Chatting— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Be more grammatical and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words. Avoid incorrect phrases like “banded through” and redundant wording.

Ví dụ: Yes, I enjoy chatting with my friends because it helps us stay connected. For example, we regularly talk about what’s happening in our lives, which helps us understand each other better and strengthen our friendship.

Gợi ý: Make the sentence structure smoother and avoid unnecessary words. Use linking words to organise points (for example, firstly/also). Be specific about topics and give one short example.

Ví dụ: I usually talk about recent events in my life and family life because I want my friends to know what I’m doing. For instance, I often discuss my study plans and ask for their advice on choosing courses.

Gợi ý: Use a clear topic sentence and correct prepositions/phrasing (e.g., “comfortable speaking one-on-one”). Provide a brief reason and one specific example to support your preference.

Ví dụ: I prefer chatting in a group because I feel more relaxed and there is more to talk about. For example, in group chats we bounce ideas off each other and I find it easier to share personal news when others are around.

Gợi ý: Correct grammar (use “prefer face-to-face communication to social media”) and clarify timing (e.g., “when we meet in person”). Keep sentences concise and give a specific reason or example about why face-to-face matters.

Ví dụ: I prefer face-to-face communication to social media because meeting in person feels more meaningful. For instance, when we meet after months apart, we have deeper conversations that help rebuild our bond more than short online messages do.

Gợi ý: Good content and structure. Improve accuracy (use plural/singular and articles) and condense slightly. Use linking words like “however” or “generally” and give a short example of resolving a disagreement.

Ví dụ: Yes, we sometimes argue because we have different opinions, which is normal. However, we always discuss the issue calmly and listen to each other — for example, when we disagreed about plans, we talked it through and found a compromise.

× Yes, I do like chatting with friends, use it as a form of socialization and to catch up in each other's life.

✓ Yes, I do like chatting with friends; I use it as a form of socialization and to catch up on each other's lives.

The original sentence lacks a clear subject for the clause 'use it...'; this creates a sentence structure error (run-on/fragment). Also the preposition and noun form are incorrect: 'catch up in each other's life' should be 'catch up on each other's lives.' Suggestion: ensure each clause has an explicit subject and use 'catch up on' plus plural 'lives' when referring to multiple people.

× My friends and I banded through talking and that's why we get closer because of it.

✓ My friends and I bonded through talking, and that's why we have become closer.

'Banded through' is incorrect verb choice and creates a sentence structure problem. The correct verb is 'bonded.' Also tense and phrasing should reflect completed process: 'have become closer' or 'are closer.' Suggestion: use correct phrasal verbs ('bonded through talking') and match tense for result ('have become closer').

× I usually talk about with my friends the latest happenings in my life and in my family.

✓ I usually talk with my friends about the latest happenings in my life and in my family.

Incorrect word order and unnecessary preposition placement: 'talk about with my friends' should be 'talk with my friends about.' Suggestion: use correct verb-preposition order: 'talk with someone about something.'

× I want them to be updated in to know what I am up to or what my plans are in the future and I often take advice from them.

✓ I want them to be updated and to know what I am up to or what my plans are for the future, and I often ask them for advice.

Multiple preposition and verb choice errors: 'updated in to know' is wrong; use 'updated and to know.' 'Plans are in the future' should be 'plans are for the future.' Also 'take advice from them' is grammatically possible but more natural as 'ask them for advice.' Suggestion: correct connector use and choose natural verbs and prepositions.

× To be honest, I prepare to chat with a group of people.

✓ To be honest, I prefer to chat with a group of people.

The verb 'prepare' is incorrect for expressing preference; this is a word choice error under sentence structure/meaning. Use 'prefer' to match the question. Suggestion: use verbs that convey intended meaning — here 'prefer' expresses choice.

× I'm not really good on one-on-one conversation, so being in a group makes me more comfortable to share my stories or any updates about my friends or my life.

✓ I'm not really good at one-on-one conversations, so being in a group makes me more comfortable sharing my stories or any updates about my friends or my life.

Preposition error: use 'good at' not 'good on.' Also 'one-on-one conversation' should be plural 'conversations' for general statement. 'Comfortable to share' is less natural than 'comfortable sharing.' Suggestion: use 'good at' and gerund after 'comfortable.'

× I prefer face to face communication than talking in social media since my friends and I live in different cities so having a face to face communication or our rarely catching up is important because it strengthen our band as friends.

✓ I prefer face-to-face communication to talking on social media, since my friends and I live in different cities, so having face-to-face meetings or even rarely catching up is important because it strengthens our bond as friends.

Several preposition and article errors: use 'prefer A to B' not 'prefer A than B.' Use 'on social media' not 'in social media.' Hyphenate 'face-to-face' and avoid article before uncountable 'communication' when speaking generally. 'Our rarely catching up' is ungrammatical; clarify as 'even rarely catching up.' Verb agreement: 'it strengthen' should be 'it strengthens.' 'Band' should be 'bond.' Suggestion: use correct comparative structure 'prefer X to Y,' correct prepositions, ensure subject-verb agreement, and choose correct nouns ('bond').

× Yes, I do argue with my friends since we have different beliefs and opinions.

✓ Yes, I do argue with my friends since we have different beliefs and opinions.

This sentence is grammatically correct in present tense and needs no change. It matches the habitual action meaning. No correction necessary.

× Having a misunderstanding is completely normal, but we always make sure to clear up those misunderstanding and hear out each other's perspective to understand where we came from.

✓ Having misunderstandings is completely normal, but we always make sure to clear up those misunderstandings and hear each other's perspectives to understand where we are coming from.

Pluralization and agreement errors: use plural 'misunderstandings' when speaking generally. 'Clear up those misunderstanding' requires plural and 'hear out each other's perspective' is awkward — use 'hear each other's perspectives.' Also 'where we came from' is acceptable but 'where we are coming from' better matches present ongoing understanding. Suggestion: ensure plural forms for general statements and parallel structures for coordinated verbs.