Part 1 · · 17 samples

what do you Study?

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Ideas to explore

  • Explain what you study and your current stage of study.
  • Give a brief reason for choosing the subject, such as family encouragement or personal interest.
  • Mention a challenge, an enjoyable aspect, and a future plan to make the answer personal and complete.

Suggested structure

  1. State your subject and year of study.
  2. Explain how you came to choose it.
  3. Describe one challenge and one part you enjoy.
  4. Finish with a short goal or reason the subject suits you.
Useful vocabulary & examples
career path
the direction of someone's working life or choice of profession

I was initially unsure about my career path.

financial stability
having a dependable level of income and financial security

My parents value the financial stability that a medical career can offer.

clinical placement
a period of practical learning in a healthcare setting

Clinical placements let students apply theoretical knowledge in practice.

a particular specialty
a specific area of professional focus, especially within medicine

I have not decided on a particular specialty yet.

Sample answers

Band 4 sample

25 words · Source-reported band

No, I am taking an English course located near my place to improve my English level so I can continue my master's degree in offices.

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Band 4 sample

22 words · Source-reported band

Alright. Now I am taking English courses in Paris, which is located in France. To increase my English skills to study abroad.

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Band 4 sample

54 words · Source-reported band

Uh, now I'm a student in high school. It's my senior year in my country. It's a small business. I'm studying in a program in my country. It's similar to social studies, but I will learn about, uh, many subjects. Like with, uh, the success related to social, social media, digital marketing. Thanks days.

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