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Hello Albert! So far for this class, you were able to answer my questions very well. You were so much expressive and very detailed to your answers. You were also very interactive and you freely share a lot of your ideas and this indeed gave us a very interesting class conversation. On the other hand, as to your improvement, you just need to be very consistent with your grammar and please be very careful on how you pronounce the words that you intend to use. You might have used the correct words but you have pronounced it wrongly which already gave another meaning. So please be very careful about this. word 1. perfectly ADVERB /ˈpɜr·fɪkt·li/ (RIGHT) › extremely well; in a perfect way: He managed everything perfectly.› Perfectly can also mean very or completely: I want to make it perfectly clear that I have no intention of selling this company. word 2. bulk ADJECTIVE /bʌlk/ › something very large, or a large amount, not divided into smaller parts: Tankers carry bulk shipments of oil. We buy a lot of our groceries in bulk (= in large quantities) to save money.› The bulk of something is the larger part of it: He gave the bulk of his paintings to the museum. word 3. represent VERB /ˌrep·rɪˈzent/ (ACT FOR) › [T] to speak, act, or be present officially for a person or group: His law firm is representing a dozen of the families involved in that disaster. (DESCRIBE) › [T] to show or describe something, or to be a sign or symbol of something: The memorial represents the sacrifice of men and women who gave their lives in war. (BE) › [L] to be the result of something, or to be something: This represents years of work. China and India represent 40% of the world’s population. word 4. special ADJECTIVE /ˈspeʃ·əl/ (NOT USUAL) › not ordinary or usual: a special occasion special attention/ treatment The car has a number of special safety features. Is there anything special you’d like to do today? The magazine published a special anniversary issue.› Special can also mean unusually great or important: You’re very special to me. word 5. expectation NOUN /ˌek·spekˈteɪ·ʃən/ › the feeling or belief that something will or should happen: [U] Considering his grades, there is little expectation of his getting into medical school. [C usually pl] Last year’s predictions fell a bit short of expectations.

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Hello Albert! So far for this class, you were able to answer my questions very well. You were so much expressive and very detailed to your answers. You were also very interactive and you freely share a lot of your ideas and this indeed gave us a very interesting class conversation. On the other hand, as to your improvement, you just need to be very consistent with your grammar and please be very careful on how you pronounce the words that you intend to use. You might have used the correct words but you have pronounced it wrongly which already gave another meaning. So please be very careful about this.

word 1. perfectly ADVERB /ˈpɜr·fɪkt·li/ (RIGHT)› extremely well; in a perfect way: He managed everything perfectly.› Perfectly can also mean very or completely: I want to make it perfectly clear that I have no intention of selling this company.word 2. bulk ADJECTIVE /bʌlk/ › something very large, or a large amount, not divided into smaller parts: Tankers carry bulk shipments of oil. We buy a lot of our groceries in bulk (= in large quantities) to save money.› The bulk of something is the larger part of it: He gave the bulk of his paintings to the museum.word 3. represent VERB /ˌrep·rɪˈzent/ (ACT FOR)› [T] to speak, act, or be present officially for a person or group: His law firm is representing a dozen of the families involved in that disaster.(DESCRIBE)› [T] to show or describe something, or to be a sign or symbol of something: The memorial represents the sacrifice of men and women who gave their lives in war.(BE)› [L] to be the result of something, or to be something: This represents years of work. China and India represent 40% of the world’s population.word 4. special ADJECTIVE /ˈspeʃ·əl/ (NOT USUAL)› not ordinary or usual: a special occasion special attention/treatment The car has a number of special safety features. Is there anything special you’d like to do today? The magazine published a special anniversary issue.› Special can also mean unusually great or important: You’re very special to me.word 5. expectation NOUN /ˌek·spekˈteɪ·ʃən/ › the feeling or belief that something will or should happen: [U] Considering his grades, there is little expectation of his getting into medical school. [C usually pl] Last year’s predictions fell a bit short of expectations.

Pronunciation Corrections1. taught /tɔt/2. clothes /kloʊz, kloʊðz/3. represent /ˌrep·rɪˈzent/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: The DISHES I cook IS delicious. correct: The DISHES I cook IS delicious.2. incorrect: It NEED a lot of time. correct: It NEEDS a lot of time.3. incorrect: I can study more efficient. correct: I can study more efficiently.

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The student is satisfied with the class.

Hello Cher! This class was very great. You have expressed well yourself and you have really shared your ideas and thoughts confidently here. I really like the way you express yourself and the way you interact in the class. You were more like a good communicator. Soon, if you'll practice more and expose more yourself with the language, you'll surely become more proficient in the use of the language both in writing and in speaking. You are absolutely a good language learner, you did great in all my classes and I hope to have you again!

word 1. mess NOUN /mes/ (DISORDER)› [C usually sing] a condition of disorder and confusion, or something in that condition: They left the kitchen a mess. We sat in traffic for two hours while they cleaned up the mess from the accident.› [C usually sing] A mess is also a dirty condition: The puppy’s made a mess on the dining room rug.› [C usually sing] A mess is also a situation that is full of problems and difficulties: Traffic was a mess.word 2. irresponsible ADJECTIVE /ˌɪr·ɪˈspɑn·sə·bəl/ › not thinking carefully enough or not caring about what might result from actions taken: [+ to infinitive] It would have been irresponsible to let Claire drive home when she was so tired.word 3. benefit NOUN /ˈben·əˌfɪt/ › a helpful or good effect: [C] It was a giveaway to the rich, he said, and not something that’s a benefit to most Americans. [U] She wanted her money to be used for the benefit of (= to help) poor children.word 4. watchful ADJECTIVE /ˈwɑtʃ·fəl, ˈwɔtʃ-/ › giving careful attention so as to notice what is happening and be prepared for something that might happen: If you invest heavily in the stock market, you have to stay watchful and be ready to move your money quickly.

Pronunciation Corrections1. guard /ɡɑrd/2. conflict /ˈkɑn·flɪkt/3. brave /breɪv/4. punishment /ˈpʌn·ɪʃ·mənt/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: Of course, it have. correct: Of course, there are.2. incorrect: If someone do that, ________. correct: If someone doES that, ________.

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Hello Fan! It was another fun class with you. So far, in this class, you were more expressive than before. I hope this will continue more and maybe next time you talk more than today and you will be more confident in talking louder. You might have some difficulties with pronunciation but please don't be afraid to talk or speak

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louder. You will surely overcome this weakness as you are more exposed to the language. Also, today, you have so far given some examples of words that starts with LETTER G and have done your best to make some sentences using them. It's really a good start so please keep it up. BE MORE CONFIDENT and TALK MORE. I believe you'll become better soon.

word 1. mutton NOUN /ˈmʌt·ən/ › the meat from an adult sheepword 2. guard NOUN /ɡɑrd/ › a person or group of people whose job it is to protect a person, place, or thing from danger or attack, or to prevent a person such as a criminal from escaping: prison guards Armed guards were posted at every exit.› In sports, a guard is a player who supports and defends other players of his or her team.word 3. garden NOUN /ˈɡɑr·dən/ › a piece of land, usually near a home, where flowers and other plants are grown: We have a vegetable garden.› Gardens are also public places where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown for people to enjoy.

Pronunciation Corrections1. glue /ɡlu/2. mutton /ˈmʌt·ən/3. glass /ɡlæs/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: a lot of pepple beieve in god correct: A lot of people believe in God.2. incorrect: Let me go to _____. correct: Let me go to school.3. incorrect: GLASS so beautiful. correct: The GLASS IS so beautiful.

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Hello Ms. Lyn! Well for this class, you have learned how to use PRESENT SIMPLE TENSE properly and appropriately. So far, have easily learned the lesson and in fact you were able to make your own sentences using this tense. I really hope that you will be able to use this grammar rule properly and you'll be able to use them as often as you can. As for improvement, please be very careful with the agreement of your subject and your verb when constructing a sentence. Always remember that a singular subject takes a singular verb.

word 1. routine NOUN /ruˈtin/ › a usual set of activities or way of doing things: [C] Getting coffee and a bagel was part of my daily routine.› A routine is also a particular set of activities performed to entertain others: [C] a comedy/skating routineword 2. revolve VERBword 3. summarize VERB /ˈsʌm·əˌrɑɪz/ › to provide a clear statement of the important points: [T] Before each episode, the narrator summarizes earlier events in the story.word 4. tense NOUN /tens/ [C] (VERB FORM)

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› grammar any of the forms of a verb which show the time at which an action happened: "I sing" is in the present tense and shows action happening now, and "I will sing" is in the future tense, showing action that will happen later.

Pronunciation Corrections1. base /beɪs/2. routines /ruˈtins/3. rises /rɑɪzɪz/4. limbs /lɪms/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: The base form. correct: The base form.2. incorrect: I sit in the room.

correct: I sit on a chair in the room.

3. incorrect: I sit on a chair in the room.

correct: Tina always GOES to bed at seven o'clock.

4. incorrect: The earth TURN around the sun.

correct: The earth REVOLVES around the sun.

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Hello Max! I’m glad to have you again in the class. So far in this class, you have shown eagerness and passion in delivering all your responses to all my questions. You have delivered your responses systematically and well- developed of course. You have given concise and very relevant answers to each question. As for an improvement, you just need to be more careful when it comes to how you use words in a NOUN, VERB or ADJECTIVE form. Also, try to be more careful on how you pronounce the words because sometimes you produce another sound or you miss to produce some sounds of the words that you say. But the good thing is, your speaking performance is all in all great. Keep it up!

word 1. broadcast VERB /ˈbrɔdˌkæst/ › to send out sound or pictures that are carried over distances using radio waves: [T] The game will be broadcast live on ESPN. [T] fig.infml Please don’t broadcast (= tell everyone) that I’m having an operation.word 2. steep ADJECTIVE /stip/ [-er/-est only] (NOT GRADUAL)› (of a slope) rising or falling at a sharp angle: The train slowed as it went up a steep incline.› A steep rise or fall is one that goes very quickly from low to high or from high to low: Yesterday’s steep decline in the value of the dollar was unexpected.[-er/-est only] (TOO HIGH)› (esp. of prices) too high; more than is reasonable: We enjoyed our stay at the hotel, but the charges were a bit steep.word 3. undergo VERB /ˌʌn·dərˈɡoʊ/ › to experience something that is unpleasant or has a strong effect: He recently underwent heart bypass surgery.word 4. crowded ADJECTIVE /ˈkrɑʊ·dɪd/ › full of people: It’s a popular and often crowded place.word 5. refreshing ADJECTIVE /rɪˈfreʃ·ɪŋ/ › bringing new energy and strength in a pleasant and often unexpected way: a refreshing breeze on a hot day [+ to

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infinitive] It’s refreshing to see so many young families moving into the neighborhood.word 6. mob NOUN /mɑb/ › a large group of people gathered together who are often uncontrollable or violent: He arrived at the airport to find a mob of adoring fans waiting for him.› The mob is also an organization of criminals, esp. the Mafia .

Pronunciation Corrections1. enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/2. watch /wɑtʃ, wɔtʃ/3. town /tɑʊn/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: It is really a good way to get fit. correct: It is really a good way to get MYSELF fit.2. incorrect: I watch some NBA game. correct: I watch some NBA GAMES.3. incorrect: I decide to join with my _________. correct: I DECIDED to join my _________.4. incorrect: If the TV station TRANSMIT this game, I watch it. correct: If the TV station BROADCASTS this game, I watch it.

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Hello Ms. Sue! For this class, I’m very glad because you are full of ideas to talk about when answering all my questions. This is really good but since we are already preparing yourself for the IELTS SPEAKING EXAM, I would encourage you to be more specific and be more relevant with your answers. You are only given two minutes to talk about the important key points of your answers in the PART 2 so please use it wisely. For a single answer, you can just explain it with 1-2 sentences but not more than these because you might not be able to talk about the other important points anymore.

word 1. ensure VERB /ɪnˈʃʊər/ (MAKE CERTAIN)› (also ensure) to make something certain, or to be certain about something: [+ (that) clause] Because of the importance of the game, we wanted to insure (that) it would be televised. [T] We had reporters check to insure the accuracy of the story.word 2. capacity NOUN /kəˈpæs·ɪ·t ̬i/ [C/U] (AMOUNT)› the amount that can be held or produced by something: [C] The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000. [U] The theater was full to capacity that night.[C/U] (ABILITY)› [C] the ability to do something in particular: He has an enormous capacity for work. [C/U] (POSITION)› [C] a particular position or job; a role : She was speaking in her capacity as a judge.word 3. capability NOUN /ˌkeɪ·pəˈbɪl·ɪ·t ̬i/ the skill or ability or strength to do something: › [U] Automation gives us the capability to do certain jobs quickly and well. [C] These capabilities, without exception, are what produce industry leaders.

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word 4. capsize VERB /ˈkæpˌsɑɪz/ › to turn over or cause a boat or ship to turn over in the water: [I] A passenger ferry capsized in rough seas Sunday morning.

Pronunciation Corrections1. heart /hɑrt/2. review /rɪˈvju/3. capacity /kəˈpæs·ɪ·t ̬i/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: My goal is to passing the CPA exam. correct: My goal is to PASS the CPA exam.2. incorrect: I built this goal from a half year ago. correct: I started to have this goal a half year ago.3. incorrect: There are snows. correct: There IS a pile of snow anywhere.

The student is satisfied with the class.

Hello sir! For today’s class, you have shared a lot of your ideas again and you have made the class discussion fun because you have clearly conveyed all the things that you wanted to share in the class. So far, when it comes to how you construct your statements and use proper grammar, I can see how you try your best to be very consistent with them so with this, just continue it. You might have still a difficulty in pronouncing long words but actually you were doing great because you have been working hard to do better with this weakness of yours. So, I’m very grateful and please just continue your exposure with the language.

word 1. vehicle NOUN /ˈvi·ɪ·kəl, -hɪ·kəl/ (MACHINE)› [C] something used to transport people or goods, esp. something used on land or roads: an underwater vehicle The snow stranded hundreds of vehicles on an interstate highway.word 2. helicopter NOUN /ˈhel·ɪˌkɑp·tər, ˈhi·lə-/ › a type of aircraft without wings but with large blades that spin on topword 3. separate VERB /ˈsep·ər·ət/ › existing or happening independently or in a different physical space: The middle school and the high school are in two separate buildings. I have my public life and my private life, and as far as possible I try to keep them separate.word 4. lane NOUN /leɪn/ [C] (ROAD)› a narrow road, esp. in the countryside or in a small town

Pronunciation Corrections1. classified /ˈklæs·əˌfɑɪd/2. unique /jʊˈnik/3. frame /freɪm/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: We have the bus different in the world. correct: We have the DIFFERENT bus in the world.2. incorrect: I will slow.

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correct: I will slow DOWN.3. incorrect: Government don't help you. correct: The government doESn't help you.

The student is satisfied with the class.

Hello John! I'm very grateful to have you in my class tonight. So ar, you have answered all the speaking questions that I have given to you. You even gave very relevant answers to each questions and you even gave some details about each point of view that you have presented. However, as for you to improve more on how you can smoothly deliver your responses, please try to expose more yourself speaking using the language and take some initiatives to practice talking and record it. So far, right now, I don't have much problem on your pronunciation but please always speak louder and pronounce the words that you say clearly.

word 1. fix VERB /fɪks/ [T] (ARRANGE)› to arrange or put in place: I need to fix my hair.› To fix something such as a race or game or an election is to illegally arrange who will win.word 2. careful ADJECTIVE /ˈkeər·fəl/ › giving attention to something in order to avoid esp. an accident or problem: Norman is a careful driver. Give my suggestion careful consideration. [+ question word] He’s in a really bad mood so be careful what you say to him. [+ question word] Be careful where you put that hot pan. [+ to infinitive] Be careful to look both ways when you cross the street.word 3. smooth ADJECTIVE /smuð/ [-er/-est only] (NOT INTERRUPTED)› happening without any sudden changes, interruption, inconvenience, or difficulty: a smooth ride/flight The bill had a smooth passage through both houses of Congress.word 4. interest NOUN /ˈɪn·trəst, ˈɪn·tər·əst/ (INVOLVEMENT)› [C/U] a feeling of having your attention held by something, or of wanting to be involved with and learn more about something: [C] an interest in chess [U] I lost interest halfway through the book.› [C/U] Your interests are the activities that you enjoy doing and the subjects that you like to spend time learning about.of interest › If something is of interest, it holds your attention and makes you want to learn more about it: Nothing much of interest was discussed.

Pronunciation Corrections1. like /lɑɪk/2. planted /plæntɪd/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: They will just believe themselves correct: They will just believe TO themselves.2. incorrect: People avoid danger may can't try new things in their life. correct: People WHO avoid danger can't try new things in their life.3. incorrect: I don't prepare well. correct: I dIDN't prepare well.4. incorrect: Are many PLACES of interest in it. correct: THERE are many PLACES of interest in it.

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The student is satisfied with the class.

Hello Ms. Phoebe! Well I'm very grateful to have you in my class for the first time. You were so confident in sharing all your opinions and thoughts in the class. Also, you have naturally interacted in the class discussion. You were really so expressive and you don't actually limit yourself from speaking alot though you have already lacked few words to describe what you really wanted to say. However, even if this is the case, you never failed to let me understand whatever you wanted to share in the class. So far, what you only need for more improvement on your language skill is more exposure on various speaking classes.

word 1. deny VERB /dɪˈnɑɪ/ [T] (CLAIM TO BE NOT TRUE)› to say that something is not true: The governor denied reports that he will resign. [+ that clause] She has denied that she plans to run for mayor.[T] (REFUSE)› to refuse to permit or allow someone to do something: She denied herself the things that would make her happy.word 2. French NOUN /frentʃ/ › [U] the language that people speak in France, Belgium, parts of Canada and other countriesthe French [plural] › the people of Franceword 3. hypocrite NOUN /ˈhɪp·əˌkrɪt/ › pretending to be what you are not, or pretending to believe something that you do not: › The biggest hypocrites in sports are owners who yell about players’ salaries. Pronunciation Corrections1. strange /streɪndʒ/2. Japanese /ˌdʒæp.ənˈiːz/3. cruel /ˈkru·əl/4. well /wel/5. client /ˈklɑɪ·ənt/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: It's the true. correct: It's the truTH.2. incorrect: They ARE not admit the things. correct: They DON'T admit the things they have done wrong.3. incorrect: He DON'T understand me. correct: He DOESN'T understand me.4. incorrect: One of them is from AMERICAN. correct: One of them is from AMERICA.5. incorrect: Most of my clients ARE speak English. correct: Most of my clients ARE speakING English.

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Hello Mr. Simon!

word 1. presentation NOUNword 2. appreciate VERBword 3. fog NOUN

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word 4. skyscraperword 5.word 6.word 7.

Pronunciation Corrections1. shape2. palace3. pollution

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: I cannot UNDERSTAND historical sites. correct: I cannot APPRECIATE historical sites.2. incorrect: Many MOUNTAIN have different shapes. correct: Many MOUNTAINS have different shapes.3. incorrect: I have been to there. correct: I have been there.

The student is satisfied with the class.

Hello Aeris! In this class, you have talked a lot and I really like the smooth improvement in your pronunciation, sentence construction and grammar. For now, you just need to be more consistent with you grammar and try to immediately correct the few mistakes that you have committed during the class. You are indeed more and more expressive now so please just continue your language exposure.

word 1. swamp NOUN /swɑmp, swɔmp/ [C/U] (WET LAND)› an area of very wet, soft land: [C] Alligators live in these swamps.word 2. vehicle NOUN /ˈvi·ɪ·kəl, -hɪ·kəl/ (MACHINE)› [C] something used to transport people or goods, esp. something used on land or roads: an underwater vehicle The snow stranded hundreds of vehicles on an interstate highway.word 3. bracelet NOUN /ˈbreɪs·lɪt/ › a piece of jewelry that is worn around the wrist or arm: a silver braceletword 4. strange ADJECTIVE /streɪndʒ/ [-er/-est only] (UNUSUAL)› not familiar, or difficult to understand; different: We kept hearing strange noises coming from the attic. I had a strange feeling that we had met before. That’s strange – I thought I had locked this door when we left.(NOT FAMILIAR)› not known or familiar: I really don’t like strange people coming to my door.word 5. recreation NOUN /ˌrek·riˈeɪ·ʃən/ › something done for pleasure or to relax, or such activities generally: [C] Sarah’s favorite recreation is shopping for antiques.word 6. entertainment NOUN /ˌen·tərˈteɪn·mənt/ › public shows, performances, or other ways of enjoying yourself: [C] popular/family entertainments the entertainment industry [U] We’ve set a budget for household expenses, clothing, and entertainment.word 7. athletic ADJECTIVE /æθˈlet ̬·ɪk/ › of or relating to sports: an athletic competition› Athletic can also describe a person who is strong, healthy, and trained

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or skilled in sports or a particular sport: Mia is strong, competitive, athletic, and still feminine.

Pronunciation Corrections1. swamp /swɑmp, swɔmp/2. costume /ˈkɑs·tum/3. terminal /ˈtɜr·mə·nəl/4. igloo /ˈɪɡ·lu/5. garage /ɡəˈrɑʒ, -ˈrɑdʒ/ /ɡəˈræʒ, -ˈrædʒ/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: In some PLACE, people may have this party. correct: In some PLACES, people may have this party.2. incorrect: This food UNHEALTHY. correct: This food IS UNHEALTHY.3. incorrect: THESE BRACELET are inexpensive. correct: THESE BRACELETS are inexpensive.4. incorrect: They cheated ON the test. correct: They cheated during the test.5. incorrect: Nobody LIKE to do this with me. correct: Nobody LIKES to do this with me.

The student is satisfied with the class.

Hello Mr. Leo! I'm very glad to have you in my class for the first time. So far in this class, you were so expressive and you have answered all my questions well. You were even so attentive to whatever I say in the class and you immediately gave your responses to me. Also, you even know how to interact well in the class. So far, as to your improvement, I just want you to be more confident whenever you talk. You should just let yourself enjoy talking using the English language. You have rattled and you failed to pronounce and read some words properly because of your extreme anxiety. So I really hope that next time, you'll be more confident.

word 1. audition NOUN /ɔˈdɪʃ·ən/ › a short performance given by an actor, dancer, musician, or other performer that tests whether that person's skills are suitable for a particular event or group: The boys’ choir held rigorous auditions before each new member was admitted.word 2. merely ADVERB /ˈmɪər·li/ › only; and nothing more: I merely said that I was tired. These columns have no function and are merely decorative.word 3. offer VERB /ˈɔ·fər, ˈɑf·ər/ (AGREE TO GIVE)

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› [I/T] to ask someone if he or she would like to have something or would like you to do something: [T] She was offered a new job. [T] Can I offer you (= Would you like) something to drink? [I] My father offered to take us to the airport.(PROVIDE)› [T] to provide or supply something: The organization offers free legal advice to low-income people. He offered excuses but no real explanation.word 4. resume NOUN /ˈrez·əˌmeɪ/ › a written statement of your educational and work experience: He looked at her résumé, asked her a few questions, and then offered her the job.word 5. intention NOUN /ɪnˈten·ʃən/ › something that you want and plan to do; an aim: [U] I have no intention of selling this house. [C] He had good intentions (= He meant to be kind), but unfortunately things just didn’t work out.

Pronunciation Corrections1. technique /tekˈnik/2. recommend /ˌrek·əˈmend/3. challenges /ˈtʃæl·əndʒɪz/4. preferences /ˈpref·ər·ənsɪs5. approximate /əˈprɑk·sə·mət/6. experience /ɪkˈspɪər·i·əns/7. resume /ˈrez·əˌmeɪ/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: My mean is look for some information from their company's website. correct: What I mean is I have for some information from their company's website.2. incorrect: Whether for me this company position. correct: I have to decide whether I'm fit for the position or not.

The student is satisfied with the class.

Hello Mr. Simon! Well for this class, you were very interactive in the class and you have responded to all my questions very well. Also, you have confidently shared all your ideas and opinions about the topic that we discussed during the class. So far, as for the improvement, I just want you to be very careful when you use SOME, MANY and FEW accompanied by a NOUN. In this case, NOUN should be plural in form (e.g. SOME CITIES).

word 1. clothing NOUN /ˈkloʊ·ðɪŋ/ › things you wear to cover your body; clothes:The boys must wear heavy clothing in winter.word 2. coat NOUN /koʊt/ [C] (CLOTHING)› any of various types of outer clothing that are worn over other clothes, usually open in the front, and are often used for warmth:She put on her heavy winter coat.› When you say a man is wearing a coat and tie, the coat is a jacket or part of a suit .› Coat is often used as a combining form:word 3. similar ADJECTIVE /ˈsɪm·ə·lər/ › looking or being almost the same, although not exactly:They both went to Ivy League schools and have similar backgrounds.He used similar tactics to win the last election.

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word 4. thick ADJECTIVE /θɪk/ [-er/-est only] (DEEP)› having a large distance from one side of something to the opposite side:a thick book/steakThe walls are a foot thick.

Pronunciation Corrections1. souvenir /ˌsu·vəˈnɪər/2. according /əˈkɔrd/3. rain /reɪn/4. grey /ɡreɪ/5. skies /skɑɪs/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: He went abroad and BUY it. correct: He went abroad and BOUGHT it.2. incorrect: Germany is look like the North of China. correct: Germany HAS the same weather to the North of China.3. incorrect: Some CITY include ____________. correct: Some CITIES including ______________.

The student is satisfied with the class.

Hello Ms. Candice! I'm very glad to have you in my class for the first time. You were very expressive in the class today and you have shared a lot of your ideas and opinion well. Also, you were able to interact with me all throughout the lesson. Your confidence to talk with me during the class really made you a good English speaker so kee[p it up. Sometimes, you just really need to be more consistent when it comes to some of your grammar usage. Your pronunciation is good and you are plenty of vocabulary to express all ideas that you have in mind. Keep it up and thanks for the class.

word 1. mystery NOUN /ˈmɪs·tə·ri/ › something strange or unknown which has not yet been explained or understood:[C] Despite years of study, sleepwalking remains a mystery.[U] The details of the scandal are shrouded in mystery.› A mystery is also a book, movie, or play about a crime or other event that is difficult to explain:[C] a murder mysteryword 2. suspense NOUN /səˈspens/ › a feeling of excitement or anxiety while waiting for something uncertain to happen:The suspense of waiting for her answer nearly drove him crazy.word 3. share VERB /ʃer, ʃær/ [I/T] (DIVIDE INTO PARTS)› to divide or use something with others:[T] Why don’t we share the salad?[I/T] All the employees in the company share (in) the profits.[T] She shares an office with Anne.[T] It’s a long trip – why don’t we share the driving (= each do some of it)?[T] Our whole family shares an interest in hiking (= We all like it).[T] I have an idea I’d like to share with you (= tell you).

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word 4. tragedy NOUN /ˈtrædʒ·ɪ·di/ › a very sad event or situation, esp. one involving death or suffering:[U] His reckless driving was bound to end in tragedy.› A tragedy is also a situation or result that is bad:[C] It’s a tragedy (that) so many children are unable to get a decent education.› literature In the theater, a tragedy is a serious play that ends with the death or suffering of the main character:[C] Shakespeare’s tragediesword 5. poem NOUN /ˈpoʊ·əm/ › literature a piece of writing in which the words are carefully chosen for the images and ideas they suggest, and in which the sounds of the words when read aloud often follow a particular rhythmic patternword 6. gorgeous ADJECTIVE /ˈɡɔr·dʒəs/ › very beautiful and attractive:What a gorgeous dress!The bride looked gorgeous.

Pronunciation Corrections1. white /hwɑɪt, wɑɪt/2. write /rɑɪt/3. essays /ˈes·eɪ/4. elegant /ˈel·ɪ·ɡənt/5. clothes /kloʊz, kloʊðz/6. undergraduate /ˌʌn·dərˈɡrædʒ·u·ət/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: Some parts IS RELATE to his life. correct: Some parts ARE RELATED to his life.2. incorrect: He MAKE his life _______. correct: He MAKES his life _______.3. incorrect: We have to write SOME ARTICLE. correct: We have to write SOME ARTICLES.4. incorrect: I'm very interest __________. correct: I'm very interestED __________.5. incorrect: There were MANY BOOKSTORE. correct: There were MANY BOOKSTORES.6. incorrect: Some books can BE BUY online. correct: Some books can BE BOUGHT online.

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Hello Michael! As to your performance in the class, you have done your best to come up with a well-delivered and well-developed response. You have indeed expressed your answers relevantly but please try to practice more so that you can be more confident on how you can expound more your answers. Through practice and more exposure, you'll be more confident and it would be easier for you to express your thoughts into words. One thing more, please just enjoy talking. Try to vary your tone of voice when speaking and avoid being too monotonous. You have a good pronunciation but please try to speak louder for you to be able to pronounce the important sounds of each words that you say well.

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word 1. memorable ADJECTIVE /ˈmem·ər·ə·bəl/ › likely to be remembered or worth remembering:a memorable song/storyDizzy Dean was one of baseball’s most memorable personalities.word 2. vary VERB /ˈveər·i, ˈvær·i/ › to change in some way, or to cause similar things to differ:[I] The value of stocks will vary from month to month.[T] My husband varies the vegetables he plants each year.word 3. monotonous ADJECTIVE /məˈnɑt·ə·nəs/ › boring because of never changing:She stood all day ironing a monotonous succession of clothes and sheets.

Pronunciation Corrections1. renowned /rɪˈnɑʊnd/2. thought /θɔt/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: The picture TOOK very well. correct: The picture WAS TAKEN very well.2. incorrect: Some of them will just keep on my phone or on my computer. correct: Some of them will just BE KEPT on my phone or on my computer.3. incorrect: Pictures IS a sign of memory of people. correct: Pictures ARE signs of the memory of the people.

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Hello Ms. Vicky! For thgis class, you have spoken out your responses well and well developed of course. You have been really so expressive with your responses which is manifested by how much details you gave after revealing your answers to me. So far, as for the QUESTION 2, you just need to be very careful on the most important words that you have to use. Also, please be more consistent when it comes to your grammar and just continue to practice more.

word 1. address NOUN /əˈdres, ˈæd·res/ [C] (SPEAK TO)› a formal speech:The graduation address was very dull.word 2. prospective ADJECTIVE /prəˈspek·tɪv/ prospective adjective [not gradable] (POSSIBILITY)› possible:There were offers from several prospective buyers.

Pronunciation Corrections1. similar /ˈsɪm·ə·lər/2. services /ˈsɜr·vɪsɪs/3. college /ˈkɑl·ɪdʒ/4. woman /ˈwʊm·ən/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: When I back home, I did some exercise. correct: When I WENT back home, I did SOME exerciseS.

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2. incorrect: When I travel in there, I can talk with the local people. correct: When I travel there, I can talk with the local people.3. incorrect: I'm also interest in Japan culture. correct: I'm also interestED in JapanESE culture.4. incorrect: The man THINK ____________. correct: The man THINKS ____________.

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Hello Ms. Cici! I'm very grateful to have you in my class for the first time. As for this class, you have tried your best to express well yourself though you still find it a little difficult to express your ideas or thoughts into words. With this, please just continue to expose yourself with the English language because this is what you need to be more confident in speaking the English Language. As a beginner, you are quite good at your level already and you'll be more better if you speak English everyday. I believe you can do it and I hope to see you again in my class next time!

word 1. allow VERB /əˈlɑʊ/ [T] (PERMIT)› to let someone do something or let something happen; permit:You’re not allowed to talk during the exam.Are you allowed in the building on weekends?Video links allow rural schoolchildren to be taught by teachers hundreds of miles away.word 2. unhealthy ADJECTIVE /ʌnˈhel·θi/ unhealthy adjective (ILL)› ill or appearing to be illunhealthy adjective (HARMFUL)› harmful to your health:It’s unhealthy to eat fatty foods all the time.word 3. cough VERB /kɔf/ › to force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound, often unwillingly:The smoke from the bonfire made me cough.fig. The car engine coughed a few times, but wouldn’t start.

Pronunciation Corrections1. north /nɔrθ/2. south /sɑʊθ/3. traditional /trəˈdɪʃ·ən·əl/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: My mother not like it but I like it. correct: My mother DOESN'T like me to eat hamburger but I like it.2. incorrect: She THINK it doesn't good for my health correct: She THINKS it isn't good for my health.3. incorrect: Not rain. correct: It did not rain.

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Hello Del! Well, as to your writing output, you are very much consistent on your grammar and simple sentence was the most common type of sentence being used all throughout the output. For more improvement, please try to use various words instead of using the same words all throughout your writing. Moreover, even if you have to keep the introduction short, please try to explain what's all about the chart that you'll present in your essay. Please try to explain it further. Don't just present the data, you have to interpret it at least.

word 1. volatile ADJECTIVE /ˈvɑl·ə·t ̬əl/ › likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, or suddenly violent or angry: It was a volatile situation, and the police handled it well. The stock market was highly volatile in the early part of the year.word 2. fluctuate VERB /ˈflʌk·tʃuˌeɪt/ › to change or vary frequently between one level or thing and another: Vegetable prices fluctuate according to the season. I fluctuate between feeling really happy and utterly miserable.word 3. expense NOUN /ɪkˈspens/ › an amount of money needed or used to do or buy something; cost:[C] We have to start cutting down on our expenses.[U] The house was redecorated at great expense.word 4. spend VERB /spend/ (MONEY)› [I/T] to give money as a payment for something:[T] We spent a lot of money on our vacation but we had a great time.

Pronunciation Corrections1. paraphrases /ˈpær·əˌfreɪz/2. volatile /ˈvɑl·ə·t ̬əl/3. collapse /kəˈlæps/4. deteriorate /dɪˈtɪr·i·əˌreɪt/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: In this chart, there are five countries and percentage of national consumer expenditure for food/drinks/tobacco, clothing/footwear and leisure/education. correct: This chart illustrates national percentage of expenditures of consumers from five different countries named Ireland, Italy, Spain,Sweden and Turkey.1. incorrect: Ireland had a high percentage of expenditure on food/drinks/tobacco, an average percentage of expenditure on clothing/footwear and a low are on leisure/education. Italy had the second lowest percentage on food/drinks/tobacco, however, the expenditure on clothing/footwear is the highest in the five countries leisure/education had 3.20% of expenditure. correct: According to the chart, the country HAD THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF EXPENSES as to food, drink and tobacco is Ireland. NEVERTHELESS, it had only an average expenditure on clothing and footwear while low on leisure and education.

The student is satisfied with the class.

Hello Aeris! It was another successful class with you. You have improved so smoothly and so fast. Please don't stop your exposure to the English Language. So far, right now, you can almost describe yourself and your ideas and thoughts easier than you are before. You are far better now than before and I'm very glad with it.

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Just keep it up.. Expose yourself more and enrich more your vocabulary and always practice speaking alone. You are doing great!

word 1. direction NOUN /dəˈrek·ʃən, dɑɪ-/ (POSITION)› [C] the position toward which someone or something moves or faces:Cars were facing every direction after slamming into each other on the icy road.I glanced in her direction (= toward her).You’re headed in the direction of (= toward) Toronto.word 2. remote ADJECTIVE /rɪˈmoʊt/ › far away in distance, time, or relation; not close:Ben grew up in a remote part of Montana.It happened in the remote past.There is a remote possibility (= slight chance) that we won’t be able to make the trip.› Someone whose behavior is remote is not friendly or interested in others.word 3. along PREPOSITION /əˈlɔŋ/ (BESIDE)› in the same direction as, or beside:We walked along the canal path.› Along also means at a particular point or continuing to go on:My office is the third door along the hallway on the left.word 4. boutique NOUN /buˈtik/ › a small store that sells fashionable clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc.word 5. pass VERB /pæs/ (GO THROUGH)› [I/T] to cause something to go around, across, through, etc., something else, or to be positioned in such a way:[T] Pass the wire through the slot and pull it out from the other side.[I always + adv/prep] The causeway passes across the bay and takes you to the mainland.

Pronunciation Corrections1. left /left/2. walk /wɔk/3. bakery /ˈbeɪ·kə·ri, ˈbeɪ·kri/4. remote /rɪˈmoʊt/5. courthouse /ˈkɔrtˌhɑʊs, ˈkoʊrt-/6. church /tʃɜrtʃ/7. boulevard /ˈbʊl·əˌvɑrd, ˈbu·lə-/8. swamp /swɑmp, swɔmp/

Grammatical Corrections1. incorrect: I listen to pronounce of the words. correct: I listenED to THE pronounciation of the words.2. incorrect: At once, I went to a remote area. correct: One time, I went to a remote area.3. incorrect: It's one of the best RESTAURANT in this city. correct: It's one of the best RESTAURANTS in this city.4. incorrect: You NEED take the bus. correct: You NEED TO take the bus.

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In this chart, there are five countries and percentage of national consumer expenditure for food/drinks/tobacco, clothing/footwear and leisure/education.

Ireland had a high percentage of expenditure on food/drinks/tobacco, an average percentage of expenditure on clothing/footwear and a low are on leisure/education. Italy had the second lowest percentage on food/drinks/tobacco, however, the expenditure on clothing/footwear is the highest in the five countries leisure/education had 3.20% of expenditure.

The percentage of national consumer expenditure of Spain on (food, drinks and tobacco and clothing and footwear) are both NORMAL (please look for a more appropriate word for this) as the third highest but when its comes to leisure and education, the percentage was 1.98 (remove %) THAT HAD obviously MARKED the LOWEST AMONG all the other FOUR countries.

Sweden had a 15.77% EXPENDITURE (YOU CAN USE OTHER WORDS here {spend, expenses etc.}) on food, drinks and tobacco WHILE ONLY 5.40% on clothing and footwear. This MADE (you were using past tense{be more consistent on the tense}) Sweden became the only country which had two LOWEST PERCENTAGE in different parts. Turkey had a highest percentage in food/drinks/tobacco and two average percentage of expenditure on the other two parts.

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In conclusion, different countries had different ways on spending money for _________.

ORIGINAL

This chart shows us information about numbers of students who studied certain subjects in Australia during the decades from 1950-1959 to 1990-1999. There are five subjects in this chart Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Business, Maths.

The Art subject had a slow but steady increase from 20 students in 1950-1959 to 35 students in 1990-1999. Social Sciences in comparison, student number maintained from 1950-1959 to 1970-1979 at 15 then climed to 20 in 1980-1989 and finally dall to 10 students in 1990 and 1999.

Science had the highest student number as 45 in 1950-1959 and had a fast decline to 5 in 1990-1999. Business had a situation that is just OPPISITE to science. it had only 5 students in 1950-1959 and raised rapidly in the 50 years after. In 1990-1999, business had 45 students and became the subject that had the most students among the five subjects. Maths had 15 students in 1950-1959 and went down slowly to 0 in 1990-1999.

Generally speaking, the five subjects had their own trends in the last 50 years of the 20th century.

CORRECTED

THE chart shows us THE information about THE NUMBER of students who studied certain subjects in Australia during the LAST five decades from 1950-1959 to 1990-1999. There are five subjects in THE chart NAMED Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Business AND Maths.

FIRST, the Arts RECORDED a slow but steady increase of students from 20 students in 1950-1959 to 35 students in 1990-1999. Social Sciences' students, in comparison, HAD maintained its NUMBER from 1950-1959 to 1970-1979 at 15 then climed to 20 in 1980-1989 and SUDDENLY FELL to 10 students in 1990 and 1999.

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Science, ON THE OTHER HAND, MARKED the highest students' number OF 45 in 1950-1959 and had a fast decline to 5 in 1990-1999. Business had a situation that is just OPPISITE to science. it had only 5 students in 1950-1959 and raised rapidly in the 50 years after. In 1990-1999, business had 45 students and became the subject that had the most students among the five subjects. Maths had 15 students in 1950-1959 and went down slowly to 0 in 1990-1999.

Generally speaking, the five subjects had their own trends in the last 50 years of the 20th century.

ORIGINAL

The two pie charts provide us how many cups of coffee do people in China and America drink per year during 1990 and 1999.

In 1990, people in China drink 256 cups of coffee in average per year. Three years after, in 1993, the number declined to 224. Then there was a sudden leap to 992 cups of coffee per year which is more than four times in 1993. In 1999, coffee drinking dropped back to 634 cups.

America, in contrast, had a peak in coffee drinking in 1990 as 2030 cups. Then it decreased quickly to 1090 cups per year in 1993. In the after years, the number of cups had little change. In 1996, it climbed to 1002 cups and the trend continued to 1999, which had 1094 cups for one person.

Generally, America had much more cups of coffee each person per year.

Notes for HOMEWORK 1:

You have supplied the most important information and you were able to briefly explain each trend being presented in the chart. However, please try to be more careful on how you can present your interpretation in a more detailed manner. You have already used various vocabulary to describe each trend but please try to use some LINK WORDS also that will introduce each SUBJECT that you’re presenting (e.g. According to, Based on, First …. Lastly and etc.)

Notes for HOMEWORK 2:

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In this writing, please try to explain more. Please try to be more consistent with the tense of sentences. Also, please avoid RUN-ON sentences (putting all independent sentences all together in one sentence). Moreover, use more linking words to have a more coherent output.

word 1. abrupt ADJECTIVE /əˈbrʌpt/ › sudden and not expected, often with unpleasant results: There was an abrupt change in her mood. We came to an abrupt curve in the road.word 2. sudden ADJECTIVE /ˈsʌd·ən/ › happening or done quickly or unexpectedly: The cyclist lowered his head and put on a sudden burst of speed.word 3. mark VERB /mɑrk/ [T] (REPRESENT)› to represent something that has happened in the past or is about to happen: A guided tour will be held to mark the opening of the new school. Today marks my tenth anniversary with this company.word 4. record VERB /rɪˈkɔrd/ [T] (STORE INFORMATION)› to keep information for the future by writing it down or storing it on a computer: She carefully recorded the events of the meeting.› To record is also to use a device to measure an amount, rate of speed, etc. and show it: Wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour were recorded.

Pronunciation CorrectionsNot Applicable because we focused more on writing.

WRITING Corrections

HOMEWORK 1

ORIGINAL

This chart shows us information about numbers of students who studied certain subjects in Australia during the decades from 1950-1959 to 1990-1999. There are five subjects in this chart Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Business, Maths.

The Art subject had a slow but steady increase from 20 students in 1950-1959 to 35 students in 1990-1999. Social Sciences in comparison, student number maintained from 1950-1959 to 1970-1979 at 15 then climbed to 20 in 1980-1989 and finally fall to 10 students in 1990 and 1999.

Science had the highest student number as 45 in 1950-1959 and had a fast decline to 5 in 1990-1999. Business had a situation that is just OPPISITE to science. it had only 5 students in 1950-1959 and raised rapidly in the 50 years after. In 1990-1999, business had 45 students and became the subject that had the most students among the five subjects. Maths had 15 students in 1950-1959 and went down slowly to 0 in 1990-1999.

Generally speaking, the five subjects had their own trends in the last 50 years of the 20th century.

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CORRECTED

THE chart shows us THE information about THE NUMBER of students who studied certain subjects in Australia during the LAST five decades from 1950-1959 to 1990-1999. THESE five subjects which were IDENTIFIED in THE chart ARE Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Business AND Maths.

FIRST, the Arts RECORDED a slow but steady increase of students from 20 students in 1950-1959 to 35 students in 1990-1999. Social Sciences' students, in comparison, HAD maintained its NUMBER from 1950-1959 to 1970-1979 at 15 then climbed to 20 in 1980-1989. Nonetheless, this SUDDENLY FELL to 10 students in 1990 and 1999.

Science, ON THE OTHER HAND, MARKED the highest students' number OF 45 in 1950-1959 and had a fast decline to FIVE in 1990-1999. Business had AN OPPOSITE situation to Science. It had only FIVE students in 1950-1959 and ROSE rapidly in the NEXT 40 years.

In 1990-1999, Business had the most number of students which EARNED 45 students in the said decade. Thus, this made it became the MOST FAMOUS subject that had TAKEN by MOST students. Lastly, Maths had only 15 students in 1950-1959 and went down slowly to ZERO in 1990-1999.

Generally speaking, the five subjects had their own trends in the last 50 years of the 20th century.

HOMEWORK 2

ORIGINAL

In this chart, there are five countries and percentage of national consumer expenditure for food/drinks/tobacco, clothing/footwear and leisure/education.

Ireland had a high percentage of expenditure on food/drinks/tobacco, an average percentage of expenditure on clothing/footwear and a low are on leisure/education. Italy had the second lowest percentage on food/drinks/tobacco, however, the expenditure on clothing/footwear is the highest in the five countries leisure/education had 3.20% of expenditure.

The percentage of national consumer expenditure of Spain on food/drinks/tobacco and clothing/footwear are both normal as the third highest, but when it comes to leisure and education, the percentage was 1.98% obviously lower than any other countries.

Sweden had a 15.77% of expenditure on food/drinks/tobacco and a 5.40% on clothing/footwear that makes Sweden became the only country which had two lowest percentage in different parts. Turkey had a highest percentage on food/drinks/tobacco and two average percentage of expenditure on the other two parts.

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In conclusion, different countries had different _____ on spending money for _________.

CORRECTED

In THE chart, THE PERCENTAGE OF EXPENDITURE OF CONSUMERS of five countries on food, drinks and tobacco, clothing and footwear and leisure/education were revealed.

Based on the chart, Ireland had THE HIGHER percentage of expenditure COMPARED to _______, __________, and __________ on food, drinks and tobacco WHILE just an average expenditure on clothing and footwear. Also, it HAD SPENT THE LOWEST percent on leisure and education.

Italy, meanwhile, had the second lowest percentage on food, drinks and tobacco. However, the expenditure of its consumers on clothing and footwear WAS the highest AMONG the other FOUR countries. LASTLY, its consumers only SPENT 3.20% on leisure and education.

The percentage of national consumer expenditure of Spain, on the other hand, on food, drinks and tobacco and clothing and footwear WERE both normal MARKED IN RECORD as the third highest, but when it comes to leisure and education, the percentage was 1.98% WHICH WAS obviously THE LOWEST AMONG the other countries.

As seen further in the chart, Sweden had 15.77% of expenditure on food, drinks and tobacco and 5.40% on clothing and footwear that MADE it became the only country THAT had two lowest percentages in TWO different parts.

Finally, Turkey, compared to other countries/nations, had THE highest percentage on food, drinks and tobacco and two average percentage of expenditure on the other two parts.

In conclusion, different countries had different _____ on spending money for _________.

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