🎯 My Practice Method
A concise 4‑step loop designed for steady gains
1
Initial Recording
Speak on one topic naturally without preparation. Record the first attempt to establish a baseline for improvement.
2
AI Feedback Analysis
Send the recording to AI for detailed feedback and an improved version with specific suggestions.
3
Gap Analysis & Notes
Compare the original with the AI‑improved version. Read the improved version loudly to identify gaps. Capture structure and topic vocabulary.
4
Deliberate Practice
Practice several times using your own words (not memorized) until comfortable, then record the final version.
📝 Version Comparison
From baseline to polished delivery
🔸 First Version (Baseline)
Hi Ivana, I'm sorry you have sleeping issues. I'd like to give you some suggestions to help you. First of all, it's important to keep your sleeping routine regularly. For example, you would like to sleep at every 11 p.m. and wake up around eight. And no matter it's weekends or holidays, it's important to try to keep this routine. Secondly, I know you love drinking coffee. However, it's important to not drink such coffee in drinks before you sleep, like three or even four hours before you sleep. It will, the substance will influence your sleep. Lastly, if possible, taking exercise every day, like just walking around the park nearby or do some yoga, that will significantly improve your sleeping. However, please do not take numerous exercise before you sleep. Nevertheless, I hope you can get some insights and have a good sleep. Let me know your thoughts, and I'd like to help you to build your sleeping routine.
✨ Final Version (After Practice)
Hey, Ivana. This is Joe. I'm so sorry to hear that you are having trouble sleeping. Actually, it's quite common nowadays, and I'd like to offer you some simple tips. First of all, it's important to build a stable sleeping routine. For example, you could go to bed before 11:00 PM and wake up around 8:00 AM. This helps your body adjust to a stable and positive rhythm, even on weekends or holidays. Secondly, I know you love chocolates and coffee. However, it's essential to avoid caffeine or chocolates before bedtime. I'd suggest stopping at least four hours before sleep, since these foods prevent you from sleeping well. Lastly, if you have enough time, I strongly recommend you to do exercise regularly. For example, you could just walk the nearby park and interact with your adorable dogs. This makes your body relaxed and you could have a better sleep. Overall, I hope my suggestion make a real difference for your sleep.
📋 Detected Task Type: Giving Advice — Target 90 seconds
1) Snapshot
You delivered clear, supportive advice with three concrete suggestions: routine, caffeine, and exercise. The limiting factor was fluency control — some sentences broke down midstream ("It will, the substance will influence your sleep") and grammar slips reduced naturalness.
2) Scores and Evidence
| RUBRIC | Score | What I noticed | Lift to 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Content & Coherence | 9 | Clear 3-part structure: routine, coffee, exercise. Supportive closing. | Add brief reasoning ("This consistency trains your body clock"). |
| B) Vocabulary | 8 | Simple words: "sleeping routine," "coffee," "exercise." | Upgrade with phrases: "sleep hygiene," "stimulants," "wind-down activity." |
| C) Listenability | 8 | Hesitations and mid-sentence restarts ("It will, the substance will…"). Verb forms off: "do some yoga," "numerous exercise." | Smooth connectors: "This is because…," "In other words…"; check verb forms. |
| D) Task Fulfillment | 9 | Advice clear and audience-centred. Tone supportive. | Stronger close: "I'm confident these steps can gradually help you rest better." |
3) High-Impact Fixes
- Upgrade terms: use "consistent bedtime" instead of "sleeping routine regularly."
- Tighten grammar: "do some yoga" → "do yoga," "numerous exercise" → "intense exercise."
- Add reasoning links: "because it keeps your internal clock stable."
- Smoother close: "I hope these tips bring you comfort and better rest."
4) Guided Edit
4A) Line-by-Line Micro-Edits
| Original sentence | Micro-edit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Hi Ivana, I'm sorry you have sleeping issues. | Hi Ivana, I'm sorry to hear that you've been having trouble sleeping. [replace] | Natural expression, empathy. |
| I'd like to give you some suggestions to help you. | I'd like to share a few suggestions that might help. [replace] | Softer, more natural phrasing. |
| First of all, it's important to keep your sleeping routine regularly. | First of all, it's important to keep a consistent bedtime routine. [replace] | Collocation: "consistent routine." |
| For example, you would like to sleep at every 11 p.m. and wake up around eight. | For example, going to bed around 11 p.m. and waking up at 8 a.m. [replace] | Clearer time phrasing. |
| And no matter it's weekends or holidays, it's important to try to keep this routine. | Even on weekends and holidays, try to maintain the same schedule. [replace] | More fluent. |
| Secondly, I know you love drinking coffee. | Secondly, I know you really enjoy coffee. [replace] | More natural. |
| However, it's important to not drink such coffee in drinks before you sleep, like three or even four hours before you sleep. | However, avoid coffee or other caffeinated drinks at least three to four hours before bedtime. [replace] | Concise and precise. |
| It will, the substance will influence your sleep. | Otherwise, the caffeine will interfere with your sleep. [replace] | Clear cause-effect. |
| Lastly, if possible, taking exercise every day, like just walking around the park nearby or do some yoga, that will significantly improve your sleeping. | Lastly, try to exercise daily—such as walking in the park or doing yoga—as this can significantly improve your sleep. [replace] | Smooth and grammatically correct. |
| However, please do not take numerous exercise before you sleep. | Just avoid intense exercise right before bedtime. [replace] | Corrects grammar and word choice. |
| Nevertheless, I hope you can get some insights and have a good sleep. | Overall, I hope these ideas give you some comfort and help you rest better. [replace] | Stronger, warmer close. |
| Let me know your thoughts, and I'd like to help you to build your sleeping routine. | Let me know what you think, and I'd be happy to help you build a healthy routine. [replace] | Polished, audience-centred. |
4B) Upgraded Answer (90s)
Hi Ivana, I'm sorry to hear you've been having trouble sleeping. I'd like to share a few suggestions that might help.
First of all, it's important to keep a consistent bedtime routine. For instance, going to bed around 11 p.m. and waking up at 8 a.m. every day—even on weekends—helps your body's internal clock stay stable.
Secondly, I know you enjoy coffee, but it's best to avoid caffeine at least three or four hours before bedtime, because it can interfere with falling asleep.
Lastly, daily exercise such as walking in the park or doing yoga can really improve sleep quality. Just try not to do intense exercise right before bed, since that can have the opposite effect.
Overall, I hope these ideas bring you comfort and help you rest better. Let me know what you think, and I'd be glad to support you in building a healthy sleep routine.
First of all, it's important to keep a consistent bedtime routine. For instance, going to bed around 11 p.m. and waking up at 8 a.m. every day—even on weekends—helps your body's internal clock stay stable.
Secondly, I know you enjoy coffee, but it's best to avoid caffeine at least three or four hours before bedtime, because it can interfere with falling asleep.
Lastly, daily exercise such as walking in the park or doing yoga can really improve sleep quality. Just try not to do intense exercise right before bed, since that can have the opposite effect.
Overall, I hope these ideas bring you comfort and help you rest better. Let me know what you think, and I'd be glad to support you in building a healthy sleep routine.
5) Gap-to-Target Map (CLB 9)
- Connector gap → "It will, the substance will influence your sleep" → Fix with "because it can interfere with your sleep" → Drill: 20s cause-effect sentences.
- Word choice gap → "numerous exercise" → Fix with "intense exercise" → Drill: list 5 collocations: "light exercise, regular exercise, intense exercise…"
- Fluency gap → Restarted phrases → Fix with chunking rehearsal (Opening → Reason → Close) → Drill: record 3x with smooth flow.
- Vocabulary depth gap → "sleeping routine" → Fix with "consistent bedtime routine, sleep hygiene" → Drill: make 3 short definitions aloud.
6) Template and Starters — Giving Advice
Skeleton (5 moves):
- Empathy + restate problem
- Suggestion 1 + reason
- Suggestion 2 + reason
- Suggestion 3 + caution
- Supportive closing
Sentence Starters:
- "I understand you are struggling with…"
- "One helpful step is to…"
- "Another useful idea could be…"
- "It's also important to avoid…"
- "Overall, I believe these steps can…"
7) Micro-Drills
- Fluency loop x2: Say "First of all… Secondly… Lastly… Overall…" 3x quickly.
- Grammar control: Practice "do yoga / go jogging / take a walk" 5 times.
- Pronunciation cue: Emphasise rhythm: con-SIS-tent BED-time ROU-tine.
8) Phrase Bank
- consistent bedtime routine
- internal clock
- avoid stimulants
- daily physical activity
- intense exercise
- interfere with sleep
- bring you comfort
- help you rest better