Talents— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler words (umm), correct vocabulary (skateboarding? floorboard is unclear), and use one or two supporting details with a linking phrase. Keep it within 3–4 sentences.

Example: Yes — I have a few talents. I enjoy outdoor activities such as skateboarding and running; I even competed in school skateboard events when I was in elementary school. Besides sports, I am skilled at design and decorating, which I practice in my free time.

Suggestion: Give a clearer timeline and correct grammar. Begin with a direct answer (when you learned it), then give concise supporting details and link them logically. Remove redundancy and fillers; use past tense for childhood achievements and present continuous for ongoing improvement.

Example: I developed these talents when I was young and have kept improving them. As a child I practiced creative activities at school, and now I continue to work on my creativity and imagination at university, where I am majoring in graphic design.

Suggestion: Answer directly and give specific reasons or examples of how the talent applies to your future career. Avoid repetitive phrases and casual interjections like 'Hi' and 'so' repeated. Use linking words to explain benefits clearly.

Example: Yes, definitely. Because I am majoring in graphic design, my artistic skills are directly useful for my future career — for example, they help me create branding, digital illustrations, and marketing materials that employers need. This practical connection makes me confident about my job prospects.

Suggestion: Give a concise direct answer, then add one or two specific supporting details. Correct grammar (I'm the only one who has artistic skills) and avoid hesitation. You can briefly contrast your skills with family professions to add clarity.

Example: No — I don't think so. I'm the only one in my family with strong artistic skills. My parents run an electronics store and my older sister is an elementary school teacher, so our careers are quite different.

× Yes, definitely I have.

✓ Yes, definitely I do.

The student used 'have' incorrectly to answer 'Do you have...?' The correct short answer uses the auxiliary verb 'do' with the base verb: 'Yes, I do.' Use 'do' for simple present questions about possession or characteristics; alternatively 'Yes, I have' would be followed by an object (e.g., 'Yes, I have a talent').

× Well, I'm really good at outdoor activities such as umm, floorboard or running.

✓ Well, I'm really good at outdoor activities such as floorboarding and running.

'Floorboard' is a noun referring to a piece of wood; the intended activity is 'floorboarding' or a specific sport name (e.g., 'skateboarding'). Use parallel structure with 'and' when listing. Also avoid filler 'umm' in formal responses.

× I used to participated in competition floor work when I was an elementary school student.

✓ I used to participate in floor competitions when I was in elementary school.

After 'used to' the base form of the verb should be used, not the past tense. 'Participated' is incorrect; use 'participate.' Also 'competition floor work' is awkward; rephrase to 'floor competitions' or the specific event name, and 'in elementary school' is the common expression.

× In addition, I'm really good at designing or decorating something.

✓ In addition, I'm really good at designing and decorating things.

Use parallel structure with 'and' rather than 'or' when describing multiple related skills. Use the plural 'things' instead of 'something' for general skills. 'In addition' is fine.

× Well, I'm not that confidence for myself, however I must hear that when I was a student and I I also I keep trying umm, improve my creativity and a sense of imagination.

✓ Well, I'm not that confident, but I must say that when I was a student I kept trying to improve my creativity and my imagination.

Use the adjective 'confident' rather than the noun 'confidence.' 'For myself' is unnecessary. 'However' is better as 'but' in this sentence. Remove repeated words. Use past tense 'kept trying' to match 'when I was a student.' Use 'to improve' with the base verb after 'trying.' 'A sense of imagination' is awkward; 'my imagination' is clearer.

× Therefore I major in graphic design.

✓ Therefore I majored in graphic design.

The student refers to past study decisions linked to earlier sentences about being a student, so past tense 'majored' is appropriate. If they are currently studying, 'I am majoring in graphic design' or 'I major in graphic design' would be used; context indicates past decision.

× Well, I'm not that confidence for myself, however I must hear that when I was a student and I I also I keep trying umm, improve my creativity and a sense of imagination.

✓ Well, I'm not that confident, but I must say that when I was a student I kept trying to improve my creativity and my imagination.

The original used 'must hear' incorrectly; the intended meaning is 'must say.' 'Must' with 'say' expresses obligation or insistence, while 'hear' is incorrect here. Use correct verb collocation 'must say.'

× Hi, yes, of course. Actually I major in graphic design in the university, so I think it is really beneficial for my daily life and future careers, so I'm really proud of myself.

✓ Yes, of course. Actually, I majored in graphic design at university, so I think it is really beneficial for my daily life and future career, and I'm really proud of myself.

Consistent tense: if the student already completed the degree, use past 'majored.' Use 'at university' (or 'at the university'). 'Future careers' should be singular 'future career' when referring to the student's own career. Combine sentences for clarity and avoid unnecessary 'Hi.'

× Not really, I'm not.

✓ Not really.

Responding 'Not really, I'm not' is redundant. A single 'Not really' sufficiently answers the question. Avoid repetition of negatives.

× I'm the only one who have who has, uh, artistic skills and talent.

✓ I'm the only one who has artistic skills and talent.

Use 'has' to agree with the singular antecedent 'one.' Remove duplicate 'who have who has' and fillers. Subject 'one' requires singular verb 'has.'

× Well, my parents work in business of electronic store and my older sister is elementary school teacher.

✓ Well, my parents work in an electronics store business and my older sister is an elementary school teacher.

Use 'work in an electronics store business' or better 'run an electronics store' to express parents' occupation. Include articles 'an' before 'electronics store business' and 'an' before 'elementary school teacher.' Also use 'electronics' (plural form as in 'electronics store').