Text-messaging, Instant Messaging, chat rooms and e-mail have spawned a new version of written and sometimes spoken English. The speed and efficiency of this super-abbreviated method of communication makes it a reality tha...read more
by John Welford
The concept of improvement implies that there is something already there that needs to be improved! In this case, you are presumably a learner of English who has reached a certain standard and who needs to go up to the nex...read more
Choosing the right method for improving your English depends a great deal on who you are and where you are beginning. In all cases, I highly recommend using a variety of oral and written language approaches. I have had...read more
by Jo Linsdell
Whether your learning English as a second language or trying to improve your usage of your mother tongue, there are several ways in which you can improve your English. A dictionary and Thesauras will help you expand you...read more
In this day and age, English is deteriorating. Taking into account the changes in lifestyles and the introduction of new forms of communication, there is little wonder that recognizing the correct use of English is getting...read more
Well, to start with, I would work on dumping net or text speech if you use them. It can become a bad habit and transfer it over into serious writing without you noticing. I've done it myself once or twice, but I thankfully...read more
Practice makes perfect! We've heard it said a million times, but usually if something is cliche', and it's been said more than we can count, then there's probably some truth to it. I believe that the best way to improve ...read more
The answer really depends on you current level of English, and where your problems lie. General tips:- 1. Learn the grammar! You will never speak or write good English unless you have the grammar sorted out, and that ...read more
Nobody likes to be judged by his/her appearance. But when others know nothing about you, they form a perception about you and your abilities based on your writing, whether it is a cover letter, blog entry, email, or rsum. ...read more
Me speaks English much good! Okay, you know what that means, but we certainly wouldn't call it good English. Having taught English to college students for some twenty years, I've seen a lot of students, both non-na...read more
There are many free online English lessons, e.g.: http://www.englishpage.com http://www.world-english.or g/onlineschool_free.htm Also, if you know people who speak excellent English ask them to tutor you and/or to ha...read more
As adults we tend to forget how we learned our first language. A baby that begins speaking say, a year after birth, did not all of a sudden learn the language and begin to speak. Since the day he/she was born she began &qu...read more
There are many ways to improve your English. In the first place you need to make the difference between writing and talking and on the second place it is important if English is your native tongue or not. If English is ...read more
Whether English is your first and native language or not, it is always easy to improve both your pronunciation and vocabulary. This will have the effect of making you sound more educated and will be easier to understand wh...read more
by T. Goss
Having read a number of the entries to this article, I find myself disheartened by the number of "experts" that use "U" instead of "you" or a few others who created words. To improve your English, you should start by re...read more
by Lesley Mason
English is renowned for being the easiest language in which to make yourself understoodbut the hardest to learn correctly. Even in standard English (if there is such a thing given British, American & Australian varian...read more
There are many fun and effective ways to improve your command of the English language. The first step is to master basic vocabulary. If you have a list of words that you're trying to learn, the best way to memorize the...read more
by Frater L.A.
Prime Time! Get ready to take your writing and speah in the English language to the next level? I will share with you a simple and effective technique to begin to write like the pros in both technical writing and n...read more
by John Graham
GRAMMATICAL SPEECH There is nothing new in what I have to say, but here are suggestions for you to consider. They will make your speech crisper and accurate. THE START OF A SENTENCE Sentences should not start with...read more
English is an international language, transcending the barriers of distance, race and creed. It is the official language of the United Nations. The language used in major international meetings and conventions is English. ...read more
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