Clothing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more fluent and avoid filler words (umm, uh). Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons or an example. Keep it within 3–4 sentences and use linking words (because, so, for example).

Example: I usually prefer dressing formally for special occasions. Formal outfits like suits or dresses make me feel more confident and professional, so I choose them for events such as weddings or interviews.

Suggestion: Good structure and clear contrast. Reduce hesitation (remove 'umm') and tighten phrasing by using linking words like 'however' or 'whereas'. Add a brief specific example to strengthen the answer.

Example: It depends on the occasion. If I'm relaxing with friends I wear comfortable clothes, whereas for professional meetings I prefer smart attire, for example a blazer and dress trousers.

Suggestion: Clarify and correct vocabulary ('stranded' is incorrect). Remove disfluencies and make the contrast concise. Offer a specific example of when you still wear T-shirts or why you avoid them to add content.

Example: A few years ago I loved wearing T‑shirts because they were very comfortable. Nowadays I focus more on my appearance and first impressions, so I rarely wear them except at home or the gym.

Suggestion: Avoid repetition and hesitations. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give a specific detail about how you spend that time (e.g., coordinating colors or accessories). Mention frequency to make it more concrete.

Example: Yes, I do spend a lot of time choosing clothes because I'm quite fashion‑conscious. I often spend around two hours coordinating outfits, matching colors and accessories before going out.

Suggestion: Be more direct and avoid vague or incomplete sentences. Use one clear topic sentence and add a concise example of your typical weekday and weekend outfits to make the answer specific.

Example: There isn't a big difference — I usually dress casually both on weekdays and weekends. For example, I wear jeans and a sweater for workdays and similar casual clothes when I meet friends at the weekend.

Suggestion: Reduce filler words and clarify the main point. State which colors you prefer and explain why, with a specific example of how you use them in outfits. Use correct phrasing and avoid repetition.

Example: I prefer deep colors like purple and burgundy because they look elegant and suit my style. For example, I often buy a burgundy jacket or scarf and combine it with neutral trousers to create a balanced outfit.

× Usually prefer umm dressing up in a formal styles for special occasions or some events.

✓ I usually prefer dressing up in formal styles for special occasions or events.

The original sentence omits the subject and uses the plural article incorrectly. Add the subject 'I' and use 'dressing up' as the gerund after 'prefer'. Also 'a formal styles' is incorrect: 'formal styles' (no 'a') or 'a formal style'. Ensure word order: 'prefer dressing up in formal styles'.

× Umm if you're wearing uh suits or umm formal dress makes me feel very confident and professional so.

✓ If I wear suits or a formal dress, it makes me feel very confident and professional.

The original mixes second person 'you're' with the speaker's perspective. Change to first person 'I' and use correct clause structure: 'If I wear ..., it makes me feel ...'. Also add comma and remove filler 'so'.

× I guess for me it depends on the occasion or on the event that I'm going to participate in.

✓ I guess for me it depends on the occasion or the event I am going to participate in.

The sentence is mostly correct but wordy. Use 'the event I am going to participate in' rather than 'on the event that I'm going to participate in' to be concise; maintain present tense 'depends' and present continuous 'I am going'.

× But if it's about some professional meetings or other things, I prefer smart clothes.

✓ But if it's for professional meetings or other similar occasions, I prefer smart clothes.

Replace 'about some' with 'for' to match collocation with 'meetings'; 'other things' is vague—'other similar occasions' is clearer. Tenses are fine.

× Well, umm, some years ago I used to be obsessed with T-shirts since they were very comfortable and stranded.

✓ Some years ago I used to be obsessed with T-shirts because they were very comfortable and trendy.

Use 'because' instead of 'since' to indicate reason clearly. 'Stranded' is incorrect choice; likely intended 'trendy' or 'comfortable'. Keep past tense 'used to' and 'were'.

× But nowadays if I compare it, uh, with my past, umm, I'm more focused on the way how I look and how what kind of a first impression I make.

✓ But nowadays, compared with my past, I'm more focused on how I look and the kind of first impression I make.

Remove redundant words 'the way how' and 'how what kind of a'; use 'compared with' and concise phrasing 'how I look' and 'the kind of first impression I make'. Maintain present tense 'I'm'.

× So now I don't like it.

✓ So now I don't like them.

Refers to T-shirts (plural), so use plural pronoun 'them' rather than singular 'it'.

× Well, I think it's one of my biggest problems since I'm a very fashion, since I'm a fashionable person and for me it takes lots of time to be prepared and to make my own outfits, umm, adding some pieces together.

✓ Well, I think it's one of my biggest problems since I'm very fashionable, and it takes me a lot of time to prepare and put together my outfits.

'a very fashion' is incorrect; use adjective 'very fashionable'. Use 'it takes me a lot of time' instead of 'for me it takes lots of time to be prepared'. Use 'put together' rather than 'adding some pieces together'. Correct article and noun forms.

× So it takes about maybe two hours.

✓ So it takes maybe about two hours.

Word order: 'maybe about two hours' or 'about two hours' is more natural. Present tense 'takes' is appropriate.

× I wouldn't say that there was a big difference between the clothes that I wear for weekends or for weekdays.

✓ I wouldn't say that there is a big difference between the clothes I wear on weekends and on weekdays.

Use present tense 'is' because speaking about habitual present. Use preposition 'on' with 'weekends'/'weekdays' and 'and' rather than 'or'.

× I usually tend to choose one style. It's usually casual. If it's for relaxing or meeting with friends or for other occasions, I wear.

✓ I usually tend to choose one style: it's usually casual. If I'm relaxing, meeting friends, or attending other occasions, I wear casual clothes.

The final clause 'I wear' is incomplete—needs object 'casual clothes'. Clarify conditions using parallel gerunds 'relaxing, meeting friends'.

× Umm, usually I tend to mix my favorite clothes into my favorite into my outfits.

✓ I usually tend to mix my favorite clothes into my outfits.

The phrase repeats 'into my favorite into my', which is redundant. Remove repetition: 'mix my favorite clothes into my outfits'.

× Umm for example, if I like some purple or umm, burgundy colors, I usually buy these kind of clothes in the shopping mall.

✓ For example, if I like purple or burgundy, I usually buy these kinds of clothes at the shopping mall.

'Some' before colors is unnecessary. Use 'these kinds of clothes' (plural) or 'this kind of clothing' (singular). Use preposition 'at' for shopping mall. Keep present tense 'usually buy'.