Typing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and natural: give a clear topic sentence, one supporting reason, and avoid repetition. Use correct grammar (e.g., prefer to write, not “prefer to”). Add a linking word if expanding. Speak in complete sentences and avoid unnecessary fillers.

Example: I prefer handwriting because I enjoy the feel of pen on paper and it helps me remember things better. For example, when I take notes by hand I retain information longer, so I usually choose writing over typing.

Suggestion: Answer directly and correct grammar and word order. Combine ideas with a linking phrase and provide one specific detail about usage. Avoid minor errors like “it's not take a lot of space.”

Example: I usually type on my laptop because it’s portable and space-efficient. For instance, I can work anywhere in my house or at a café, which is more convenient than using a desktop.

Suggestion: Reduce hesitations and use past tense consistently. Start with a clear topic sentence (When — I learned) then add one or two specific details (where, who taught you, what you practiced). Avoid filler words like “uh.”

Example: I learned to type in the tenth grade during a computer class. My teacher gave us regular typing exercises on the school computers, which helped me build speed and accuracy.

Suggestion: Provide a fuller response: state the main method and give specific techniques or resources you use. Use correct expressions (e.g., “practice makes perfect”) and avoid repetition and fillers.

Example: I improve my typing by practicing regularly using online typing programs and timed drills. For example, I spend 15 minutes a day on accuracy exercises and use typing tests to track my speed improvements.

× I have a beautiful handwriting, so I prefer to.

✓ I have beautiful handwriting, so I prefer handwriting.

'Handwriting' is an uncountable noun here, so the article 'a' is incorrect (article error/word choice). Also 'prefer to' needs an object or verb; use 'prefer handwriting' or 'prefer to write by hand'. Use 'beautiful handwriting' without 'a' and state the preference fully.

× I prefer to write rather than typing.

✓ I prefer to write rather than type.

After 'prefer to' the second verb in a comparison should be in the base form, not the -ing form. Use parallel structure: 'prefer to write rather than type.'

× I have a laptop, so I prefer to type on my laptop instead of a desktop.

✓ I have a laptop, so I prefer to type on it instead of on a desktop.

Repeating 'laptop' is awkward; use the pronoun 'it'. Also include 'on' before 'a desktop' for correct prepositional use. This fixes sentence flow and preposition placement.

× It's very easy to carry and it's not take a lot of space.

✓ It's very easy to carry and it doesn't take up a lot of space.

'Not take a lot of space' is ungrammatical. Use auxiliary 'doesn't' with the base verb 'take' and the phrasal verb 'take up' for space. Also avoid repeating 'it' unnecessarily.

× I vividly remember that when I was in, uh, 10th class, there is a subject computer.

✓ I vividly remember that when I was in 10th grade, there was a subject called Computer.

Use past tense 'was' to match 'I was' (time in the past). Also '10th class' is nonstandard; use '10th grade' or 'the tenth grade'. 'There is' should be 'there was' for past context, and include 'called' before the subject name.

× And, uh, at that first time I start typing on computer because, uh, with the help of my teacher.

✓ And at that time I started typing on the computer with the help of my teacher.

The action occurred in the past, so use past tense 'started' (not 'start'). Include the article 'the' before 'computer' and remove unnecessary fillers. Place 'with the help of my teacher' after the verb phrase for natural word order.

× So, uh, that's the time when I learn it first.

✓ So that's when I learned it for the first time.

Use past tense 'learned' to match past time. 'First' should be part of the adverbial phrase 'for the first time' and word order should be natural: 'learned it for the first time.'

× Practice.

✓ Regular practice helps improve typing.

A single-word reply 'Practice.' is acceptable colloquially but is a sentence fragment lacking a verb and context. Provide a full sentence to answer 'How do you improve your typing?' using a subject and verb.

× Make a man perfect.

✓ Practice makes a man perfect.

The correct proverb is 'Practice makes perfect' or 'Practice makes a man perfect.' The original word order is wrong ('Make a man perfect' is not grammatical). Use the standard proverb to convey the idea.

× So I practice a lot when I uh, I practice a lot to improve my typing.

✓ So I practice a lot to improve my typing.

The sentence is repetitive and awkward. Use the present simple 'I practice' for habitual action and remove repetition. 'When I' is unnecessary here. A clear concise sentence is 'I practice a lot to improve my typing.'