Useful Vocabulary
Another way of saying “never had the opportunity”.
I’ve always wanted to visit Japan, but I’ve never really had the chance.
To like something a lot.
I’ve been a big fan of Japanese food for a long time- especially Japanese currys, like Katsu curry, and all the amazing noodle dishes as well.
A style of Japanese animation.
Friends of mine have been, and I’ve seen cool photos of Hayao Miyazaki’s original office space and lot of the anime characters that appear in his movies.
To go for a walk without a clear destination.
I’ve heard that the area that it’s in- Mitaka- is really nice and has a lot of cool shops, restaurants and bars, so I would like to wander around that area for a while as well.
Like powder. A way that people describe very soft snow.
I’ve heard the snow there is really powdery and perfect for snowboarding.
To see for yourself how a place is.Â
I’m sure it’s super expensive, but I’d like to go just for a few days to see what it’s like.
Leave a (small) amount of money for a service. For example, in many countries people leave a tip to the waiter after eating in a restaurant.Â
For example, in Japan I’ve heard that it’s rude to leave a tip after eating in a restaurant, and being punctual is extremely important- well, I guess that’s the same in the UK.
Arrive on time.Â
For example, in Japan I’ve heard that it’s rude to leave a tip after eating in a restaurant, and being punctual is extremely important- well, I guess that’s the same in the UK.
Directly observing something.Â
I’ve also heard that there are a lot of layers to being polite in Japan- I’d love to experience it all first hand.
If you are keen on doing something, it means that you would like to do it.
My girlfriend is also keen on the idea of visiting Japan, so perhaps one day we’ll save up and go there for a holiday.
A place that I would like to visit is Japan- especially Tokyo. I’ve always wanted to visit Japan, but I’ve never really had the chance.
One of the main reasons I would like to visit Japan is for the food. I’ve been a big fan of Japanese food for a long time- especially Japanese currys, like Katsu curry, and all the amazing noodle dishes as well. I like sushi a lot too, and it would be so fun to go to Japan and eat authentic Japanese sushi.
Apart from eating a huge amount of food, I’d also really like to visit the Studio Ghibli museum in Tokyo. Friends of mine have been, and I’ve seen cool photos of Hayao Miyazaki’s original office space and lot of the anime characters that appear in his movies. I’ve heard that the area that it’s in- Mitaka- is really nice and has a lot of cool shops, restaurants and bars, so I would like to wander around that area for a while as well.
I’d also like to go snowboarding in the north of Japan. I’ve heard the snow there is really powdery and perfect for snowboarding. I’m sure it’s super expensive, but I’d like to go just for a few days to see what it’s like.
I think a lot of people find Japan to be an interesting place to visit. For example, a lot of my friends from high school used to talk about how cool it would be to visit Japan. I think one of the things that makes it so special is that there are a lot of interesting cultural differences between where I’m from- the United Kingdom- and Japan. For example, in Japan I’ve heard that it’s rude to leave a tip after eating in a restaurant, and being punctual is extremely important- well, I guess that’s the same in the UK. I’ve also heard that there are a lot of layers to being polite in Japan- I’d love to experience it all first hand.
As for whether I ever will visit Japan, I like to think that one day I will. My girlfriend is also keen on the idea of visiting Japan, so perhaps one day we’ll save up and go there for a holiday.
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I think I would like to visit one country in South America, because even if I’ve travel a lot I never went to this continent. If I had to choose one country it would be Costa Rica. For many reasons in fact, they cultivate a fantastic coffee but also a wonderful chocolate. Furthermore more I’ve learned recently that they take a tremendous number of measures to protect they environment . We can visit a bunch of national reserves and also face sloths, which is a animal that I found unique by is physiology and its aspect. Unfortunately,In a foreseeable future, I don’t think I wil be able to visit this country. However, I keep the hope and as soon as it will be possible I will take the chance to go there.
I think I would like to visit a country in South America because even though I have traveled a lot, I have never been to this continent. If I had to choose one country, it would be Costa Rica. For many reasons, they cultivate fantastic coffee and wonderful chocolate. Furthermore, I recently learned that they take a tremendous number of measures to protect the environment. We can visit a lot of national reserves and also see sloths, which are animals that I find unique due to their physiology and appearance. Unfortunately, in the foreseeable future, I don’t think I will be able to visit this country. However, I will keep hope alive, and as soon as it becomes possible, I will take the chance to go there.
Overall, your response is well-developed, and you have shared interesting points about Costa Rica. Just a few corrections:
1. It should be “an animal” instead of “a animal” before “sloths.”
2. In the sentence “For many reasons in fact, they cultivate a fantastic coffee but also a wonderful chocolate,” you can remove “in fact” as it is not necessary in this context.
3. Instead of “Furthermore more,” you can use “Furthermore” or “Moreover” to indicate an additional point.
Good job! Keep up the good work!
Well. I would like to visit Paris in France one day for sure. I’ve always been a big fan of travelling in Europe, any country. But, still especially to Paris. I can imagine how romantic it is if you can wander around the area on the street with a lot of shops and cafes or across to the other side you find a bar. Not to mention that in some authentic French restaurants, a topical French dish I liked is beef bourguignon. I would love to try their beef. And also in the morning a cup of coffee and a French croissant is the best for me, I like croissants very much, I can bake them at home, sometimes I’d like to prepare them for breakfast. Besides, more places I would go to in Paris are to visit some famous resorts, such as The Louvre Museum and The Eiffel Tower, because they are such famous and very worth to go, for example, in the Louvre Museum people can admire famous paintings like Mona Lisa Smile or so. There is a row of luxurious shops selling famous brand clothes, which is an enjoyable experience to put a suit on if it is within my budget, most likely not. As for me, another attractive is its cultural diversity with China. I love to cultivate the difference between Western and Eastern transitional customs and eating habits, and a lot of dishes are very worthwhile to learn about. I really dream go to Paris one day, I hope I can go there with a friend after we save up enough money.
Overall, your answer is well-structured and detailed. However, there are a few mistakes that can be corrected to enhance your response:
1. “especially to Paris” – instead of “to,” it should be “for Paris” to make the sentence flow better.
2. “a topical French dish I liked is beef bourguignon” – The word “topical” should be “typical” to correctly describe the French dish.
3. “a lot of dishes are very worthwhile to learn about.” – Instead of “worthwhile,” it would be better to say “interesting to learn about.”
Overall, your description of Paris is vivid and shows your excitement about visiting the city. Well done!
A place that I like to visit is Kashmir, especially Srinagar. This is a place located in the northwestern part of India, that I always wanted to go eversince my high school days but I never had a chance to visit.
One of the main reasons that I wish to visit kashmir is to imbibe the scenic views of the place which takes a person ever so close to mother nature. Especially, the Hilmalayan mountain range which makes the background of kashmir appear to be heaven on earth. I always dreamed of going to Kashmir to rejoice the nature’s bounty out there with all the beautiful valleys, mind-blowing lakes with greenery surrounding the place. The snow capped mountains lifts your spirit to a higher level. However, it’s still a dream to me.
Apart from the mountains, I’ve heard of the Dal lake slap bang in the centre of kashmir, wherein people go for the shikara boat rides in the evening,enjoying the mesmerising hues of sunset. There’s also the tulip fields with numerous varieties of tulip flowers. One must go in the spring season to kashmir to have some wholesome experiences.
Another important reason for which I like to visit kashmir is to relish the local cuisine. I’m a vegetarian, I would love to taste the authentic kashmir food like Kashmiri pulao with dum aloo, kashmir baingan. And I always fancied to taste the kanwah tea which is a blend of locally sourced tea with cardamom, cinnamon and saffron.
Eversince, I watched the movie Kashmor ki kali and Roja, my dream vacation spot was kashmir. In these two movies they showed the spell-binding beauty of kashmir which I’ll never forget.
I would like to visit during autumn saffron harvest festival in pahalgam district in kashmir. More especially on a full moon day, I would love to capture the nature’s glory of lilac saffron blossoms covering the entire fields which will be nature’s glory at it’s peak.
By and large, in my future when I save enough money for the trip, I would make this trip with my husband who loves Himalayas very much. We will definitely enjoy the kashmir handicraft Markets, the food, nature hikes in the beautiful valleys of kashmir,without a doubt.
Your response is very detailed and paints a vivid picture of why you want to visit Kashmir. However, there are a few mistakes that you can work on:
1. It should be “ever since” instead of “eversince”.
2. The correct spelling is “Himalayan” instead of “Hilmalayan”.
3. It should be “Dal Lake” instead of “Dal lake”.
4. The phrase is “slap bang in the center” not “slap bang in the centre”.
5. It should be “wan chai tea” instead of “kanwah tea”.
6. In the sentence “Eversince, I watched the movie Kashmor ki kali and Roja, my dream vacation spot was kashmir.”, it is better to start a sentence with “Ever since” and capitalize “Kashmir”. Additionally, the movie title “Kashmir ki Kali” is misspelled as “Kashmor ki kali”.
Overall, your answer is great! Keep practicing and you will do well in your IELTS exam. Good luck with your preparations!
Thank you Sammy
You’re welcome! If you have any more answers you’d like me to check or need any further help with your IELTS preparation, feel free to ask. Good luck with your studies!
A place that I would like to visit is New Zealand. I have always admired many things about New Zealand but what tops it all is the country’s magnificent terrain. I am rather a nature person and this will suit me well. From my research and heresays from people who have visited, I have come to learn that both the North and South Islands have a range of places and activities one can endulge in.
I would first visit Auckland to see the great habour then take an approximately 35 minutes ferry ride to Waiheke Island where I can get the beach feel and go ziplining over the sprawling vineyards. As a fan of “The Lord of the Rings” movie Hobbiton would definitely be in my bucket list. Other places like Rotorua and Bay of Islands would be a must visit too.
I feel that New Zealand has plenty to offer not only in terms of their geographical features but also the cultural experience. I would really love to interact with the Maori people and get to learn more about their culture especially tattooing and the ‘Haka Chant’.
I am currently working hard and saving up so that I can be able to fulfill my dream of visiting New Zealand in the near future.
Hi Sammy, could you please resend corrections on my comment above.
Hi! I believe there might have been a misunderstanding. Could you please provide me with your answer to the question “Describe a place that you would like to visit” so I can provide you with feedback? Thank you!
A place that I would like to visit is Fogo Island, which is located in the Atlantic region of Canada. I’ve always wanted to explore the Atlantic provinces, but I’ve never really had the opportunity.
One of the main reasons I would like to visit Fogo Island is to experience the Fogo Island Inn. This unique inn isn’t just a place to stay – it’s a project with a mission to support the local community. The profits from the inn are reinvested in improving healthcare, education, and infrastructure on the island. It’s not just a beautiful hotel but also a symbol of community care and sustainability, which makes it incredibly special.
Another reason is the food. I’ve heard that the inn’s menu features fresh fish dishes caught from the nearby Atlantic waters every day. The seafood looks absolutely delicious, and I can imagine how amazing it would be to enjoy these meals while surrounded by stunning ocean views.
I’m also fascinated by the local craftsmanship and architecture. The inn itself is a masterpiece, with furniture and décor made by local artisans using sustainable materials. The island’s architecture is equally captivating, with artist studios and unique buildings scattered along the hiking trails. These studios are famous in the world of architecture and add a touch of creativity and charm to the natural beauty of the island.
Speaking of hiking, I would love to explore the island’s trails. There are many routes that offer breathtaking views of the Atlantic and lead to these artistic and cultural landmarks. It sounds like the perfect combination of adventure, relaxation, and inspiration.
As for whether I’ll ever visit Fogo Island, I really hope so. My husband is also enthusiastic about the idea, and we’ve talked about saving up for a trip there. With some planning, I believe we can turn this dream into reality one day.
Your answer is very detailed and paints a vivid picture of why you would like to visit Fogo Island. Just a few minor corrections:
1. “I’ve never really had the opportunity.” – This part can be improved by saying “I’ve never had the chance.”
2. “It’s not just a beautiful hotel but also a symbol of community care and sustainability, which makes it incredibly special.” – You can enhance this sentence by saying “It’s not only a beautiful hotel, but also a symbol of community care and sustainability, making it incredibly special.”
3. “The island’s architecture is equally captivating, with artist studios and unique buildings scattered along the hiking trails.” – This sentence is great, just remember to use an apostrophe in “artist’s studios” to show possession.
Overall, your answer is fantastic! You’ve provided excellent reasons for wanting to visit Fogo Island. Keep up the great work!
So, the place I would like to visit is India. Potentially with a friend I made at university because she told me that she would like to go as well. I don’t know where we would go exactly; maybe Mumbai or New Dehli because they’re city centres, which means that they probably have a lot of entertainment facilities. I reckon we would travel by airplance since it’s so far and we would do it as soon as possible, because personally, I’m really excited to visit there, and she probably is too. I know about that place because I’ve heard a lot about it and I’ve seen different aspects of their culture from documentaries and TV shows. And honestly, it’s a pretty famous country, so many people, if not everyone, knows at least one thing about it. I believe what makes India so special is the colorful traditions. For instance, whenever you watch something on TV from India, you see a lot of yellow and red, coulours that give you a sense of warmth, and I think that you encouter that feeling with the people you interact with as well because they seem very nice and peaceful. Basically, going there is arguably the best way to just relax and learn a lot about a new culture. I reckon that I should be able to travel there because I’d just have to put a lot of efforts into it to afford the journey. In addition, I would have to contact my friend to know if she’s still up to it, but she should, because like myself, she likes to immerse herself in new traditions and cultures. So yeah, that would be the best opportunity to spend quality time.
Your answer is quite detailed and well-structured. However, I have made some corrections for you:
“So, the place I would like to visit is India. Potentially with a friend I made at university because she told me that she would like to go as well. I don’t know where we would go exactly; maybe Mumbai or New Delhi because they’re city centers, which means that they probably have a lot of entertainment facilities. I reckon we would travel by airplane since it’s so far, and we would do it as soon as possible because personally, I’m really excited to visit there, and she probably is too. I know about that place because I’ve heard a lot about it and I’ve seen different aspects of their culture from documentaries and TV shows. And honestly, it’s a pretty famous country, so many people, if not everyone, knows at least one thing about it. I believe what makes India so special is the colorful traditions. For instance, whenever you watch something on TV from India, you see a lot of yellow and red, colours that give you a sense of warmth, and I think that you encounter that feeling with the people you interact with as well because they seem very nice and peaceful. Basically, going there is arguably the best way to relax and learn a lot about a new culture. I reckon that I should be able to travel there because I’d just have to put a lot of effort into it to afford the journey. In addition, I would have to contact my friend to know if she’s still up to it, but she should, because like myself, she likes to immerse herself in new traditions and cultures. So yeah, that would be the best opportunity to spend quality time.”
Overall, your answer is great! You have included a lot of details about why you want to visit India, which is excellent for the IELTS exam. Good job!
Recently, I’ve been fed up with the city life, so I decided to make up a plan to a remote area. That is my teacher’s hometown in the center of Vietnam in Quang Nam province.
Although it’s a countryside, the sceneries are very beautiful with many stunning beaches and deep forests. However, I’ve heard that the indigenous cultures in this village are very unique and quirky which is not very common to other places. For example, you could catch people eating insects in their meals like crickets or snakes and a lot more, and they enjoy them scrumptiously. Another compelling activity is that there are a lot of men wearing dresses and make dances around the village at midnight during the holidays, which is very interesting. Although I have been there in the flesh, all of these indigenous cultures keep me in awe just by story telling, and this place is definitely an item on my bucket list in the near future.
I think it’s really amazing to get expose to new cultures new people to broaden my horizons. I believe that this place is full of tranquility that helps me stay connected to the nature so I could take my time to relax and be grounded.
Your answer is quite comprehensive, with vivid descriptions that engage the listener. However, there are a few areas that need correction. Here’s how I would revise your response:
“Recently, I’ve been feeling fed up with city life, so I decided to plan a trip to a remote area. That would be my teacher’s hometown in the center of Vietnam, Quang Nam province. Although it’s countryside, the scenery is very beautiful, boasting stunning beaches and deep forests. Interestingly, I’ve heard that the indigenous cultures in this village are quite unique and quirky, not something you’d find in other places. For instance, you might find locals eating unusual things, like insects, crickets, even snakes. To them, these are not strange but delicious delicacies. A peculiar sight is that of men wearing dresses and dancing around the village at midnight during holidays. It seems quite fascinating. Despite never having been there in person, the stories of these indigenous cultures fill me with awe, and visiting this place is definitely on my bucket list for the near future. I believe it would be an amazing experience to see new cultures, meet new people, and broaden my horizons. This tranquil place, so deeply connected with nature, would also offer me a chance to relax and ground myself.”
Mistake 1: Use of plurality – “the scenery is” instead of “the sceneries are”
Mistake 2: Misuse of the phrase “in the flesh” – replaced with “in person”
Mistake 3: A bit of awkward phrasing – Tried to make the descriptions clearer.
Keep practicing and good luck!
A place I would love to visit is England, particularly the city of London. I’ve always been fascinated by this country, but I haven’t yet had the opportunity to go. What draws me most to England is its rich history, stunning architecture, and world-famous museums. I’m also deeply intrigued by the British accent—it sounds so elegant and refined to me. Even though my main exposure to it has been through films and TV shows, I would love to experience it firsthand and interact with locals.
Aside from exploring London’s museums and historic landmarks, I’d really like to visit Liverpool as well. I’m a huge fan of The Beatles, and I’d be thrilled to see places they were connected to—like The Cavern Club and the street where they once lived together. Their story and the way they revolutionised rock music is something that has always inspired me, and England holds so much of that musical legacy.
I’ve also heard wonderful things about the lively pub culture in the UK. Some of my friends who have already visited England told me how amazing it is to listen to live rock performances while enjoying a drink. That sounds like such a vibrant and unforgettable experience.
Of course, no trip to London would be complete without seeing iconic sights like Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and taking a ride on the famous double-decker red bus. I’d also love to snap a photo in one of those classic red telephone booths—just thinking about it makes me want to start planning the trip right away.
What makes England even more special to me is the cultural contrast with my home country, Colombia. For instance, I’ve heard that punctuality is highly valued in England, whereas in Colombia, it’s more common for people to be a bit relaxed about time. I find these differences fascinating and would love to experience them in real life.
As for whether I’ll ever get the chance to visit, I’m optimistic. One of my biggest dreams is to pursue a master’s degree in England through a scholarship. Even if that doesn’t work out, I’m determined to visit one day as a tourist. It’s definitely a place I feel a deep connection to and hope to explore in the near future.
Your answer is extremely thorough and well-structured with a great mix of personal reasons and factual information about England. I am thrilled to see that you have captured the essence of the topic so beautifully. However, minor grammatical errors need to be corrected. Here are the corrections:
“I’ve also heard wonderful things about the lively pub culture in the UK. Some of my friends who have already visited England told me how amazing it is to listen to live rock performances while enjoying a drink.” should be “I’ve also heard wonderful things about the lively pub culture in the UK. Some of my friends, who have already visited England, told me how amazing it was to listen to live rock performances while enjoying a drink.”
“One of my biggest dreams is to pursue a master’s degree in England through a scholarship. Even if that doesn’t work out, I’m determined to visit one day as a tourist.” should be rephrased as “One of my biggest dreams is to pursue a master’s degree in England through a scholarship, even if that doesn’t work out, I am sure to visit one day as a tourist.”
Lastly, remember that contractions (I’ve, I’d, etc.) fit perfectly well in your answers as this is a speaking response. Keep practicing and improving!
Well.I would like to visit Paris in France one day for really.I’ve always been a big dream of travelling in Australia,any country
But I still especially to Paris.
Thanks for your answer. Here’s a corrected version:
“Well, I’d really like to visit Paris in France one day. I’ve always dreamt of traveling around the world, especially to Australia, but Paris has a special appeal for me.”
Here are a couple of things to note:
1. When using “Well”, make sure to follow it with a comma “,” not a period “.”
2. The phrase “I’ve always been a big dream of traveling” is incorrect. You should say “I’ve always dreamt of traveling (somewhere)”
3. Your expression “any country But I still especially to Paris” is a bit unclear. It’s better to express your preference for Paris more clearly. You can say, “but Paris holds a special appeal for me.”
Keep practicing!
The place that I would love to visit is Australia. This country has been on my mind for quite a while now. Me and my husband were meant to go there for our honeymoon.
Our honeymoon epic trip was planned for 2014, we meant to travel to Australia , with exiting stops along the way, such as Singapore and Philippines. We have mapped out our journey pretty well, so there was a time for exploring and for leisure. Unfortunately we had to cancel our plans due to unforeseen circumstances.
So our trip to Australia is still somewhat delayed but believe it will happen eventually. The places I would love to visit are Sydney and the Goald coast, with amazing Coral reef. To learn about Aborigine’s history and culture. But also , to try out some wonderful local food, wine and beautiful sunsets.
I think, me and my husband would have to plan it all over again, because we would like to include our children in this epic adventure. Perhaps, instead of going to Philippines , we could go to Malaysia or else even go to New Zealand. Very exciting times even just thinking about it.
The place that I would love to visit is Australia. This country has been on my mind for quite a while now. Me and my husband were meant to go there for our honeymoon.
Our honeymoon epic trip was planned for 2014, we meant to travel to Australia , with exiting stops along the way, such as Singapore and Philippines. We have mapped out our journey pretty well, so there was a time for exploring and for leisure. Unfortunately we had to cancel our plans due to unforeseen circumstances.
So our trip to Australia is still somewhat delayed but believe it will happen eventually. The places I would love to visit are Sydney and the Goald coast, with amazing Coral reef. To learn about Aborigine’s history and culture. But also , to try out some wonderful local food, wine and beautiful sunsets.
I think, me and my husband would have to plan it all over again, because we would like to include our children in this epic adventure. Perhaps, instead of going to Philippines , we could go to Malaysia or else even go to New Zealand. Very exciting times even just thinking about it.
Your answer is almost perfect, but there are some minor mistakes that need correcting. Here’s your corrected response:
“The place that I would love to visit is Australia. This country has been on my mind for quite a while now. My husband and I were meant to go there for our honeymoon. Our epic honeymoon trip was planned for 2014, we intended to travel to Australia, with exciting stops along the way, such as Singapore and the Philippines. We had mapped out our journey pretty well, so there was a time for exploring and for leisure. Unfortunately, we had to cancel our plans due to unforeseen circumstances. So our trip to Australia is still somewhat delayed, but I believe it will happen eventually. The places I would love to visit are Sydney and the Gold Coast, with the amazing Coral Reef. I’d like to learn about Aboriginal history and culture, but also to try out some wonderful local food, wine, and admire beautiful sunsets. I think my husband and I would have to plan it all over again, because we would like to include our children in this epic adventure. Perhaps, instead of going to the Philippines, we could go to Malaysia or even visit New Zealand. Very exciting times are ahead, even just thinking about it.”
1. In English, it’s more common to use “unfortunately” before the reason you’re saying unfortunately for.
2. You should use “My husband and I”, not the other way around.
3. Small spelling mistakes such as “Goald coast” instead of “Gold Coast” and “exiting” instead of “exciting”.
I would like to visit Korea. I wanted to visit this country with my family. I’ve heard they have varieties of delicious food. Also, I wanted to try on fitting their famous cultural customs which I find it in the movies. I’m quite a fan of Korean Movies that I tend to watch mostly on my day off. However, this trip is costly. Hence, I need to save enough money.
Your answer is almost perfect! However, there are a couple of small mistakes. Here is the corrected version:
“I would like to visit Korea. I want to visit this country with my family. I’ve heard they have a variety of delicious food. Also, I want to try on their famous cultural costumes, which I’ve seen in movies. I’m quite a fan of Korean movies and I tend to watch them mostly on my day off. However, this trip is costly, so I need to save enough money.”
Remember that “variety” is correct when followed by “of”, and “want” should be in present tense as it is something you are planning to do. Also, the correct term is “cultural costumes” rather than “cultural customs”. Keep up the good work!
The place that I would like to visit is Japan, especially Tokyo. So, I’ve heard about Japan since i was a kid from scrolling through social media like youtube and I found lots of vlog videos at Japan, and places look very nice and beautiful. Therefore, I’ve got a feeling of visiting Japan since then. Even though I have been to Japan for two times already, I still wanted to explore more about it. The first time I went to Hokaido and the second time was Fukuoka. This 2 cities are more like a countryside and rural areas of Japan with nature surrounded, thus I wanted to visit urban area of Japan this time which is Tokyo. The special things about this city is that it is the biggest city of Japan with lots of infrastructures, and the lights and sounds at night look magnificent. There is also a district called Shibuya, which is included into a famous anime series-Jujutsu kaisen, and it is the place where the tragedy happened in the series. That’s why I really wanted to wander around there and capture a lot of pictures. Plus, I am keen on Japanese food, especially sushi, so that’s why I never get bored visiting Japan. Excitedly, my mum told me that we are going to visit Tokyo the next summer which is the time after I being accepted to a university. I’m really looking forward to visit it.
Your answer is largely very good, but there are a few minor mistakes and aspects we can improve to make your speech more fluent. Here's a corrected version:
"The place that I want to visit is Japan, especially Tokyo. I've heard about Japan since I was a kid, mostly from scrolling through social media like YouTube. I found a lot of vlog videos about Japan, and the places looked very nice and beautiful. Therefore, I've wanted to visit Japan since then. Even though I've been to Japan twice already, I still want to explore more. The first time I went to Hokkaido and the second time to Fukuoka. These two cities are more like the countryside and rural areas of Japan, surrounded by nature, so this time I want to visit an urban area – Tokyo. What's special about this city is that it's the biggest city in Japan with lots of infrastructure and its lights and sounds at night look magnificent. There's also a district called Shibuya, which is included in a famous anime series – 'Jujutsu Kaisen,' and it's where a tragedy happened in the series. That's why I really want to wander around there and take a lot of pictures. Also, I love Japanese food, especially sushi, which is why I never get bored when visiting Japan. Excitingly, my mum told me that we are going to visit Tokyo next summer after I've been accepted into a university. I'm really looking forward to it."
Mistakes:
1. In the sentence "I've heard about Japan since I was a kid," you should use "from" after "YouTube". It should be "mostly from scrolling through YouTube."
2. It should be "the places looked very nice and beautiful," not "and places look very nice…"
3. Instead of "a time after I being accepted to a university", you should say "after I've been accepted into a university."
Keep practicing!
One of my dream destinations is HongKong. I’ve really wanted to visit it but I haven’t had any chance so far.
Firstly, I’ve been watching loads of Hongkong movies since I was younger. I’m fond of Hongkong movies because I can understand Cantonese well and maybe I’m half Chinese so I’m accustomed to their culture and lifestyles. That’s the main reason which leads me to love Hongkong. Additionally, I’ve heard that Hongkong is the heaven for shopping, so I would definitely purchase a lot If I were there.
Secondly, I’m a huge fan of Chinese food, I love its traditional cuisine a lot. I really like eating Dimsum, my family occasionally has Dimsum at least once a week. I wish I could come to Hongkong and enjoy the original traditional Dimsum here. That must be an unforgettable memory.
Lastly, as I said that I’m half Chinese and half Vietnamese, plus, I can speak Cantonese and English quite well so it’s easy for me to travel to Hongkong. Compared to others, the language can’t distract me.
As for whether I ever will take a visit to Hongkong, I like to think that one day I surely will. In my point of view, Hongkong should be on everyone’s must visit list.
Your response is generally good, but there are a few areas you could improve. Here is your corrected text:
“One of my dream destinations is Hong Kong. I’ve always wanted to visit it but I haven’t had any chance so far.
Firstly, I’ve been watching lots of Hong Kong movies since I was young. I’m fond of these movies because I understand Cantonese well, and perhaps, because I’m half Chinese, I’m familiar with their culture and lifestyles. That’s the main reason why I love Hong Kong. Plus, I’ve heard that Hong Kong is a paradise for shopping, so I would absolutely buy a lot if I were there.
Secondly, I’m a huge fan of Chinese food, especially its traditional cuisine. I really enjoy eating dim sum; my family occasionally has dim sum at least once a week. I wish I could visit Hong Kong and savour the original traditional dim sum there. That would surely be an unforgettable memory.
Lastly, as I mentioned, I’m half Chinese, half Vietnamese, and I can speak Cantonese as well as English quite well so it would be convenient for me to travel to Hong Kong. Unlike many others, the language wouldn’t pose a problem for me.
As for whether I will ever visit Hong Kong, I like to think that one day I surely will. In my opinion, Hong Kong should be on everyone’s ‘must visit’ list.”
Mistakes:
1. When writing about a place, make sure you spell place names correctly and consistently. For example, Hong Kong, not HongKong.
2. Try not to use the same word repetitively within a short span. For example, ‘Hong Kong’ in the first paragraph. A simple “there” can work perfectly.
3. Make sure your sentences flow smoothly. For instance, “I wish I could come to Hongkong and enjoy the original traditional Dimsum here.” Here, you should say “there” instead of “here” because you’re currently not in Hong Kong.
Keep practicing and you’ll improve!
I’m going to tell you about Da Lat. It’s the small city in the middle of Vietnam. Compared to other hot and humid city, Da Lat has a cooler atmosphere. There are a lot of means of transports that you can get to Da Lat like bus, plane and even a motorbike but I much prefer going there by plan because it’s the fastest way. I watch some short videos that review about Da Lat on Tik Tok and I find Da Lat’s cuisine attractive and mouth-watering. The things that I like most are the weather and the food. Firstly, let’s talk about the weather. The weather is cool, the air is fresh, plus it’s a bit cold and froggy in the morning. Secondly, I really appreciate Da Lat’s street food. It’s affordable and tasty. The signature food that you must try once you visit there such as banh trang nuong, hot soya milk. Those are fundamental dishes but you enjoy them in the cool places like Da Lat that’ll be more delicious. Lastly, I have a plan to visit Da Lat with my family in the foreseeable future.
The corrected version of your answer should read:
“I’m going to tell you about Da Lat. It’s a small city in the middle of Vietnam. Compared to other hot and humid cities, Da Lat has a cooler atmosphere. There are a lot of means of transport that you can use to get to Da Lat like a bus, plane, and even a motorbike, but I much prefer going there by plane because it’s the fastest way. I’ve watched some short videos that review Da Lat on Tik Tok, and I found Da Lat’s cuisine attractive and mouth-watering. The things that I like most are the weather and the food. Firstly, let’s talk about the weather. The weather is cool, the air is fresh, plus it’s a bit cold and foggy in the morning. Secondly, I really appreciate Da Lat’s street food. It’s affordable and tasty. The signature food that you must try once you visit there includes banh trang nuong, hot soya milk. Those are fundamental dishes, but enjoying them in cool places like Da Lat makes them even more delicious. Lastly, I plan to visit Da Lat with my family in the foreseeable future.”
Here are the mistakes I spotted:
1. Use “a small city”, not “the small city”.
2. Instead of “means of transports”, use “means of transport”.
3. It should be “I’ve watched”, not “I watch”.
4. “Froggy” was used incorrectly as you meant to use the word “foggy”.
5. “Includes” fits better than “such as” in the context you used it.
Other than those errors, your answer is structured and detailed, which is great. Keep practicing!
The place that I would like to visit is Taiwan. I have always wanted to visit Taiwan, but I’ve never really had the chance. One of the main reasons I would like to visit Taiwan is for the food. I have seen in documentaries how Taiwan has a wide variety of foods, and they all look very healthy. I would also like to visit the museum, as they have many and all are very attractive for visitors. From the documentaries, people appear to be very welcoming and very friendly, If I had an opportunity to visit there, I would jump at it without hesitation.
Your response is great and almost perfect! There are just a couple of minor errors. Here’s a slightly improved version:
“The place that I would like to visit is Taiwan. I’ve always wanted to go there but have never really had the chance. One of the main reasons I want to go to Taiwan is the food. I’ve seen in documentaries that Taiwan has a wide variety of foods and they all look very healthy. I’d also like to visit the museums – they have many and all seem incredibly appealing to visitors. From what I’ve seen in documentaries, the people there seem very welcoming and friendly. If I had an opportunity to visit, I’d jump at it without hesitation.”
The main errors in your response were:
1. When talking about a desire to go somewhere, we say “go to” instead of “visit to”.
2. When talking about multiple museums, you should say “the museums” instead of “the museum”.
Apart from these, your response was quite well formulated! Keep up the good work.
One place that I would like to visit is Japan, especially Tokyo. I’ve always wanted to visit Japan but I’ve never really had the chance to. I really like Japan because of their technology. I have heard so much about their technological advancements and some may even say that Japan is literally living in future so I would love to see it. Also I would like to try Japanese food especially their curry and the authentic Japanese Sushi. Apart from food I would like to do snowboarding in Japan because I’ve heard that snow there is so perfect that it looks just like a movie scene. I am sure it would be super expensive but I would still love to do it and experience all that I’ve always heard of. Talking about the culture and people in Japan, some of my friends told me that Japanese people are just so polite and welcoming that they make you feel like at home. I would like to meet them and have a first hand cultural exchange. I hope I can visit Japan soon and make all my dreams come true.
Your answer is great; you’ve provided detailed and interesting reasons for wanting to visit Japan. I’ve spotted only one error in your response:
“… some may even say that Japan is literally living in future so I would love to see it.”
The corrected version would be:
“… some may even say that Japan is literally living in the future, so I would love to see it.”
Remember, when talking about a period of time that is to come, it’s more appropriate to specify “the future”. Adding “the” also helps to make your statement sound more natural. Keep it up!