Typing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and correct grammar. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons with a linking word. Avoid tense and word order errors (e.g., use past simple correctly) and remove redundant phrases.

Example: I prefer handwriting to typing because I grew up doing pen-and-paper activities, so I find writing by hand more comfortable. For example, I often remember information better when I write notes by hand, which helps me study more effectively.

Suggestion: Open with a direct statement, then add a brief explanation using a linking word. Avoid filler words like 'well' and nonstandard phrasing such as 'seldom use my laptop already.' Use simple past for previous habit and present simple for current situation.

Example: I used to type on my laptop every day when I worked as a teacher, but at the moment I rarely use it because I'm on vacation. As a result, I mostly use my phone for quick messages.

Suggestion: Give a clear time reference, then describe one specific detail concisely. Correct grammar (e.g., 'we had' not 'we have') and avoid repetition. Use linking words like 'for example' or 'for instance' to make the description coherent.

Example: I learned to type in elementary school. For example, we had a computer class where we practised key positions and did timed exercises to improve speed and accuracy.

Suggestion: Answer directly and avoid hesitation. Start with a topic sentence stating the main method, then give one or two specific techniques, using linking words. Remove fillers and vague statements like 'it goes in other activities' and 'you know'.

Example: I improve my typing mainly through regular practice. For instance, I use online typing exercises for 15 minutes a day and focus on accuracy first, then gradually increase speed.

× I personally prefer handwriting over typing, primarily because when I started studying back when I was a child, computers aren't that much popular yet, so I was really used more on to pen and paper activities, expressing myself through writing.

✓ I personally prefer handwriting to typing, primarily because when I started studying as a child, computers weren't that popular yet, so I was more used to pen-and-paper activities, expressing myself through writing.

Several issues: 'prefer X over Y' is acceptable but 'prefer X to Y' is more idiomatic; 'computers aren't that much popular yet' has tense and form errors—use past tense 'weren't that popular' for past situation (Grammar problem type 2: third person singular issue and 6: present tense issue). 'used more on to' is incorrect; the correct phrase is 'used to' meaning accustomed to, and 'more used to' is clearer. Also hyphenate 'pen-and-paper' as a compound adjective. Suggestion: Use consistent past tense for past events, use 'used to' for habits, and prefer 'prefer A to B'.

× I used to type on my laptop every day when I was still working as a teacher, but right now, during my vacation, well, I seldom use my laptop already.

✓ I used to type on my laptop every day when I was still working as a teacher, but right now, during my vacation, I seldom use my laptop.

The original mixes past habit ('used to') with a colloquial and ungrammatical 'already' at the end. 'Already' is unnecessary and nonstandard here. Keep 'used to' for past habits and use 'seldom use' for present frequency. Suggestion: Remove 'already' and keep tense consistency: past for former habit, present for current habit.

× I think I started to learn typing on a keyboard back when I was in elementary. I remember we have this computer subject and a specific activity wherein we have to remember the the positions of letter of specific letters in the keyboard and we just practice typing on it.

✓ I think I started learning to type on a keyboard back when I was in elementary school. I remember we had a computer subject and a specific activity where we had to remember the positions of specific letters on the keyboard and we just practiced typing on it.

Multiple tense and form errors: 'started to learn typing' is better as 'started learning to type' (verb + -ing form and infinitive usage). 'Elementary' should be 'elementary school'. 'We have' should be past 'we had' to match past timeframe (Grammar problem type 6). 'the the' is a typo and 'positions of letter of specific letters' is incorrect word order; use 'positions of specific letters'. Use 'on the keyboard' not 'in the keyboard'. Also change 'practice' to past 'practiced'. Suggestion: Use past tense consistently when referring to past events and prefer correct verb patterns: 'start learning to do something' or 'start doing'.

× I think I was able to improve my typing and I think it goes in other, uh, in other activities as well, not just in typing. It's through practice, practice. You just have to keep on practicing and then you know you'll get used to it already.

✓ I think I was able to improve my typing and I think it helps in other activities as well, not just typing. It's through practice. You just have to keep practicing and then you'll get used to it.

Problems: 'goes in other... activities' is incorrect collocation; 'helps in other activities' is correct (Grammar problem type 13 incorrect use of adjectives or adverbs and 11 preposition choice). 'Keep on practicing' is acceptable but 'keep practicing' is more natural. The final 'already' is unnecessary and ungrammatical here; remove it and keep future 'you'll get used to it' for clarity. Suggestion: Use natural collocations ('help in'), avoid filler words, and keep verb forms consistent.