Typing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and finish your sentence logically. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons using linking words (for example, because/so) and a brief example. Avoid filler sounds (umm) and incomplete sentences.

Example: I prefer typing. I write slowly by hand, so typing is much faster and more efficient, especially since I use computers and smartphones every day. For example, I can type school essays and notes quickly and edit them easily on my laptop.

Suggestion: Answer directly and avoid contradicting phrases. Begin with a clear statement (yes/no or which device), then explain briefly with a specific reason and an example. Remove trailing incomplete phrases and reduce repetition.

Example: I usually type on my phone and iPad rather than a desktop or laptop. They are convenient for on-the-go typing and sync with cloud apps, so I often keep a digital journal on my iPad instead of writing on paper.

Suggestion: Good clear answer and simple explanation. Improve by tightening phrasing and adding one specific detail about what you learned (e.g., touch-typing, typing speed) to make it more informative and natural.

Example: I learned to type when I was in elementary school as part of our computer class. We practiced touch-typing and simple exercises, which helped me develop a basic speed and accuracy early on.

Suggestion: Be specific about methods and use proper tense and linking words. State a clear topic sentence, then mention concrete practices (online lessons, typing tests, timed drills) and frequency. Remove fillers and unfinished thoughts.

Example: I improve my typing mainly through daily practice. For example, I use online typing lessons and timed tests for 15–20 minutes each day, and I also type school assignments regularly to build speed and accuracy.

× I prefer typing honestly.

✓ I honestly prefer typing.

The adverb 'honestly' is better placed before the main verb phrase to sound natural and maintain correct adverb placement. Move adverbs that modify the verb closer to the verb. For improvement, place sentence adverbs like 'honestly' before the verb phrase: 'I honestly prefer typing.'

× Umm, I write really slowly so I prefer typing because I am more used to it, especially now that technology is booming.

✓ I write very slowly, so I prefer typing because I am more accustomed to it, especially now that technology is booming.

Use 'very' instead of informal 'really' in formal corrections; 'more used to' is less formal and slightly awkward—'accustomed to' is clearer. Also add a comma before 'so' to join clauses. For improvement, use 'accustomed to' for habitual familiarity and ensure appropriate commas between independent clauses.

× Umm we use computers daily rather than.

✓ Umm, we use computers daily instead.

The phrase 'rather than' is incomplete here and requires a comparison object (e.g., 'rather than using pen and paper'). 'Instead' is a complete alternative. For improvement, either complete the comparison ('rather than writing by hand') or use 'instead' to finish the thought.

× I don't use keyboards every day, but I use my iPad and my phone so they have keyboards as well and they're definitely more efficient than writing.

✓ I don't use keyboards every day, but my iPad and my phone have keyboards, and they're definitely more efficient than writing by hand.

Avoid awkward clause order ('I use my iPad and my phone so they have keyboards' is incorrect cause-effect phrasing). Use present simple consistently: 'my iPad and my phone have keyboards'. Also specify 'writing by hand' for clarity. For improvement, keep subject and verb close and use a clear comparison object.

× So I do write journals digitally instead of writing on paper because it is definitely.

✓ So I write journals digitally instead of on paper because it is definitely easier and faster.

The original ends abruptly with 'definitely.' Complete the comparative idea by adding what 'definitely' modifies ('easier and faster'). For improvement, finish comparisons and avoid sentence fragments.

× I learned how to type on a keyboard when I was in elementary school.

✓ I learned to type on a keyboard when I was in elementary school.

Both 'learned how to type' and 'learned to type' are acceptable, but 'learned to type' is more concise. No tense change needed. For improvement, prefer concise infinitive constructions in speech: 'learned to type.'

× So it's like a plan or like a part of our computer subject.

✓ It was part of our computer class curriculum.

The original uses filler words ('like') and mismatched tense ('it's' implies present while referring to past schooling). Use past tense 'was' and concise phrasing 'computer class curriculum.' For improvement, avoid filler 'like' and match tense to the time referenced.

× It really is like part of our formative stage in school.

✓ It was part of our formative stage in school.

The speaker refers to past schooling, so use past tense 'was' not present 'is.' For improvement, ensure tense matches the time frame being discussed.

× I improve my typing with practice.

✓ I improved my typing with practice.

The question 'How do you improve your typing?' expects a present habitual answer (e.g., 'I improve my typing by practicing') or if describing past improvement, use past 'improved.' Original later sentences use past 'I did practice every day', so to maintain consistency convert to past. For improvement, decide whether to describe current routine ('I improve my typing by practicing regularly') or past experience ('I improved my typing with practice').

× I did practice every day and since umm it is part of our class, I have to do it practically every time.

✓ I practiced every day, and since it was part of our class, I had to do it practically every time.

Mixes past ('did practice') with present ('is', 'have to'). To describe past schooling, use past tense throughout: 'practiced', 'was', 'had to'. For improvement, keep tense consistent when narrating past events.

× So I get to practice eventually or like.

✓ So I got to practice regularly.

The original contains fillers ('eventually or like') and unclear tense. If referring to past classes, use 'got to practice regularly.' If speaking about current habit, use 'I get to practice regularly.' For improvement, remove fillers and express the frequency clearly.