Chatting— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be more concise and avoid repetition; start with a clear topic sentence, then add one specific supporting detail and a brief example. Watch minor grammar: use articles and collocations (e.g., 'an important part', 'feel lighter').

Ejemplo: Yes, I love chatting with my friends. They are an important part of my life and help my mental health; for example, when I’m stressed before exams, a short conversation with a friend always calms me down and helps me sleep better.

Sugerencia: Organize your response: give a clear topic sentence listing main topics, then give one specific example and use linking words (e.g., 'for example', 'because') to make it coherent. Correct grammar and phrasing (e.g., 'they offer a comfortable place' and 'create a strong bond').

Ejemplo: We usually discuss careers, studies and family. For example, last week we shared our career plans because I’m deciding on a job offer, and that honest conversation strengthened our bond.

Sugerencia: Begin with a direct topic sentence and avoid filler and repeated words. Use full words instead of numerals and add a brief reason and specific example. Ensure natural phrasing: 'one-to-one conversations' and 'feel lighter and refreshed'.

Ejemplo: I prefer one-to-one conversations because they help me open up more. For instance, when I talk privately with my best friend about a problem, I usually leave the conversation feeling much lighter and more relaxed.

Sugerencia: Give a clear preference or say it's situational, then provide a concise reason and one specific example. Fix grammar and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'my friends do not have time', 'online communication is the only way'). Finish sentences fully.

Ejemplo: It depends, but I prefer face-to-face when possible because body language matters. However, my best friend lives in Canada, so we rely on video calls to stay close when we can’t meet in person.

Sugerencia: Start with a direct answer, then explain briefly why arguments can happen and describe how you resolve them using linking words. Avoid informal or incorrect phrases ('are gonna have it happen', 'when you were friends'); use clear, grammatical language.

Ejemplo: Yes, sometimes we argue, which is natural in close friendships because people care deeply about each other. What matters is how we handle it; for example, we calm down, discuss our feelings openly, and apologise if needed to restore the relationship.

× It relates me to know my friends offer a comfort place for me to open up and they open up to me as well which creates and really good bond.

✓ It helps me to know my friends offer a comfortable place for me to open up, and they open up to me as well, which creates a really good bond.

The original sentence misuses 'relates me to know' and 'comfort place' and has punctuation issues. This falls under 'Verb in the present participle form' because the structure with 'relate' is incorrect and should be replaced with 'helps me to' (or 'allows me to'), and 'comfort' should be the adjective 'comfortable.' Also add commas to separate clauses. Suggestion: use 'helps me to' or 'allows me to' + base verb, and use correct adjective forms (comfortable).

× Sometimes my friend do not have that time to go to one place or meet up with me as we do not live in the same area.

✓ Sometimes my friend does not have the time to go to one place or meet up with me as we do not live in the same area.

Subject 'my friend' is singular, so the verb should be 'does not' not 'do not' (third person singular agreement). Also 'have that time' is awkward; 'have the time' is natural. Suggestion: ensure subject and verb agree in number and use natural collocations like 'have the time.'

× But sometimes I try to meet up with my friends when we are supposed to talk.

✓ But sometimes I try to meet my friends when we are supposed to talk.

The phrase 'meet up with' is acceptable but 'meet up with my friends when we are supposed to talk' is wordy. Changing to 'meet my friends' simplifies structure. This is a sentence structure issue: remove unnecessary particles for clarity. Suggestion: prefer concise verb forms ('meet' or 'meet up with') and keep object placement direct.

× As an example, my best friend lives in Canada so on online communication is the only way for us to talk, but I often meet up with.

✓ For example, my best friend lives in Canada, so online communication is the only way for us to talk, but I often meet up with other friends.

The sentence has missing words and incorrect phrase 'on online communication' and ends abruptly 'meet up with.' This is a sentence structure error. Fix by using 'For example,' 'so online communication,' and complete the clause 'meet up with other friends.' Suggestion: ensure each sentence has all necessary components (subject, verb, object) and avoid stray words like 'on.'

× I prefer the latter one because I I think 1 to one conversation really makes you open up and relieve yourself.

✓ I prefer the latter because I think one-to-one conversations really make you open up and relieve stress.

The sentence contains a repeated 'I' and uses numerals and informal 'relieve yourself.' Although repetition/typo is not in the provided list, this also involves subject-verb agreement: 'conversation... makes' vs plural 'conversations... make.' I changed to plural 'conversations' and corrected verb agreement. Suggestion: avoid repeating words, write numbers in words in speech contexts, and match subject and verb number.

× Sometimes my friend do not have that time to go to one place or meet up with me as we do not live in the same area.

✓ Sometimes my friends do not have the time to go to one place or meet up with me as we do not live in the same area.

Alternatively, if the speaker meant multiple friends, 'friends' should be plural and 'do not' is correct. This is a third person singular/plural agreement issue. Suggestion: confirm whether subject is singular or plural and adjust verb accordingly.

× But I think what matters is how you go through the process of talking about that argument and make your other person feel better.

✓ But I think what matters is how you go through the process of talking about the argument and making the other person feel better.

The original mixes 'you' with 'your other person' which is unnatural. This is an incorrect use of pronouns and sentence structure: use 'the other person' and maintain parallel structure ('talking' and 'making'). Suggestion: keep pronouns clear and maintain parallel gerund forms when listing actions.