear phrasing] minor repairs of all kinds and hunting wallpapers [k5: likely recognition/pronunciation issue — the intended phrase may be “hanging wallpaper”] hanging wallpaper, installing tiles and taking out the garbage . [k5: unfinished sentence — the second half lacks a main verb]

Doing household chores is an essential part of daily life. Everybody wants to come home after school or work and enjoy a clean and cosy atmosphere. In my country, common chores include cooking, washing the dishes, doing the laundry, vacuuming, taking out the garbage, and doing minor repairs. Some families also share bigger tasks, such as hanging wallpaper or installing tiles.

Answer 6

Interviewer: Some household duties take a lot of time and energy, while others are fairly quick and simple. Which household duties do you think are easy and why?

As far as I'm concerned, the easiest and quickest household chores are loading a dishwasher and taking out garbage [k4: missing article in this fixed household phrase] the garbage. To walk a dog may be not quick [k3: unnatural word order] Walking a dog may not be quick, but it is a very pleasant responsibility. As for cooking and cleaning, they take a lot of time and effort. However, homemade meals are the tastiest, so effort's worth it [k4: missing article + k3: informal contraction] the effort is worth it.

As far as I am concerned, the easiest and quickest household chores are loading the dishwasher and taking out the garbage. Walking a dog may not be quick, but it is a pleasant responsibility. As for cooking and cleaning, they take a lot of time and effort. However, homemade meals are usually the tastiest, so the effort is worth it.

Answer 7

Interviewer: Other household duties may seem tiring, unpleasant or difficult to organize. What household duties seem difficult to you and what they make makes them challenging?

Twice a year I do spring and fall cleaning [k3: understandable but less natural; “autumn cleaning” is possible, but “a big seasonal clean” sounds more natural] a big seasonal clean, clean the windows, arrange lots of items in the wardrobe and vacuum the sofas. To be honest, I don't like these responsibilities at all. I spend whole day [k4: missing article] the whole day tidying up the apartment and at the end of the day I'm really exhausted. So that is why I like to share these household chores with my family.

Twice a year, I do a big seasonal clean: I clean the windows, organise the wardrobe, and vacuum the sofas. To be honest, I do not like these chores at all. I spend the whole day tidying up the apartment, and by the end of the day I am completely exhausted. That is why I prefer to share these household chores with my family.

Answer 8

Interviewer: Finally, some people actually enjoy certain household duties because they found them relaxing or satisfying. What household duties do you like to do and why?

As I am a good cooker [k3: wrong word choice — “cooker” is usually a kitchen appliance; a person is “a cook”] cook. [k5: syntax — this is a fragment; connect it to the next sentence] I often bake cakes or pies. Baking is a real Pleasant [k5: possible recognition/pronunciation issue + k3: wrong word form] pleasure for me in the evening. After work, sit down to the table and joy, homemade dinner [k5: likely recognition/pronunciation issue — the intended phrase may be “we sit down at the table and enjoy a homemade dinner”] we sit down at the table and enjoy a homemade dinner. The whole family is the best part of the day at the Cannes [k5: likely recognition/pronunciation issue — the sentence is unclear in this context] Spending time with the whole family is the best part of the day, my neighbor's of friends, visit us, and the drink tea with desserts [k5: likely recognition/pronunciation issue — the intended idea seems to be “my neighbours or friends visit us, and we drink tea with desserts”] especially when my neighbours or friends visit us and we drink tea with desserts that I made by myself [k3: less natural phrasing] myself. That is reason why life like cooking [k4: missing article + k5: likely recognition issue] the reason why I like cooking and it's [k1: avoid contractions in a more careful formal answer] it is my way to communicate and to take care of others.

As I am a good cook, I often bake cakes or pies. Baking is a real pleasure for me in the evening. After work, we sit down at the table and enjoy a homemade dinner. Spending time with the whole family is the best part of the day, especially when neighbours or friends visit us and we drink tea with the desserts I have made myself. That is the reason why I like cooking: it is my way to communicate with people and take care of others.

Estimated Speaking Interview Score: 3.5 / 6

Classroom score: 25 / 40

Area Diagnostic level Feedback
Content and development Mid-high You answer all the questions and usually give enough detail. Your best answers include examples and explanations, especially when you talk about boutiques, online shopping, and baking. Some household answers become harder to follow because the sentences are too long or overloaded.
Vocabulary Mid You use some strong expressions: for every taste and budget, take your time, feel in my element, double-edged sword, and brick-and-mortar shops. However, several collocations need correction: do the laundry, vacuuming, hanging wallpaper, organise the wardrobe, and a real pleasure.
Grammar and clarity Low-mid to mid Your meaning is usually clear, but there are repeated problems with verb patterns, articles, and sentence structure: enjoy going, has become, the whole day, the effort is worth it. Some phrases sound like recognition or pronunciation issues and need clearer articulation.
Fluency and naturalness Mid You speak at length and do not give one-word answers, which is good. To sound more natural, use shorter sentences and avoid overloading one sentence with too many ideas. In speaking, clarity is more important than trying to include too many details at once.