Grammar fix
practical experience
real experience
Knowledge or skills you gain by actually doing something, not just learning about it from books or classes.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
She got practical experience by working part-time in a hospital during her studies.
In my opinion, practical experience is just as important as academic qualifications when applying for a job.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I have many practical experiences.
Say: I have a lot of practical experience.
'Experience' in this sense is uncountable — not 'experiences'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Experience of an applied nature' is clumsy; 'practical' / 'hands-on experience' is natural.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
practical experience
- practical experience
- hands-on experience
- gain
- real-world experience