Chatting— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Be more concise and avoid repetition. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one specific reason and a brief example. Use linking words to connect ideas and keep it within 2–3 sentences.

例: Yes, I prefer chatting with friends rather than calling. For example, I usually use WhatsApp because it’s quick for sending messages and photos, and I can reply when I’m free.

提案: Give a clear topic sentence and then provide specific examples. Correct grammar (tense and pronouns) and use linking words like “for example” or “mainly” to structure the answer.

例: We chat about many things, but mainly daily activities and news. For example, I often send screenshots of interesting posts and tell friends what I’m doing or where I am at the moment.

提案: Answer directly which you prefer, then explain with specific reasons and an example. Use linking words like ‘however’ or ‘also’ to contrast group vs one-to-one chats.

例: I prefer one-to-one chats for personal conversations because they feel more private. However, I also take part in WhatsApp groups with classmates to discuss homework and college plans.

提案: Give a clear preference first, then give concise reasons and an example. Avoid filler words (‘uh’, ‘well’) and keep sentences grammatical and compact.

例: I prefer face-to-face communication because it feels more personal and clearer. For instance, I meet friends on weekends for coffee so we can talk without misunderstandings.

提案: State a direct answer and then describe a typical situation with specific details and a consequence. Use correct grammar (plural/singular, tense) and linking words like ‘sometimes’ or ‘when’ to clarify.

例: Yes, sometimes I argue with friends, especially when we disagree about plans or opinions. For example, if we disagree about how to split responsibilities for a project, the discussion can escalate until we clarify everyone’s role.

× Yes, I prefer having chat with my friends rather than calling them because it is more convenient to have a chat over WhatsApp or maybe Instagram and the most frequently used app is WhatsApp because it is more convenient and.

✓ Yes, I prefer having chats with my friends rather than calling them because it is more convenient to chat over WhatsApp or Instagram, and the app I use most frequently is WhatsApp because it is more convenient.

Errors: missing plural for 'chat' when used countably and awkward repeated phrases. Use 'having chats' or 'chatting' (verb+ -ing) to express habitual action. Also simplify repeated 'more convenient' and use parallel structure 'to chat over WhatsApp or Instagram'. Avoid trailing 'and'. Suggestion: Use the gerund 'chatting' or plural 'chats' for repeated actions and keep parallel constructions.

× Well, there are a lot of things that I used to talk about with them over chat, but more specifically sending their sending them screenshots and just telling them what I have the did or what I'm doing right now, these kind of chat.

✓ Well, there are a lot of things that I talk about with them over chat, especially sending them screenshots and telling them what I did or what I'm doing right now; these kinds of chats.

Errors: 'used to talk' implies a past habit rather than current habitual action—use simple present 'talk about'. 'sending their sending them' is repetition. 'what I have the did' is incorrect word order and tense—use 'what I did' for past actions and 'what I'm doing' for current. 'these kind of chat' needs plural agreement: 'these kinds of chats'. Suggestion: Use simple present for habitual actions, correct verb order for past tense, remove repetitions, and ensure plural agreement.

× I usually chat about every day if I am having a personal chat, but there are a lot of groups on WhatsApp which are made by our classmates or maybe college mates, so we have to talk about our studies as well.

✓ I usually chat every day when I am having a private conversation, but there are many WhatsApp groups made by our classmates or college friends, so we also talk about our studies.

Errors: 'chat about every day' is incorrect collocation—use 'chat every day' or 'chat about ... every day'. 'personal chat' is better as 'private conversation'. 'a lot of groups' can be more natural as 'many WhatsApp groups'. 'college mates' OK but 'college friends' is more natural. 'have to talk' implies obligation; 'also talk' fits intended meaning. Suggestion: Use natural collocations ('chat every day', 'private conversation'), choose smoother quantifiers ('many'), and align verb meaning with context.

× Well, uh, there are numerous reasons or because of which, uh, today's people are not free and they are more occupied in their lives. But uh, whenever I get a chance, I used to prefer having a face to face meeting or get together.

✓ There are numerous reasons why people today are busy and occupied with their lives. But whenever I get a chance, I prefer having a face-to-face meeting or get-together.

Errors: 'because of which' is awkward; use 'why'. 'today's people are not free' -> 'people today are busy'. 'used to prefer' incorrectly mixes past habit with present preference; use present 'prefer'. 'face to face' should be hyphenated as 'face-to-face' when used as an adjective and 'get together' is better as 'get-together' or 'a get-together'. Suggestion: Use present tense for current preferences, simpler connectors ('why'), and hyphenate compound adjectives.

× Well, yes, I have. There are a lot of agreements and disagreements, so sometimes this agreements changes the whole point of talk and it converted into an argument with my friends.

✓ Yes, I have. There are a lot of agreements and disagreements, so sometimes these agreements change the whole point of the conversation and it turns into an argument with my friends.

Errors: 'this agreements' has number disagreement—use 'these agreements'. 'changes' should match plural subject 'agreements' -> 'change'. 'the whole point of talk' is unnatural; use 'the whole point of the conversation'. 'it converted into' mixes tenses; use present 'it turns into' to describe general tendency. Suggestion: Ensure subject-verb agreement, use natural collocations ('point of the conversation'), and keep consistent present-tense narration for general statements.