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Grammar Tip

🔆 Percentage, proportion, number and amount are the most common terms used to describe the quantities shown in graphs and charts in Academic Writing Task 1.

🔹The percentage of people who read print books decreased.
🔹The proportion of people who read e-books was larger/smaller in 2013 than in 2012.
🔹The number of people who prefer e-books increased.
🔹Teenagers spend a smaller amount on books than older people.

☝️ For number you must have a plural, countable noun following. Remember also that amount should be used for uncountable nouns.

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Did you know that the word “happy 😊” is used three times more often than the word “sad🙁”? It seems positivity shines through in our language! And, there was no word for the color orange until about 450 years ago. Plus, orange, purple, and silver are all words (and colors) that don’t rhyme1. Isn’t language fascinating? 🍊🌈

Useful English phrases to describe your daily routine

🔹I wake up at 7 a.m. every morning.
🔹After getting up, I brush my teeth and take a shower.
🔹I have breakfast around 8 a.m., usually consisting of cereal and fruit.
🔹Then I head off to work or start my daily tasks.
🔹I usually take a break for lunch around midday.
🔹In the evening, I like to unwind by watching some TV or going for a walk.
🔹Finally, I go to bed around 11 p.m. to get a good night's sleep.

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✍Here are some useful expressions and vocabulary that can be helpful for interviews:

1. Self-introduction:
   - Hello, my name is [name].
   - I am pleased to be here today.
   - Thank you for this opportunity.

2. Describing experience and skills:
   - I have extensive experience in [field/industry].
   - I possess strong communication skills.
   - I am proficient in [specific software/tools].
   - I have a proven track record in [relevant area].

3. Discussing strengths and weaknesses:
   - One of my strengths is my ability to [specific skill or quality].
   - I am particularly skilled at [specific task or ability].
   - I am working on improving my [specific weakness] by [action plan].

4. Answering behavioral questions:
   - In a previous role, I faced a challenging situation where I [briefly describe the situation] and I resolved it by [explain the actions taken].
   - When working in a team, I typically [describe a positive teamwork experience].
   - I pride myself on my ability to [describe a time when you demonstrated leadership or problem-solving skills].

5. Expressing enthusiasm and interest:
   - I am passionate about [specific aspect of the industry].
   - This role aligns with my career goals because [explain how the role fits into your long-term plans].
   - I am excited about the opportunity to [specific aspect of the job or company].

6. Asking questions:
   - Could you tell me more about the company culture?
   - What are the main responsibilities of this role?
   - How does the company support professional development?

7. Wrap-up and thank-you:
   - Thank you for having me today.
   - I look forward to potentially being a part of the team.
   - Please feel free to reach out if there are any further questions.

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Common mistakes

❎ Wrong:
Ten years are a long time to spend in prison.

✅Correct:
Ten years is a long time to spend in prison.

❎Wrong:
90 miles an hour were over the speed limit.

✅Correct:
90 miles an hour was over the speed limit.

✍️Note:

📗When the subject is a period of time, an amount, a distance, a speed, the verb is singular.