Chatting— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Give a direct topic sentence, avoid hesitations and repetition, and use clearer grammar. Keep answer within 2–3 coherent sentences and include a brief reason. Use linking words if needed.

Ejemplo: Yes, I enjoy chatting with my friends because it helps me relax and relieve stress. For example, after a busy day I usually call a friend to talk about my day, which always makes me feel better.

Sugerencia: Start with a clear topic sentence stating common topics, then give specific examples and use linking words for coherence. Avoid vague words like “cute” for ‘memories’ and reduce fillers.

Ejemplo: We usually talk about shared memories and funny moments from the past because they make us laugh. For instance, we often remind each other of silly things we did in school and comment on recent funny videos we saw online.

Sugerencia: Give a clear preference sentence, then explain reasons with specific details and linking words. Use correct vocabulary (e.g. "discuss" instead of "check") and avoid repetition.

Ejemplo: I prefer chatting in a group because there are more ideas and reactions, so conversations are livelier. For example, in a group we can cover more topics at once and get different perspectives on plans or opinions.

Sugerencia: Provide a concise clear preference and a precise reason. Use correct phrases (e.g. “see their emotions” not “change my track”) and link reason to benefit. Limit to 2–3 sentences.

Ejemplo: I prefer face-to-face communication because I can read people's emotions and respond appropriately. For example, seeing someone's facial expressions helps me decide whether to comfort them or keep the conversation light.

Sugerencia: Answer directly with a clear statement about frequency, then explain reasons with specific examples and use smoother grammar. Avoid repeated hesitations and keep it short.

Ejemplo: Only occasionally — we sometimes disagree because we have different opinions on certain topics. For instance, we might argue briefly about where to go on holiday, but we usually resolve it by compromising.

× Yeah, like chatting with my friends. Umm, I've been chatting is a uh, it's a ways to let me uh, re receive, uh, relive the stress.

✓ Yeah, I like chatting with my friends. Umm, chatting is a way for me to relieve stress.

The student mixed tenses and used incorrect verb forms. 'I've been chatting is a...' is ungrammatical: either use present perfect continuous ('I've been chatting') or a noun phrase ('chatting is a way...'). Also 'a ways' should be 'a way', 're receive' is incorrect, and 'relive' should be 'relieve'. Suggestion: choose a single structure, e.g., 'Chatting is a way for me to relieve stress.' Use 'relieve' for reducing stress.

× Umm, we usually chat with the well, I usually chat with my friends, uh, with the past. I think the past is very cute and also we check the funny things, uh, that we can laugh together.

✓ Umm, we usually chat together. I usually talk with my friends about the past. I think past memories are very cute, and we also share funny things that make us laugh together.

The original has unclear phrasing and incorrect verb choices. 'Chat with the well' is meaningless; 'with the past' should be 'about the past'. 'The past is very cute' is unnatural; use 'past memories are very cute' or 'old memories are sweet'. 'Check the funny things' should be 'share funny things'. Suggestion: use 'talk about' or 'chat about' for topics, and 'share' for exchanging stories.

× I prefer to check with a group of people because I can, I can give different ideas and reactions and also, uh, we can check uh, umm, more, more topics except umm, one people. We can just only check some.

✓ I prefer chatting with a group of people because I can get different ideas and reactions, and we can discuss more topics than with just one person.

Problems: 'check with' is the wrong verb for discussing; use 'chat' or 'discuss'. 'Except one people' is wrong: 'except' is inappropriate and 'people' is plural; use 'than with just one person'. 'We can just only check some' is vague: 'discuss more topics' is clearer. Suggestion: use correct comparative constructions 'more... than...' and singular 'person' when referring to one individual.

× Umm, I prefer to communicate face to face because, umm, I think when, when I was, I, when I, when I checked with, uh, people face to face and I can see their feelings and their emotions that I can change my track.

✓ Umm, I prefer to communicate face to face because when I talk to people in person I can see their feelings and emotions and adjust my approach.

The student used 'checked with' incorrectly; use 'talk to' or 'speak with'. Tense is inconsistent: 'when I was, I, when I, when I checked' is confused. Use simple present when stating general preference: 'when I talk... I can see... and adjust...'. 'Change my track' is unnatural; 'adjust my approach' is appropriate. Suggestion: keep consistent present tense for habitual actions and choose verbs that match meaning.

× Just a little bit I'm, umm, I, I was struggle with my friends, uh, because we, we got the different, umm, feelings or the views of some of the topics.

✓ Just a little bit. I sometimes struggle with my friends because we have different feelings or views about some topics.

Errors: 'I was struggle' mixes past auxiliary with base verb; correct is 'I struggle' or 'I sometimes struggle' for habitual action. 'We got the different' is informal and ungrammatical; use 'we have different'. 'The views of some of the topics' should be 'views about some topics'. Suggestion: use present simple for habitual situations and 'have different views about' to express disagreement.