Typing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Your answer is clear and natural and gives reasons, but it's slightly wordy and has minor repetition. Make the response more concise, use one cohesive topic sentence, then add one specific supporting detail with a linking word. Also vary vocabulary (e.g., "retain information" instead of "memorize easily") and avoid phrases like "I think" when you already stated an opinion.

Example: I prefer handwriting to typing because it helps me retain information better. For example, when I take notes by hand I remember key points more easily, so I feel more confident in exams.

Suggestion: Good direct answer and a personal reason, but there are small grammatical issues and a slightly informal phrase. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add a linked reason using a linking expression (e.g., "because" or "as"). Replace vague phrases like "close to my heart" with a concise rationale and correct grammar ("I type on a laptop every day, but I prefer desktops because the clicky keys feel nostalgic").

Example: I use a laptop keyboard every day, but I prefer desktop keyboards because their tactile, clicking keys feel more nostalgic. For instance, the louder feedback helps me type more accurately and enjoy the process.

Suggestion: Your answer is direct and specific, which is good. Reduce hesitation fillers ("I think", "uh") and combine sentences for fluency. Use a clear past-time expression and a linking word to make it concise.

Example: I learned to type at school when I was a child because we had weekly computer classes and there were no computers at home.

Suggestion: You answered with a specific method, which is good, but remove hesitation and informal fillers. Be more precise about the website and how often you practice, and link ideas (e.g., "by practicing on a typing website, I improved both speed and accuracy"). Also replace "write" with "type" here.

Example: I improve my typing by practising regularly on an online typing site that measures speed and accuracy. For example, I used to practise for 20 minutes every day and tracked my words-per-minute to see steady improvement.

× I type on laptop keyboard every day, but I would prefer to type on a desktop because the clicking sounds of the keyboard it is something very nostalgic and close to my heart.

✓ I type on a laptop keyboard every day, but I would prefer to type on a desktop because the clicking sounds of the keyboard are something very nostalgic and close to my heart.

The sentence misses the indefinite article 'a' before 'laptop keyboard' (article error, ID 22). Also, the clause 'the clicking sounds of the keyboard it is something' contains an unnecessary pronoun 'it' and uses singular verb 'is' with plural 'sounds' causing subject-verb agreement and sentence structure issues. According to the instructions, correct only mistakes that match the provided list; add the article and fix the sentence structure by removing 'it' and using the plural verb 'are' so the subject 'clicking sounds' agrees with the verb. Suggestion: include appropriate articles before singular countable nouns and ensure subjects and verbs agree in number.

× I absolutely prefer the old school handwriting over technology because I think it helps me memorize easily and it helps me give a sense of achievement that I have actually studied rather than typing something on a screen.

✓ I absolutely prefer old-school handwriting over technology because I think it helps me memorize more easily and gives me a sense of achievement that I actually studied rather than typing something on a screen.

The original has issues with comparative adverb and redundant 'it helps' phrasing (present tense usage, ID 6). 'Memorize easily' is improved to 'memorize more easily' to show comparative advantage. Also, 'it helps me give a sense' is wordy; use 'gives me a sense' to keep present-tense consistency and natural expression. Suggestion: use adverbs correctly for degree (more easily) and avoid unnecessary pronouns that make the sentence awkward.

× I think it was in school because back then, uh, in our home there was no computer.

✓ I think it was in school because, back then, there was no computer at our home.

This involves word order and preposition use with 'there was' construction (There be issue, ID 3). The original 'in our home there was no computer' is understandable but more natural is 'there was no computer at our home' or 'we didn't have a computer at home.' Suggestion: with 'there was/no' constructions, place the time or location appropriately and prefer 'at home' for natural English.

× So we used to have once a week computer class in our school and that's where I learned to type.

✓ So we used to have a weekly computer class at our school, and that's where I learned to type.

Original phrase 'once a week computer class' is grammatically awkward; this concerns past-tense habitual expression (ID 5) combined with collocation. 'Used to have' correctly indicates past habit; replace 'once a week computer class' with 'a weekly computer class' and use 'at our school' for natural preposition. Suggestion: use established collocations like 'weekly class' and 'at school' for clarity.

× That's an interesting question actually. Umm, there's a fun website, uh, where you can test how accurately and at what speed you can write.

✓ That's an interesting question, actually. Umm, there's a fun website where you can test how accurately and at what speed you can type.

The issue is verb choice with -ing form context (ID 8). The question concerns typing skills, so 'write' is semantically odd; use 'type' to match context. Also remove unnecessary comma. Suggestion: choose verbs that match the activity discussed; use 'type' when referring to keyboard speed and accuracy.

× So I used to go on that website all the time and usually check how accurate I was.

✓ So I used to go on that website all the time and usually checked how accurate I was.

Mixing past habitual 'used to' with present-tense 'check' creates tense inconsistency (Past tense issue, ID 5). Both verbs describing past habits should be in the past tense: 'used to go' and 'usually checked.' Suggestion: maintain consistent past tense when describing past habitual actions.