Teachers— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Reduce hesitations and repetition, use clearer sentences and a simple chronological structure. Start with a direct topic sentence naming the teacher, briefly explain why they were your favorite, then mention the sad event. Use specific details (e.g. his teaching style or how he helped you) and avoid filler words like “uh” and “umm”. Keep it to 2–4 sentences.

Ejemplo: My favourite teacher was my high-school mathematics teacher because he explained difficult concepts very clearly and made lessons interesting with real examples. Sadly, he passed away during that school year, which left the class shocked and unsure how to continue the course.

Sugerencia: Be more concise and avoid repeating the same idea. Give a direct answer (yes/no/maybe), then support it with one or two clear reasons using linking words (for example, however/because). Use varied vocabulary for 'stress' and classroom management rather than repeating phrases.

Ejemplo: I have considered becoming an English teacher, but I’m uncertain because teaching involves a lot of responsibility and managing a class can be stressful. For example, I worry about keeping students focused and meeting different learning needs.

Sugerencia: Give a direct topic sentence and avoid vague or unfinished endings. Instead of repeating that you were 'good', give one or two specific memories or examples (a helpful comment, a lesson, or an event) to explain why you remember them. Use linking words (for example, because/so) and finish the thought cleanly.

Ejemplo: I remember many of my teachers, especially from high school, because I had a close relationship with them and did well in subjects like English and math. For instance, my English teacher encouraged me to read widely and recommended books that shaped my writing style.

Sugerencia: Answer directly, then give a brief, specific example and avoid excessive hesitations. Use a linking word to contrast past and present (e.g. 'but' or 'however') and replace vague phrases like 'a few years ago' with a clearer time reference if possible.

Ejemplo: No, I’m not still in touch with my primary school teachers. A few years ago I coincidentally saw one of them at a reunion, but we only exchanged greetings from a distance and I haven’t been able to contact any of them since then.

Sugerencia: Give one clear, specific way the teacher helped you, then support with a short example or result. Avoid vague phrasing and redundant words. Use linking words (for example, because/as a result) to show cause and effect, and finish the sentence fully.

Ejemplo: My favourite teacher helped me build confidence by trusting me with class responsibilities, such as leading group discussions. As a result, I became more confident in public speaking and improved my study habits.

Sugerencia: Give a clear, concise answer first, then support it with one precise reason and an example. Avoid repetition and complete your sentences. Use linking words like 'because' to connect your reason to the main answer.

Ejemplo: No, I prefer my high school teachers because I engaged with them more and they knew me well. For example, my high school English teacher gave me extra reading materials that helped me improve significantly.

× He was my mathematic, uh, teacher and uh, unfortunately he died that year where, uh, when he used to, umm, teach us.

✓ He was my mathematics teacher and, unfortunately, he died that year while he was teaching us.

The word 'mathematic' is incorrect; the correct noun is 'mathematics' (singular noun for the subject). 'Where' is unnecessary and 'used to' with 'when' is awkward; use 'while he was teaching us' to indicate the ongoing past action. Remove filler words for clarity.

× So it was pretty sad and depressing because we still have the rest of the year and we didn't know what to do with the rest of the subject.

✓ So it was pretty sad and depressing because we still had the rest of the year and we didn't know what to do about the rest of the subject.

Sentence mixes past and present ('was' vs 'have'). Maintain past tense with 'had'. Use 'about' after 'do' to indicate concern with the remaining subject content.

× I thought about being a teacher, especially English teacher.

✓ I thought about becoming a teacher, especially an English teacher.

Use 'an' before a noun beginning with a vowel sound ('English teacher'). 'Becoming' is more natural than 'being' when talking about a future career choice.

× However, I'm not sure if I can handle all the stress that comes with being a teacher, let alone teaching students, let alone knowing how to handle them, how to keep them behaving during the classroom.

✓ However, I'm not sure if I can handle all the stress that comes with being a teacher, let alone managing students and keeping them well behaved in the classroom.

Phrase repetition 'let alone' used multiple times is awkward. 'Managing students' and 'keeping them well behaved in the classroom' is concise and grammatically correct. Use 'in the classroom' rather than 'during the classroom'.

× So I thought about it, but I'm not sure if I can do it.

✓ So I thought about it, but I'm not sure if I could do it.

Context refers to a hypothetical ability; use conditional 'could' to match 'thought about' and uncertainty about doing it in the future.

× I basically remember most of the teachers because I used to have a very good relationship with them, especially at high school because I used to be so good at school, at subjects as well.

✓ I basically remember most of the teachers because I had a very good relationship with them, especially in high school, where I was good at my subjects.

'Used to' is unnecessary for habitual past when context already past; 'had' and 'was' suffice. Use 'in high school' not 'at high school'. 'Subjects' doesn't need 'as well'—clarify with 'my subjects'.

× And also specially in English and math, I used to be very good at those.

✓ Especially in English and math, I was very good at them.

Use 'them' for plural subjects. 'Used to' is unnecessary; 'was' fits simple past statement. 'Specially' should be 'especially'.

× So teachers Remember Me very easily and I remember them as.

✓ So teachers remembered me easily, and I remember them well.

Capitalization error and incomplete clause 'I remember them as' needs completion; rephrase to complete idea. Use past tense 'remembered' to match context.

× No, unfortunately I lost all type of contacts with them.

✓ No, unfortunately I lost all types of contact with them.

Use plural 'types' or better 'all contact' (uncountable). 'Contact' is more natural singular/uncountable here. 'Type of contacts' is incorrect.

× I'm not sure where they are right now. However, back a few years ago I met them.

✓ I'm not sure where they are now. However, a few years ago I met some of them.

'Back a few years ago' is redundant; use 'a few years ago'. Add 'some of them' for clarity about meeting only some teachers.

× I met uh, some of them, uh, coincidence but uh, we didn't talk or anything.

✓ I met some of them by coincidence, but we didn't talk or anything.

Place 'by coincidence' after 'met' to show how the meeting happened. Remove filler 'uh' and fix word order.

× I just saw them from afar.

✓ I just saw them from afar.

Sentence is grammatically fine; no change needed. Included to show pronoun use is correct.

× But I lost all contacts and I have no other way to contact.

✓ But I lost all contact and I have no way to contact them.

Use 'contact' uncountable. Add 'them' to specify who to contact. 'No other way' implies previous means existed; 'no way' is clearer.

× A lot of teachers, uh, to be honest, helped me a lot in growing my confidence when they trust me a lot being the good students and being the intelligent ones.

✓ Many teachers, to be honest, helped me a lot in building my confidence by trusting me as a good and intelligent student.

Fix word order and redundancy ('a lot' repeated). Use 'building my confidence' and 'trusting me as a good and intelligent student' to express cause-effect clearly and grammatically.

× And that or really helped me to cheer myself up to be more confident in my skill and my studying abilities.

✓ That really helped me to cheer up and become more confident in my skills and study abilities.

Remove erroneous 'or'. Use 'cheer up' (no reflexive needed here) and pluralize 'skills'. 'Studying abilities' is better as 'study abilities' or 'academic abilities'.

× And uh, because of that, I.

✓ And because of that, I improved and felt more confident.

Original is an incomplete sentence. Complete it to convey the intended result: improvement and increased confidence.

× No, I love and remember more the high school ones and not the primary ones are the primary ones I don't actually remember because I didn't engage with them as much.

✓ No, I love and remember high school teachers more than primary school ones because I didn't engage with the primary teachers as much.

Fix comparison structure: 'remember more X than Y'. Remove repetition 'are the primary ones'. Use 'primary school ones' and correct clause order.

× But for my high school, I used to engage with them a lot and, uh, because as I've said, I was the English, that intelligent one.

✓ But in high school I engaged with them a lot because, as I said, I was the intelligent one in English.

Use 'in high school' not 'for my high school'. Remove unnecessary 'used to' and clarify 'the intelligent one in English'. Fix word order and remove filler 'uh'.