Chatting— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Be more concise and natural: start with a clear topic sentence, avoid fillers (uh), correct grammar (I am introverted; I don't consider myself very sociable). Add one specific detail about how you keep in touch. Keep it within 2–3 sentences.

Ví dụ: I’m rather introverted, so I don’t enjoy chatting with friends all the time. However, I maintain contact with many acquaintances through occasional messages or weekend meetups to stay in touch.

Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence and avoid vague phrases (“general topics”). Fix grammar (I’m not keen on sharing my personal life) and avoid unclear or wrong words (e.g. “what's going on divorce” is confusing). Provide 1–2 specific examples of topics you discuss and use linking words.

Ví dụ: We usually talk about everyday matters rather than personal issues. For example, we discuss work, local news, or common problems like commuting, but I rarely share intimate details about my private life.

Gợi ý: Start with a direct answer and streamline language (avoid slang like “wanna” and fillers). Use linking words to contrast the two situations and give a brief specific example of when you prefer each option.

Ví dụ: It depends on the situation. If there’s a social event or a lively topic, I enjoy discussing it with a group; however, when I need a deep or private conversation, I prefer talking one-on-one with a close friend.

Gợi ý: Give a clear topic sentence, avoid informal contractions and explain briefly why face-to-face is better with a specific reason and example. Use linking words for clarity.

Ví dụ: I prefer face-to-face communication because it allows for clearer expression and immediate feedback. For instance, in person I can read body language and have more productive brainstorming when discussing ideas.

Gợi ý: Begin with a direct answer and correct grammar (I try to avoid arguments). Avoid uncertain phrasing and informal tags (ending with a question). Provide a brief reason and an example of how you handle disagreements using linking words.

Ví dụ: Not really — I try to avoid arguments because they cause stress and rarely solve anything. If a disagreement arises, I usually stay calm and suggest discussing the issue later or finding a compromise so the friendship isn’t affected.

× Since I am introvert, I wouldn't say yes.

✓ Since I am an introvert, I wouldn't say yes.

'Introvert' is a singular countable noun and requires the indefinite article 'an' before it. Use 'an' because 'introvert' begins with a vowel sound. Suggestion: use 'an introvert' or rephrase 'I'm introverted.'

× Uh, I'm not sociable that much to chat with my friends all day long.

✓ Uh, I'm not that sociable to chat with my friends all day long.

The adverbial phrase 'that much' is misplaced; the correct idiomatic form is 'not that sociable.' Move 'that' before the adjective 'sociable.' Alternatively use 'not very sociable.'

× However, I have many acquaintances and I try to keep in touch with them.

✓ However, I have many acquaintances, and I try to keep in touch with them.

This sentence mainly needs a comma before the coordinating conjunction 'and' for clarity; grammatically the verb forms are fine. Suggestion: add a comma to separate clauses.

× We generally talk about general topics and I, I'm not really into cover my personal life with others.

✓ We generally talk about general topics, and I'm not really into sharing my personal life with others.

The phrase 'into cover my personal life' is ungrammatical. Use the gerund 'sharing' after 'into' and remove the redundant comma and extra pronoun. Also add a comma before 'and.'

× That's why, uh, we generally discuss everyday problems, issues or what's going on divorce.

✓ That's why, uh, we generally discuss everyday problems, issues, or what's going on in our lives.

'What's going on divorce' is incorrect and likely a word choice error. Use 'what's going on in our lives' or 'what's going on' to refer to current events in personal lives. Also add a comma before 'or.'

× Every now and then I wanna really socialize with others.

✓ Every now and then I want to socialize with others.

'wanna' is informal spoken language. Replace with 'want to' for correct written grammar. Also remove redundant 'really' if concise expression is desired.

× In this case, uh, I really like to discuss something with a group of people, but other times I prefer to talk just with my own friend.

✓ In this case, uh, I really like to discuss things with a group of people, but other times I prefer to talk with just one friend.

'Something' is vague; 'things' fits 'discuss.' 'My own friend' is awkward; use 'one friend.' Also adjust word order: 'talk with just one friend.'

× Sure, I would say face to face communication is better than online communication or chatting 'cause it helps me improve my ideas or express myself correctly as I feel.

✓ Sure, I would say face-to-face communication is better than online communication or chatting, because it helps me clarify my ideas and express myself more accurately.

Use hyphens in 'face-to-face' in compound adjective before 'communication.' Add a comma before 'because.' 'Improve my ideas' is awkward; 'clarify my ideas' or 'develop my ideas' is better. 'Express myself correctly as I feel' is ungrammatical; use 'express myself more accurately' or 'as I feel.'

× Honestly speaking, I don't remember when I argued with my friend last time and I really tried to steer clear of arguments 'cause it gives me stress and it's unnecessary.

✓ Honestly speaking, I don't remember the last time I argued with a friend, and I really try to steer clear of arguments because they give me stress and are unnecessary.

'Don't remember when I argued with my friend last time' is awkward; use 'the last time I argued with a friend.' Tense consistency: change 'tried' to 'try' to match present situation. 'It gives me stress' should be plural 'they give me stress' since 'arguments' is plural; also 'because' is preferred over ''cause.'

× Just keep going and everything will work OK?

✓ I just try to move on, and everything usually works out okay.

The original is a question with a question mark but intended as a statement. 'Just keep going' is conversational; in context, use 'I just try to move on' and 'works out okay' is idiomatic. Ensure sentence matches intended meaning and tone.