Shoes— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Make the response more direct and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence (Yes/No and frequency), then give one or two specific reasons using linking words. Avoid tense errors and redundant phrases.

Example: Not really — I don’t buy shoes often. I usually buy a new pair every three or four months because getting new shoes makes me feel refreshed and more confident. For example, I replace my running shoes every few months to keep them supportive.

Suggestion: Give a clear, current statement about online shopping and use correct tense. Use a linking phrase to explain why you switched and include a brief specific detail about how you buy online (platform, reasons, or precautions).

Example: Yes, I buy shoes online now. When I was younger I preferred buying in shops, but as I got older I started using social platforms and online stores because they offer more choices and better prices. For example, I often check customer reviews and size charts before I buy.

Suggestion: Answer with a specific price range or typical amount, then justify it. Keep sentences connected with linking words and correct punctuation. Mention why you choose original brands with a concise reason.

Example: I don’t buy shoes frequently, but when I do I usually spend around $50–$100 on a pair. I prefer original brands because they tend to be more comfortable and last longer, so it’s a better investment in the long run.

Suggestion: Start with a direct topic sentence stating your preference, then give one or two specific reasons linked logically. Avoid repetition and improve grammar (e.g., 'when people walk or run').

Example: I prefer comfortable shoes rather than fashionable ones. Comfort is important because I walk and commute a lot, so supportive shoes help prevent foot pain. For instance, I choose cushioned soles and good arch support even if the design is simple.

× Actually, I'm not into buying shoes, but when I bought shoes I feel like I'm renewing and feeling good and I guess I'm buying it about after three or four months.

✓ Actually, I'm not into buying shoes, but when I buy shoes I feel like I'm renewed and I feel good, and I guess I buy them about every three or four months.

The student mixed past and present tenses. Use present simple 'buy' for habitual actions (when I buy shoes) and 'buy them' for plural 'shoes'. 'Feel like I'm renewing' is unnatural; 'I feel renewed' or 'I feel good' is clearer. Use 'every three or four months' for regular intervals. Suggestions: keep habitual actions in present simple, match pronouns to plural nouns, and use idiomatic expressions like 'I feel renewed'.

× When I was young, uh, I used to buy shoes face to face but uh, when I get older I started knowing the social sites and bought it from here online.

✓ When I was young, I used to buy shoes face to face, but when I got older I started learning about social sites and bought them online.

Tense sequence error: use past 'got older' to match 'when I was young' and 'used to'. 'Started knowing' is incorrect; use 'started learning about' or 'began to learn about'. 'Shoes' is plural, so use 'them' rather than 'it'. Suggestions: maintain past tense throughout this recollection, use 'learn about' for acquiring knowledge, and match pronouns to plural nouns.

× Actually, I'm not buying shoes, uh, often, but when I. Tend to buy them. I want to buy original ones because they feel more comfortable.

✓ Actually, I don't buy shoes often, but when I tend to buy them, I want to buy original ones because they are more comfortable.

Incorrect use of present continuous 'I'm not buying' for a habitual action; use present simple 'I don't buy'. Fragmented sentence 'but when I. Tend to buy them.' should be 'but when I tend to buy them'. Use 'they are more comfortable' to refer to shoes (plural) and avoid 'original ones' ambiguity; 'authentic/original' is acceptable but ensure clarity. Suggestions: use present simple for habits and keep sentences complete; ensure pronouns agree in number.

× That's an interesting question. Of course I prefer comfortable shoes because in my opinion, when people walk or running, they need to feel comfortable. That's why I think comfortable shoes more preferable for me.

✓ That's an interesting question. Of course I prefer comfortable shoes because, in my opinion, when people walk or run, they need to feel comfortable. That's why I think comfortable shoes are more preferable for me.

Mixed verb forms: use parallel infinitives 'walk or run' rather than 'walk or running'. Missing verb 'are' before 'more preferable'. Note that 'more preferable' is redundant; 'preferable' or 'more comfortable' is better. 'Preferable for me' is acceptable but 'I prefer comfortable shoes' is simpler. Suggestions: use parallel verb forms in comparisons, include necessary linking verbs, and avoid redundant comparative constructions.