Holidays— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be clearer and more concise. Start with a direct topic sentence stating where and when, then add one or two specific details (duration, accommodation, activities). Avoid filler words and unfinished sentences. Keep it to 2–3 sentences.

Ejemplo: I went to the Maldives for a family holiday in early 2025. We stayed in a beachfront villa for one month, where I enjoyed swimming, snorkeling and relaxing on the sand.

Sugerencia: Give a clear topic sentence and one or two specific reasons with linking words. Remove hesitations and unfinished phrases. Limit to 2–3 sentences and use connectors like 'because' and 'so'.

Ejemplo: Yes, I love holidays because they help me relax and recharge after a busy work period. For example, I usually rest at home, take naps and read, which helps me return to work feeling refreshed.

Sugerencia: State your preference clearly and provide specific reasons with fewer repetitions. Use linking words like 'because' and 'for example' to organise ideas. Mention one or two typical activities that happen on that day.

Ejemplo: My favourite public holiday is Independence Day on 15th August because the whole country celebrates together. For example, schools and offices close, there are parades and flag ceremonies, and families meet to enjoy the day.

Sugerencia: Begin with a clear topic sentence about your usual holiday routine, then give specific morning and evening activities using linking words like 'in the morning' and 'in the evening'. Avoid repeating words and finish your sentences.

Ejemplo: On holidays I like to relax and spend time with my children. In the morning we cook simple meals together, such as noodles or fried rice, and in the evening we walk in the park or play games.

Sugerencia: Answer directly and give two clear reasons with examples. Avoid run-on sentences and hesitations; organise ideas with connectors like 'because' and 'for example'. Keep to 2–3 sentences.

Ejemplo: Yes, I enjoy spending holidays at home because it helps me unwind after a stressful workweek. For example, I relax by taking naps, watching a movie and cooking simple snacks, which helps me feel ready for work again.

Sugerencia: State your preference clearly, then give specific supporting activities using linking words like 'because' and 'for example'. Correct grammar (e.g. 'leisurely' not 'leisure') and avoid repetition.

Ejemplo: I prefer a leisurely holiday because it allows me to recharge and spend time with my children. For example, we do colouring and painting together and take walks in the park.

Sugerencia: Give a direct answer (exciting or peaceful), then explain briefly why with one specific example. Avoid contradictions and hesitations, and keep sentences short and coherent.

Ejemplo: I prefer exciting holidays because I enjoy new experiences and activities. For instance, I plan trips in advance with sightseeing, water sports and local tours so every day has something interesting to do.

× Last two 2025 I went for a family holiday to Maldives for it was a one month vacation.

✓ In 2025 I went on a family holiday to the Maldives for one month.

The original sentence has incorrect word order and extra words ('Last two') that make it unclear; 'go on holiday' is the natural collocation and 'the Maldives' requires the definite article. Remove redundant words and reorder components for clarity.

× I stayed in a villa which was near to the beach and I really enjoyed and when I came back it was I was.

✓ I stayed in a villa near the beach and I really enjoyed it; when I came back, I felt refreshed.

The phrase 'near to' is nonstandard here; use 'near' and add the pronoun 'it' after 'enjoyed'. The second clause is incomplete and unclear—replace with a complete past tense clause 'I felt refreshed' to convey the intended meaning.

× I love going on holidays. I enjoy holidays but because it is I feel more relaxed and feel recharged after the hectic schedule of work.

✓ I love going on holidays. I enjoy them because I feel more relaxed and recharged after a hectic work schedule.

Use the pronoun 'them' to refer back to 'holidays'. Remove extraneous filler words ('because it is') and use parallel adjectives 'relaxed and recharged'. 'A hectic work schedule' is the idiomatic noun phrase.

× So I usually prefer or resting on holidays by taking naps and or going.

✓ So I usually prefer resting on holidays, taking naps, or going out.

The original has broken connectors ('or resting' and 'or going') and missing objects. Use a clear list with commas and 'or' before the final item, and provide 'going out' to complete the idea.

× I like Independence Day which is on 25th August, uh, because the whole uh, India will be on holiday.

✓ I like Independence Day on 25 August because the whole of India is on holiday.

Use 'the whole of India' or 'the whole country' instead of 'the whole India'. Use present simple 'is on holiday' for habitual fact. Also write date as '25 August' without 'th' in formal statements.

× All the shops were closed and uh, uh, banks, clothing shops and restaurants will all be closed and everyone will enjoy the festival together.

✓ All the shops, banks, clothing stores and restaurants are closed, and everyone enjoys the festival together.

Maintain consistent present tense to describe what happens on that holiday: use present simple 'are closed' and 'enjoys'. Also replace 'clothing shops' with 'clothing stores' (optional) and remove redundant 'will'.

× I usually in the morning I usually take naps and make a very quick and easy dishes with my kids like noodles and fried rice and we usually enjoy and in the evening we go to park or do some walking and just clear my.

✓ In the morning I usually take naps and make very quick and easy dishes with my kids, such as noodles and fried rice, and we enjoy them. In the evening we go to the park, walk, and relax.

Original sentence repeats 'usually' and is run-on with missing objects and incomplete final phrase. Split into two sentences, remove repetition, use 'the park', add objects for verbs, and use 'relax' to complete the idea.

× Yes, I love spending there at my home because it just cleared my mind after the headache workshop you whole weekday on weekdays so it just give me I just relax and recharge myself to get back to work by uh taking naps and watching movie and snacking around the whole day.

✓ Yes, I love spending time at home because it clears my mind after a hectic weekday. It lets me relax and recharge by taking naps, watching movies, and snacking all day.

Replace 'spending there at my home' with 'spending time at home'. 'Cleared' should be present simple 'clears' for habitual fact. 'Headache workshop you whole weekday' is unintelligible—interpret as 'hectic weekday'. Use plural 'movies' and idiomatic 'snacking all day'.

× I prefer leisure holidays instead the busy holidays because it give me some time to get recharge and also I spend time with my kids by doing activities like colour colouring, painting and we also do walking around the park so I prefer usual.

✓ I prefer leisurely holidays instead of busy ones because they give me time to recharge, and I can spend time with my kids doing activities like colouring and painting. We also walk around the park, so I usually prefer that.

Use adjective 'leisurely' or 'leisure' correctly and 'instead of' after 'prefer'. Ensure subject-verb agreement: 'they give'. Correct forms: 'colouring', 'walk around the park', and 'usually prefer that' to finish the thought.

× I'm a kind of a person who love our very excited about holidays, so I usually prefer exciting holidays and I plan it beforehand so that they should be no they should.

✓ I'm the kind of person who is very excited about holidays, so I usually prefer exciting holidays and I plan them beforehand so there are no gaps.

Subject-verb agreement: 'person who is' not 'who love'. 'Plan it' should be 'plan them' to match 'holidays' (plural). The clause 'so that there should be no gaps' completes the intended meaning; avoid repeated fragments.