Chatting— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: もっと自然で文法的に正しい短いセンテンスを使い、話の理由を具体化してください。例えば時制と主語・動詞の一致（"it feels"）を直し、話題の具体例を一つ二つに絞り、接続詞でつなげて流れを良くしましょう。発音や流暢さの改善のために短い練習フレーズを繰り返すことも有効です。

例: Yes, I do. I enjoy chatting with my friends because it helps me feel refreshed and motivated. We often talk about our future plans and work-related issues, which gives me useful ideas and encouragement.

提案: 回答は簡潔にし、不要な語（"for example"を多用するなど）を減らしましょう。語彙の誤用（"carry up"）を正し、具体的な内容（どんな仕事の話か、最近の話題）を一つ示すと良いです。つなぎ言葉（"for example", "such as", "for instance"）は一度だけ使い、例を続けて具体性を出してください。

例: I usually talk about work and career plans. For example, after work we often discuss job responsibilities and future promotions, which helps us plan our next steps.

提案: 文を一つの流れで完結させ、分割された断片をつなげてください。理由を明確にし、比較を含めると説得力が増します。例えば"because I can give my ideas more easily and listen better"のように具体的な利点を述べ、最後に短い比較文を加えてください。

例: I prefer chatting with one friend because I can express my ideas more easily and listen closely. In a group conversation I often feel it's harder to speak and follow everyone's views.

提案: 繰り返し（"I I"）をなくし、語彙の誤り（"flex"）を正してください。理由を具体的にし、どんな非言語情報（表情・声のトーン）を見ているかを一つ示すと良いです。接続詞で理由をスムーズに示しましょう。

例: I prefer face-to-face communication because I can read facial expressions and tone of voice. For example, seeing my friend's smile or hesitation helps me respond more appropriately.

提案: 文法（現在完了の使い方、動詞の原形）と語彙（"Calum"→"calm"）を直し、理由を短く明確に述べてください。"I always choose my words carefully"のような具体表現を使うと説得力が増します。また一つの例で終えるようにし、断片的な文を避けましょう。

例: No, I don't usually argue with my friends. I prefer to stay calm and choose my words carefully, so we can resolve problems peacefully.

× Yes I do, I really enjoy chatting with my friend because it feel it may help me feel refreshed and motivated.

✓ Yes, I do. I really enjoy chatting with my friends because it feels like it may help me feel refreshed and motivated.

The sentence has incorrect use of singular/plural pronouns and verb agreement. 'my friend' should be 'my friends' to match general habit, and 'it feel' should be 'it feels' for third person singular agreement. Also 'it may help' is awkward; 'it feels like it may help' or simply 'it may help' is clearer. Suggestion: decide whether you mean a single friend or friends and ensure subject-verb agreement: use 'it feels' for 'it'.

× I usually talk about our future, our daily topics and career.

✓ I usually talk about our future, daily topics, and our careers.

List items need parallel form and correct quantifier/possessive use. 'career' should be plural 'careers' if referring to both people; 'our' should consistently apply. Suggestion: keep parallel structure and matching possessives: 'our future, daily topics, and our careers.'

× I usually chat with my friend about carry up a lot of things for example.

✓ I usually chat with my friends about many things, for example.

Pronoun/plural agreement and word choice are incorrect. 'my friend' should be 'my friends' for general conversation; 'carry up' is incorrect collocation — use 'many things' or 'a lot of things'. Suggestion: use 'many things' or 'a lot of things' and place 'for example' after a comma.

× When I talk with my friend after work, I usually discuss about our careers plans.

✓ When I talk with my friends after work, I usually discuss our career plans.

The verb 'discuss' should not be followed by 'about' (Incorrect preposition use). Also 'my friend' should be 'my friends' for general reference and 'careers plans' should be 'career plans' (plural possessive/compound noun correction). Suggestion: use 'discuss our career plans.'

× I prefer to communicate with only one friend because I can. Give my idea easily.

✓ I prefer to communicate with only one friend because I can give my ideas easily.

Fragmented sentence and incorrect pronoun placement. 'Give my idea easily' is a sentence fragment; combine into one sentence and use plural 'ideas' or 'my idea' with article. Suggestion: use one complete sentence 'I can give my ideas easily.'

× For example, when I talk with a lot of people, I.

✓ For example, when I talk with a lot of people, I find it harder to express my opinions.

This is an incomplete sentence (sentence structure error). The clause 'I.' is unfinished. Provide a complete main clause explaining the consequence. Suggestion: finish the thought, e.g., 'I find it harder to express my opinions.'

× I I prefer to communicate face to face because I can read their feelings.

✓ I prefer to communicate face to face because I can read people's feelings.

Duplicate 'I I' and unclear pronoun 'their' without clear antecedent. 'Their' can work but 'people's feelings' is clearer. Suggestion: remove duplicate word and clarify the referent: 'people's' or 'my friends' feelings.

× For example, when I talk with my friend in person, I usually see the facial expression so I can communicate flex.

✓ For example, when I talk with my friend in person, I usually see facial expressions, so I can communicate more effectively.

Word choice and adjective/adverb misuse: 'the facial expression' should be plural 'facial expressions'; 'communicate flex' is incorrect colloquialism. Use 'communicate more effectively' or 'communicate better'. Suggestion: use common collocations 'facial expressions' and 'communicate more effectively.'

× No, I don't actually.

✓ No, I don't, actually.

Punctuation and adverb placement: while not a major grammatical error, 'actually' fits better after a comma. Suggestion: place adverbs in natural positions: 'No, I don't, actually.'

× I've never argue with my friend for because I prefer to communicate with my friend friendly and in Calum way.

✓ I've never argued with my friends because I prefer to communicate with them friendly and in a calm way.

Verb form incorrect: 'argue' should be past participle 'argued' after 'I've never'. 'for because' is redundant; choose 'because'. 'my friend' should be plural 'my friends' or match earlier choice. 'Calum' is misspelling of 'calm'. Also 'communicate with my friend friendly' is awkward; use 'communicate with them in a friendly and calm way.' Suggestion: use past participle after 'have/has' and correct spelling and word order.

× For example, I choose, I always choose a word.

✓ For example, I always choose my words carefully.

Redundant and awkward phrasing; 'I choose, I always choose a word' is ungrammatical. Better expression is 'I always choose my words carefully.' Suggestion: use the fixed expression 'choose my words carefully.'