Typing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be clear, concise and relevant: start with a direct topic sentence stating preference, avoid slang or incorrect words (e.g. 'article person', 'pants'), and give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Keep within 3–4 sentences and maintain natural register.

Example: I prefer handwriting to typing because I find it more personal and creative. For example, when I write notes or letters I can easily doodle or change my layout, which helps my thinking. However, I use a keyboard for professional documents when speed and uniform formatting are important.

Suggestion: Provide a clear, directly relevant answer: begin with a short topic sentence (which device you use most), then support with a brief reason or detail. Correct grammar and avoid filler phrases; use linking words like 'because' or 'but'.

Example: I mainly type on a laptop every day because it is portable and convenient for meetings and court visits. Sometimes I also use a desktop at the office for large files or when I need a bigger screen.

Suggestion: Give a direct answer with a clear time reference and add one specific detail about the experience using linking words. Avoid vague phrasing and keep sentences concise.

Example: I learned to type when I was about seven at primary school. The teacher gave us basic lessons on finger placement, and although I found it frustrating at first, regular practice helped me become confident.

Suggestion: Answer directly and include a specific method or resource: state your main strategy, then give details (e.g., drills, software, timed practice) and use linking words. Correct small grammar mistakes and avoid unnecessary hedging like 'I guess'.

Example: I improve my typing by practising daily using online typing programs that track speed and accuracy. For example, I do 20-minute timed drills and focus on accuracy first, then gradually increase speed, which has helped me reduce errors.

× I prefer writing with my hands because I'm an article person.

✓ I prefer writing by hand because I'm an old-fashioned person.

The student used 'article person' incorrectly; likely intended 'old-fashioned' or similar adjective. 'Writing by hand' is the natural adverbial phrase; 'with my hands' is not idiomatic here. Suggestion: use appropriate adjective (old-fashioned, traditional) and the phrase 'by hand'.

× You can say you are a boomer.

✓ You could say I'm a boomer.

The original mismatches speaker reference and pronoun use. The student likely means to self-identify; 'you can say you are a boomer' addresses the examiner. Use 'you could say I'm a boomer' or 'you could say that' to express possibility. Suggestion: match subject and intended meaning and use conditional modal 'could' for tentative comment.

× but still, it's more convenient for me because I can express my feelings with my pants rather than a keyboard.

✓ but still, it's more convenient for me because I can express my feelings with my pen rather than a keyboard.

The student wrote 'pants' which is a wrong noun; context requires 'pen'. This is a lexical error rather than grammar, but classified under incorrect use of adjectives/adverbs per list; replace incorrect word with correct noun 'pen'. Also 'rather than the keyboard' or 'rather than on a keyboard' would be acceptable. Suggestion: choose correct vocabulary and consider article use.

× So if it is not a professional reason, why?

✓ So if it's not for professional reasons, why do you prefer it?

The original lacks a clear subject and sounds incomplete. Recast to a full question matching context: asking why the person prefers handwriting if not for professional reasons. Use 'for professional reasons' and add question verb 'do you prefer it'. Suggestion: make question complete with subject and verb.

× Yes, I have to type on a laptop because I'm a lawyer and I have some works on desktop, I can't deny it.

✓ Yes, I have to type on a laptop because I'm a lawyer and I have some work on a desktop, I can't deny it.

'Some works' is incorrect in this context; 'work' as uncountable is correct. Also 'on desktop' needs article 'a desktop' or 'on my desktop computer'. Suggestion: use uncountable 'work' and include article before 'desktop'.

× So I have to use my keyboard in everyday so.

✓ So I have to use my keyboard every day.

'In everyday so' is ungrammatical. Use 'every day' (two words) as an adverbial phrase placed after the verb. Also remove the redundant 'so'. Suggestion: use 'every day' and place it correctly.

× I think I was 7 years old and I had a lecture in my school.

✓ I think I was 7 years old when I had a lesson at my school.

Use 'when' to connect age and event. 'Lecture' is formal and usually for university; 'lesson' is better for school. Also 'at my school' is the correct prepositional phrase. Suggestion: use 'lesson' and 'when' for clarity.

× They taught us how we can write.

✓ They taught us how to write.

After 'taught' the correct infinitival complement is 'how to write', not 'how we can write'. 'How we can write' is awkward and unnecessary. Suggestion: use 'how to' with 'teach'.

× It was the first time I typed and I didn't really enjoy it.

✓ It was the first time I had typed, and I didn't really enjoy it.

When discussing an earlier action relative to another past reference 'it was the first time', the past perfect 'had typed' is appropriate to indicate the action occurred before that past moment. Suggestion: use past perfect for previous actions in past narratives.

× I couldn't make it properly, but still I learned.

✓ I couldn't do it properly, but I still learned.

'Make it' is vague; 'do it' or 'type properly' is clearer. Also word order: 'but I still learned' is more natural. Suggestion: use precise verb 'do' or 'type' and place 'still' after subject.

× Doing more practice is the key I guess, because if you do something regularly you will be better at it.

✓ Practicing more is the key, I guess, because if you do something regularly you will get better at it.

Use the gerund 'practicing' or noun phrase 'more practice'; 'doing more practice' is awkward. Also 'be better at it' is grammatical but 'get better at it' is more natural. Suggestion: use 'practicing' and 'get better'.

× So you should practice every day and if you do that, you're typing skill will improve.

✓ So you should practice every day, and if you do that, your typing skill will improve.

Incorrect possessive pronoun 'you're' (contraction of 'you are') was used instead of 'your' (possessive). Also consider plural 'typing skills' as it's commonly used. Suggestion: use 'your' and consider 'typing skills'.