Typing— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be direct and concise: start with a clear topic sentence stating your preference, avoid fillers (“you know”, repeated phrases), correct grammar (e.g., “their handwriting” → “my handwriting”), and give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Keep answers under five sentences.

Ejemplo: I prefer handwriting. I learned to write by hand as a child, and writing that way has become a habit that's hard to change. Also, I type slowly, so handwriting is faster and more comfortable for me.

Sugerencia: Respond directly to the question (desktop or laptop) with a clear topic sentence, use linking words to explain frequency and reason, avoid vague phrases, and correct tense and word choice. Limit to 2–3 concise sentences.

Ejemplo: I usually type on my laptop because I use it for assignments every day. However, I don't use it much for casual typing, so I still type slowly and prefer handwriting for quick notes.

Sugerencia: Give a clear time reference in a topic sentence, avoid hesitation sounds, and provide one specific supporting detail that directly relates to learning to type (e.g., lessons, practice, activities). Use linking words like “when” or “because.”

Ejemplo: I learned to type in high school when I first used computers in class. Because we often played computer games and completed assignments on the computer, I gradually became more comfortable with typing.

Sugerencia: Provide a clear strategy in a topic sentence, explain specific methods and frequency using linking words, avoid vague language and grammar errors (e.g., “they answer” is incorrect). Keep to 2–3 concise sentences with concrete examples.

Ejemplo: I improve my typing mainly through regular practice. For example, I type my assignments and chat with friends daily, and I also use online typing exercises for 10–15 minutes a day to increase speed and accuracy.

× I prefer handwriting because, you know, since I was a kid, you know, that I just learned to write, you know, and many times I think their handwriting is a, is, is a habit of mine.

✓ I prefer handwriting because since I was a kid I learned to write by hand, and my handwriting has become a habit.

The sentence incorrectly uses the pronoun 'their' to refer to the speaker; use 'my' for first-person. Also contains redundant fillers ('you know') and awkward clause 'that I just learned to write'. Suggest simplifying to clear subject-pronoun agreement and concise phrasing: 'since I was a kid I learned to write by hand' and 'my handwriting has become a habit.'

× So it's really hard to change.

✓ So it is really hard to change.

Contraction 'it's' is acceptable in speech, but expand to 'it is' for clarity in corrected form. The tense and verb are correct; this suggestion focuses on formality and clarity. Keep present tense because the statement describes a current, ongoing difficulty.

× I don't like type too much on the computer.

✓ I don't like typing too much on the computer.

After 'do not' plus verb, use base verb: 'I don't like to type' or gerund 'I don't like typing.' The original uses base form 'type' incorrectly after 'like' in continuous meaning. Use 'typing' to express the activity in general.

× It's because I type slowly.

✓ It's because I type slowly.

Sentence is grammatically correct and uses present simple appropriately to describe a habitual action. No change required other than optional removal of 'It's because' for conciseness.

× Most of the time I just type on my computer because I have to do my assignments, so that's the way I type slowly because I didn't use too much on my computer as well.

✓ Most of the time I just type on my computer because I have to do my assignments, but I type slowly because I don't use the computer very much.

Problems: tense mismatch 'didn't use' should be present 'don't use' to match habitual context; awkward phrase 'that's the way I type slowly' and 'too much on my computer' is unclear. Correct to 'I don't use the computer very much' and use contrast 'but' to connect ideas. Maintain present simple for habitual actions.

× So basically that's why I prefer the handwriting.

✓ So basically that is why I prefer handwriting.

Article 'the' before 'handwriting' is unnecessary here; use 'handwriting' as an uncountable noun. Also expand contraction 'that's' for formal correction. Keep present simple.

× MMM, I guess back into the high school, you know, that's my first time, you know, getting in touch with a computer.

✓ I guess back in high school was the first time I used a computer.

Use 'back in high school' (not 'into') and past simple 'was' and 'used' to describe a past event. 'That's my first time' mixes present with past; change to past 'was the first time I used a computer.' Remove fillers for clarity.

× So that's when I learned to type.

✓ So that was when I learned to type.

Use past 'was' to place the learning in the past ('learned' is past). The original 'that's when' mixes present with past; adjust to 'that was when' for tense consistency.

× And it's funny because, uh, I always play games with my friends, classmates.

✓ And it's funny because I used to play games with my classmates and friends.

Tense should be past 'used to play' if referring to past habit in high school. Also word order 'friends, classmates' is awkward; 'classmates and friends' or just 'classmates' is clearer. Remove filler 'uh'.

× I guess practice, maybe they answer to improve my typing because practice makes perfect, right?

✓ I think practice is the way to improve my typing because practice makes perfect.

Original has unclear subject 'they answer' and wrong structure. Replace with clear statement: 'practice is the way to improve' or 'I should practice to improve my typing.' Use modal 'should' or noun phrase 'the way' for clarity. Maintain present simple general truth 'practice makes perfect.'

× So for example, when I'm doing my assignments alone, so I just practice typing, you know, alone and then or text my friends, then I can practice as well.

✓ For example, when I do my assignments alone I practice typing, or I text my friends so I can practice as well.

Avoid redundant 'so' and 'alone'; use present simple 'do' for habitual actions. Use gerund 'practice typing' correctly. Correct word order and conjunctions: 'or I text my friends so I can practice as well.' Remove fillers for clarity.