Memory— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be more direct and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler words (uh, um), and give one or two specific reasons with a linking word. Also limit to under five sentences.

Ejemplo: Not really. I find it difficult to memorise facts because I prefer logical thinking and mathematics, which require understanding rather than rote learning. For example, during university I focused on solving problems rather than memorising formulas.

Sugerencia: Give a clear direct answer and one specific example. Use linking words to explain why it happened and what happened as a result. Remove hesitations and correct grammar (e.g., 'I forgot' not 'I forgot').

Ejemplo: Yes, I have. For instance, I once missed an exam because I forgot the date; as a result I had to request a makeup test. This happened because I relied on memory instead of checking the schedule.

Sugerencia: Give a concise topic sentence, then specify a couple of concrete items you must remember. Use linking words like 'for example' or 'such as' and correct small grammar errors ('need to remember' not 'need to memorize').

Ejemplo: In my daily work I need to remember coding procedures and design patterns. For example, I always follow specific steps for testing and version control, such as writing unit tests and committing clear messages.

Sugerencia: Answer directly and organize points with linking words (first, second). Remove fillers and be specific about tools and habits. Keep it within a few sentences and give a brief example.

Ejemplo: I usually use my phone notes to remember important things. For work-related tasks I create a to-do list and, when it involves code, I add TODO comments in the source files so I can track issues later.

× Not really because I'm not uh, good at memorising things in my school and all.

✓ Not really, because I'm not good at memorising things at school or in general.

The original uses 'in my school and all' which is awkward and unclear; 'at school' is the correct prepositional phrase for attending school and 'in general' conveys 'and all'. Also remove filler 'uh' and add a comma. Use of pronoun 'my' with 'school' is unnecessary unless specifying a particular school.

× Also my university life, uh, I'm always into some logical things and the maths.

✓ Also during university I was always interested in logical subjects and maths.

The student refers to past university life but uses present tense and an awkward phrase 'I'm always into'. Use past tense 'was' for a past period. 'Interested in' is the correct collocation; 'logical subjects' is clearer than 'logical things'. Remove filler 'uh'.

× Of course, sometimes I forgot my exam dates as well.

✓ Of course, sometimes I forget my exam dates as well.

The context asks about ever forgetting something; present simple 'forget' or present perfect 'have forgotten' is more natural for habitual or general experiences. 'Forgot' (simple past) implies specific past events; use 'forget' to indicate it happens sometimes.

× I mean those are the important thing I miss and also.

✓ I mean those are important things I miss.

Mismatch between plural demonstrative 'those' and singular 'thing'. Use plural 'things'. Remove trailing 'and also' which is incomplete. Keep sentence concise.

× When I was studying something and yeah, there is a fact about we need to memorize.

✓ When I was studying, there were facts that I needed to memorise.

Original mixes past and present ('was studying' with 'there is') and uses incorrect clause 'a fact about we need to memorize'. Use past tense consistently: 'there were facts that I needed to memorise'. This clarifies meaning and corrects structure.

× So those things I really forgot.

✓ So I really forgot those things.

Word order is awkward and emphasis misplaced. Put subject before object and keep past tense 'forgot' if referring to specific past instances; if general, use 'I often forget those things'.

× Uh, for my job, I need to some basic uh, things to remember, basic steps to remember when we are coding and developing and software design patterns we need to follow.

✓ For my job, I need to remember some basic things: basic steps for coding and development, and software design patterns we need to follow.

Original omits 'to' after 'need' ('need to remember' required) and has redundant and awkward phrasing. Use 'remember some basic things' and parallel structure 'coding and development'. Remove filler 'uh' and restructure for clarity.

× Those things need to memorize.

✓ Those things need to be memorised.

Passive structure requires past participle 'memorised' after 'need to be' or use active 'I need to memorise those things'. 'Need to memorize' with plural subject is awkward; use 'need to be memorised' to indicate these things require memorisation.

× Most of the time I put a note in my phone, but when it it is uh related to my job, I create A to do list.

✓ Most of the time I make a note on my phone, but when it is related to my job, I create a to-do list.

Use 'make a note on my phone' or 'put a note on my phone' (preposition 'on' better than 'in' for phone notes). Remove duplicated 'it'. Capitalisation: 'to-do list' is lowercase with hyphens. Remove filler 'uh'.

× Of course there is something related to code.

✓ Of course, there is something related to the code.

Depending on meaning, 'the code' (specific codebase) is likely intended; include article 'the'. Alternatively 'related to coding' is also acceptable. Add comma after 'Of course'.

× I uh, type a comment in the code as to do comment.

✓ I type a comment in the code as a to-do comment.

Missing article 'a' before 'to do comment' and 'to do' should be hyphenated as 'to-do'. 'In the code' is acceptable; add 'a' to form 'a to-do comment' for correct noun phrase.