Chatting— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be more concise and natural: begin with a clear topic sentence, avoid repetition, correct minor grammar (e.g. "on a daily basis", "Snapchat streaks") and limit to 3–4 sentences. Add one specific detail about why you enjoy chatting to make the answer more engaging.

Ejemplo: Yes, I enjoy chatting with my friends on a daily basis because it helps me stay connected. I often use WhatsApp and Instagram to send short messages and funny reels. I also keep Snapchat streaks with a few close friends, which we maintain by sending quick photos every day.

Sugerencia: Start with a direct topic sentence, then give a specific example briefly. Improve cohesion by using linking words (e.g. "for example", "also") and avoid redundant phrases like "these are the things". Keep to 3–4 sentences.

Ejemplo: I usually chat about our daily routines and what we did that day. For example, I recently talked with my best friend who lives abroad about the meals we cooked and the places we missed visiting. We also reminisce about shared memories and plan future visits.

Sugerencia: Good structure and clarity. Tighten language (avoid filler phrases like "to be honest", "on the other hand", "like") and use one linking phrase to contrast options. Provide a brief reason for each preference to add depth.

Ejemplo: It depends on my mood and energy. If I’m busy, I prefer talking to just one friend because it’s quicker and more focused. However, on a day off I enjoy group calls with several friends since they’re lively and fun.

Sugerencia: Answer directly, then give two clear reasons using linking words. Avoid repetition ("communicating" twice) and long sentences—split into two. Consider a brief example to illustrate your point.

Ejemplo: I prefer face-to-face communication because you get immediate responses and can read body language. For instance, during meetings I find it easier to understand colleagues’ reactions in person than via chat, where replies can be delayed.

Sugerencia: Clarify and correct the anecdote—avoid confusing wording ("ordering entrepreneurs") and unnecessary repetition. Start with a direct statement about arguing, then give a concise, clear example with the result or lesson. Keep it within 2–3 sentences if possible.

Ejemplo: Yes, we sometimes argue, usually about small things. For example, at dinner I disagreed with a friend about what to order—we argued briefly about choosing different dishes—but we quickly resolved it and accepted that we have different preferences.

× Yes, I love chatting with my friends on daily basis.

✓ Yes, I love chatting with my friends on a daily basis.

Missing definite article 'a' before 'daily basis'. Use 'on a daily basis' as the fixed expression meaning 'every day'. Suggestion: remember set phrases like 'on a daily basis' require 'a'. Continue practicing common collocations.

× I spend a lot of time on social media such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat and Tiktok.

✓ I spend a lot of time on social media such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok.

Capitalization is not a grammar problem but proper nouns should be correct; no verb form change needed. Keep 'spend ... time' + gerund phrase as is. Suggestion: ensure proper nouns are correctly capitalized (TikTok).

× I send them the reels which is a new way of chatting with friends and I also maintain snap store which is a streak or maintained on the Snapchat.

✓ I send them reels, which are a new way of chatting with friends, and I also maintain a Snap streak on Snapchat.

Subject-verb agreement: 'reels' is plural so use 'are' not 'is'. Also article and noun choices: 'a Snap streak' is the correct term; 'maintain a Snap streak on Snapchat' is concise. Suggestion: identify the head noun to match verb number and use correct articles and platform-specific terms.

× I usually discuss my daily routine with my friends.

✓ I usually discuss my daily routine with my friends.

Sentence is grammatically correct in present tense; no change needed. Suggestion: keep present simple for habitual actions.

× Just like last time I was talking to my best friend who lives in another country.

✓ Just like last time, I was talking to my best friend who lives in another country.

Mostly correct; add comma for clarity. Tense 'was talking' is acceptable to set scene in past continuous. Suggestion: use commas to separate introductory phrases.

× We were talking about the things we did on that day and things which we miss about each other.

✓ We were talking about the things we did that day and the things we miss about each other.

Combine tense references: 'that day' is more natural than 'on that day'. Use 'the things we miss about each other' with definite article. Suggestion: avoid unnecessary prepositions and include articles where specific items are referenced.

× So these are the things I was talking about with her.

✓ So these were the things I was talking about with her.

Context refers to past conversation, so maintain past tense ('were') instead of present 'are'. Suggestion: keep tense consistent when referring to past events.

× To be honest, it depends on my mood and my energy level.

✓ To be honest, it depends on my mood and my energy level.

Correct present simple for general truth/habit. No change needed. Suggestion: fine as is.

× Whenever I have a busy schedule, I prefer talking to only one friend.

✓ Whenever I have a busy schedule, I prefer talking to only one friend.

Correct use of present simple to express habitual preference. Suggestion: consider 'prefer to talk to' as alternative: 'I prefer to talk to only one friend.'

× But on the other hand, if I have like a day off, I call all of my friends together and do a group call and I feel very amazing after that.

✓ But on the other hand, if I have a day off, I call all of my friends together, make a group call, and I feel great after that.

Remove filler 'like' in formal speech; use article 'a' before 'day off' (already present) and 'make a group call' is more natural than 'do a group call'. 'Feel very amazing' is unnatural; use 'feel great'. Suggestion: avoid filler words and choose natural collocations ('make a call', 'feel great').

× I prefer communicating face to face rather than communicating on social media because while communicating face to face, you can get the response at the same time and also see the body language of the other person while on the other hand you have to wait for the response on social media.

✓ I prefer communicating face to face rather than on social media because when communicating face to face you can get a response immediately and also see the other person's body language, whereas on social media you have to wait for a response.

Use 'a response' rather than 'the response' since it's not a specific response. Remove repetitive 'communicating' and unnecessary 'on the other hand' twice; use 'whereas' to contrast. Use possessive 'other person's body language'. Suggestion: simplify sentences, use articles correctly ('a response') and reduce repetition.

× Yes, we argue a lot of times.

✓ Yes, we argue a lot of the time.

'A lot of times' is unidiomatic here; use 'a lot of the time' or 'often'. Also 'argue' is fine. Suggestion: use natural frequency expressions: 'often' or 'a lot of the time'.

× For example, last time me and my friend we went to a dinner and we were arguing about ordering the food at the same time because she was asking me to order entrepreneurs and I was asking her to order everything together because we were hungry.

✓ For example, last time my friend and I went to dinner, and we were arguing about ordering the food because she wanted to order separately and I wanted to order everything together because we were hungry.

Pronoun order: use 'my friend and I' not 'me and my friend'. Remove redundant 'we'. Use 'went to dinner' (no article). 'Asking me to order entrepreneurs' is incorrect word choice — likely meant 'order separately' or similar. Clarified to 'she wanted to order separately'. Suggestion: use correct pronoun order, avoid redundancy, and choose correct vocabulary ('dinner', 'order separately').

× But I understand that we all have different perspectives.

✓ But I understand that we all have different perspectives.

Correct use of present simple to state a general truth. No change needed. Suggestion: keep as is.