Language— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Your answer is informative but a bit long and slightly repetitive. Try to keep your response concise and directly answer the question first, then add one or two supporting details using linking words for clarity.

Ejemplo: I can speak Japanese fluently as it is my mother tongue. Since moving to London a month ago, I have been working hard to improve my English skills, although I find it quite challenging.

Sugerencia: Your answer is clear and relevant, but you can improve coherence by using linking words and making your supporting details more specific.

Ejemplo: Yes, I think learning a new language is generally challenging, especially for Japanese speakers. This is because English grammar, pronunciation, and intonation differ greatly from Japanese, which makes it harder to master.

Sugerencia: Your answer is well-structured and informative. To improve, try to use more varied vocabulary and connect your ideas smoothly with linking words.

Ejemplo: Yes, I plan to learn French soon because I am interested in African politics, where French is widely spoken, especially in countries like Senegal. Moreover, I studied basic French at university, which gives me a solid foundation to build on.

Sugerencia: Your answer is clear, coherent, and well-developed. To enhance it further, try to vary your sentence structures and use more precise vocabulary.

Ejemplo: I learn English primarily because, as a journalist, I need to access information from around the world. Furthermore, since English is the most widely spoken language globally, improving my skills is essential for effective communication with diverse audiences.

× I can speak Japanese fluently because it is my mother's tongue and I have tried to improve my English skill, especially after coming to London a month ago, but I find it difficult to improve English skills dramatically, so I have to work.

✓ I can speak Japanese fluently because it is my mother's tongue and I have tried to improve my English skills, especially after coming to London a month ago, but I find it difficult to improve English skills dramatically, so I have to work.

The word 'skill' should be plural 'skills' because 'English skills' refers to multiple abilities such as reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Using the singular form here is incorrect when referring to these multiple abilities.

× Yes, I believe it is generally challenging for most people to learn new languages, especially for Japanese.

✓ Yes, I believe it is generally challenging for most people to learn new languages, especially for Japanese people.

The word 'Japanese' here is used as a noun referring to people, so it should be 'Japanese people' to clarify the meaning. Using 'Japanese' alone as a noun is informal and can cause ambiguity.

× Almost everyone faces difficulties when learning English because grammar structures, pronunciations and intonations are very different from those in Japanese.

✓ Almost everyone faces difficulties when learning English because grammatical structures, pronunciations and intonations are very different from those in Japanese.

The phrase 'grammar structures' is incorrect; the correct term is 'grammatical structures' because 'grammatical' is the adjective form describing 'structures'. This is an adjective usage issue related to plural noun modification.

× Yes, I would like to learn French in the near future because I'm very interested in politics in Africa, where French is widely spoken in many countries like Senegal.

✓ Yes, I would like to learn French in the near future because I'm very interested in politics in Africa, where French is widely spoken in many countries such as Senegal.

The phrase 'countries like Senegal' is informal; 'such as Senegal' is more appropriate in formal speech or writing to introduce examples. This is a minor issue related to word choice rather than strict grammar but improves clarity.

× In addition, when I was a university student, I learned basic French, which provides me with foundation.

✓ In addition, when I was a university student, I learned basic French, which provides me with a foundation.

The word 'foundation' is a countable noun here and requires the indefinite article 'a' before it. Omitting the article is incorrect and affects the grammaticality of the sentence.