Dec. 28, 2024
The Review of My English Tests
I'm a student and I take the same English test every year. When reviewed the tests of the past five years, I noticed that my weak point is always the same. Every year, the graders write for my writing, "Grammar is not used in the proper sentences and you should use more sophisticated vocabulary," and for my speaking, vocabulary and fluency are both fine, but not good. How can I fix them? It's hard find and learn "sophisticated" vocabulary. I always try to write and speak within the vocabulary I already have. I'll try writing more here, though. Maybe reading books will help. I've never finished reading English books other than those for English learners. I think my writing and speaking are childish while my reading and listening skills are pretty good. I think it's thanks to the American TV shows I watch a lot. Can I have some advice because I'm going to take the same test soon?
I'm a student and I take the same English test every year.
When I reviewed the tests ofrom the past five years, I noticed that my weak point is always the same.
perhaps vary tests with exams
Every year, the graders write forcomment on my writing, saying that the "Grammar is not used in the proper sentences and you should use more sophisticated vocabulary,." and for mMy speaking, vocabulary and fluency are both fine, but not goodimpressive.
fine=good, so if it is fine, it cannot be "not good", so you need a stronger word than good
How can I fix themse issues?
It's hard to find and learn "sophisticated" vocabulary.
I always try to write and speak within the vocabulary I already have.
I'll try writing more here, though.
Maybe reading books will help.
I've never finished reading English books other than those for English learners.
I think my writing and speaking are childish while my reading and listening skills are pretty good.
I think it's thanks to the American TV shows I watch a lot.
Can I have some advice because I'm going to take the same test soon?
Feedback
On the first day of my C2-level Italian class, our instructor told us that we had reached this level for one reason: we read--A LOT and regularly--in the target language. You are at a level where you should pick up regular books in English--books for English speakers. Maybe look in the teenage/adolescent section since those are usually a bit simpler.
Next: WRITE. Daily.
And above all: stop sticking to the vocabulary you know. You need to push yourself to go beyond. Find out where your gaps of knowledge are.
But above all: read, read, read, read, read.
Good luck! Your English is already quite strong. You just need to read more to reach the next level.
I'm a student and I take the same English test every year.
When I reviewed the tests of the past five years, I noticed that my weak point is always the same.
Every year, the graders write' feedback for my writing, is: "Grammar is not used in the proper sentencesproperly and you should use more sophisticated vocabulary," and for my speaking, vocabulary and fluency are both fine, but not good.
"Grammar is not used in the proper sentences" sounds clunky.
How can I fix them?
It's hard to find and learn "sophisticated" vocabulary.
I always try to write and speak withusing the vocabulary I already have.
I know what you mean by "within" but it's an unusual way to phrase things.
I'll try writing more here, though.
Maybe reading books will help.
I've never finished reading books in English books, other than those for English learners.
"English books" sounds like textbooks
I think my writing and speaking are childish while my reading and listening skills are pretty good.
I think it's thanks to the American TV shows I watch a lot.
This isn't wrong, but it's a little clunky.
thanks to the fact I watch so much American TV / so many American TV shows.
Can I have some advice because I'm going to take the same test soon?
Feedback
I think reading more is the answer. If you don't like books you could try articles?
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/lifeandstyle
https://theconversation.com/uk
This is exam advice rather than language advice: I'd come up with a list of 10-20 "sophisticated" words you can work into many of your exam responses. E.g. if people are angry at something, they're "enraged", if people are upset about losing something they are "devastated". Using "sophisticated" words doesn't mean you're actually better at English, so your best tactic is probably to practice deliberately putting them into your writing. Be careful not to go too far though - too many and you'll sound unnatural.
What you've written here is good. Good luck with your test!
The Review of My English Tests
Review of my English Tests - remove "the"
I'm a student and I take the same English test every year.
When reviewed the tests of the past five years, I noticed that my weak point is always the same.
Whenever I review the tests published in the past five years, I notice my weak point remains the same.
Every year, the graders write for my writing, "Grammar is not used in the proper sentences and you should use more sophisticated vocabulary," and for my speaking, vocabulary and fluency are both fine, but not good.
Every year, the graders tell me: "You are not using the proper grammar structures" or, "You should use more advanced vocabulary". However, my speaking, vocabulary and fluency are all "fine", but not that "good".
How can I fix them?
Can you help me solve these issues?
It's hard find and learn "sophisticated" vocabulary.
Finding and learning advanced vocabulary is hard.
I always try to write and speak within the vocabulary I already have.
I always end up using the same vocabulary when I write and speak.
I've never finished reading English books other than those for English learners.
I've never been able to finish an English book, apart from those made for non-native speakers.
I think it's thanks to the American TV shows I watch a lot.
I think this is thanks to the American shows that I watch quite often.
Can I have some advice because I'm going to take the same test soon?
Could you give me some advice since I'll be retaking the test?
Feedback
Hi! Overall, your writing is very clear and I had no problem understanding it. I changed some of the sentence structures because they seemed as though you were directly translating it from another language (they weren't grammatically wrong but they weren't very natural either). When it comes to advice, I think the best idea is to listen as much as you can but also write. Writing is a skill regardless of each individual's native language, so in my opinion, that is the only way to improve :>
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