Typing— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Be more natural and grammatically correct. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons using linking words. Avoid tense/word choice errors (use "than" not "then") and redundant words.

例: I prefer typing to handwriting because it is much faster and more efficient. For example, I can type emails and notes quickly during meetings, and it’s easier to edit and organize typed text.

提案: Reduce fillers and repeat information more clearly. Start with a direct sentence, then give one or two concise details. Use linking words like "because" or "so" and avoid repeating phrases.

例: I use both a laptop and a desktop keyboard every day. At work I use a company laptop for emails and documents, and at home I use my desktop for long tasks because it has a larger screen and a comfortable keyboard.

提案: Make the timeline clearer and use smoother phrasing. Begin with a clear time expression, then add a brief detail about how you learned. Avoid awkward word order.

例: I learned to type when I bought my first computer, which was around ninth grade. I practiced regularly using online tutorials and simple typing programs to improve my speed.

提案: Be concise and organized: state your main method, then give specific practices and an example of progress. Avoid repetition and incorrect articles ("a practice" -> "practice"), and use linking words like "for example" or "as a result."

例: I improve my typing through daily practice and short drills. For example, I spend 20 minutes each day on online typing exercises and once took a timed typing test, which helped me increase my speed and accuracy.

× Well, I prefer typing over handwriting because typing is very fast then handwriting.

✓ Well, I prefer typing to handwriting because typing is much faster than handwriting.

The original uses 'prefer X over Y' which is acceptable but mixed with incorrect comparison 'fast then handwriting'. The correct comparative structure is 'prefer X to Y' or 'prefer X over Y', and use 'faster than' for comparisons. Also 'very fast' should be 'much faster' to compare two things. Suggestion: Use 'prefer X to Y' or keep 'prefer X over Y' consistently and use 'faster than' for comparisons.

× Uh, well, actually both because, uh, uh, in my office, I use my laptop, which is given, uh, from my office and uh, in my home I have a desktop, so I have to use both, uh, desktop keyboard and the laptop keyboard.

✓ Uh, well, actually both, because at my office I use the laptop that my office provides, and at home I have a desktop, so I use both the desktop keyboard and the laptop keyboard.

The original has awkward and unclear pronoun/reference 'which is given, uh, from my office'. Use a clear relative clause 'that my office provides' and correct prepositions ('at my office', 'at home'). Remove filler words. Suggestion: Use clear pronouns and relative clauses and correct prepositions to improve clarity.

× When I bought my first computer I learned typing on a keyboard and it was around when I was in class 9.

✓ When I bought my first computer, I learned to type on a keyboard, and it was around when I was in ninth grade.

Use the correct infinitive 'learned to type' rather than 'learned typing'. Add comma after the introductory clause. 'class 9' is better expressed as 'ninth grade' in natural English. Suggestion: Use 'learned to + verb' after 'learned' when talking about acquiring a skill and use commas to separate clauses.

× Well for me it is a practice everyday, so I'm good at keyboard now.

✓ Well, for me, it is practice every day, so I'm good at using the keyboard now.

Replace 'a practice' with 'practice' (uncountable) and write 'every day' as two words. 'good at keyboard' should be 'good at using the keyboard' for correct noun phrase. Add commas for clarity. Suggestion: Use 'practice' (uncountable) and 'every day' as two words; specify 'using the keyboard' to show the skill.

× So basically what what I did is I practiced a lot.

✓ So basically what I did was practice a lot.

Double 'what' is a filler/stutter error. Use 'was practice a lot' or 'was that I practiced a lot'. Keep concise: 'what I did was practice a lot.' Suggestion: Remove stutters and use correct cleft sentence structure 'what I did was...'.

× In fact there was a typing test initially which I gave and it boosted my typing skill.

✓ In fact, there was an initial typing test that I took, and it boosted my typing skills.

Use 'an initial typing test' (article and adjective order), 'that I took' instead of 'which I gave' (native phrasing), and plural 'skills' is more natural. Add comma after 'In fact'. Suggestion: Use natural collocations ('take a test') and plural 'skills' when referring to an ability in general.