Please, checks this paragraph
"Hello, to all
I'm a new member. My english is not so good, but I try to improve it. English is not my native language and I don't have chance to use it in my job or in my daily life. So I don't have self-confidence and alway worry what I say or write correctly. I think writting can help me improve my english skill. I will written some story in english and count on someone in here recomment me."
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I don't have chance - I don't have the opportunity
alway worry - always
worry what I say or write correctly- worry whether what I write or say is correct
writting- writing
english skill- English skills
some story- stories or a story
recomment me- commenting
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Thank you tdol for your commenting.
I am very happy that you understood my writing.![]()
However, I have some question.
why should I use "oppotunity" instead of " chance" ?
I think each other are same meaning.
And again, I would like you comment my this writing.![]()
Thank you.
Hi pat_bma
I'm Thai too and I can understand all of your writing.![]()
Sometimes when words have a similar meaning, we tend to choose one in certain contexts, or together with certain words. This is done through habit rather than logic, and is known as collocation. I simply suggested 'opportunity' because it fitted the sense better. 'Chance' is more used when luck is involved.Originally Posted by pat_bma
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"Chance" usually implies that there is some risk involved.
"Opportunity" implies that there is a platform open for you to express your views, for good or for bad, but you'll not face any consequences as a result.
Hi k k colin love
Thank you for your encoragement.
I'm very glad to meet Thai people in this forum.![]()
you can enjoy communicating with me if you would like to do.
Because, you understand me in english language.![]()
Thank you tdol and Ouisch.
Both of your explanations make me very clear.
Exactly, I can speak " everyone has a chance to invest in stock market."
Is this correct ?![]()
It should be 'the stock market' or use the plural if they are investing internationally across markets.![]()
Yes, you're welcome.![]()