Typing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and avoid repetition. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific supporting details. Use linking words for coherence and correct small grammar slips (e.g., "pretty good at typing" not "good at with my fingers"). Aim for natural phrasing and limit to 3–4 sentences.

Example: I prefer typing to handwriting because I type every day at work. As a software engineer, I code for several hours, which has made me fast and accurate at the keyboard. For example, I can touch-type without looking at the keys, so I find typing quicker and neater than handwriting.

Suggestion: Organize your answer: give a clear topic sentence about current practice, then briefly contrast past practice. Remove fillers and redundant phrases. Use linking words like "now" and "before" or "although" for clarity. Keep sentences shorter and grammatically correct.

Example: I normally type on my laptop keyboard because I carry my laptop everywhere. Previously, I used a desktop computer with a full-size keyboard, but now I prefer the convenience of my laptop for daily tasks.

Suggestion: Be specific about timing and avoid vague or confused phrases. State when you began, then explain how it developed with clear cause-and-effect language. Avoid unclear metaphors like "use my keyboards as money." Check grammar and reduce hesitations.

Example: I began learning to type when I was a child on a desktop computer with a large keyboard. Later, at university, I practised extensively because my programming courses required frequent coding, which improved both my speed and accuracy.

Suggestion: Give a clear method and add a brief example or tip. Begin with a direct statement of the method, then provide a specific practice technique or resource. Avoid filler words and finish sentences correctly.

Example: The best way to improve typing is to practise touch-typing without looking at the keys. For example, I use online typing lessons and daily coding tasks to build speed and accuracy, and I set small goals like increasing my words-per-minute by 5 each month.

× I used to be a good coder because I work as a software engineer, I have to code every day, so I'm pretty good at with my fingers and and I can type very well, so I'm good at typing, so I prefer to type.

✓ I used to be a good coder because I work as a software engineer; I have to code every day, so I'm pretty good with my fingers and I can type very well, so I prefer to type.

Errors: extraneous 'to' after 'good at' and duplicated 'and'. Subject-verb agreement is correct (I work) but sentence has word choice and repetition issues. Remove 'at' after 'good' when followed by 'with my fingers' (use 'good with my fingers'), remove duplicate 'and', and replace comma splice with semicolon or separate sentences. Suggestion: simplify and avoid repetition: 'I work as a software engineer and code every day, so I'm good with my fingers and can type very well.'

× So I usually use my laptop keyboard, uh, every day because I do have a laptop.

✓ So I usually use my laptop keyboard every day because I have a laptop.

Redundant 'do' is unnecessary; 'do have' is acceptable for emphasis but not needed here. Remove filler 'uh' and extra comma. Keep simple present 'have' to state possession. Suggestion: say 'I usually use my laptop keyboard every day because I have a laptop.'

× So I used to have a desktop. I used to type in a keyboard where the desk desktop consists of, but right now it's totally different.

✓ I used to have a desktop. I used to type on a keyboard that was attached to the desktop, but right now it's totally different.

Use 'type on a keyboard' not 'in a keyboard'. 'Where the desk desktop consists of' is ungrammatical; replace with 'that was attached to the desktop'. Clarify pronoun reference and preposition. Suggestion: use clear relative clauses: 'a keyboard that was attached to the desktop.'

× Uh, I started, uh, typing when I was a kid. So I had a desktop, uh, with a big, big keyboard there. So, and I used to, I used to type, uh, there.

✓ I started typing when I was a kid. I had a desktop with a large keyboard, and I used to type there.

Remove filler 'uh' and unnecessary repetitions. 'Big, big' is informal; use 'large'. Maintain past tense 'started', 'had', 'used to' consistently. Suggestion: concise past narration: 'I started typing when I was a kid. I had a desktop with a large keyboard and used to type there.'

× So when I went to my university, I had to code, I had to work hard on my studies.

✓ When I went to university, I had to code and work hard on my studies.

Use 'go to university' or 'go to the university' depending on context; native speakers often say 'go to university' for attending. Combine clauses with 'and' instead of repeating 'I had to'. Suggestion: 'When I went to university, I had to code and work hard on my studies.'

× So that helped me to use my keyboards as money.

✓ That helped me to use my keyboard efficiently.

'Use my keyboards as money' is nonsensical; likely intended meaning is 'use my keyboard efficiently' or 'use my typing skills as money' which is unclear. Replace with clear adjective/adverb 'efficiently' and singular 'keyboard' if referring to one. Suggestion: clarify intended idea: 'That helped me become an efficient typist.'

× Uh, I mean, there's only one way to improve your typing. So I, I believe that as long as you use your fingers and start at, uh, not looking at the keys, that's the way you can improve your typing speeds and accuracy.

✓ I believe that as long as you use your fingers and start not looking at the keys, you can improve your typing speed and accuracy.

'Start at not looking' is incorrect order; use 'start not looking at the keys' or better 'learn to type without looking at the keys'. 'Typing speeds' should be singular 'typing speed' for general improvement. Remove extraneous 'there's only one way' if keeping concise. Suggestion: 'Learn to touch-type and practice without looking at the keys to improve speed and accuracy.'

× So, uh, I think that's the main, uh, reason I, I've been able to, you know, become a good type of.

✓ I think that's the main reason I've been able to become a good typist.

'Become a good type of' is incorrect noun form; use 'typist'. Remove filler and repeated pronouns. Contraction 'I've' is fine. Suggestion: use correct noun 'typist' and concise structure: 'I've been able to become a good typist.'