Chatting— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Your answer is quite detailed and natural, but it is a bit long and slightly redundant. Try to keep your answers concise and avoid repeating the same idea. Also, use linking words to connect your ideas smoothly.

例: Yes, I enjoy chatting with my friends because it helps me stay connected. For example, I often share updates about my family or new hobbies like photography, which makes me feel supported and close to them.

提案: Your answer covers a good range of topics and shows variety, but it could be improved by using more linking words and providing a clearer structure. Also, avoid vague phrases like 'all the way down to' and try to be more specific.

例: We usually chat about various topics, including geopolitical events and current affairs. Additionally, we discuss lighter subjects like fashion trends. Although we sometimes argue, we always reconcile quickly.

提案: Your answer is well-structured and clear, but you can improve coherence by using more linking words such as 'on the other hand' or 'however'. Also, try to avoid repeating similar ideas and keep it concise.

例: I prefer chatting with a group because it offers diverse opinions, especially on controversial topics. However, when I need to relax or seek advice, I prefer talking to one close friend.

提案: Your answer is natural and relevant, but it is a bit long and could be more concise. Also, try to use linking words to connect your ideas smoothly and avoid repeating the same point.

例: I prefer face-to-face communication because it lets me observe body language and facial expressions, which are often missing in social media conversations.

提案: Your answer is thoughtful and well-expressed, but you can improve by making it more concise and using linking words like 'however' or 'although' to connect contrasting ideas.

例: Although I have argued with friends over political issues, I believe healthy debates are important. However, I never let these arguments harm our friendship.

× I regularly update my friends on anything that's happening in my family or at my workplace or if there's any hobby that I want to take up such as photography.

✓ I regularly update my friends about anything that's happening in my family or at my workplace or if there's any hobby that I want to take up such as photography.

The preposition 'update' is commonly followed by 'about' when referring to informing someone regarding a topic. Using 'on' here is less appropriate. Therefore, 'update my friends about' is the correct usage.

× we talk of geopolitical events, current affairs, all the way down to lighter topics such as fashion trends.

✓ we talk about geopolitical events, current affairs, all the way down to lighter topics such as fashion trends.

The verb 'talk' is usually followed by the preposition 'about' when referring to the subject of discussion. Using 'talk of' is less common and can sound formal or archaic. Hence, 'talk about' is preferred in conversational English.

× Sometimes we argue and debate but we always end up making it up with each other.

✓ Sometimes we argue and debate but we always end up making it up to each other.

The phrasal verb is 'make it up to someone', meaning to reconcile or compensate. Omitting 'to' before 'each other' is incorrect. Therefore, 'making it up to each other' is the correct form.

× I'd prefer to talk to one of my close friends or a singular person.

✓ I'd prefer to talk to one of my close friends or a single person.

The adjective 'singular' is not used to describe a person in this context. The correct adjective is 'single' when referring to one person. Hence, 'a single person' is appropriate.

× I definitely prefer talking to a person face to face because that allows me to pick up body language cues, facial expressions, and other hints that I might miss on social media, as that makes me reliant on a person's texting or verbal communication only.

✓ I definitely prefer talking to a person face to face because that allows me to pick up body language cues, facial expressions, and other hints that I might miss through social media, as that makes me reliant on a person's texting or verbal communication only.

The preposition 'on' is not appropriate when referring to the medium through which something is received. 'Through' is the correct preposition to indicate the channel or means, so 'miss through social media' is correct.