Websites— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Make the response more natural and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, correct grammar (e.g. “to find” not “for find”), and avoid repetition. Add one specific example of a channel or type of video and use a linking word to connect ideas.

Example: I often visit video websites such as YouTube and Bilibili because they help me relax and learn new things. For example, I follow a science channel that explains experiments clearly, so when I have free time I watch short lectures to both unwind and pick up useful facts.

Suggestion: Give a direct topic sentence and avoid awkward phrases like “every time I often.” Be specific about what types of channels or videos you watch and briefly explain how they help you, using linking words like “because” or “so.”

Example: My favourite website is YouTube because it offers a wide range of educational and entertaining videos. For example, I regularly watch English tutorial channels to improve my listening and speaking skills, so it has been very useful for my studies.

Suggestion: Answer directly and use clearer linking words. Avoid phrases like “for example like.” Be specific about the change and give a reason with one linking word (“because” or “so”).

Example: Yes. For example, YouTube now features many more short videos than before because short clips are popular for quick entertainment, so people watch them to unwind between tasks.

Suggestion: Be more precise and correct awkward expressions (e.g. “to the likes” is unclear). Provide one clear reason and a specific example of a popular platform or genre. Use linking words to connect ideas.

Example: Video websites are very popular in my country because people enjoy short-form clips for quick entertainment. For instance, many people use Douyin and Bilibili to watch daily vlogs or language tutorials during their free time.

Suggestion: Good clear answer; make it slightly more concise and add a contrast word if needed. Provide one brief specific example of when a book might be better to show balanced thinking.

Example: I prefer getting information from websites because they are convenient and fast; for example, I usually Google questions on my phone. However, for deep research I still consult books or academic papers for more reliable detail.

Suggestion: Avoid filler words like “uh” and be more concise. Begin with a direct topic sentence, explain the purpose clearly, and give one specific detail about the content you will include.

Example: Yes, I am preparing my own website because I am applying for PhD positions overseas. On it I will include my CV, research interests, publications, and contact information so potential advisors can review my work easily.

Suggestion: State one clear topic sentence and give a specific example of what you learned (e.g. pronunciation, academic vocabulary). Use linking words to explain how it helped you and avoid repeating phrases like “as I say.”

Example: Websites have helped me improve specific English skills, such as pronunciation and academic vocabulary. For example, I use YouTube lectures and pronunciation channels to practice listening and shadowing, which has boosted my confidence when preparing PhD applications.

× I often watch some videos for find or learn something new.

✓ I often watch some videos to find or learn something new.

The structure 'for find' is incorrect; after 'for' a noun or gerund is needed. Here the intended purpose is expressed with 'to' + base verb (infinitive) or gerund. Use 'to find' or 'for finding'. Use 'to find' for purpose and clarity.

× My favorite website is YouTube because I found these videos both relaxing and entertaining while every time I often watch some tutorials or documentaries on YouTube.

✓ My favorite website is YouTube because I find its videos both relaxing and entertaining, and I often watch tutorials or documentaries on YouTube.

The sentence mixes past 'found' with habitual present; use present simple 'find' to describe a general opinion. Also 'every time I often watch' is redundant and awkward; simplify to 'I often watch'. Adjust pronoun and possessive to 'its videos' for clarity.

× For example, I often watch some English videos to improve my English ability.

✓ For example, I often watch English videos to improve my English skills.

'Ability' is less natural here; 'skills' is the correct noun collocating with 'improve' when referring to language proficiency. Also 'some' is unnecessary before 'English videos'.

× Yes, there are lots of changes, for example like YouTube, I can see much more short videos there.

✓ Yes, there have been lots of changes. For example, on YouTube I can see many more short videos now.

Use 'have been' to indicate changes that occurred over time. 'Like YouTube' is unnecessary; use 'on YouTube'. Use 'many more' rather than 'much more' with countable 'videos'. Add 'now' to indicate recent change.

× I guess it's because short videos are more popular in the public.

✓ I guess it's because short videos are more popular with the public.

The correct preposition is 'with' when saying something is popular among people. 'In the public' is incorrect.

× People want to watch these videos to unwind or just for fun.

✓ People want to watch these videos to unwind or just for fun.

No correction needed. Sentence is grammatical. (Included to show it's correct.)

× Video websites are very popular in my country because people like to watch short form videos to the likes or for quick entertainment.

✓ Video websites are very popular in my country because people like to watch short-form videos for quick entertainment or to pass the time.

'Short form' should be hyphenated as 'short-form' when used as an adjective. 'To the likes' is ungrammatical; replace with 'for quick entertainment' or 'to pass the time'.

× For example, I watch short videos the most every day, especially during my free time, and sometimes I watch some tutorials to practice my English.

✓ For example, I watch short videos the most every day, especially during my free time, and sometimes I watch tutorials to practice my English.

Remove unnecessary 'some' before 'tutorials' for natural English. Sentence tense and structure are otherwise fine.

× I prefer getting information from the website because it's really convenient and I can obtain almost everything I want through the Internet.

✓ I prefer getting information from websites because it's really convenient and I can obtain almost everything I want through the internet.

Use plural 'websites' when speaking generally. 'Internet' can be lowercased in general usage. Alternatively 'the internet' is acceptable but avoid 'the website' when generalizing.

× For example, when I have some questions, I often use my phone or computer to Google for the results.

✓ For example, when I have questions, I often use my phone or computer to Google the results.

'Google for the results' is unnatural; say 'Google the results' or 'search for results'. Also remove unnecessary 'some' before 'questions' for naturalness.

× To be honest, I'm preparing for my own website now because I'm, uh, pursuing a PhD opportunity overseas and uh, I can put uh, all the information about me on the website so the potential advisors will have a look more conveniently.

✓ To be honest, I'm preparing my own website now because I'm pursuing a PhD opportunity overseas, and I can put all my information on the website so potential advisors can view it more conveniently.

Use 'preparing my own website' (omit 'for' in this context) or 'preparing a website'. Remove filler 'uh'. Change 'will have a look more conveniently' to 'can view it more conveniently' for natural phrasing and correct modality. Use 'my information' instead of 'the information about me'.

× I have learned lots of useful language skills from websites.

✓ I have learned a lot of useful language skills from websites.

'Lots of' is informal; 'a lot of' is acceptable. Alternatively keep 'lots of' in casual speech. No tense change needed as present perfect is correct for past experiences with present relevance.

× I watched lots of videos to develop my English speaking and listening skills and as I say, it helps me a lot.

✓ I have watched lots of videos to develop my English speaking and listening skills, and as I said, it has helped me a lot.

Mixing past simple 'watched' with present 'helps' is inconsistent. Use present perfect 'have watched' and 'has helped' to indicate the experience has ongoing relevance. Alternatively use past simple consistently. 'As I say' should be 'as I said'.