Typing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Reduce redundancy and tighten structure: start with a clear topic sentence, then give two concise supporting reasons using linking words. Avoid repeating similar ideas (e.g., enjoyment and art) and correct small grammar issues (use "first" rather than "firstly" is acceptable, but be consistent). Aim for 3–4 sentences total and add one specific example (a situation when handwriting helped).

Example: I prefer handwriting to typing because it helps me concentrate and remember information better. For example, when I take lecture notes by hand I can recall key points more easily afterwards. I also enjoy the tactile process of writing, which feels almost like creating a small piece of art.

Suggestion: Make one clear topic sentence and correct grammar and word order. Remove filler and combine explanations logically using linking words (e.g., because, so). Be specific about how the desktop helps (e.g., ergonomic chair, full-size keyboard). Keep to 2–3 sentences.

Example: I usually type on a desktop during office hours because it has an ergonomic setup. For example, the monitor and keyboard are at the right height, so I avoid muscle strain and can focus better than when using a laptop or phone.

Suggestion: Clarify the timeline and remove minor mistakes ("first job, personal computer" is confusing). Use a clear sequence using linking words (e.g., at first, later). Add one specific detail about how long or what method you used to learn to make it more concrete. Keep to 2–3 sentences.

Example: I started learning to type during university when I got my first personal computer as a birthday gift. At first I taught myself, and later my son recommended a typing app, so I used its structured lessons to improve my speed and accuracy.

Suggestion: Finish your answer and avoid sentence fragments. Give a concise overview of methods and include specific measurable details (e.g., practice frequency, types of exercises, measurable improvement). Use linking words to show sequence and result. Keep to 3–4 complete sentences.

Example: I improve my typing by using a structured typing app that gives timed tests and accuracy drills. I practice about two hours a week, doing focused exercises and weekly speed tests, and over a few months my words-per-minute increased noticeably, which encouraged me to keep practicing further.

× During my office hours I usually type on desktop.

✓ During my office hours I usually type on a desktop.

The sentence omits the indefinite article before singular countable noun 'desktop'. Use 'a' before singular countable nouns when mentioning them generally. Suggestion: Add 'a' before 'desktop' to form 'a desktop'.

× It is set to the right height of for my hand so I don't get muscle strain and larger screen and keyboard helps me to concentrate better than a phone or a laptop would.

✓ It is set at the right height for my hands so I don't get muscle strain, and the larger screen and keyboard help me concentrate better than a phone or a laptop would.

Multiple issues: use 'set at the right height' not 'set to the right height of'; 'for my hands' is preferred plural for both hands; missing definite article 'the' before 'larger screen and keyboard'; subject-verb agreement: plural subject 'screen and keyboard' requires 'help' not 'helps'; remove unnecessary 'to' in 'help me to concentrate' or keep but keep consistency. Suggestions: use 'set at', add 'the', use plural 'help', and include commas for clarity.

× During my university years, I received my first job, personal computer, as a birthday gift, and I began learning to type by myself.

✓ During my university years, I received my first personal computer as a birthday gift, and I began learning to type by myself.

The apposition is incorrectly punctuated: 'first job, personal computer' is confusing and likely a typo. Remove 'job' and place 'personal computer' directly after 'first'. Suggestion: 'my first personal computer as a birthday gift'.

× Later I realized I needed more practice, so my son showed me a typing app and I downloaded it to follow structured lessons.

✓ Later I realized I needed more practice, so my son showed me a typing app and I downloaded it to follow structured lessons.

This sentence is already correct in tense usage: 'realized', 'showed', 'downloaded' are past tense and consistent. No correction needed. Explanation: Past simple is appropriate for completed past actions.

× I downloaded a typing app tutor and that helped me by giving challenges as well.

✓ I downloaded a typing app tutor, and that helped me by giving me challenges as well.

The phrase 'giving challenges' is grammatically possible but sounds incomplete; add object 'me' after 'giving' to clarify who receives challenges. Suggestion: use 'giving me challenges' or 'providing challenges'.

× As I completed all the exercises, I spent almost two hours per week and day by day I started noticing the improvement.

✓ As I completed all the exercises, I spent almost two hours per week, and day by day I started noticing the improvement.

Mixed time expressions: 'As I completed' (past) and 'I spent' (past) are fine together; punctuation needed between clauses. Also 'per week' placement is acceptable. Suggestion: add a comma before 'and' and keep verbs in past tense. Optionally rephrase to 'I spent almost two hours per week, and day by day I began to notice improvements.'

× That encouraged me to do more practice and gradually I.

✓ That encouraged me to practice more, and gradually I improved.

The original sentence is incomplete and lacks a main verb after 'I'. Finish the idea by adding a verb and object: 'I improved' or 'I became faster and more accurate'. Suggestion: complete the sentence with the intended outcome, e.g., 'I improved'.