Error Correction Practice

Ana is looking for a new job since March. Last week, she finally has had an interview at a large company. She prepared very good and read everything about the company in advance. During the interview, the manager asked her why did she want to leave her current job. Ana said him that she wanted new challenges. She also explained that she is good in organizing events. At the end, the manager said, “We'll contact you when we will make a decision.” Now Ana is waiting for their answer, and she is having a good feeling about it.

Last week, our team had a serious problem with our main software. On Monday, the system has crashed three times. David rose the issue with his manager right away and made his best to keep everyone informed. The technician promised to come until noon on Tuesday, but before he arrived, the cause was finding: a bad update. The actual version of the system is stable, but the team is still controlling it every few hours. The manager thanked David for to stay late that week.

My friends and I are planning a travel to Miami next summer. We have booked our flights last week, and now we need a place to stay. One friend suggested to rent a house instead of staying in a hotel, and the most of us agreed. If we will book early, we'll get a better price. Everyone says it's worth to visit the Everglades, so we'll probably spend a day there. We're only taking carry-on bags, so we won't have many luggage. Our flight leaves in July 3, and I can't wait!

Over the past year, Sandra has done some big changes to her lifestyle. She was used to smoke a pack a day, but she quitted last spring. Now she goes to the gym three times a week and has cut on fast food. As a result, she has less health problems and much more energy. Her doctor says that regular exercise effects both physical and mental health. Sandra is also getting used to wake up at six. She now advices her friends to start with small changes.

Last month, the city announced a major expansion of its subway system. Politicians have been discussing the project since almost ten years. The city plans building twelve new stations, and the work will be finish by 2030. The news are especially good for people who live in the suburbs. At a public meeting, residents asked when will the work start. Fares are expected to rise with about ten percent. Despite of the high cost, most residents support the plan. The mayor told that the new lines would cut commuting times in half.

My friend Carlos is feeling stressed about his job for months now. Last weekend, I told him to consider to look for a new position. He is afraid from losing his income, and I understand that. Still, I told him he should make a real break this summer — even one week away can help. I also said he had better to talk to a career coach. “If I would be you, I'd update my résumé,” I told him. Of course, it's scary to change job, but staying somewhere that make you unhappy is much worse.

Last weekend, I watched a movie that really make me think. It's about a group of scientists which try to stop a global disaster. I'm usually not interested for science fiction, but this one was different. The first half was a little bored, but the second half was much more better. The acting was definately the strongest part. It's one of the most original movies I saw in years, and I recommend you to see it.

Our company recently introduced a new project management software. Before choosing it, managers had to make a lot of research. The team discussed about several options, and the final tool was chose after two months of testing. It lets us to share files and track deadlines in one place. Most staff managed learning the basics in two days, and communication between departments have improved a lot. Now every employees can see the status of each project.

Dear Mr. Johnson, I am writing for informing you about a change to our project timeline. We have made good progress on the Henderson account, but we didn't receive the client's sales data yet. Without this informations, we cannot finish the final report. The current deadline is March 15, so we would like to ask a two weeks extension. Eventually, we could deliver the first part on time and send the rest later. Please let me know which option do you prefer. I look forward to hear from you. Best regards, Rachel Torres

Every spring, our neighborhood organizes a volunteer day to clean up the local park. I take part in it every year since 2019. This year, the turnout was twice bigger as last year. It was so a beautiful day that people stayed until the evening. The city borrowed us gloves and trash bags, and local business donated food and drinks. The organizers did a great work coordinating everything, and at the end, they thanked to everyone for coming. In my opinion, it's important for neighbors working together like this.

This proposal outlines a marketing campaign that consists on three distinct phases. Despite the previous campaign was costly, it delivered strong results, and the team has already done significant progress on new creative material. The campaign targets the young professionals in major cities. Not only it will increase brand awareness, but it will also generate qualified leads. We recommend to distribute the budget evenly across all three phases, as this is a more economic use of resources. By the end of the fiscal year, the campaign will run for six full months, giving us a complete picture of its performance.

I am writing to express my serious dissatisfaction with my recent stay at your hotel. I have been a loyal customer since many years, which makes this experience especially disappointing. When I raised my concerns at the front desk, the receptionist spoke me that nothing could be done. If the staff would have listened on the first night, the situation could easily have been resolved. In the hospitality industry, the trust is everything, and mine has now been broken. This experience has seriously effected my opinion of your brand. Two weeks ago, your manager assured me that the matter will be resolved within a few days, yet I have heard nothing since. I only wish your staff handled my original request more professionally. I look forward to receive your response.

Elena joined the company in 2019 and works here ever since. As a senior project coordinator, she is responsible of three cross-functional teams, and she is now used to manage large budgets with confidence. She gives close attention to detail and has received excellent feedbacks from clients. One area for growth is her tendency to overcommit, so she should avoid to take on too many tasks at once. During our review, I suggested her to lead the upcoming restructuring project. Going forward, her progress should monitor on a quarterly basis.

A new paper examines how sleep quality affects performance at work. The authors carried out a research with four groups of office workers, and each of the groups were tested separately. The researchers did several important discoveries. Error rates raised sharply among people who had slept less than six hours. In spite the small sample, the findings were statistically significant. If the participants had slept more consistently, their error rates would drop. They emphasize on that the results must be interpreted carefully, but they conclude that sleep is as important for productivity than diet and exercise.

I have moved to Denver eight months ago for a new job. At first, I had real difficulty to find an apartment I could afford. If I didn't take this job, I would still be living in my small hometown, so I don't regret the move. My neighbors, who's kids go to the same school as my daughter, have been incredibly kind. I'd rather to walk than drive, so I'm glad the city has good sidewalks and public transportation. On the other hand, I'm quite sensible to cold, and the winters here are tough. Of course, I miss very much my family. Still, it's time I join a local club and met some new people.

Delivering an effective presentation is a skill, and its success depends from preparation far more than on natural talent. Many speakers lack of confidence simply because they haven't rehearsed enough. The more you rehearse, the more you will feel confident. Last year, I gave a talk with almost no preparation, and it went badly — I really must have practiced more. Experienced presenters are capable to adjust their pace when they sense the room drifting. Never I have seen a great speaker simply read from slides. Do eye contact with different people in the room, and before you begin, check that all the equipments work.

Adults are said that they learn languages more slowly than children, but I'm not so sure. I started Spanish at forty-two, and of course I wish I would have started earlier. I take lectures twice a week with a private tutor, who insists me to speak only Spanish in class. After two years, I've made a big progress, especially in listening. I've learned that there is no point to worry about every mistake. Still, I can't help to compare myself to younger learners. I pretend to take the B2 exam next spring.

We have been looking for a used car for months before we finally found a good one last weekend. Before buying it, we checked the car by a mechanic, who told us the brakes needed to repair soon. The seller wanted that we pay the full price in cash, but we pointed out the problem with the brakes. After a long discussion, we agreed to stop to argue about small scratches, and he finally made us a discount of eight hundred dollars. We mustn't pay for the registration, because the seller had already taken care of it. Of course, no sooner had we driven the car home then a warning light came on!

Our trip to Lisbon last spring started badly. At the airport, the airline informed that our flight had been canceled because of a storm. If only we would have checked the weather forecast! We spent the night to sleep on a bench, and by the time we finally reached our hotel, we were awake for almost thirty hours. The cancellation resulted from us losing a whole day of our vacation. Which surprised me most was how calm everyone stayed. The airline later offered us a compensation, but next time we will travel, we'll definitely buy travel insurance.

Last month, I decided to make an experiment: thirty days without a smartphone. To my surprise, I succeeded to stay offline for the whole month. Using an old basic phone prevented me to check social media every few minutes. Instead of scroll through news feeds at night, I started reading again, and since then I read four novels. When I turned my smartphone back on, a huge amount of messages were waiting for me. The experiment really learned me how much time I used to waste. Will I go back to my old habits? I hope not so.