Chatting— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Be more concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid filler words (“umm”), correct awkward phrasing, and add one specific example. Keep to 2–4 sentences. Use linking words like “for example” or “also” to organise ideas.

Ví dụ: Yes, I really enjoy chatting with friends because it helps me keep up with their lives and share my news. For example, we often discuss weekend plans or recent events, which brings us closer and keeps our friendship strong.

Gợi ý: Give a clearer topic sentence and more specific examples; avoid vague phrases like “this and that” and correct grammar (e.g. “discus” → “discussion”). Use linking words to show contrast or sequence.

Ví dụ: I usually talk about whatever is relevant that day, so the topics vary. For instance, we might chat about recent local events or celebrity gossip, but sometimes we discuss serious topics like politics when we're in a thoughtful mood.

Gợi ý: Start with a direct answer (I prefer...), reduce fillers, and give a concise reason with an example. Use linking words like “however” to contrast group vs one-to-one situations.

Ví dụ: I prefer one-on-one conversations when the topic is serious, because I like to go into detail and feel close to the other person. However, when I'm just relaxing, I enjoy chatting in a group since it’s more lively and fun.

Gợi ý: Provide a clear topic sentence and one or two concise reasons without repetition. Avoid repeating “definitely” and long run-on sentences; use linking words like “because” and “so” correctly.

Ví dụ: I prefer face-to-face communication because I can read body language and make eye contact, which helps me understand how the other person feels. For example, in important conversations I find in-person talks much more reassuring than texting.

Gợi ý: Give a direct answer, avoid fragmented sentences and unclear phrasing (e.g. “different minds”, “especially all we're gonna eat”). Be specific about examples of topics and explain how arguments help, using linking words like “because” or “for example.”

Ví dụ: Yes, we sometimes argue, and I think it can strengthen our friendship because it allows everyone to express their opinions respectfully. For example, we often debate what to eat or where to go, and these small disagreements help us understand each other better.

× I really love chatting with my friends because it is a way to catch up with the latest news or let them know what is going on to me and UMM.

✓ I really love chatting with my friends because it is a way to catch up with the latest news or to let them know what is going on with me and at university.

This sentence had incorrect verb patterns and preposition use. After 'a way' we use 'to' + base verb (infinitive), so 'to let' is correct. 'Going on to me' is ungrammatical; use 'going on with me'. 'UMM' seems to be an abbreviation for university; 'at university' is clearer. Suggestion: use parallel infinitives ('to catch up', 'to let') and correct prepositions ('with me', 'at university').

× It is also fun and it helps us strengthen.

✓ It is also fun and it helps strengthen our friendship.

The verb 'strengthen' needs an object; the original sentence omitted what is being strengthened. Adding 'our friendship' completes the meaning. Alternatively use 'helps us become closer' for a different nuance.

× We generally talk about this and that with my friends.

✓ My friends and I generally talk about this and that.

Placement of 'with my friends' after the verb is acceptable but less natural; subject pronoun order should be 'My friends and I' when including yourself as part of the subject. This improves naturalness and grammar.

× For instance, we tend to talk about gossip or recent happenings, sometimes also geopolitical issues when the discus gets clever.

✓ For instance, we tend to talk about gossip or recent happenings, and sometimes geopolitical issues when the discussion gets serious.

'Discus' is a typo; the noun should be 'discussion'. 'Gets clever' is awkward; 'gets serious' or 'gets more in-depth' fits context. Use conjunction 'and' for smooth connection.

× If you are having fun chilling a bit, umm, a group of people is OK to talk to.

✓ If you are having fun chilling a bit, a group of people is okay to talk to.

'OK' is acceptable in speech but formal correction uses 'okay'. No major verb error; kept third-person agreement 'is'. Suggestion: rephrase to 'it's okay to talk to a group of people' for naturalness.

× But if we are being serious and we are tackling a peculiar question, I'd prefer to talk to just one person because umm, I love to go in details and to feel close to the person.

✓ But if we are being serious and tackling a particular question, I'd prefer to talk to just one person because I like to go into details and feel close to the person.

Use 'particular' instead of 'peculiar' which means strange. 'Go in details' should be 'go into details' or 'go into detail'. Remove redundant 'to' before 'feel'. Also streamline repeated 'we are' to 'we're' or omit repetition.

× I definitely prefer to communicate face to face rather than using my mobile phone or all sorts of chats because I want to feel close to the person so look at them directly in the eye and to understand what they actually feel and also what they think of me while speaking.

✓ I definitely prefer to communicate face to face rather than by mobile phone or chat because I want to feel close to the person, look them directly in the eye, and understand what they feel and think of me while speaking.

Use 'by mobile phone' or 'via social media' instead of 'using my mobile phone or all sorts of chats'. Use parallel verb forms: 'look', 'and understand' (no 'to' before each verb). 'Look at them directly in the eye' is better as 'look them directly in the eye' in conversational English.

× We sometimes argue and it is also a way to strengthen our friendship.

✓ We sometimes argue, and it is also a way to strengthen our friendship.

Add a comma before the conjunction for clarity. The tense is correct; this correction is punctuation-based to improve readability.

× The way I see it, because when you argue about something, it's because you have different minds.

✓ The way I see it is that when you argue about something, it's because you have different opinions.

'Different minds' is ambiguous and unnatural; use 'different opinions' or 'different perspectives'. Also restructure the sentence to remove the extraneous 'because' and make the clause clear: 'The way I see it is that...'. This corrects sentence structure and pronoun reference.

× So that means that everyone is able to express their own opinion, always with due respect.

✓ That means everyone can express their own opinions, always with due respect.

Omit redundant 'so' and streamline modal usage: 'can' is more natural than 'is able to' here. Match plural 'opinions' with 'everyone' using singular is acceptable but plural sounds more natural with 'own opinions'.

× So we tend to argue, especially all we're gonna eat.

✓ So we tend to argue, especially about what we're going to eat.

Original sentence fragments 'all we're gonna eat' is ungrammatical. Replace colloquial 'gonna' with 'going to' in formal correction and add preposition 'about' to indicate the topic of argument. This fixes sentence structure and clarity.