Holidays— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be concise, use a clear topic sentence, correct grammar and avoid repetition. Mention one or two specific details (time, activities, who you went with) and use linking words to connect ideas. Limit to 3–4 sentences.

Ejemplo: I went to Niagara Falls last weekend. I visited at night to see the fireworks with some friends, and the falls looked spectacular with the lights. Although it was very crowded, we enjoyed the show and had dinner nearby afterwards.

Sugerencia: Start with a direct statement, give specific reasons and avoid repeating the same point. Use linking words (because, so, therefore) and give one concrete example of what you do to relax.

Ejemplo: Yes, I enjoy holidays because they give me a chance to relax after a busy work week. For example, I usually sleep later, watch movies and clean my apartment, which helps me feel refreshed for the next week.

Sugerencia: Give a clear topic sentence stating your favourite holiday, then give specific reasons and details. Use correct vocabulary (e.g., 'people', 'light displays', 'skiing') and link ideas with words like 'because' and 'for example'.

Ejemplo: My favourite public holiday is Christmas because I usually travel with friends to scenic places like the Blue Mountains. For example, we enjoy light displays, fireworks and sometimes go skiing, which makes the holiday very festive.

Sugerencia: Answer with a clear opening sentence about your usual holiday routine, then give 2–3 specific activities in logical order. Avoid hesitations and incorrect verb forms. Use linking words (first, after that, then).

Ejemplo: On holidays I usually relax at home. First I sleep in and then I make a cup of tea; after that I go for a walk or work on my car. Sometimes I also meet friends and go to small parties.

Sugerencia: Start with a direct answer and give clear, specific reasons. Reduce repetition and use natural phrases (e.g., 'I like staying at home because I can relax and focus'). Mention one or two activities with linking words.

Ejemplo: Yes, I enjoy spending the day at home because I can relax and concentrate. For example, I often watch new films on Netflix and read or plan my week, which helps me feel refreshed.

Sugerencia: Give a clear preference sentence, then support with two specific reasons. Use correct grammar and linking words (because, for example). Avoid awkward phrases like 'watch our childhood memories' — say 'watch old photos or home videos'.

Ejemplo: I prefer a leisurely holiday because it helps me relax. For example, I watch films, call childhood friends and look at old photos or home videos, and I often spend time cooking new recipes.

Sugerencia: State your preference clearly and give 2–3 concise reasons with linking words. Be specific about what 'peaceful' means to you (rest, routines, quiet activities). Avoid repetitive fillers and unclear phrases.

Ejemplo: I prefer a peaceful holiday because I want to recover from a busy week. For instance, I like to sleep longer, tidy my home, go for calm walks and read, which helps me feel rested and ready for work.

× Yeah, I remembered when I was off from my work in the last weekend, I went to the Niagara Falls and I Niagara Falls at the night time and I visited over there the fireworks and they are they were a lot of crowd over there because of the fireworks and we enjoy with our friends.

✓ Yes, I remember when I was off work last weekend I went to Niagara Falls at night and I saw the fireworks there; there was a large crowd because of the fireworks and we enjoyed ourselves with our friends.

The student mixed past and present tenses incorrectly ('remembered' with a past event but then uses present forms) and used awkward phrasing. Use simple past consistently for a completed past event: 'I remember' or 'I remembered' can be okay but here simple past for the trip actions ('went', 'saw', 'was', 'enjoyed') is appropriate. Also correct verb forms ('enjoyed ourselves') and redundant words removed.

× Yes, definitely everyone's like holiday because we work from Monday to Friday and when we, when we will get holiday, we feel relaxed.

✓ Yes, definitely everyone likes holidays because we work from Monday to Friday and when we get a holiday we feel relaxed.

The student used incorrect verb forms: 'everyone's like' is incorrect and 'will get' is unnecessary when describing habitual situations. Use simple present for habits and general truths: 'everyone likes', 'when we get a holiday'.

× And uh, and also I like holidays because nowadays I work from Monday to Friday and when, uh, when I get, when I get holiday, I feel relaxed and I spend time to clean my course.

✓ Also, I like holidays because nowadays I work from Monday to Friday and when I get a holiday I feel relaxed and I spend time cleaning my house.

After 'spend time' use the -ing form of the verb ('cleaning') not an infinitive. Also 'course' is likely a wrong word choice; 'house' or 'home' fits better. Maintain simple present for habitual actions.

× Uh, Needless to say, I like Christmas holiday because that, because it, that day I will, uh, I will go with my friends to the Blue Mountains or the Niagara Fall, uh, that type of places.

✓ Needless to say, I like the Christmas holiday because on that day I go with my friends to the Blue Mountains or Niagara Falls or similar places.

Use of articles: 'the Christmas holiday' is appropriate for a specific holiday. 'Niagara Falls' is plural name and does not need 'the' here; 'the Niagara Falls' is also acceptable but keep consistent. Also change future 'I will' to simple present 'I go' when speaking about habitual actions.

× Uh, I saw a lot of, I, I will see a lot of pupils over there and the lighting programs also fireworks and the ski driving.

✓ I always see a lot of people there; there are light displays, fireworks, and skiing.

'Pupils' is the wrong noun for adults at tourist sites; use 'people' or 'crowds'. The student mixed tenses ('saw' and 'will see'); use simple present for habitual occurrences. Rephrase unclear phrases: 'lighting programs' becomes 'light displays', 'ski driving' becomes 'skiing'.

× Usually, uh, I take a fully nap after the nap, I, uh, I woke up, uh, I, I get up and made a tea for me after that, uh, I am deciding to, uh, I am deciding to doing, uh, doing a work and I like party, participate my walks and uh, I trained my car as well.

✓ Usually I take a long nap; after the nap I wake up, get up and make tea for myself. After that I decide what work to do, I like to go to parties, take walks and I also train to drive my car.

Mixed tenses and wrong verb forms: use simple present for habitual routine ('take', 'wake up', 'get up', 'make'). 'Make tea for me' should be 'make tea for myself'. 'Deciding to doing' is incorrect; use 'decide to' + base verb or 'decide what to do'. 'Participate my walks' is incorrect—use 'take walks'. 'Trained my car' unclear; probably 'learn to drive' or 'train to drive'.

× Yes, definitely I like to spend uh, time at home because, uh, when I, when I am, I am at home, that time I watch TV and new movies on the Netflix or another website and that time I realize I feel relaxed and uh, my, and I and my mindset is a very focused.

✓ Yes, I definitely like to spend time at home because when I am at home I watch TV and new movies on Netflix or other websites. At that time I feel relaxed and my mind is very focused.

Pronoun and noun errors: 'the Netflix' should be 'Netflix' without 'the'. 'Realize I feel relaxed' is awkward; use 'I feel relaxed'. 'My mindset is a very focused' is ungrammatical — use 'my mind is very focused' or 'I am very focused'. Keep tense consistent (present simple for habits).

× I prefer leisurely holiday because the leisurely holiday we can watch movies and we can call our the childhood friends.

✓ I prefer leisurely holidays because on a leisurely holiday we can watch movies and call our childhood friends.

Article errors and noun number: 'leisurely holiday' should be plural ('leisurely holidays') or use 'a leisurely holiday' with 'on a leisurely holiday'. Remove the extra 'the' before 'childhood friends'.

× Also we can watch our childhood memories in the in the LED TV as well and we can spend time in the cooking.

✓ We can also watch old home videos on the LED TV and spend time cooking.

'Watch our childhood memories' is awkward; 'watch old home videos' is natural. Remove duplicate 'in the in the'. Use 'on the LED TV' and 'spend time cooking' (verb -ing after 'spend time').

× I prefer a peaceful holiday because if I, if I am working from Monday to Friday and then I will get, uh, Saturday off, then I will plan a fully, uh, uh, then I plan a fully holiday.

✓ I prefer a peaceful holiday because if I work from Monday to Friday and then get Saturday off, I plan a full holiday.

Avoid unnecessary future 'will' when stating conditional habits. Use simple present in the if-clause for real conditions ('if I work... and get Saturday off') and present tense for habitual planning ('I plan'). 'Fully holiday' is incorrect; use 'full holiday'.

× Like firstly, I will get up in the early morning and then I clean my courts, etcetera. And I also clear.

✓ For example, first I get up early in the morning and then I clean my house, etc. I also tidy other things.

Use simple present for habitual actions ('I get up', 'I clean'). 'Clean my courts' is incorrect—use 'clean my house' or 'clean my rooms'. 'I also clear' is incomplete; provide a full verb phrase like 'I also tidy other things'.