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Please can you help me in how to improve my writing because most of the time I use the same vocabulary. So what do you suggest to get better?
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Please can you help me in how to improve my writing because most of the time I use the same vocabulary. So what do you suggest to get better?
Thanks,


***** NOT A TEACHER *****


(1) That old saying is really true: Practice makes perfect.

(a) Write something every day. (A paragraph of only four or five

sentences.)

(b) Read something every day. You will notice new words that

you will want to use in your own writing. (Remember that English

has the largest vocabulary of any other language.)

(c) Every week, post some of your writing in the writing forum.

Outstanding teachers will be delighted to correct your writing.

BEST OF LUCK
 

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(1) That old saying is really true: Practice makes perfect.

(a) Write something every day. (A paragraph of only four or five

sentences.)

(b) Read something every day. You will notice new words that

you will want to use in your own writing. (Remember that English

has the largest vocabulary of any other language.)

(c) Every week, post some of your writing in the writing forum.

Outstanding teachers will be delighted to correct your writing.

BEST OF LUCK


Cool I like your ideas. I will try to write different subjects each week.
 

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Cool I like your ideas. I will try to write different subjects each week.
But don't forget the second part of TheParser's excellent advice. Reading is very, very important!
 

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IMO, the only way to learn to speak is to speak, and the only way to learn how to write is to write. If you feel you lack vocabulary, try expanding it. If I were in the US, I'd seize every opportunity to learn new words and expressions and, which is also important, how to use them. Reading books/magazines, listening to the radio, watching TV/movies and enrolling on a writing course are some good ways to broaden and refine your skills. In a nutshell, expose yourself to as much authentic English as possible. The process of learning shouldn't be passive though; you and your skills will benefit from writing down and memorizing collocations, fixed phrases, idioms and larger chunks of language. Set yourself a goal of using at least 3/4/5/... new words and expressions in every single piece of writing. Translating something from your native language into English could also enrich your vocabulary and boost your command of the language.
Good luck!

And I hope you'll hear one day: "You have a magical way with words!"
:)
 

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Remember that English has the largest vocabulary of any other language.
I have a question that is off topic.

I would like to know whether the quoted sentence employs a safe structure that no one, even the most picky one, would consider incorrect. I have seen it before, but considered it colloquial. Would it be more correct (at least for some people) to write:

Remember that English has the largest vocabulary of all languages.

or

Remember that English has a vocabulary larger than any other language.

?
 

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I have a question that is off topic.

I would like to know whether the quoted sentence employs a safe structure that no one, even the most picky one, would consider incorrect. I have seen it before, but thought it's colloquial. Would it be more correct (at least for some people) to write:

Remember that English has the largest vocabulary of all languages.

or

Remember that English has the largest vocabulary than any other language.

?


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(1) You have asked a great question.

(2) I, too, am eager to see what the teachers have to say.

(3) This is a wonderful lesson for the thread starter, too.

As I said, practice makes perfect. If I have written an incorrect

sentence, then I want to know so that I can keep improving my

use of this magnificent instrument called the English language.
 

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I would like to know whether the quoted sentence employs a safe structure that no one, even the most picky one, would consider incorrect.
Actually, I do consider it incorrect. I did not feel in a picky enough mood to comment on it before.

Would it be more correct (at least for some people) to write:

Remember that English has the largest vocabulary of all languages. YES

Remember that English has the largest vocabulary than any other language.
NO
- Remember that English has a larger vocabulary than any other language.
5
 

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For the second one, I'm ashamed to see that I didn't manage to edit the post before someone read it. It is corrected now. I'm sorry -- it was caused by my tiredness.
 

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For the second one, I'm ashamed to see that I didn't manage to edit the post before someone read it. It is corrected now. I'm sorry -- it was caused by my tiredness.
I did think it a little odd that you would make a slip like that. It's a relief to see that I am not the only one to make mistakes this evening. :)
 

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(1) Thank you, Birdeen's Call, for calling my attention to that sentence.

(2) Thank you, Fivejedjon, for teaching me the correct way to phrase that

idea.

(3) An excellent example to the thread starter of how one improves through

practice.

(a) I shall now be sure to brag correctly about my only language:

It has a larger vocabulary than any other language.
 

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hello. I'm Dear.
i think i have a lots of problem in speaking and writing skill.
when I have to write some article, i have to take a long time to think of words to write.
today i tried to read English novel-Sherlock Holmes- but i think it is too hard, complex sentence structures. What does the things i have to do to improve my English skill. :-(

please advice me too

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hello. I'm Dear.
i think i have a lots of problem in speaking and writing skill.
when I have to write some article, i have to take a long time to think of words to write.
today i tried to read English novel-Sherlock Holmes- but i think it is too hard, complex sentence structures. What does the things i have to do to improve my English skill. :-(
Don't be discouraged. It's always difficult at the beginning. You may want to try easier texts first. Here are some very easy texts: Easy Reading for ESL Beginners. If you look at the top of each page, you will notice an audio player. You can turn the sound on and off, as you prefer.

After reading some of those texts, please tell us if they suit you. Are they OK or too easy?

Regarding your writing, it's OK to think about what you want to write. With time, you will notice that some words start coming to your mind very quickly.
 
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I think reading is vital, too. By reading, you can gradually form a sense of the target language, and avoid making up wrong expressions according to your own imagination. Enlarge the language input, and your writing can become better of itself.
 

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But don't forget the second part of TheParser's excellent advice. Reading is very, very important!

you're right about that i will do my best to solve it.

Thanks btw
 

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IMO, the only way to learn to speak is to speak, and the only way to learn how to write is to write. If you feel you lack vocabulary, try expanding it. If I were in the US, I'd seize every opportunity to learn new words and expressions and, which is also important, how to use them. Reading books/magazines, listening to the radio, watching TV/movies and enrolling on a writing course are some good ways to broaden and refine your skills. In a nutshell, expose yourself to as much authentic English as possible. The process of learning shouldn't be passive though; you and your skills will benefit from writing down and memorizing collocations, fixed phrases, idioms and larger chunks of language. Set yourself a goal of using at least 3/4/5/... new words and expressions in every single piece of writing. Translating something from your native language into English could also enrich your vocabulary and boost your command of the language.
Good luck!

And I hope you'll hear one day: "You have a magical way with words!"
:)


i agree with you in all the things that you have mentioned. however, learning English takes time and efforts, it's not easy as you think. but i wish all of us can speak and write as good as native speakers.
 

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hello. I'm Dear.
i think i have a lots of problem in speaking and writing skill.
when I have to write some article, i have to take a long time to think of words to write.
today i tried to read English novel-Sherlock Holmes- but i think it is too hard, complex sentence structures. What does the things i have to do to improve my English skill. :-(

please advice me too

thanks

you might need to read easy story then you can move to high level this way you will be improved.

Thanks,
 

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i agree with you in all the things that you have mentioned. however, learning English takes time and efforts, it's not easy as you think. but i wish all of us can speak and write as good as native speakers.


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(1) As you can see from the mistake that I made in my first post,

all of us spend our whole lives trying to improve in the use of

our first language.

(2) For learners, it can be even more difficult. I am sure, however,

that little by little you will become fluent in English.

(3) May I most respectfully point out a little mistake in

your note? It is better to say:

I want to write as well as native speakers.

As you remember from your studies, "well" = adverb (how you do something.)


"Good" = adjective (describes a noun).


Of course, native speakers make the same mistake. Someday do not

be surprised if an American says to you:

Wow, tks!!!! You speak English real good!!! (Instead of "very well" or

or "really well").


Have a nice day.


James
 

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(1) As you can see from the mistake that I made in my first post,

all of us spend our whole lives trying to improve in the use of

our first language.

(2) For learners, it can be even more difficult. I am sure, however,

that little by little you will become fluent in English.

(3) May I most respectfully point out a little mistake in

your note? It is better to say:

I want to write as well as native speakers.

As you remember from your studies, "well" = adverb (how you do something.)


"Good" = adjective (describes a noun).


Of course, native speakers make the same mistake. Someday do not

be surprised if an American says to you:

Wow, tks!!!! You speak English real good!!! (Instead of "very well" or

or "really well").


Have a nice day.


James


Thanks James for your comments. you're right I have to use well instead of good.

please feel free to correct me in any time when I post or write something wrong.

Take it easy bro.
 
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