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Why does your writing sound "off"?
Many English learners write sentences that are grammatically correct but sound unnatural. This is usually because they: 1. Translate directly from their first language 2. Use overly formal or textbook phrases 3. Put information in the wrong order 4. Use the wrong register (too formal or too casual) The good news: these are all fixable with a few simple awareness shifts.
I am writing to you for the purpose of requesting information.
Grammatically correct, but no one talks or writes like this.
Could you send me more info about the project?
Natural, direct, professional.