Typing— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Make the response more concise and natural: state your preference in one clear sentence, then give one or two specific reasons using linking words. Avoid repetition and grammar issues (e.g., "the handwriting is very clear" → "typed text is clearer").

Example: I prefer typing to handwriting because typed text is clearer and easier to read. Also, typing is faster for me, so I can take notes and share information more quickly.

Suggestion: Begin with a direct topic sentence and correct grammar. Clarify workplace/hometyping separately and avoid filler words. Use linking words like "because" or "however" to connect ideas.

Example: I usually type on a desktop because my workplace only provides desktop computers. However, at home I sometimes use a laptop when I need to work remotely.

Suggestion: Answer with a clear time reference and one concise detail about the context. Remove hesitations and correct collocations ("a lecture on computers", "learn to type").

Example: I learned to type when I was studying at the School of Nursing. During a computer lecture they taught basic computer parts and keyboard use, and that was the first time I practised typing.

Suggestion: Provide a concise method and specific examples of practice. Use appropriate verb forms and avoid vague phrases. Include linking words like "for example" or "in addition" to organise points.

Example: I improve my typing by watching YouTube tutorials that teach proper finger placement and practice drills. For example, I use online typing tests and daily timed exercises to increase my speed and accuracy.

× I prefer typing over the handwriting because when you type, the handwriting is very clear and easily understandable.

✓ I prefer typing to handwriting because when you type, the writing is very clear and easy to understand.

Use the correct preposition with 'prefer': 'prefer A to B' not 'prefer A over the B'. Also 'the handwriting' is unnatural here; use 'handwriting' or 'the writing'. 'Easily understandable' is wordy; 'easy to understand' is more natural.

× But if it's handwritten, if someone doesn't have the good handwriting, it will be quite hard to understand what they have written.

✓ But if it's handwritten and someone doesn't have good handwriting, it will be quite hard to understand what they have written.

Do not use 'the' before 'good handwriting' in this general sense. Also combine clauses with 'and' to avoid repetition of 'if'.

× It's my job essential and demand.

✓ It's essential for my job and in demand.

Word order and word choice are incorrect. Use the adjective 'essential' with 'for' to show purpose: 'essential for my job.' 'In demand' is the correct idiom to express something is needed by many people or employers.

× I always type on a desktop.

✓ I always type on a desktop computer.

'Desktop' as a standalone noun is informal; 'desktop computer' is clearer. This improves precision.

× Uh, we do not have laptop at our workplace, but when I'm at home I type with the desktop or a laptop.

✓ Uh, we do not have a laptop at our workplace, but when I'm at home I type on a desktop or a laptop.

Use the indefinite article 'a' before 'laptop'. Also use the preposition 'on' with 'type on a keyboard/desktop/laptop' rather than 'type with'.

× When I was in School of Nursing, we had a lectures on computer and that time they taught us, uh, the part and the functions of the computer.

✓ When I was in the School of Nursing, we had lectures on computers and at that time they taught us the parts and functions of the computer.

Use the definite article 'the' with named schools. 'Lectures' is plural so drop 'a'. Use 'computers' for the subject in general. 'At that time' is the correct phrase; use plural 'parts' for multiple components.

× And that was the first time I started learning how to do typing and, uh, different words.

✓ And that was the first time I started learning how to type and different techniques.

Use 'type' not 'do typing'. 'Learning how to type' is correct. 'Different words' is unclear; 'different techniques' or 'different skills' fits better in this context.

× So in order to improve and get better in the typing, uh, I watch lots of YouTube videos where they shows the different strategies, how to be used.

✓ So in order to improve and get better at typing, I watch lots of YouTube videos where they show different strategies and how to use them.

Use the preposition 'at' with 'get better at'. Drop 'the' before 'typing'. 'They show' (not 'shows') agrees with plural subject. Use 'how to use them' for clarity instead of 'how to be used'.

× And that strategies really helps me to type it in a faster speed.

✓ And those strategies really help me type faster.

'Strategies' is plural, so use 'those' and the verb 'help' (not 'helps'). 'Type it in a faster speed' is awkward; 'type faster' is concise and correct.

× Because sometimes when you are typing, uh, in a family communication, uh, you need to be pretty fast.

✓ Because sometimes when you are typing in family communication, you need to be pretty fast.

'Omit the articles when using 'family communication' in a general sense. Remove filler words 'uh' and extra commas to make the sentence clearer.