Teachers— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Shorten and structure the response: start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid repetition and long run-on sentences. Use precise vocabulary (e.g., "social studies" if appropriate) and mention one memorable example of interactions or teaching style.

Ejemplo: Yes. My favorite teacher was my junior high social science teacher. She was very kind and made lessons engaging by encouraging class discussions, which helped me feel confident speaking up. For instance, she praised my ideas in a group project, which made me more motivated to participate.

Sugerencia: Make the position clear and avoid contradictory phrasing. Use linking words to contrast ideas (e.g., "although", "however") and give a concise reason with an example. Keep to 2–3 sentences maximum.

Ejemplo: Although I don't plan to become a teacher, I would consider it if the opportunity arose because I enjoy explaining ideas to others. For example, helping classmates with math problems has always helped me understand concepts more deeply.

Sugerencia: Clarify and correct grammar and avoid filler words. Start with a topic sentence, give a specific reason why you remember her, and finish with a clear detail or brief anecdote. Remove hesitations and vague phrases.

Ejemplo: Yes. I vividly remember Miss Saatchi, my third-grade teacher, because she inspired my love of reading and encouraged me to try new activities. I even ran into her once at a local fair, and she remembered my name, which felt very meaningful.

Sugerencia: Answer directly, then add a brief specific reason and one example of what you'd ask them. Keep sentences concise and avoid repetition. Use linking words like "because" or "so" for cohesion.

Ejemplo: No, I'm not, but I wish I were because they saw me grow and could give helpful feedback. For example, I'd ask my primary teacher what strengths I showed as a child and how I can use them now.

Sugerencia: Correct grammar and be specific about how she helped (actions and effects). Use linking words to show cause and effect (e.g., "because", "therefore"). Limit to 2–3 sentences and give a concrete example of her actions.

Ejemplo: My ninth-grade social science teacher helped me build confidence by encouraging me to share my opinions in class. Because she praised my contributions and offered constructive feedback, I became more comfortable making friends and speaking up in group work.

Sugerencia: Provide a clear, direct comparison using linking words (e.g., "overall", "however"). Avoid exaggerated phrases like "love them to death"; instead give specific reasons and one example of how high school teachers helped you beyond academics.

Ejemplo: Overall, I prefer my high school teachers because I spend more time with them and they support my personal growth as well as my studies. For instance, my history teacher gives advice on time management and leadership, not just exam topics.

× I miss our interactions, how nice she used to be, and everything about the class.

✓ I miss our interactions, how nice she was, and everything about the class.

The speaker uses 'used to be' which implies habitual past; when stating a simple past fact ('she was nice'), use past tense 'was' to match 'miss' referring to a past person. Suggestion: use 'was' for a past state when describing a specific person's characteristic in the past.

× I don't aspire to be a teacher in the future, no, but if I ever got a chance to become a teacher in the future, I would take it at the first glance 'cause as an individual I enjoy explaining topics to my friends and people around me, and that way I'm able to learn a topic on its depth more clearly.

✓ I don't aspire to be a teacher in the future, but if I ever get a chance to become a teacher, I would take it at first glance because I enjoy explaining topics to my friends and people around me, and that way I'm able to learn a topic more deeply.

'If I ever got a chance' mixes past subjunctive with a present/future hypothetical; for a real possibility use 'if I ever get'. 'At the first glance' is idiomatically 'at first glance'. 'On its depth' is incorrect; use the adverb 'more deeply'. Also avoid casual contractions in formal answers. Suggestion: match conditional type and use correct idioms and adverbs.

× I do her name was Miss Saatchi she taught me back in 3rd grade and the reason I remember her so vividly is because she would like she kind of like changed my life in a way and I still remember her to this day.

✓ Yes, I do. Her name was Miss Saatchi; she taught me in 3rd grade, and the reason I remember her so vividly is that she kind of changed my life, and I still remember her to this day.

Original combines several clauses without proper punctuation or connectors. Added 'Yes, I do.' and punctuation to separate ideas. Replaced 'is because she would like she kind of like changed' with 'is that she kind of changed' to remove filler 'like' and incorrect 'would'. Suggestion: break long sentences into clauses, use 'that' for explanations, and avoid filler words.

× I saw her with my family in a fair trade that happened in my area back where?

✓ I saw her with my family at a fair in my area a while back.

'Fair trade' is wrong here; likely 'fair'. 'In a fair' is better as 'at a fair'. 'Back where?' is unclear; 'a while back' expresses past time. Suggestion: use correct nouns ('fair') and prepositions ('at') and clear time expressions.

× No, I wish I was in touch with them because I would love to know about myself from their perspective as they've seen me grow into a 17 year old now.

✓ No, I wish I were in touch with them because I would love to know about myself from their perspective since they've seen me grow into a 17-year-old now.

After 'I wish' use subjunctive 'were' for unreal present situations. Added hyphens in '17-year-old' and replaced 'as' with 'since' for clarity. Suggestion: use 'wish I were' for hypothetical present and hyphenate age adjectives.

× I had my favorite teacher back in 9th grade who taught me social science and she had taught me how to be confidence being, being myself.

✓ My favorite teacher in 9th grade taught me social science and taught me how to be confident and to be myself.

'How to be confidence being' is ungrammatical: 'confidence' is a noun; need adjective 'confident'. Also unnecessary repetition of 'being'. Suggestion: use adjective 'confident' and parallel infinitive forms 'to be confident' and 'to be myself'.

× As a new person who came to a new school, I was really struggling trying to fit in, but the year that I was with her, she really taught me how to be upfront.

✓ As a new student who had come to a new school, I was really struggling to fit in, but the year I spent with her she really taught me how to be upfront.

'New person' is odd; use 'new student'. Use past perfect 'had come' to set background before 'was struggling'. 'Struggling trying to fit in' is redundant; use 'struggling to fit in'. 'The year that I was with her' better as 'the year I spent with her'. Suggestion: choose precise nouns and avoid redundant verb forms.

× To answer this, I would say I barely remember what my primary school teachers were like more than my high school teachers who I get to spend time with now as a high schooler and I love them to death.

✓ To answer this, I would say I barely remember my primary school teachers compared to my high school teachers, whom I get to spend time with now as a high school student, and I love them to death.

Original sentence misorders comparisons and uses 'who' incorrectly for the object. Use 'compared to' for comparison and 'whom' as object of 'get to spend time with'. 'High schooler' changed to 'high school student' for formality. Suggestion: structure comparisons clearly and use appropriate relative pronouns.

× They are the nicest teachers I've come across and they teach me a lot to become a better person more than just being a good student academically.

✓ They are the nicest teachers I've come across, and they teach me a lot to help me become a better person, not just a good student academically.

'Teach me a lot to become' is missing an object/purpose connector; add 'to help me become'. 'More than just being' is awkward; 'not just' is clearer. Suggestion: include purpose clauses and contrast phrases for clarity.