Chatting— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Your answer is generally relevant but a bit long and slightly unclear at the end. Try to keep your response concise and avoid incomplete sentences. Also, use linking words to connect ideas smoothly.

例: Yes, I enjoy chatting with my friends because it excites me and helps me learn new things. I often talk with them during holidays, which allows us to get to know each other better and discuss life in general.

提案: Your answer covers the question but contains some grammatical errors and lacks linking words. Try to use plural forms correctly and add linking words to improve coherence.

例: When I chat with my friends, we usually talk about a wide range of topics, such as health, food, and different cultures. However, the frequency of our conversations depends on how close we are.

提案: Good answer with clear structure and relevant content. To improve, use more precise vocabulary and linking words to enhance coherence.

例: I prefer chatting with a group of people because it allows me to gain diverse perspectives since everyone has different opinions. However, if I want to discuss a specific topic, I usually talk to an individual who is more knowledgeable in that area.

提案: Your answer is relevant but contains some grammatical mistakes and awkward phrasing. Use correct verb forms and clearer linking words to improve your response.

例: I usually prefer face-to-face communication because it helps me understand body language and emotions better. However, technology has made social media a common and convenient way to communicate.

提案: Well-structured and clear answer with relevant example. To improve, try to use more varied vocabulary and linking phrases to make your answer more engaging.

例: Yes, I often argue with my friends, especially when we have differing opinions. For example, we frequently debate about who is better between Messi and Ronaldo. Nevertheless, we always reach a compromise, which ultimately strengthens our friendship.

× Engaging with my friends in my free time is what I do a lot, especially during holidays because it gives me time to get to know them better and we talk about life generally. Which in turn.

✓ Engaging with my friends in my free time is what I do a lot, especially during holidays because it gives me time to get to know them better and we generally talk about life, which in turn helps us bond.

The original sentence ends with 'Which in turn.' which is a sentence fragment and does not form a complete sentence. To correct this, the fragment is connected to the previous sentence to form a complete thought, improving sentence structure and clarity.

× When I chat with my friends we usually talk about a wide range of topic from health to food and different cultures.

✓ When I chat with my friends we usually talk about a wide range of topics from health to food and different cultures.

The phrase 'a wide range of topic' is incorrect because 'range' implies multiple items, so the noun following it should be plural. Therefore, 'topic' should be corrected to 'topics' to agree in number.

× I have friends who I talk with rarely and people how I talk with often so it really depends.

✓ I have friends who I talk with rarely and people whom I talk with often, so it really depends.

The pronoun 'how' is incorrect in this context; the correct relative pronoun for people as the object of the verb is 'whom'. Also, a comma is added before 'so' to separate the clauses properly.

× I prefer to chat with a group of people because I could gain diverse knowledge from speaking with them generally as everybody's opinion is different.

✓ I prefer to chat with a group of people because I can gain diverse knowledge from speaking with them generally as everybody's opinion is different.

The modal verb 'could' suggests possibility or past ability, but here the speaker is expressing a present ability or preference, so 'can' is the correct modal verb to use.

× However, if I need to discuss a more specific topic, I usually like to speak with an individual who is more vast in that area.

✓ However, if I need to discuss a more specific topic, I usually like to speak with an individual who is more knowledgeable in that area.

The adjective 'vast' is incorrectly used to describe a person. The correct adjective to describe someone's knowledge or expertise is 'knowledgeable'.

× However, the advent of technology have made it easier and common to always use social media, which is understandable and makes communication.

✓ However, the advent of technology has made it easier and more common to always use social media, which is understandable and facilitates communication.

The subject 'the advent' is singular, so the verb should be 'has' instead of 'have'. Also, 'common' should be preceded by 'more' to compare properly, and 'makes communication' is better expressed as 'facilitates communication' for clarity.