Typing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be direct and concise: start with a clear topic sentence, correct vocabulary and grammar, and give one or two specific reasons. Avoid redundant phrases and unclear words like “inviting a lot.” Use linking words to connect ideas.

Example: I prefer handwriting. I have always written by hand since childhood because my family didn’t have a computer at home, so I practiced handwriting more. Also, I find writing by hand helps me remember information better.

Suggestion: Give a clear direct answer first, then provide one or two concise reasons using linking words. Correct phrasing and remove filler words like “so yeah.” Mention specific advantages to be more convincing.

Example: I usually choose a laptop. Because it is more convenient to carry and its compact keyboard suits my typing style, I can work anywhere such as on a train or at a café.

Suggestion: Answer directly with a clear time reference, avoid hesitations and unfinished sentences. Provide a coherent short explanation using linking words and correct tense. Clarify the last sentence (what do you prefer now?).

Example: I learned to type when I was in Grade 1 at my boarding school’s computer lab, about ten years ago. At first I enjoyed typing a lot, but over time I wrote more by hand because it was more practical for me.

Suggestion: Start with a clear topic sentence, then give specific, practical methods with linking words. Avoid colloquial fillers and cliché expressions. Mention concrete practice techniques and tools to sound more precise.

Example: I improve my typing by practicing regularly. For example, I use online typing exercises for ten minutes daily, focus on accuracy before speed, and practice common words and keyboard shortcuts to build muscle memory.

× I usually do prefer handwriting because since I was a child I was into inviting a lot and I don't type that much.

✓ I usually prefer handwriting because, since I was a child, I have been interested in writing a lot and I don't type that much.

The sentence has several issues: 'do prefer' is unnecessary emphasis; 'into inviting' is incorrect — likely meant 'interested in writing'; missing perfect continuous 'have been interested' fits the period from childhood to now; punctuation needed for clarity. Suggest replacing 'do prefer' with 'prefer', use 'have been interested in writing' to show ongoing interest, and add commas after introductory time phrase.

× We don't have a computer or a laptop in home so I do prefer handwriting.

✓ We don't have a computer or a laptop at home, so I prefer handwriting.

Use the preposition 'at' with 'home' (preposition error, ID 11) and drop unnecessary 'do' for simple present preference (present tense form). Also add a comma before 'so' to join clauses. 'A computer or a laptop' is acceptable but 'at home' is required.

× I do not type a lot, but if I had to pick one, I'd definitely pick laptop because it feels more convenient for me and it has a small keyboard that's why the main reason is that so yeah, I do prefer laptop.

✓ I don't type a lot, but if I had to pick one, I'd definitely choose a laptop because it's more convenient for me and has a small keyboard. That's the main reason, so I prefer a laptop.

Reduce redundancies and correct verb choice: use 'choose' or 'pick' consistently; include articles ('a laptop'); contract 'it is' to 'it's' and omit extra 'it' before 'has'. 'That's the main reason' clarifies cause. Corrects present tense phrasing and article usage.

× I was in a boarding school and our school had a computer lab.

✓ I was at a boarding school and our school had a computer lab.

Use 'at' with 'school' to indicate location (preposition issue, ID 11) though 'in' is sometimes used; 'at a boarding school' is more natural. Past tense 'was' and 'had' are correct for a past situation; changed only preposition for natural phrasing.

× So since I was in Grade 1, I guess, uh, ten years ago, I started typing at keyboard a lot.

✓ So since I was in Grade 1, around ten years ago, I started typing a lot on the keyboard.

'At keyboard' is incorrect preposition; use 'on the keyboard' (preposition issue, ID 11). Clarified time expression 'around ten years ago' and moved 'a lot' after 'typing' for natural word order. Past tense 'started' is appropriate.

× And, uh, at first I love that. But uh, since time pass, so I prefer.

✓ At first, I loved it. But as time passed, I preferred handwriting.

Use past tense 'loved' to match 'at first' (past event) (past tense issue ID 5). 'I love that' is present, which mismatches. 'Since time pass' is ungrammatical; correct is 'as time passed' (verb tense and form). Also 'so I prefer' is vague—use 'I preferred handwriting' or 'I prefer handwriting now' depending on intended meaning. Here past narrative consistent.

× The main reason is I would say practicing.

✓ The main reason, I would say, is practice.

Use noun 'practice' instead of the gerund 'practicing' after 'is' for natural phrasing (verb/gerund issue ID 8 & quantifier/usage ID 14). Alternatively 'practicing' could be used in a different structure: 'I would say practicing helps.' This correction makes the sentence concise and natural.

× Practicing helps a lot man.

✓ Practicing helps a lot, man.

Main change is punctuation for direct address. 'Practicing helps a lot' is grammatically correct with gerund subject. Add comma before 'man' as a vocative. No other major grammar change.

× It is a saying that practice makes a man perfect.

✓ There is a saying that practice makes perfect.

Use the common idiom 'practice makes perfect' and drop unnecessary article 'a' before 'man' and 'perfect'. Also begin with 'There is a saying' for natural phrasing (there be issue ID 3). Using the idiomatic form corrects adjective/article misuse (ID 13 and 22).

× So the main key factor to improve our typing is to practice a lot and focus on the letters in the keyboard.

✓ So the key factor to improve our typing is to practice a lot and focus on the letters on the keyboard.

Use 'key factor' rather than 'main key factor' (redundant). Use 'on the keyboard' for correct preposition (ID 11). Sentence structure improved for clarity and conciseness.