Chatting— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Your answer is generally clear but could be more concise and natural. Avoid starting sentences with 'Because' and try to combine ideas smoothly. Also, use plural form correctly ('friends' instead of 'friend') and avoid redundancy.

Example: Yes, I enjoy chatting with my friends, especially through social media platforms like Facebook and Skype. Since I live in Japan and sometimes feel lonely, I usually chat with them after work to stay connected.

Suggestion: Your answer needs grammatical corrections and clearer structure. Use correct verb forms and avoid repetition. Also, provide more specific details and use linking words to connect ideas.

Example: I usually chat with my friends about business topics such as finance, investment, and accounting because I work as a financial controller. My friend works in a similar role, so we often share insights and experiences related to our jobs.

Suggestion: Try to use more natural expressions and avoid filler words like 'umm'. Also, clarify your ideas with better vocabulary and grammar. Explain why one-on-one conversations are more effective.

Example: I prefer chatting with one friend because it allows us to explore topics more deeply and have meaningful discussions. Group conversations can sometimes be less focused, making it harder to understand everyone's true opinions.

Suggestion: Improve your grammar and word choice for clarity. Use 'face to face' instead of 'face by face' and correct verb forms. Also, use linking words to connect ideas smoothly.

Example: I prefer communicating face to face because it helps me understand the other person's feelings better. For example, if they dislike a topic, I can notice it and change the subject accordingly.

Suggestion: Avoid filler words and repetition. Use more neutral and respectful language when discussing sensitive topics. Also, structure your answer clearly and provide reasons for the arguments.

Example: Yes, I sometimes argue with my American friend because he has different views about Chinese culture and ways of thinking. These differences in opinion occasionally lead to disagreements between us.

× I love chatting with my friends, especially on some social media such as Live or Facebook or Skype.

✓ I love chatting with my friends, especially on some social media platforms such as Live, Facebook, or Skype.

The phrase 'on some social media' is incomplete; it should be 'on some social media platforms' to specify the medium. Also, listing items requires commas for clarity.

× I usually chat with my friend after work.

✓ I usually chat with my friends after work.

Since the student refers to chatting with friends in general, the plural 'friends' is appropriate here instead of singular 'friend'.

× I am currently work as a financial controller in the corporate.

✓ I am currently working as a financial controller in a corporation.

The verb 'work' should be in the present participle form 'working' after 'am currently'. Also, 'the corporate' is incorrect; 'a corporation' is the correct noun.

× So does my friend.

✓ So do my friends.

If referring to multiple friends, 'friends' should be plural and the auxiliary verb should be 'do' to agree with the plural subject.

× He is also working in the corporate as a financial.

✓ He is also working in a corporation as a financial controller.

'The corporate' is incorrect; it should be 'a corporation'. Also, 'financial' is incomplete; the full job title 'financial controller' is needed.

× I prefer communicating with people face by face because it can help me to understand that person's current mind.

✓ I prefer communicating with people face to face because it can help me understand that person's current thoughts.

The correct phrase is 'face to face', not 'face by face'. Also, 'current mind' is unnatural; 'current thoughts' or 'state of mind' is better.

× If he dislike this topic, I can know and change the chatting topic.

✓ If he dislikes this topic, I can tell and change the chatting topic.

The verb 'dislike' needs third person singular 'dislikes'. Also, 'I can know' is unnatural; 'I can tell' or 'I can understand' is better.

× One of my American friend, uh, he, he dislikes Chinese culture and Chinese way of thinking and he hates the China and that's why we always have some arguments between us.

✓ One of my American friends, uh, he dislikes Chinese culture and the Chinese way of thinking and he hates China, and that's why we always have some arguments between us.

'One of my American friend' should be 'One of my American friends' because 'one of' requires plural. 'The China' is incorrect; it should be 'China'. Also, 'he, he' repetition is unnecessary.