Typing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise, grammatically correct and use clear linking words. Start with a direct topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Avoid filler sounds (umm, uh) and grammatical errors (subject-verb agreement, word choice).

Example: I prefer handwriting because it helps me brainstorm and solve problems more effectively. For example, when I write notes by hand I can easily draw diagrams and annotate ideas, which improves my understanding and creativity.

Suggestion: Answer directly and remove repetition. Use clearer vocabulary (use 'type' instead of 'tap') and a linking phrase to connect to your earlier point. Keep to two sentences maximum.

Example: I usually type on a desktop keyboard at work because my office provides a desktop computer. However, I still prefer handwriting for annotations and brainstorming, as it helps me organise my thoughts better.

Suggestion: Give a clear, chronological answer with correct verb forms and specific details. Avoid vague fillers and unclear phrases. Use linking words like 'when' or 'because' to structure the response. Mention approximate time and a brief description of the experience.

Example: I learned to type when I was a child after my cousin brought her laptop to my house for the first time. I was very curious and practised on it often because I found the technology exciting and wanted to become better at using it.

Suggestion: Provide a clear method or steps you used to improve typing, with specific examples (practice, courses, online tools). Use correct tense and remove repetition. Start with a topic sentence then add 1–2 supporting details using linking words such as 'since' or 'by'.

Example: I improved my typing after I moved to Australia because I needed to use a laptop for coursework. To get better I practised regularly using online typing exercises and took a short computer course at my university, which significantly increased my speed and accuracy.

× Personally, I always prefer writing because if writing work really well for my brainstorming and thinking and problem solving skills.

✓ Personally, I always prefer writing because it works really well for my brainstorming, thinking, and problem-solving skills.

The sentence uses 'if writing work' which is incorrect. The pronoun 'it' should refer to 'writing' and the verb must agree in number and tense: 'writing' is singular so use 'works'. Also add hyphen in 'problem-solving' and commas for clarity. Suggestion: replace 'if writing work' with 'it works' and add commas and hyphen for readability.

× Umm. So uh, I always prefer writing uh, for even when I'm at work and at home.

✓ So, I always prefer writing even when I'm at work or at home.

The phrase 'for even when' is incorrect; 'even when' suffices. Use 'or' to indicate alternatives 'at work or at home'. Remove filler words. Suggestion: use 'even when' and 'or' for a natural sentence.

× I I would say I tap on the desktop most of the most of the time at work, but like I said before I always prefer handwriting to help me with the annotation and brainstorming.

✓ I would say I type on the desktop most of the time at work, but, as I said before, I always prefer handwriting to help me with annotation and brainstorming.

'I tap on the desktop' is incorrect verb choice; use 'type'. Remove duplicate words 'most of the most of the time'. 'As I said before' is more natural than 'like I said before'. 'the annotation' should be 'annotation' (no article). Suggestion: use correct verb 'type', remove duplicates, and adjust articles.

× So I remember when I want a choice, my cousin brought me, uh, her laptop and uh, it's the whatever, the first time I seen a laptop, uh, so went hopping.

✓ I remember when I wanted a choice; my cousin brought me her laptop, and it was the first time I had seen a laptop, so I felt very excited.

Tense errors: 'want' should be past 'wanted' to match 'remember'. 'Seen' needs past perfect 'had seen' because it refers to a time before the past moment. 'Went hopping' is incorrect idiom; use 'felt very excited'. Suggestion: use consistent past tense and appropriate expressions for feelings.

× I feel it really interesting and really uh, uh, technological, umm, so it's what a good experience for me.

✓ I found it really interesting and very modern, so it was a good experience for me.

Use past 'found' to match context. 'Really interesting' is fine but 'really technological' is unnatural; use 'very modern' or 'technologically advanced'. 'It's what a good experience' is incorrect; use 'it was a good experience'. Suggestion: use appropriate adjectives and past tense form.

× So until I come to Australia for study, this is when I I have to learn how to use the laptop like correctly because it it helped me a lot is in my study and the only.

✓ Until I came to Australia to study, I had to learn how to use the laptop properly because it helped me a lot with my studies.

Tense and structure issues: 'come' should be past 'came'; 'have to learn' should be past 'had to learn'. Use 'properly' instead of 'like correctly'. 'It helped me a lot in my study' should be 'helped me a lot with my studies'. Remove extraneous words 'the only'. Suggestion: use past tense for past events and correct preposition 'with' for 'studies'.