Chatting— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and natural: start with a direct topic sentence, then give one specific reason and a brief example. Avoid repetitive phrasing (e.g. “I do love” and “very closely” together) and minor grammar errors like “introvert person.” Use one linking phrase to connect idea and example.

Example: Yes, I do enjoy chatting with friends, but mostly with people I’m close to because I’m naturally introverted. For example, I only open up about personal topics with my oldest friend, who understands me well.

Suggestion: Good clear answer with direct topic sentence. To improve, add a specific detail or example and use a linking word to show relation. Replace general phrases with concrete examples of places or experiences to make it more vivid.

Example: I usually talk about travel, especially planning trips and sharing cultural experiences. For instance, last month we discussed backpacking in Portugal and tips for experiencing local food and festivals.

Suggestion: Strong, direct answer and clear reason. Improve by adding a brief supporting example and a linking word like “because” or “for example.” Keep it within 2–3 sentences for naturalness.

Example: I prefer talking one-on-one because it lets me connect emotionally and have deeper conversations. For example, I can discuss personal goals with a close friend without the distraction of a group.

Suggestion: Reduce hesitation and filler words (e.g. “umm”) and correct small grammar issues (“a really convenient” → “really convenient”). Make sentences more concise and add a specific example of an app or situation. Use one linking phrase to structure reasons.

Example: I prefer social media because it’s convenient and asynchronous, so friends can reply when they’re free. For example, I often use WhatsApp to share photos and plan meetups without needing everyone available at the same time.

Suggestion: Good idea and clear opinion. Improve naturalness by starting with a concise topic sentence, then give a specific example or brief explanation using linking words such as “because” or “for example.” Avoid awkward phrasing like “think outside of the box” if not directly relevant.

Example: Yes, I think arguing with friends is normal because people have different views. For example, my friends and I sometimes disagree about politics, but we usually resolve it by listening and finding common ground.

× Since I am a very introvert person, I do not like to open up that easily.

✓ Since I am a very introverted person, I do not like to open up that easily.

The adjective 'introvert' is a noun; the correct adjective form is 'introverted'. Use 'introverted' to describe a person. Suggestion: use adjective forms when modifying nouns (introverted person).

× One of my hobbies is to travel, so my topic with my friends is mostly about traveling to new places and exploring new cultures.

✓ One of my hobbies is travelling, so my topics with my friends are mostly about travelling to new places and exploring new cultures.

The sentence mixes singular/plural: 'One of my hobbies is to travel' is acceptable, but 'my topic with my friends is mostly' is awkward because 'topics' (plural) matches 'friends' and 'mostly about travelling' fits better. Also use consistent gerund form 'travelling' (British) or 'traveling' (American). Suggestion: make number agreement between subject and verb and use parallel forms.

× One of my hobbies is to travel, so my topic with my friends is mostly about traveling to new places and exploring new cultures.

✓ One of my hobbies is travelling, so my topics with my friends are mostly about travelling to new places and exploring new cultures.

When listing activities, use the -ing (gerund) form consistently: 'travelling' and 'exploring'. This keeps parallel structure. Suggestion: use gerunds after verbs like 'is' when describing hobbies or topics.

× I personally prefer to talk to a single person rather than a group since it allows me to connect emotionally and also have deeper conversations.

✓ I personally prefer to talk to a single person rather than a group since it allows me to connect emotionally and also to have deeper conversations.

Parallelism and infinitive structure: after 'allows me' use 'to' before verbs for clarity ('to connect' and 'to have'). Alternatively, use gerunds both times ('connecting' and 'having'). Suggestion: keep parallel verb forms when listing results.

× I prefer to communicate via social media since it is a really convenient.

✓ I prefer to communicate via social media since it is really convenient.

'a' before 'really convenient' is incorrect because 'convenient' is an adjective describing 'it' (uncountable concept), so no article is needed. Remove 'a'. Suggestion: use no article before predicate adjectives referring to general situations.

× Even when my friends are busy, I can still leave them a text umm which they can reply to when they are free.

✓ Even when my friends are busy, I can still send them a text which they can reply to when they are free.

Colloquial filler 'umm' should be removed for clarity; 'leave them a text' is understandable but 'send them a text' is more natural. Also avoid splitting relative clause. Suggestion: use 'send' and place the relative clause directly after 'text'.

× Meeting might not be always convenient but social media is always.

✓ Meeting might not always be convenient, but social media always is.

Word order: 'not always convenient' is the normal placement for 'always' and add comma before 'but'. Also place 'always' before 'is' or after 'social media' with 'is' at end: 'social media always is' is less natural than 'social media always is' but better as 'social media always is' or 'social media is always convenient'. Suggestion: rewrite to 'Meeting might not always be convenient, but social media is always convenient.'

× Argument with friends is normal in my opinion.

✓ Arguments with friends are normal, in my opinion.

Use plural 'Arguments' to refer generally, and plural verb 'are' for subject-verb agreement. Also add comma before 'in my opinion' as a parenthetical. Suggestion: use plural when speaking about general occurrences.

× When we think outside of the box and keep our opinions, arguments are expected because not everyone's thinking is similar.

✓ When we think outside the box and stick to our opinions, arguments are expected because not everyone's thinking is similar.

Idiomatic expression is 'think outside the box' (no 'of'). 'Keep our opinions' is awkward; use 'stick to our opinions'. These are lexical choices rather than strict grammar but fall under pronoun/word use. Suggestion: use standard idioms and collocations for natural English.