My hometown

I'm from Lviv. This is a large industrial and commercial centre of in westen Ukraine. Its narrow old streets and its historic centre make it one of the best places in the country.
Lviv was founded as a fort in the mid-13th centure by Danylo Halytskyy and was named after his son Lev, which means lion. The lion is the historical symbol of the city. For centuries it has been western Ukraine's main city.
The city was given the title of the cultural capital of Ukraine. The historical centre is a part of the UNESCO Word Heritage list. It is not surprising that the city has the lagest number of monuments in the Ukraine.
It is a wonderful city where everyone can find something interesting to do. for himself. 
First of all I recommend visiting the Lviv Chocolate Factory. For a long time lviv has been famous for its chocolate, which is exported to various countries in Europe. That's why its advisable to try the local handmade chocolate.
Lviv Opera and Ballet Theatre is one of the most famous and most beautiful Opera Houses in Europe. Its foundation stone was laid in 1897.
My favorite place in Lviv is "High Castle". This is the highest place in the city with a nice park and observation point that overlooks the magnificent panoramic views of the city.
I think the heart of Lviv is the tower of the Lviv City Hall. After going up 408 steps, it is also possible to get a bird's eyeview of the city.
There are many cozy cafes and restaurants in Lviv. The most interesting restaurant is the legendary "Kriivka" which serves authentic Ukrainian cuisine.
I miss my Lviv and I hope I will visit my city next spring.

Well written Nataliya :) Mainly just a few spelling mistakes, English has some strange spelling rules so it's easy to spell words incorrectly! Lviv sounds like a wonderful city! 

Learning from the Germans

I am very surprised that it took the Germans spent around 25 years to recover from the war. I started to study their culture recently. I found that Germans are so focused on their own task when they are working. This working attitude is amazing and I try to adopt this idea. Now I have so much free time during office hours.

Well done! Only a few mistakes!

Really good- just a few grammatical errors!

Letter of application

Dear Mr. Islington,

I'm writing in reply to your advertisement published in Friday's Evening News.

I'm really interested in the position you're advertising and I have experience in either both school training and in journalism.

I would like to ask some questions about the position. Firstly, I would like to know what level of German language is required in order to start the trial period. My knowledge of German is not good, but I can start language lessons very soon.
Secondly, I would like to know if it's possible to work from home and to send the articles to the supervisor.

I can be contacted at the following e-mail: [email protected] and my phone number is 0044556677.

Best regards,

Name Surname

Well done Galina, nice piece of writing :) not too many mistakes :) 

My profile 

Hello,
My name is Galina. I'm 40. I come from Russia, but now I live in Greece.
English is my real hobby. I've been learning it all my life! But you know, I'm enjoying the process))). Of
course sometimes I have that feeling that it's too far away for me... But... another day when I see an English study book I buy it ))). It's my "love story" with English))).
I would like to reach the point when I'm quite relaxed with it.
When I'm studying English, I always know what I'm going to try or do next and I like it)))
So if there is there is any way you can help with my writing skills - I'd appreciate it!

Galina




Добрый день!
Меня зовут Галина. Мне 40 лет. Я родом из России, но живу в Греции.
Английский - мое настоящее хобби. Я изучаю его всю жизнь! Но знаете, мне нравится сам процесс его освоения))) Конечно, иногда мне хочется все бросить, тк кажется что это недостижимая цель... НО...на другой день, если я виже какую-нибудь книгу для обучения - я ее покупаю и все начинается снова))). Это наша история любви))).
Я бы хотела достичь такого состояния, когда я не буду напрягаться по данному поводу.
Изучая английский - я всегда знаю что я буду делать в следующий момент... и мне это нравится.
Если вы можете мне чем-то помочь в письменной речи - я была бы благодарна!

Галина

my first thought

I don't know to talk about, so i will introduce myself. I was born in Moscow. I have been living here ever since. It is a great city with a complex and interesting history.
Now I am an IT manager, but previously i was an engineer.  I like my job. I have worked for an IT company, a publishing house, a production company and have been working for a pharmacy company for the last 2 years. It is a great experience and it is really interesting to work for companies from different industries.
I want to study English because i want to write without any mistakes :)), speak fluently, watch English films with the original soundtrack. mmm.... i'll write something else later if i can think of anything! 

Well done Denny- only a few mistakes! Mostly confusion about the articles 'a' and 'the', probably because they don't exist in Russian :) 

IELTS Essay

Some people regard video games as harmless fun, or even as a useful educational tool. Others, however, believe that videos games are having an adverse effect on the people who play them. In your opinion, do the drawbacks of video games outweigh the benefits?


Nowadays, it is an important question whether we should let our young children play computer games or if they should be banned. While some people think it is fine for their children to play, others believe it is unacceptable. As far as I am concerned, the disadvantages of video games outweigh the advantages.

First of all, the possible benefits of computer games should be mentioned. There are a wide range of games created for educational purposes, especially for the very young children. These allow kids to learn how to use modern computers as well as some new information from the educational game. Additionally, for youngsters, games can keep them from associating with a bad crowd. They can simply sit home communicating with their friends and having fun instead.

However, there are a number of drawbacks. Modern games are expensive and usually involve further purchases while the game is being played. Another aspect is the amount of time children spend on computer games. Instead of education and learning, kids waste hours online without a break, thereby having a negative impact on their health. The most considerable disadvantage in video games is cruelty. Although there are age limits, parents still buy such games for their infants. As we know, there have been a few cases when children have taken guns and shot innocent people on the street.

To sum up, although there are fun and educational games, the majority of modern video games are violent and cruel, and this may have dreadful consequences. Therefore, I believe there are more drawbacks than benefits.


(Please estimate my IELTS score.) I don't have the marking criteria for IELTS with me at the moment so I wouldn't like to give you an exact score. It is a very well written and well planned essay. 

Thank you.