Typing— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Be more concise and natural. Start with a clear topic sentence (e.g. I prefer handwriting), then give one or two specific reasons with linking words. Avoid repetition and filler phrases. Aim for 2–3 sentences and use clearer vocabulary (e.g. “express myself” instead of “sending into relaying”).

Ví dụ: I prefer handwriting because it helps me focus and remember information better. For example, when I write notes by hand I process ideas more slowly and retain them longer, which is useful for studying.

Gợi ý: Answer directly with a clear topic sentence and add one specific supporting detail using a linking word. Avoid filler like “uh” and phrases admitting inability to elaborate. Keep it within 1–2 sentences.

Ví dụ: I type on a laptop keyboard every day because most of my coursework and essays are submitted online. As a result, I’ve become fairly fast and comfortable using word processors and university platforms.

Gợi ý: Good personal detail and timeline. Make it more fluent by removing hesitations and tightening the structure: state when you started, why, and one brief detail about how you learned. Use linking words like “because” or “so.”

Ví dụ: I started learning to type when I was about 10 because I was fascinated by how quickly my mother typed. I taught myself by practising on her computer and using simple typing games online.

Gợi ý: Be specific about methods and use present tense instead of conditional. Remove fillers and combine ideas with linking words (for example, “and” or “also”). Mention a frequency and a measurable outcome if possible.

Ví dụ: I improve my typing by practising daily with online drills and typing tests, and I also watch tutorial videos to learn correct finger placement. After a few weeks of regular practice I usually notice an increase in both speed and accuracy.

× In my opinion, I would very much prefer to write something because it requires an effort.

✓ In my opinion, I would very much prefer to write something because it requires effort.

The phrase 'an effort' is not incorrect grammatically but sounds unnatural here; 'requires effort' is the usual collocation. Use uncountable 'effort' when speaking generally. Suggestion: use 'requires effort' for natural phrasing.

× When you pick up the pen with each stroke, with each mistake, it shows that you are showing effort into sending into relaying what you're going to say.

✓ When you pick up the pen with each stroke and each mistake, it shows that you are making an effort to convey what you are going to say.

Pronoun and verb choice issues: 'showing effort into sending into relaying' is ungrammatical and redundant. Replace 'you are showing effort into' with 'you are making an effort to' and use 'convey' or 'relay' (not both). Also streamline conjunctions ('and' instead of repeating 'with'). Suggestion: use clear verb phrase 'make an effort to convey'.

× As a student, it is a must for me to type on a laptop keyboard every day as I have to complete my assignments.

✓ As a student, I must type on a laptop keyboard every day because I have to complete my assignments.

'It is a must for me to' is wordy and unnatural. Use modal 'must' for obligation. Also keep subject-verb agreement and natural word order: 'I must type' is clearer. Suggestion: use direct modal verbs for obligations.

× Uh, I don't know how to elaborate.

✓ Uh, I don't know how to elaborate further.

The sentence lacks a necessary adverb to complete the meaning in this context. 'Elaborate' often needs 'on that' or 'further'. Suggestion: add 'further' or 'on that' to clarify.

× It was a self learning process for me as I was fascinated by how fast my mother was typing when she was doing a work.

✓ It was a self-learning process for me because I was fascinated by how fast my mother typed when she was doing her work.

Use 'because' instead of 'as' for clarity, hyphenate 'self-learning'. 'Was typing' can be simplified to simple past 'typed' as a habitual action; 'a work' is incorrect — use 'her work'. Suggestion: use simple past for habitual past actions and correct articles.

× Uh, her work, umm.

✓ Uh, her work.

Fragment and filler repetition: remove the extra comma and filler for a cleaner sentence. Suggestion: avoid repeated incomplete fragments during formal responses.

× It piqued my interest and I started learning when I was around 10 years old.

✓ It piqued my interest, and I started learning when I was around ten years old.

This sentence is grammatically correct except for number style: write 'ten' in words in speech transcripts is optional; add a comma before 'and' joining two independent clauses. Suggestion: include comma for clarity.

× I could, uh, improve my typing by going on the web and searching for online exercises.

✓ I can improve my typing by going on the web and searching for online exercises.

'Could' implies conditional or past ability; when describing a current method, use 'can' to indicate ability or possibility. Suggestion: use 'can' for present possibilities.

× I could do those drills every day, uh, while I and I could watch videos on how to do, uh, type more accurately.

✓ I can do those drills every day, and I can watch videos on how to type more accurately.

Fragmented and redundant structure: 'while I and I could' is incorrect. Use coordinated clauses with 'and' and parallel verbs. Also change 'how to do, uh, type' to 'how to type'. Suggestion: simplify to parallel verbs and remove fillers.