Typing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and organize the answer with a clear topic sentence followed by one or two specific supporting details. Avoid minor hesitations and repetitive phrases. Use a linking phrase to connect the general preference to the reason (e.g., “because” or “as a result”).

Example: I prefer handwriting. I enjoy the tactile feel and the sound of a pen on paper, and when I brainstorm I can quickly sketch diagrams and map out ideas, which helps my creativity.

Suggestion: Start with a clear topic sentence and include one concise supporting detail. Reduce filler words and combine related points with linking words like “so” or “therefore.” Mention the device if relevant to be specific.

Example: Yes, I type every day on a laptop. Because most of my work and communication are online, I spend many hours writing emails, editing documents and preparing reports.

Suggestion: Remove fillers and uncertain phrases such as “well, let me think” and “I guess.” Provide a clear, confident topic sentence and one vivid specific memory or detail to enrich the answer. Use a linking word to add the memory (e.g., “and”).

Example: I learned to type when I was about nine at school during computer classes, and I clearly remember the first lesson focused on correct finger placement and tapping practice.

Suggestion: Be direct and avoid self-deprecating openings like “I seldom think of this question.” State the method confidently and give a concrete example or estimate of improvement. Minimize hesitations and use a linking phrase such as “as a result” to show effect.

Example: I mainly improve by daily practice—typing emails and documents—and as a result my speed and accuracy have increased; now I can touch-type without looking at the keyboard and make fewer than a handful of errors per page.

× Yes, quite much every day.

✓ Yes, quite often every day.

The phrase 'quite much' is not standard English. Use 'quite often' or 'very much' depending on meaning. 'Quite often every day' indicates frequency and fits the context. Alternatively, simply 'quite often' or 'almost every day' would be natural. Suggestion: use common frequency adverbs such as 'often', 'usually', 'almost every day'. (Grammar problem types: 13 Incorrect use of adjectives or adverbs; 14 Incorrect use of quantifiers.)

× When I was brainstorming, I could easily sketch diagrams and map out my ideas.

✓ When I was brainstorming, I could easily sketch diagrams and map out my ideas.

This sentence is grammatically correct and matches the past progressive context. 'Could' correctly expresses ability in that past setting, and no article error is present. No correction needed. (Grammar problem types: 5 Past tense issue - not applicable.)

× I guess around the age of 9 I learned to type when I was at school attending computer classes.

✓ I guess around the age of nine I learned to type when I was at school taking computer classes.

'Attending computer classes' is not incorrect, but 'taking computer classes' is more natural in this context. Also spell out single-digit ages in formal writing as 'nine'. The verb 'taking' is the common collocation with 'classes'. (Grammar problem types: 8 Verb + -ing form; 22 Article errors - minor style.)

× I still remember the first class was teaching how to tap.

✓ I still remember the first class teaching us how to type.

Original phrasing is awkward. Use 'teaching us how to type' to indicate the class taught students the skill. Also 'tap' is informal and unclear; 'type' is the correct verb for keyboard input. The structure 'the first class was teaching how to...' lacks an object; adding 'us' or rephrasing as 'the first class taught us how to type' is better. (Grammar problem types: 9 Verb in the past participle form; 26 Sentence structure.)

× Well, I seldom think of this question. Actually. I don't do any formal practice.

✓ Well, I seldom think about this question. Actually, I don't do any formal practice.

Split sentence 'Actually.' is a fragment; combine with the next clause using a comma. Use 'think about' not 'think of' for reflecting on a question. 'Think of' can mean to invent or to remember, while 'think about' means to consider. (Grammar problem types: 26 Sentence structure; 13 Incorrect use of adjectives or adverbs.)

× I just tap every day and as a result my speed and accuracy, uh, are improved.

✓ I just type every day and as a result my speed and accuracy have improved.

Use present simple 'type' rather than 'tap' for typing action. The phrase 'are improved' is passive and unnatural here; use present perfect 'have improved' to express change over time resulting from repeated action. Also remove filler 'uh' in formal correction. (Grammar problem types: 6 Present tense issue; 10 Verb in the present participle form.)

× I can type even without looking at the keyboard now.

✓ I can type without even looking at the keyboard now.

This sentence is grammatically acceptable, but the corrected word order 'without even looking' is more natural. Subject-verb agreement and tense are correct with modal 'can'. (Grammar problem types: 27 Subject-verb agreement; 26 Sentence structure.)