Chatting— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Open with a clear topic sentence and give one or two brief specific reasons using linking words. Avoid repeating phrases and keep it within 3–4 sentences for fluency.

Example: Yes, I do like chatting with my friends, although sometimes I prefer to be alone. For example, I enjoy talking with them about plans or funny events because it relaxes me; however, after a long day I often need quiet time to recharge.

Suggestion: Start with a direct topic sentence, remove repetition, and give one specific example with a linking phrase to make the answer more concrete and natural.

Example: We usually chat about what we did at the weekend and any plans coming up. For instance, last weekend we discussed a new cafe we tried and shared photos, which helped us catch up.

Suggestion: Begin with a clear preference sentence, then briefly explain why using a linking word and give a short example to support your reason. Correct minor grammar (e.g., "get overwhelmed" and "can't follow").

Example: I prefer chatting with one friend because group conversations often overwhelm me and I can't follow everyone's comments. For example, in a large group I miss important details when several people speak at once.

Suggestion: Remove fillers (like "umm"), state your preference clearly, and give a specific reason and brief example using a linking word to make it smoother.

Example: I prefer face-to-face communication rather than social media because I find it easier to show emotions and avoid misunderstandings. For example, in person I can use gestures and tone to explain a difficult idea more clearly.

Suggestion: Answer directly, then explain with a short reason and a clear example; avoid vague phrasing like "need to prove my point"—instead say when and why a disagreement happens.

Example: I don't usually argue with my friends, but sometimes we disagree when our opinions differ on important matters. For example, we once argued about how to split household chores, and I explained my reasons calmly until we reached a compromise.

× There are times when I like chatting with my friends, but there are times that I don't feel like talking to anyone else.

✓ There are times when I like chatting with my friends, but there are times when I don't feel like talking to anyone else.

The original uses 'times that' which is acceptable but less parallel; using 'times when' in both clauses creates clearer parallel structure. Improve by matching relative adverb 'when' for both clauses to maintain parallelism.

× Usually I usually chat about what happens during the weekends, weekdays and and just trying to catch up with them.

✓ I usually chat about what happened during the weekend or weekday and just try to catch up with them.

There is a duplicated 'Usually' and repeated 'and'. Also tense and wording: 'what happens during the weekends, weekdays' is awkward and inconsistent. Use 'I usually' once. Choose singular 'weekend or weekday' or say 'on weekends and weekdays'. Use past/simple present consistently: 'chat about what happened' or 'chat about what happens'. Use 'try' not 'trying' to match sentence structure (verb form after conjunction). Suggestion: 'I usually chat about what happened on weekends and weekdays and try to catch up with them.'

× I usually prefer to chat with only one friend because when I chat with a group of people I tend to get overwhelmed about it and just don't follow about the conversations.

✓ I usually prefer to chat with only one friend because when I chat with a group of people I tend to get overwhelmed and just don't follow the conversations.

Incorrect preposition 'about' after 'overwhelmed' and 'follow'. Use 'get overwhelmed' without 'about' or 'become overwhelmed by' and use 'follow the conversations' (no 'about'). Also 'I usually prefer' is slightly redundant but acceptable; keep for meaning.

× I actually prefer to communicate umm face to face, not via social media because I cannot express myself well in chatting using social media.

✓ I actually prefer to communicate face to face, not via social media, because I cannot express myself well when chatting on social media.

Remove filler 'umm'. Use 'face to face' (hyphen not necessary). 'In chatting using social media' is awkward: use 'when chatting on social media' or 'in chats on social media'. This corrects preposition and noun phrase usage and improves clarity.

× I don't usually argue with my friends, but there are times that I need to prove my point and that's the reason why I argue with them.

✓ I don't usually argue with my friends, but there are times when I need to prove my point, and that's why I argue with them.

Use 'times when' for parallelism and brevity. 'That's the reason why' is wordy; 'that's why' is natural. Add a comma before the conjunction for clarity.