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 8 sample

16 words · Source-reported band

At my school, I studied physics, applied mathematics, and international languages like Russian, Japanese, and English.

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Band 8 sample

20 words · Source-reported band

I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. My program includes courses in artificial intelligence, programming, coding, and cybersecurity.

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AI-completed learning example

80 words · Illustrative target band

I'm currently pursuing my BTech degree in computer science and business systems at Chennai Institute of Technology. I chose this course because it strongly aligns with my interest in both computer science and business systems. I'm eager to explore the intersection of these two fields and expand my knowledge in this domain. This aligns with my ambition to understand how technology can solve practical business problems…

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