Shoes— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be direct and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence answering the question, then give one or two specific supporting details. Avoid irrelevant words and correct vocabulary (e.g. ‘support myself’ not ‘support Liffey’, and ‘shoes’ not ‘shirt’). Keep to 2–4 sentences and avoid hesitations.

Ejemplo: Yes, I like buying shoes, but I do it less often now. I used to buy several pairs for different events, but since I’m supporting myself I only buy new shoes about twice a year to save money.

Sugerencia: Provide a clear reason and one specific example. Use linking words (because, so) and correct verb forms. Reduce filler words and finish sentences clearly. Mention a short example of a recent online purchase to make it specific.

Ejemplo: Yes, I often buy shoes online because there are more styles and better prices. For example, I recently ordered a pair of running shoes from a UK website after comparing reviews and waiting five days for delivery.

Sugerencia: Answer with a specific range or typical amount, then explain briefly why. Avoid vague phrases and unrelated details. Use correct grammar (e.g. ‘depends on my budget’, ‘I’m doing part-time jobs’). Keep to 2–3 sentences and be coherent.

Ejemplo: It depends on my budget, but I usually spend around £30–£60 on a pair of shoes because I work part-time and prefer affordable, durable options. If I earned more, I might invest in a pricier brand.

Sugerencia: Give a clear preference and then justify with a specific situation. Use linking words (however, but, because) and precise vocabulary (e.g. ‘formal events’ not ‘traditions’). Avoid repetition and hesitations.

Ejemplo: I prefer comfortable shoes in most situations because I walk a lot during the day. However, for formal events I choose fashionable shoes to look smart and professional.

× I used to purchase several sneakers or shoes for different events, but now since I had to support Liffey for myself, I would probably reduce the frequencies on buying the shoes.

✓ I used to buy several pairs of sneakers or shoes for different events, but now since I have to support myself, I will probably reduce how often I buy shoes.

The sentence mixes past habitual 'used to' with incorrect past tense 'had to' and conditional 'would'. Replace 'purchase' with the simpler past habitual 'buy' and 'had to support Liffey for myself' is unclear and likely means 'have to support myself' (present need). Use 'will probably reduce how often I buy' to express a present/future change in frequency. Also 'several sneakers or shoes' should be 'several pairs of sneakers or shoes' for correct pluralization and countable noun usage.

× I probably uh, buy a shirt like twice a year.

✓ I probably buy a shirt about twice a year.

Remove filler 'uh' and use 'about' instead of 'like' for more natural frequency expression. Present simple 'buy' is correct for habitual actions, so no tense change is needed; just clean the wording.

× I think uh, it is the ideal.

✓ I think, uh, that is ideal.

'It is the ideal' is awkward and ungrammatical here. Use 'that is ideal' to refer back to the previous statement. Keep fillers minimal and include the conjunction 'that' for clarity.

× Yes, definitely, cause purchasing sneakers online brings a lot of advantage.

✓ Yes, definitely, because purchasing sneakers online brings a lot of advantages.

Use 'because' instead of informal 'cause'. 'Advantage' should be plural 'advantages' to match 'a lot of'. No modal verb change required beyond correcting word choice and number.

× It provides a lot of options for me and I can browse online to search the best bargain of the shoes and then I can make orders and waiting for several days till the shoes are it's alright.

✓ It provides a lot of options for me, and I can browse online to find the best bargains, place an order, and wait several days until the shoes arrive.

Several issues: use 'find' instead of 'search the best bargain of the shoes'; 'bargains' plural; sequence of actions should be parallel: 'find', 'place an order', 'wait' (not 'make orders and waiting'). 'Until the shoes arrive' is the correct clause; 'it's alright' is informal and unclear. Use base verb forms for parallel structure.

× I would say it's quite depending on my budget.

✓ I would say it quite depends on my budget.

'Depending' is a present participle here but the correct structure is 'it depends on'. Use 'quite depends' or better 'largely depends' to express degree. The modal 'would' is acceptable for hedging but keep tense consistent.

× If I got a relatively high salary I will definitely go for some more larger issues.

✓ If I got a relatively high salary, I would definitely go for some more expensive options.

This is a mixed conditional: the correct form for a hypothetical present/future is 'If I got (or If I had) a higher salary, I would...'. Also 'more larger' is redundant; use 'more expensive' or 'larger' but here 'expensive options' fits context. Maintain conditional agreement: 'If I got... I would...'. Add comma after the conditional clause.

× Since I am still doing the part time jobs, I will definitely go for a regular or ordinary lucky shops.

✓ Since I am still doing part-time jobs, I will definitely shop at regular, ordinary stores.

'Part-time jobs' is the correct plural noun; remove 'the'. 'Go for a... shops' is ungrammatical—use 'shop at stores'. 'Lucky shops' is unclear; likely meant 'local' or 'low-cost'—I used 'ordinary stores' to reflect the original. Keep tense: present continuous 'am still doing' is fine.

× So it usually uh. It was used for paintballs with my friends.

✓ So usually I use them for paintball with my friends.

Original has sentence fragments and incorrect past tense 'was used'. Use present simple/habitual 'I use them' to match context. 'Paintballs' should be 'paintball' (activity) and 'them' refers back to money or shoes—context suggests money was used for paintball, so rephrase for clarity.

× Well I would say it's quite depending on what locations I should attend.

✓ Well, I would say it quite depends on which places I will attend.

Use 'depends on' rather than 'depending on' and 'locations' is awkward—'places' or 'events' is better. 'Should attend' is inappropriate; use future 'will attend' or present 'I attend' depending on meaning. Keep structure: 'it depends on which places I will attend.'

× I will definitely go for traditions if I have enough budget.

✓ I will definitely choose fashionable shoes if I have enough budget.

'Go for traditions' is nonsensical; likely the student meant 'go for fashionable shoes' or 'traditional styles'. Clarify meaning. Also 'enough budget' should be 'enough of a budget' or 'enough budget' is commonly 'enough budget' but better 'enough money'—here 'enough budget' retained with improved noun choice.

× If not, I will definitely choose a relatively durable and uh reason the comfortable shoes at reasonable price.

✓ If not, I will definitely choose relatively durable, comfortable shoes at a reasonable price.

Fix word order and remove filler 'uh reason the'. Use adjectives before the noun in the correct order: 'relatively durable, comfortable shoes'. Include the article 'a' with 'reasonable price' or rephrase as 'at a reasonable price'. This corrects adjective order and article usage.