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 7 sample

37 words · Source-reported band

Currently, I'm a student at Foreign Trade University. My major is international business. At school, I study logistics, marketing, sales, and other aspects related to the economy. I also learn soft skills like communication, presentation, and teamwork.

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Band 7 sample

50 words · Source-reported band

Currently, I'm a student at a foreign trade university. My major is international business. So at school, I study logistics, marketing, sales, and many aspects related to the economy. I also learn how to give presentations, communicate effectively with my classmates, professors, and team members, and improve my teamwork skills.

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Band 7 sample

36 words · Source-reported band

I'm currently a student at Sumy State University in Ukraine. I'm studying linguistics, focusing on English and German languages. After graduation, I hope to work as a translator, teacher, or even a writer, copywriter, or editor.

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