Chatting— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be natural and grammatically correct: use correct verb forms and avoid fillers. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific examples. Use linking words if you expand.

Example: Yes, I enjoy chatting with my friends. For example, we often talk about school subjects and the latest trends online, such as new apps or fashion. These chats help me stay updated and connected.

Suggestion: Give a direct topic sentence and then provide specific, coherent details using linking words. Replace vague phrases with concrete examples and correct grammar (e.g., 'major events in my country').

Example: I usually talk with my friends about everyday life and personal experiences. For instance, we discuss study plans, recent news stories, and major events in our country, such as elections or festivals.

Suggestion: Answer the question directly (group or one-on-one) with a complete sentence and give a reason or brief example. Avoid trailing off; be clear and concise.

Example: I prefer chatting one-on-one because I can have deeper conversations and it’s easier to understand each other. However, I also enjoy group chats when we plan activities together.

Suggestion: State a clear preference and explain why with a supporting detail. Remove repetitions and fillers, and use linking words to connect ideas.

Example: I prefer face-to-face communication because it feels more personal and I can read body language. Although I use social media to keep in touch, in-person meetings are better for important conversations.

Suggestion: Give a direct answer, explain typical causes of disagreements with specific examples, and contrast serious arguments with playful teasing. Avoid repetition and correct pronouns (e.g., 'they' or 'a friend').

Example: Yes, we sometimes argue, usually when there's a disagreement about facts or opinions, like who is responsible for a group project. But often our arguments are just joking and we quickly make up.

× Yes, I like to chatting with my friends about subjects or like uh, something trend.

✓ Yes, I like chatting with my friends about subjects or, like, trending topics.

The verb 'like' can be followed by the gerund (verb + -ing) without 'to'. Using 'to chatting' is incorrect. Also 'something trend' is ungrammatical; 'trending topics' or 'things that are trending' is correct. Suggestion: use 'like + gerund' and a natural noun phrase 'trending topics'.

× I usually chat with my friends about life and experience and the news and something may major happen in my country.

✓ I usually chat with my friends about life and experiences, the news, and things that may majorly happen in my country.

The sentence mixes singular/plural and incorrect modal phrasing. 'Experience' should be plural ('experiences') when listing general topics. 'Something may major happen' is incorrect word order and word form; use 'things that may majorly happen' or better 'major events that may happen.' Suggestion: pluralize 'experiences' and rephrase the clause to 'things that may majorly happen' or 'major events that may happen.'

× Yeah, sometimes I share with my.

✓ Yeah, sometimes I share with my friends.

The sentence is incomplete; the object after 'my' is missing. 'My' is a possessive determiner and must be followed by a noun such as 'friends.' Suggestion: complete the phrase by adding the intended noun.

× I prefer to communicate with face to face better than social media.

✓ I prefer to communicate face-to-face rather than via social media.

'Communicate with face to face' misuses prepositions and word order. The idiomatic expression is 'communicate face-to-face.' Use 'via' or 'on' with 'social media.' Also 'better than' is less natural here than 'rather than.' Suggestion: use 'face-to-face' and 'via social media.'

× Social media it's like like also.

✓ Social media is similar, too.

The original has a redundant pronoun and filler words ('it's like like also') and lacks clarity. Use a concise structure: 'Social media is similar, too' or 'I also use social media.' Suggestion: remove redundant 'it's' and extra 'like.'

× Yes, sometimes I argue with my friends if he if he like uh, wrong about information or uh, any topics we discussed or something.

✓ Yes, sometimes I argue with my friends if they are wrong about information or any topics we discuss.

The speaker uses singular pronoun 'he' but is referring to 'friends' (plural), so use 'they.' Also 'if he like uh, wrong' is ungrammatical; use 'if they are wrong.' Tense consistency: 'we discussed' should be present 'we discuss' for habitual action. Suggestion: use plural pronoun 'they' and keep present tense for habitual actions.

× Or sometimes I like joke around a lot.

✓ Or sometimes I like joking around a lot.

After 'like,' use the gerund 'joking' rather than the base form 'joke.' Suggestion: use 'like + gerund' for habitual or general preferences.