Typing— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Be more grammatically accurate and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give one or two specific reasons using linking words. Avoid filler words (uh) and correct verb forms and articles.

例: I prefer whichever method suits the task. For example, typing is best for formal documents because it allows quick editing and faster typing; however, I prefer handwriting for brainstorming and personal letters because it helps me think more creatively.

提案: Reduce repetition and improve sentence structure. Give a clear topic sentence, then support with specific examples and a linking phrase. Correct small errors (use 'a laptop' and 'easier to type on').

例: Yes, I type almost every day, mainly on my laptop. For instance, I use it to send emails and write blog posts; compared with my phone, the laptop’s keyboard is larger and more comfortable to type on.

提案: Combine short fragments into complete sentences and use correct tense and articles. Provide a clear timeline and one specific detail about what you learned. Avoid vague phrases like 'very meaningful so far.'

例: I learned to type when I was about eleven in elementary school. My technology teacher showed us proper finger placement and several useful shortcuts, which have helped me a lot ever since.

提案: Organize your answer with a clear opening sentence, then describe steps or methods you used to improve with specific details and linking words. Correct grammar and word choice (e.g., 'practiced', 'every day', 'it was really difficult').

例: I improved my typing through regular practice. For example, in elementary school I used a program called Hancom every day; at first it was really difficult to locate the keys, but consistent practice helped me become much faster.

× I think it's depend on the situation when it comes to typing.

✓ I think it depends on the situation when it comes to typing.

The verb 'depend' must agree with the singular subject 'it' in the present tense, so use the third-person singular form 'depends'. Use 'depends' to show a general present truth.

× Typing is more convenient for paperwork, such as fixing errors or writing rapidly.

✓ Typing is more convenient for paperwork, such as fixing errors or writing quickly.

The adverb 'rapidly' is not wrong, but 'quickly' is more natural collocation with 'writing'. This is an adjective/adverb choice; use 'quickly' to improve naturalness.

× On the other hand, handwriting is better for, uh, brainstorming or writing letters.

✓ On the other hand, handwriting is better for brainstorming or writing letters.

Remove the filler 'uh' in formal responses. The rest of the sentence is grammatically correct.

× Yes, I use it almost every day.

✓ Yes, I use it almost every day.

This sentence is correct; no change needed. It shows correct subject-verb agreement in the present tense.

× I use I I often type on my laptop especially when I need to send an e-mail or write my blog.

✓ I often type on my laptop, especially when I need to send an e-mail or write my blog.

Remove the duplicated 'I' and add a comma before 'especially' to improve sentence flow. Ensure only one subject 'I' appears.

× Laptop keyboard is bigger than mobile phone keyboard, so laptop is easier to write something.

✓ A laptop keyboard is bigger than a mobile phone keyboard, so a laptop makes it easier to write something.

Use the indefinite article 'a' before countable singular nouns ('laptop keyboard', 'mobile phone keyboard', 'laptop'). Also revise the second clause to use 'makes it easier to' for natural English sentence structure.

× I'm not sure but I think it was about 11.

✓ I'm not sure, but I think it was when I was about eleven.

Add 'when I was' for clarity and write the number as a word in fluent speech. Include a comma after the introductory clause.

× When I was elementary school.

✓ When I was in elementary school.

The preposition 'in' is required with 'elementary school' to form a complete adverbial phrase. Without it the fragment is incomplete.

× My technology teacher teach me how to use keyboard and how what means some shortcuts.

✓ My technology teacher taught me how to use the keyboard and what some shortcuts mean.

Use past tense 'taught' to match 'when I was' (past). Include the definite article 'the' before 'keyboard'. Reorder 'what some shortcuts mean' to form a correct indirect question structure.

× I think it was very meaningful so far.

✓ I think it has been very meaningful so far.

Use present perfect 'has been' with 'so far' to indicate an experience continuing to the present. 'Was' suggests a finished past; 'has been' is more appropriate.

× After I learn type to type on the keyboard.

✓ After I learned to type on the keyboard.

Use past tense 'learned' to match the past context and the correct infinitive form 'to type'. Remove the extra word 'type' duplication.

× In elementary school I had used typing practice program called Hancome everyday.

✓ In elementary school I used a typing practice program called Hancom every day.

Use simple past 'used' for past habitual action. Use the indefinite article 'a' before 'typing practice program'. Correct the program name if 'Hancom' is intended and separate 'every day' as two words.

× At first it was real extremely difficult to find the location of the alphabet and keywords, but now I can type quickly.

✓ At first it was really extremely difficult to find the location of the letters and keys, but now I can type quickly.

Use 'really' rather than 'real' as an adverb modifying 'extremely'. However, using both 'really' and 'extremely' is redundant; choose one (e.g., 'extremely difficult' or 'really difficult'). 'Alphabet and keywords' is unnatural here; use 'letters and keys' to refer to keyboard characters.