Typing— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Be more concise and structured: start with a clear topic sentence stating your preference, then briefly give one or two specific reasons using linking words (for example, 'because' or 'however'). Avoid repetition and filler phrases. Also correct small grammar issues (capitalization after commas, tense consistency) and replace vague phrases like 'it just feels' with more precise language.

Ejemplo: I prefer typing for long essays because it is faster and less tiring; however, I favour handwriting for notes or personal letters because it feels more personal and helps me remember information better.

Sugerencia: Give a direct, present-focused answer and avoid mixed tenses. Start with a clear topic sentence about your current habit, then add a brief detail about exceptions using linking words like 'usually' and 'occasionally'. Remove vague words like 'especially sometimes'.

Ejemplo: Yes, I usually type on a laptop as part of my daily routine because I carry it to lectures and study sessions; occasionally I use a desktop at the library or during internships.

Sugerencia: Avoid hesitation and tidy up the narrative. Begin with a clear time reference ('When I was a child'), then give concise, specific supporting details and use correct grammar (avoid extra 'used to' repetition, fix past tense forms). Remove filler sounds ('uh') and awkward endings like 'learned how to type in'.

Ejemplo: I learned to type when I was a child. My mother had a computer for work and entertainment, and my brother and I spent time on it looking things up and playing games, which helped us pick up typing skills.

Sugerencia: Answer the question directly about improving typing (practice methods and tools) rather than focusing on academic writing. Use a clear topic sentence, then give specific techniques (typing practice websites, regular drills, accuracy focus) and link ideas coherently. Fix grammar and phrasing ('IELTS has especially taught me').

Ejemplo: I improve my typing by practising regularly on websites like TypingClub and doing short daily drills to build speed and accuracy. I also copy paragraphs from articles to practise proper posture and finger placement, and occasionally time myself to track progress.

× I think it depends, If I have to write long essays I prefer to type because it's less exhausting.

✓ I think it depends. If I have to write long essays, I prefer to type because it's less exhausting.

The original contains a comma splice and incorrect capitalization after the comma. Replace the comma with a period and lowercase 'if', and add a comma before the subordinate clause 'If I have to write long essays' to separate clauses correctly. Use a period to separate two independent clauses or use a coordinating conjunction.

× But if I were to just write a letter or study, I prefer to use handwriting because it just feels more personal and I feel like it is actually ingrained in my brain.

✓ But if I were just to write a letter or study, I prefer to use handwriting because it feels more personal and I feel it is actually ingrained in my brain.

The phrase 'were to just write' has awkward word order; 'were just to write' is more natural. Also 'it just feels' is acceptable but repetitive with 'I feel like'; removing 'just' and one 'feel' tightens style. This is a sentence-structure and style improvement (treated under sentence structure and third-person usage of 'feels').

× Yes, it was part of my daily routine as a college student.

✓ Yes, it was part of my daily routine when I was a college student.

Add 'when' to clarify time reference. The original is understandable but slightly unnatural; adding 'when' correctly links the past-time clause. This is a tense/time-reference clarity correction.

× I used to write a lot with my laptop, especially sometimes.

✓ I used to write a lot on my laptop, especially sometimes at home.

Use 'on' with 'laptop' rather than 'with'. 'Especially sometimes' is redundant; add clarification such as 'especially at home' or remove 'especially'. This fixes preposition choice and reduces redundancy.

× Occasionally I do write with desktop if I'm at the library or at internship, but usually I would just use my laptop.

✓ Occasionally I do write on a desktop if I'm at the library or at an internship, but usually I just use my laptop.

Use 'on a desktop' not 'with desktop'. Add the article 'an' before 'internship'. Change 'would just use' to 'just use' for consistent habitual present reference. This fixes preposition and article errors.

× I think it dates back to when I was a child.

✓ I think it dates back to my childhood.

'Dates back to my childhood' is a more natural expression. The original is acceptable but less concise; this adjusts phrasing to standard usage (tense and noun form).

× Sometimes, uh, we would go to her room and started looking things up online or even play games.

✓ Sometimes we would go to her room and start looking things up online or even play games.

After 'would' use the base form 'start', not the past 'started'. Remove filler 'uh' for clarity. This corrects verb form following 'would' and improves sentence structure.

× And that's where me and my brother learned how to type in.

✓ And that's where my brother and I learned how to type.

Use the subject pronoun 'I' instead of 'me' and place 'my brother' before 'I' as polite order. Remove unnecessary particle 'in' after 'type'. This corrects pronoun case and unnecessary word.

× I think, for example IELTS has especially teach me how to write appropriately for academic works because it is not the same as creative writing where you can just write according to your own style.

✓ I think, for example, IELTS has especially taught me how to write appropriately for academic work because it is not the same as creative writing, where you can write according to your own style.

'Has teach' is incorrect; use the past participle 'taught' after 'has'. 'Academic works' is better as 'academic work' (uncountable) or 'academic writing'. Add commas for clarity. This fixes incorrect verb form (past participle) and noun usage.

× You need structure and that's where I learn.

✓ You need structure, and that's where I learned.

The speaker is referring to past learning from IELTS, so use past tense 'learned' or 'have learned'. Using 'learn' (present) conflicts with previous past references. Change to 'learned' for tense consistency.