Samy Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 So if someone could correct some grammar or spelling mistakes. Would be greatly appreciated (it is for my english homework) It is an interview and most of this is fictionnal stuff so just focus on the english, not the content Journalist: Hello Mrs. McCarter, may i ask you some questions? HMc: Hello Sir! Yes, sure, ask away Journalist: Alright! So first of all, what got you into sailing? Is it a childhood passion HMc: Yes it is, i've always been amazed by this sport! My uncle Rob used to sail and he oftenly brang me with him on board Journalist: When did your professional career start HMc: It all started 12 years ago when i won a competition. I felt proud because my whole family was there and my friends too Journalist: Oh, that's nice! Now let's talk about your recent exploit. How does it feel to be a woman and smash the record of the shortest trip around the world? HMc: It can be considered as a milestone, if not the best moment of my life. I do feel proud about being a woman and smash a man's record Journalist: I can trust you on that point! Your record is about 71 days and 14 hours right? Even if it is the shortest time, it must have been very long didn't it? HMc: It was indeed horribly long long! It seemed like YEARS for me! But it is my biggest accomplishement so i can be nothing but happy about it. What i missed the most were my relatives Journalist: Oh.. I guess you had hard times on that boat. Last question but not least, what are you planning in your future endavours HMc: I have no serious plan at the moment so only time can tell. I will most likely focus on my family before going back to the sea. Maybe the next generation of McCarters will smash my record! Journalist: Is this a hint at something, miss? HMc: Maybe! Journalist: So it means that we can expect to see one day your own record being smashed by your little boy? HMc:..or by my little girl! Journalist: Then i guess the legacy of the McCarter will go on! Thank you for answering my questions Mrs McCarter! HMc: It was a pleasure to meet you! Good bye! The text is very simple but i just had no idea, plus my english is far from being perfect so help is welcomed thanks in advance! (i'd prefer someone that has english as his native language) Quote
SassySlothh Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 You need to add question marks to the end of your journalists questions And a couple of full stops too Quote
Nate Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 You want me to fix the grammar errors? I can do it in like 15 minutes. I will if nobody has done it by then. Quote
jeb2830 Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 Don't forget your periods or question marks after every sentence My corrections: Original: I do feel proud about being a woman and smash a man's record Corrected: I do feel proud about being a woman and smashing a man's record. Original: Even if it is the shortest time, it must have been very long didn't it? Corrected: Even if it is the shortest time, it must have been very long hasn't it? Original: It was indeed horribly long long! It seemed like YEARS for me! But it is my biggest accomplishement so i can be nothing but happy about it. What i missed the most were my relatives Corrected: It was indeed horribly long! It seemed like YEARS for me! But it is my biggest accomplishement so I can be nothing but happy about it. I missed my relatives the most. Quote
Samy Posted April 15, 2014 Author Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) I added them in the original text don't worry, just forgot when copying onto pc + thanks, i thought this topic would sink quickly lol. How's my english overall? it's something very important for me because next grade i'll go with languages. I'm not good in scientifical or economical topics xD Edited April 15, 2014 by King Of Swing™ Quote
Nate Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) Journalist: Hello Mrs. McCarter, may I ask you some questions? HMc: Hello Sir! Yes, sure, ask away. Journalist: Alright! So first of all, what got you into sailing? Is it a childhood passion? HMc: Yes it is, I've always been amazed by this sport! My uncle Rob used to sail and he often brought me with him on board Journalist: When did your professional career start? HMc: It all started 12 years ago when I won a competition. I felt proud because my whole family was there and my friends too. Journalist: Oh, that's nice! Now let's talk about your recent exploit. How does it feel to be a woman and smash the record of the shortest trip around the world? HMc: It can be considered a milestone, if not the best moment of my life. I do feel proud to be a woman and smash a man's record! Journalist: I can trust you on that point! Your record is about 71 days and 14 hours right? Even if it is the shortest time, it must have been very long, right? HMc: It was indeed horribly long! It seemed like YEARS for me! But it is my biggest accomplishment so I can be nothing but happy about it. What I missed the most were my relatives Journalist: Oh.. I guess you had hard times on that boat. Last but not least, what are you planning in your future endeavors? HMc: I have no serious plan at the moment so only time can tell. I will most likely focus on my family before going back to the sea. Maybe the next generation of McCarters will smash my record! Journalist: Is this a hint at something, miss? HMc: Maybe! Journalist: So it means that we can expect to see one day your own record being smashed by your little boy? HMc:..Or by my little girl! Journalist: Then i guess the legacy of the McCarter will go on! Thank you for answering my questions Mrs McCarter! HMc: It was a pleasure to meet you! Good bye! Fixed the ones that stood out the most. Edited April 15, 2014 by Nate Quote
delete Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 We were talking about this in our PM a couple of days ago, you should have messaged me! If you ever need any more help than just drop me a PM Quote
Samy Posted April 15, 2014 Author Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) We were talking about this in our PM a couple of days ago, you should have messaged me! If you ever need any more help than just drop me a PM *then LOL Thanks Naz. I don't like to bug people for that kind of stuff But this time i think it was needed as it's a text i wrote quickly Edited April 15, 2014 by King Of Swing™ Quote
Righteous Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 So if someone could correct some grammar or spelling mistakes. Would be greatly appreciated (it is for my english homework) It is an interview and most of this is fictionnal stuff so just focus on the english, not the content Journalist: Hello Mrs. McCarter, may I ask you some questions? HMc: Hello Sir. Sure, ask away. Journalist: Alright. So first of all, what got you into sailing? Is it a childhood passion? HMc: Yes it is, I've always been amazed by this sport. My uncle Rob used to sail and he often brought me on board with him. Journalist: When did your professional career start? HMc: It all started 12 years ago when I won a competition. I felt proud because my whole family was there and my friends too. Journalist: Oh, that's nice! Now let's talk about your recent exploit. How does it feel to be a woman and smash the record of the shortest trip around the world? HMc: It can be considered a milestone, if not the best moment of my life. I do feel proud about being a woman and smashing a man's record. Journalist: I can trust you on that point! Your record is about 71 days and 14 hours right? Even if it is the shortest time, it must have been very long, right? HMc: It was indeed, horribly long! It seemed like YEARS for me! But it is my biggest accomplishment, so I can be nothing but happy about it. What I missed the most were my relatives. Journalist: Oh.. I guess you had hard times on that boat. Last, but not least, what are you planning in your future endeavours? HMc: I have no serious plan at the moment so only time will tell. I will most likely focus on my family before going back to sea. Maybe the next generation of McCarters will smash my record! Journalist: Is this a hint at something? HMc: Maybe! Journalist: So that means we can expect to see your record smashed by your son? HMc:..Or by my daughter. Journalist: Then I guess the legacy of the McCarters will go on. Thank you for answering my questions Mrs McCarter. HMc: It was a pleasure to meet you. Good bye. The text is very simple but i just had no idea, plus my english is far from being perfect so help is welcomed thanks in advance! (i'd prefer someone that has english as his native language) Quote
Nate Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) We were talking about this in our PM a couple of days ago, you should have messaged me! If you ever need any more help than just drop me a PM *then LOL Thanks Naz. I don't like to bug people for that kind of stuff But this time i think it was needed as it's a text i wrote quickly You use than as a word indicating comparison and then as a word indicating time. Just a heads up. Edited April 15, 2014 by Nate Quote
Samy Posted April 20, 2014 Author Posted April 20, 2014 Got 20/20 or A or 100% or whatever you call that. Thanks for the help guyz! (It was an Oral test) Quote
Samy Posted April 20, 2014 Author Posted April 20, 2014 (edited) You're welcome. And congratulations. lol thanks even though i easily get that kind of mark in English lol. Maybe one day i'll be english teacher ..or french teacher elsewhere lol Maybe translator? I don't know a shit about what i'll do in the future Edited April 20, 2014 by King Of Swing™ Quote
Tamer™ Posted April 21, 2014 Posted April 21, 2014 Those content tags though , "Samy Loves You" . Congratulations on getting an A! Quote
Samy Posted April 21, 2014 Author Posted April 21, 2014 Those content tags though , "Samy Loves You" . Congratulations on getting an A! I am little Krazie when it comes to tag or naming a file on my pc lol Quote
Dead-Account Posted April 21, 2014 Posted April 21, 2014 Those content tags though , "Samy Loves You" . Congratulations on getting an A! I am little Krazie when it comes to tag or naming a file on my pc lol I take it you spelt crazy like that on purpose. Quote
Tamer™ Posted April 21, 2014 Posted April 21, 2014 Those content tags though , "Samy Loves You" . Congratulations on getting an A! I am little Krazie when it comes to tag or naming a file on my pc lol I take it you spelt crazy like that on purpose. Quote
Samy Posted April 21, 2014 Author Posted April 21, 2014 (edited) Samy will stay Samy fureva Edited April 21, 2014 by King Of Swing™ Quote
Tamer™ Posted April 21, 2014 Posted April 21, 2014 Samy will stay Samy fureva But you're King Of Swing. Quote
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