Cambly diary

Class 7 | 19 August 2025

Cambly ai feedback:

Other:

1. What you're doing well:

   You effectively engaged in a detailed discussion.

2. Explanation:

   Your ability to discuss various English certifications and their implications for job applications shows your engagement and understanding of the topic.

Grammar:

1. You said: "I'm following some videos on YouTube and to apply for some jobs, they require some certifications,"

   Suggestion: "I'm following some videos on YouTube, and to apply for some jobs, I need to obtain some certifications." Explanation: The structure of the sentence is inconsistent; 'to apply' should match the previous verb form.

2. You said: "the scores change because of the, depends of the level of communication you have to do"

   Suggestion: "the scores change because it depends on the level of communication you have to do." Explanation: The phrase 'depends of' is incorrect; it should be 'depends on'.

3. You said: "I think the ETS is the company that also do the TOEIC test too."

   Suggestion: "I think the ETS is the company that also does the TOEIC test too." Explanation: The verb 'do' should be 'does' to agree with the singular subject 'company'.

4. You said: "the first days, we just say to walk and talk, and that was fun."

   Suggestion: "the first days, we just used to walk and talk, and that was fun." Explanation: The verb 'say' should be 'used' to match the context.

Additional class insights:

Vocabulary learned:

1. certifications: official documents proving qualifications or skills
2. TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language (scored out of 120, need 70+ to pass)
3. IELTS: International English Language Testing System (focuses on speaking/communication)
4. TOEIC: Test of English for International Communication (good for working abroad)
5. BULETs: Business Language Testing Service (for finance/legal professionals)
6. ETS: Educational Testing Service (official test provider)
7. proficiency exam: test that measures language ability level
8. examination center: official location for taking standardized tests
9. inflation: general increase in prices and fall in purchasing value of money
10. de-dollarization: process of reducing reliance on US dollar in international trade
11. performative: done for show rather than genuine purpose
12. curated: carefully selected and organized
13. merchandise: treating people like objects to be bought/sold
14. bandwidth: capacity to deal with situations (emotional/mental)
15. intimacy: close personal relationship with deep understanding
16. authenticity: being genuine and true to oneself
17. monogamy: having only one romantic partner
18. non-monogamy: having multiple romantic partners
19. resilient: ability to recover from difficulties
20. dopamine addicted: dependent on quick pleasure/reward chemicals

Communication strengths identified:

1. Topic initiation: Successfully introduced discussion about English certifications
2. Professional context: Good understanding of job market requirements for English skills
3. Personal storytelling: Shared meaningful personal experiences (meeting wife, work life)
4. Cultural insights: Provided valuable information about Brazilian cost of living
5. Deep conversation engagement: Participated in complex discussions about relationships and society
6. Empathy and understanding: Showed good comprehension of complex social issues

Areas for improvement:

1. Sentence structure: "I'm following videos and to apply for jobs" → parallel structure needed
2. Preposition accuracy: "depends of" → "depends on" (recurring issue from previous classes)
3. Subject-verb agreement: "company do" → "company does" (singular subject needs singular verb)
4. Verb choice: "say to walk" → "used to walk" (past habit expression)
5. Article usage: Continue working on "a/an/the" placement

Class activities completed:

1. Certification discussion: Learned about TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC requirements and scoring
2. Job market analysis: Discussed English certification requirements for Brazilian job seekers
3. Cost of living comparison: Explained Brazilian economics and living expenses
4. Personal relationship storytelling: Shared how he met his wife at work
5. Social commentary: Deep discussion about modern dating, authenticity, and technology's impact
6. Cultural exchange: Compared Brazilian and global economic situations

Next steps:

1. Focus on preposition usage (especially "depends on" vs "depends of")
2. Practice parallel sentence structure with multiple clauses
3. Continue working on subject-verb agreement with singular subjects
4. Study past habit expressions ("used to" vs other constructions)
5. Prepare for actual certification exams based on class discussion

Teacher's assessment:

• Strength: excellent ability to engage in complex personal and social topics
• Progress: strong professional vocabulary development, good cultural awareness
• Focus area: sentence structure consistency and preposition accuracy
• Recommendation: continue practicing complex conversation topics while focusing on grammatical precision

Conversation highlights:

• Professional development: Comprehensive discussion of English certification options and requirements
• Personal sharing: Meaningful story about meeting his wife and building their relationship
• Economic awareness: Insightful analysis of Brazilian inflation and global economic impacts
• Social commentary: Thoughtful discussion about modern dating challenges and authenticity
• Cultural perspective: Valuable insights into Brazilian work culture and family responsibilities

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Class 6 | 12 August 2025

Cambly ai feedback:

Other:

1. What you're doing well:

   You effectively engaged in the conversation.

2. Explanation:

   You asked clarifying questions and provided relevant examples, which enhanced the overall interaction and demonstrated your comprehension.

Grammar:

1. You said: "It's guaranteed the access to private network from the company."

   Suggestion: "It guarantees access to a private network from the company." Explanation: The article 'the' is incorrectly used before 'access' and 'private network'.

2. You said: "I have some problem with this word."

   Suggestion: "I have a problem with this word." Explanation: The article 'some' is incorrectly used before 'problem'.

3. You said: "And keep having problems."

   Suggestion: "And he keeps having problems." Explanation: The verb 'keep' is incorrectly used in this context.

4. You said: "Because we have to open a ticket, wait for the answer, and you have to set the priority."

   Suggestion: "Because we have to open a ticket, wait for the answer, and set the priority." Explanation: The pronoun 'you' is inconsistent with 'we'.

5. You said: "And you never exit of that."

   Suggestion: "And you never exit from that." Explanation: The phrase 'exit of' is incorrect.

Vocabulary:

1. You said: "Because of that, I said that that is an economic problem because the company saw in the technology a way to expand less money."

   Suggestion: "Because of that, I said that this is an economic problem because the company saw technology as a way to spend less money." Explanation: The phrase 'expand less money' is incorrect.

Additional class insights:

Vocabulary learned:

1. maintenance: /ˈmeɪntənəns/ - regular care and repair of equipment
2. verification code: security code sent to verify identity
3. VPN (Virtual Private Network): secure connection to private company network
4. PeopleSoft: HR software system for employee management
5. ticket system: method for tracking and managing IT support requests
6. bureaucratic: involving excessive administrative procedures
7. intonation: rise and fall of voice pitch when speaking
8. locked out: unable to access a system due to authentication issues
9. redirect: send to a different person or department
10. fallible: capable of making mistakes
11. resilient: able to recover from difficulties
12. empathic: showing understanding of others' feelings
13. infiltrate: gradually enter and affect something
14. socially inept: lacking social skills
15. emotional intelligence: ability to understand and manage emotions

Pronunciation practice needed:

1. maintenance: /ˈmeɪntənəns/ - not "maintePnance"
2. check: /tʃɛk/ - clear "ch" sound, not "sh"
3. three: /θriː/ - final number intonation should go down
4. zero: preferred over "oh" for numbers (except phone numbers)
5. locked out: /lɒkt aʊt/ - not "log it out"

Communication strengths identified:

1. Cause and effect comprehension: Correctly identified green (causes), red (effects), and bold (connectors)
2. Technical explanations: Effectively explained VPN purpose and security layers
3. Real-world examples: Good use of workplace scenarios (maintenance, mouse charging)
4. Cultural insights: Shared Brazilian bot law knowledge
5. Deep conversation engagement: Participated meaningfully in AI/technology discussion
6. Problem-solving discussion: Analyzed bureaucratic vs. direct communication methods

Areas for improvement:

1. Article usage: "the access" → "access", "some problem" → "a problem"
2. Preposition accuracy: "exit of" → "exit from", "expand money" → "spend money"
3. Pronoun consistency: Mixing "we" and "you" in same context
4. Verb forms: "keep having" → "keeps having" (subject-verb agreement)
5. Word choice precision: "expand less money" → "spend less money"
6. Number pronunciation: Practice downward intonation for final digits

Class activities completed:

1. Number reading practice: Learned proper intonation for final digits
2. Reading comprehension: Paolo's IT problems scenario
3. Cause and effect analysis: Identified connectors (because, since, so)
4. Role-play exercise: HR ticket resolution conversation
5. Workplace problem discussion: VPN issues and IT support processes
6. Deep cultural conversation: AI impact on human relationships and social skills

Next steps:

1. Practice consistent article usage with countable/uncountable nouns
2. Review preposition rules (especially "exit from" vs "exit of")
3. Work on pronoun consistency within sentences
4. Continue practicing cause-and-effect sentence structures
5. Develop more precise vocabulary for describing economic concepts
6. Practice number pronunciation with proper final intonation

Teacher's assessment:

• Strength: excellent technical knowledge and ability to engage in complex social topics
• Progress: good comprehension of cause-and-effect relationships, improved reading fluency
• Focus area: article usage, preposition accuracy, and word choice precision
• Recommendation: continue practicing workplace scenarios while working on grammatical consistency

Conversation highlights:

• Technical discussion: Comprehensive explanation of VPN security benefits and drawbacks
• Cultural exchange: Brazilian bot law vs. Mexican customer service experiences
• Social commentary: Thoughtful analysis of AI impact on human emotional intelligence
• Workplace relatability: Strong connection between class content and real job experiences
• Global perspective: Insights into how technology affects different cultures and relationships

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Class 5 | 5 August 2025

Cambly ai feedback:

Other:

1. What you're doing well:

   You effectively asked for clarification when needed.

2. Explanation:

   Your questions about vocabulary, such as 'What is the meaning of faintest?', showed your engagement and desire to understand better.

Grammar:

1. You said: "Have you told me you have the problem with the bad bugs last week?"

   Suggestion: "Did you tell me you had a problem with the bad bugs last week?" Explanation: The sentence mixes present perfect and past tense incorrectly.

2. You said: "I think it's worse than working, properly working."

   Suggestion: "I think it's worse than working properly." Explanation: The adverb 'properly' is misplaced and should modify the verb directly.

3. You said: "I don't know, because you have to handle with the social skill."

   Suggestion: "I don't know, because you have to handle social skills." Explanation: The phrase 'handle with' is incorrect; 'handle' does not require 'with'.

4. You said: "I think it's a description about what is expected for this form."

   Suggestion: "I think it's a description of what is expected for this form." Explanation: The phrase 'description about' should be 'description of'.

Additional class insights:

Vocabulary learned:

1. faintest: very weak, barely perceptible - "haven't the faintest idea" = don't know anything
2. wireframe: basic structural design of a webpage/app (better than "prototype")
3. questionnaire: form designed to collect facts or opinions
4. specifications: detailed requirements or descriptions
5. NPS (Net Promoter Score): customer satisfaction measurement
6. bright idea: smart/good idea (often used sarcastically)
7. rough idea: basic, not fully developed concept
8. big idea: main concept or overall plan
9. introspective: looking inward, self-reflective
10. brace yourself: prepare mentally for something difficult

Pronunciation practice needed:

1. questionnaire: /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/ - stress on final syllable
2. faintest: /ˈfeɪn.tɪst/ - clear 'ai' sound
3. specifications: /ˌspes.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz/ - long word with multiple syllables

Communication strengths identified:

1. Good self-correction awareness ("bad bugs" → bed bugs)
2. Effective use of technical examples (web forms, submit buttons)
3. Strong understanding of client-business relationships
4. Good engagement with vocabulary clarification requests
5. Able to discuss abstract concepts like meeting fatigue

Areas for improvement:

1. verb tense mixing: "Have you told me you have" → consistent past tense needed
2. preposition errors: "handle with social skills" → "handle social skills"
3. adverb placement: "working, properly working" → "working properly"
4. article usage: "description about" → "description of"
5. phrase construction: need to avoid unnecessary prepositions

Class activities completed:

1. Discussed meeting fatigue and social skills challenges for engineers
2. Learned vocabulary related to client communication and project planning
3. Analyzed different types of "ideas" (rough, clear, bright, big, faintest)
4. Practiced infinitive clause patterns (verb + infinitive, verb + noun + infinitive)
5. Examined project questionnaire design and budget considerations

Next steps:

1. Practice consistent verb tense usage in past narratives
2. Review preposition rules (especially with "handle," "description")
3. Work on adverb placement for natural flow
4. Continue studying infinitive patterns
5. Practice using new "idea" vocabulary in context

Teacher's assessment:

• Strength: excellent technical vocabulary and real-world business examples
• Progress: good engagement with clarification requests, improved coherence
• Focus area: verb tense consistency and preposition accuracy
• Recommendation: continue practicing grammar patterns while maintaining strong vocabulary development

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Class 4 | 29 july 2025

Cambly ai feedback:

Coherence:

1. What you're doing well:

   Your ideas flowed logically throughout the conversation.

2. Explanation:

   You maintained coherence by connecting your thoughts about job difficulties and software engineering, making it easy for the tutor to follow your points.

Grammar:

1. You said: "Today fine, thank you."

   Suggestion: "Today is fine, thank you." Explanation: The sentence is missing a verb to connect the subject and the complement.

2. You said: "You have to install a lot of tools and to configure."

   Suggestion: "You have to install a lot of tools and configure them." Explanation: The structure of the sentence is not parallel; 'to configure' should match the form of 'install.'

3. You said: "I don't know if you already seen that black screen with the letters."

   Suggestion: "I don't know if you have already seen that black screen with the letters." Explanation: The verb 'seen' is in the wrong tense; it should be 'have seen.'

4. You said: "I don't understand even the example."

   Suggestion: "I don't even understand the example." Explanation: The word order is awkward and can be improved for clarity.

Additional class insights:

Vocabulary learned:

1. repellent: substance that keeps insects away - pronunciation /rɪˈpel.ənt/
2. archaic: very old-fashioned or outdated way of doing something
3. rudimentary: basic, simple, not advanced
4. onboarding: process of integrating new employees into a company
5. trial and error: learning method through making mistakes and trying again
6. authentication: process of verifying identity for security
7. verification code: security code used to confirm identity
8. tracking number: code used to follow/monitor a package's location
9. withdraw: take money out of an account
10. head towards: go in the direction of something

Pronunciation practice needed:

1. repellent: /rɪˈpel.ənt/ - stress on second syllable
2. difficulties: /ˈdɪf.ɪ.kəl.tiz/ - clear pronunciation of all syllables
3. old: avoid adding 'w' sound - /oʊld/ not /woʊld/

Communication strengths identified:

1. Good storytelling about technical work challenges
2. Effective explanation of complex setup processes
3. Able to provide specific examples from banking work experience
4. Strong engagement in discussing technical authentication methods
5. Good comprehension of phrasal verbs with "track"

Areas for improvement:

1. sentence structure: "you have to install tools and to configure" → parallel structure
2. verb tenses: "if you already seen" → "if you have already seen"
3. word order: "I don't understand even" → "I don't even understand"
4. missing verbs: "Today fine" → "Today is fine"
5. pronunciation: avoiding extra sounds in words like "old"

Class activities completed:

1. Discussed first-day work difficulties and setup challenges
2. Explained software engineering onboarding process complexity
3. Learned vocabulary related to authentication and security
4. Practiced phrasal verbs with "track" (keep track, lose track, be on track, track down)
5. Analyzed differences between verification codes and tracking numbers

Next steps:

1. Practice parallel sentence structure
2. Review present perfect tense formation
3. Work on word order in negative sentences
4. Continue studying phrasal verbs with "track"
5. Practice pronunciation of multi-syllable words

Teacher's assessment:

• Strength: excellent technical knowledge and real-world examples from banking experience
• Progress: improved coherence in storytelling, good vocabulary expansion
• Focus area: sentence structure consistency and verb tense accuracy
• Recommendation: continue practicing complex sentence formation with parallel structure

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Class 3 | 15 july 2025

Cambly ai feedback:

Vocabulary:

1. What you're doing well:

   You used correct verb tenses throughout the conversation.

2. Explanation:

   Your use of past and present tenses was appropriate, such as when discussing your interview experiences and responsibilities.

Grammar:

1. You said: "too much, too many meetings."

   Suggestion: "too many meetings." Explanation: The phrase 'too much' is used incorrectly with 'meetings', which is a countable noun.

2. You said: "I have to transform in code to be executed in a browser,"

   Suggestion: "I have to transform it into code to be executed in a browser," Explanation: The phrase 'transform in code' should be 'transform it into code'.

3. You said: "the requirements for the hard skill,"

   Suggestion: "the requirements for the hard skills," Explanation: The phrase 'hard skill' should be pluralized to 'hard skills' to match the context.

4. You said: "I did a course to, I completed the course to learn the tool that the company use,"

   Suggestion: "I did a course to, I completed the course to learn the tool that the company uses," Explanation: The verb 'use' should be 'uses' to agree with the singular subject 'company'.

5. You said: "I have to do a presentation, yeah, it was hard, because it was"

   Suggestion: "I had to do a presentation, yeah, it was hard, because it was" Explanation: The sentence should maintain consistent verb tense.

Additional class insights:

Vocabulary learned:

1. sinus headache: pain behind the nose area due to sinus pressure
2. sinusitis: sinus infection with inflammation
3. preview: early view of design/interface (not prototype in this context)
4. specifically: without the 'e' at beginning - common pronunciation error
5. screen/screening: evaluate someone for a job (verb) vs display device (noun)
6. cultural fit: how well someone aligns with company values
7. company culture: shared values and practices of an organization
8. hard skills: technical abilities and knowledge
9. HR (Human Resources): department handling hiring and employee matters
10. nerve-wracking: causing anxiety or nervousness

Pronunciation practice needed:

1. specifically: /spəˈsɪfɪkli/ - not "aspesifically"
2. sinus: /ˈsaɪnəs/ - relating to nasal cavities
3. prototype: /ˈproʊtətaɪp/ - early model or design

Communication strengths identified:

1. Good technical explanation of front-end development work
2. Effective use of professional introduction structure
3. Able to discuss interview experiences and preparation
4. Strong engagement in describing complex technical processes
5. Good comprehension of interview-related vocabulary

Areas for improvement:

1. word choice: "prototype" vs "preview" for design mockups
2. prepositions: "transform into code" not "transform in code"
3. pluralization: "hard skills" not "hard skill"
4. verb tense consistency: mixing present/past when telling stories
5. subject-verb agreement: "company uses" not "company use"
6. pronunciation: eliminating the extra "a" sound in "specifically"

Class activities completed:

1. Practiced professional self-introduction with written preparation
2. Discussed technical job responsibilities and tasks
3. Explained front-end development workflow (preview → code)
4. Covered interview preparation strategies
5. Analyzed interview vocabulary and terminology
6. Discussed cultural fit and company culture concepts

Next steps:

1. Practice using "preview" instead of "prototype" for design mockups
2. Work on consistent verb tenses when narrating experiences
3. Focus on subject-verb agreement with singular subjects
4. Continue practicing professional introductions
5. Prepare to discuss own interview experiences next class

Teacher's assessment:

• Strength: excellent technical knowledge and ability to explain complex processes
• Progress: improved professional introduction skills, good vocabulary retention
• Focus area: word choice precision, verb tense consistency, and subject-verb agreement
• Recommendation: continue practicing technical explanations with correct terminology

Teacher's direct feedback:

What you did well:

Great work today Richard! I think we have to continue correcting our vocabulary to be more precise when describing certain aspects of our work like changing the word prototype to preview, let's continue keeping on eye on that!

Keep working on: Coherence

Examples from class:

• Professional introduction: "Hello, my name is Richard Borges, I'm a software engineer. I specifically work as a frontend engineer and have been working in this area since 2013. It'll be a pleasure to work with you on this next project."
• Technical explanation: "An example of a task that I have is getting a preview of what a website or program interface looks like and its features, which I then have to translate to code."
• Vocabulary corrections noted: preview (not prototype), training course/personnel training, nerve-wracking, hiring process vs screening process

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Class 2 | 8 july 2025

Cambly ai feedback:

Vocabulary:

1. What you're doing well:

   You used relevant vocabulary related to your field.

2. Explanation:

   Terms like 'project management' and 'user experience' were used appropriately, showcasing your familiarity with industry-specific language.

Grammar:

1. You said: "Not too much problems."

   Suggestion: "Not too many problems." Explanation: The phrase 'too much' is used with uncountable nouns, while 'problems' is a countable noun.

2. You said: "I have some doubts about idioms that I have listened in a podcast."

   Suggestion: "I have some doubts about idioms that I have listened to in a podcast." Explanation: The preposition 'in' is incorrect; it should be 'to' when referring to listening to something.

3. You said: "I am sure about a decision but I have some difficulties to stand my ground."

   Suggestion: "I am sure about a decision, but I have some difficulties standing my ground." Explanation: The phrase 'to stand my ground' should use the gerund form.

4. You said: "I have some difficulties to stand my ground."

   Suggestion: "I have some difficulties standing my ground." Explanation: The phrase 'to stand my ground' should use the gerund form.

Additional class insights:

Vocabulary learned:

1. rule of thumb: approximate method based on practical experience rather than theory
2. rule for living: personal guidelines or standards to live your life
3. stand your ground: don't move or run away from challenge; have conviction
4. project management: coordinating and organizing work tasks
5. repertoire: collection of skills or knowledge you possess
6. hostess: person who greets and seats customers at restaurant entrance
7. fuming: extremely angry, furious
8. conviction: strong belief or opinion
9. clauses: parts of sentences (to be reviewed next class)
10. modulation: variation in tone and pace when speaking

Pronunciation practice needed:

1. phone booth: /foʊn buːθ/ - practice the 'th' sound
2. colleagues: /ˈkɒliːɡz/ - stretch the 'ee' sound (repeated from class 1)
3. Pierre: /piˈɛər/ - French pronunciation
4. pausing: proper rhythm and timing in speech

Communication strengths identified:

1. Proactive in asking about idioms heard in podcasts
2. Good engagement with new vocabulary practice
3. Continued strong technical vocabulary usage
4. Willingness to explore complex language concepts
5. Good comprehension of professional introduction structure
6. Able to create examples using new idioms

Areas for improvement:

1. verb tenses: confusion between present simple vs present continuous for narration
2. preposition usage: ongoing confusion with "to" vs "for" ("stand my ground" not "stand for my ground")
3. coherence: connecting ideas more smoothly in conversation
4. gerund vs infinitive: "difficulties standing" vs "difficulties to stand"
5. listening comprehension: missed some details in audio introduction
6. sentence structure: need to add more descriptive details in professional contexts

Class activities completed:

1. Discussed business idioms from podcasts
2. Practiced professional introductions
3. Analyzed introduction components (greeting, name, title, role description, closing)
4. Worked on pausing and modulation in speech
5. Listening comprehension exercises

Next steps:

1. Review present simple vs present continuous for narration
2. Study "to" vs "for" preposition usage
3. Practice using new idioms in context
4. Learn about clauses in sentence structure
5. Continue working on coherence in speech
6. Practice professional introductions with proper pausing

Teacher's assessment:

• Strength: excellent initiative in asking about idioms from podcasts
• Progress: building impressive vocabulary repertoire, good understanding of professional communication structure
• Focus area: verb tenses, preposition accuracy, and sentence fluency
• Recommendation: continue engaging with authentic materials (podcasts) and practice professional speaking scenarios

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Class 1 | 1 july 2025

Started private classes with Teacher Carol G Montoya

Links:

1. grammar review: https://test-english.com/grammar-points/a2/
2. improve descriptions: https://engoo.com/app/materials/describing-pictures/P_HriMOnEeifo0O-yMP42w

Cambly ai feedback:

Vocabulary:

1. What you're doing well:

   You utilize relevant vocabulary related to your field.

2. Explanation:

   You mentioned specific terms like 'user experience' and 'front-end engineer,' showcasing your ability to use industry-specific vocabulary appropriately.

Grammar:

1. You said: "I was missing feedbacks."

   Suggestion: "I was missing feedback." Explanation: The word 'feedback' is an uncountable noun and should not be pluralized.

2. You said: "I don't feel improving because there is no time for teacher to take care of each student."

   Suggestion: "I don't feel like I'm improving because there is no time for the teacher to take care of each student." Explanation: The phrase 'feel improving' is incorrect; it should use the gerund form 'to improve'.

3. You said: "But I miss that part of talk and be confident and friendly."

   Suggestion: "But I miss that part of talking and being confident and friendly." Explanation: The phrase 'part of talk' is awkward; it should use the gerund form 'talking'.

4. You said: "Because in my native language, I can do a good communication."

   Suggestion: "Because in my native language, I can communicate well." Explanation: The phrase 'a good communication' is incorrect; 'communication' is uncountable.

5. You said: "I think in the way you are studying, you feel that you have to improve the grammar."

   Suggestion: "I think that the way you are studying makes you feel that you need to improve your grammar." Explanation: The sentence structure is awkward and unclear.

6. You said: "It's hard to explain for them."

   Suggestion: "It's hard to explain to them." Explanation: The correct preposition should be 'to' instead of 'for'.

7. You said: "I don't know in English the word, but we call it break the ice."

   Suggestion: "I don't know the word in English, but we call it 'breaking the ice'." Explanation: The sentence structure is awkward and unclear.

Additional class insights:

Vocabulary learned:

1. damp: wetness + cold weather (vs humid = wetness + hot)
2. skim: to look at something very quickly
3. concise: brief and efficient in communication
4. nod and smile: expression for when people pretend to understand but don't
5. distinction: difference between things

Pronunciation practice needed:

1. colleagues: stretch the 'ee' sound - /ˈkɒliːɡz/
2. throughout: sustain the 'th' sound longer - /θruːˈaʊt/

Communication strengths identified:

1. Good ability to explain technical concepts (front-end, UX/UI)
2. Comfortable discussing weather and personal preferences
3. Can engage in small talk naturally

Areas for improvement:

1. descriptive vocabulary: need more adjectives and adverbs to express feelings precisely
2. preposition usage: "explain to them" vs "explain for them"
3. article usage: "the teacher" instead of "teacher"
4. sentence structure: making complex ideas clearer

Next steps:

1. Complete A2 grammar course (1 lesson per week)
2. Practice describing pictures using Engoo materials
3. Continue with "English for Software Developers" course
4. Start writing practice (diary or notes about daily experiences)
5. Focus on professional introduction skills

Teacher's assessment:

• Level: Above A2, working toward B1
• Main weakness: lack of descriptive vocabulary and idioms
• Strength: technical vocabulary and willingness to communicate
• Recommendation: balance grammar study with speaking practice