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QuestionWhy is it that I cannot express my thoughts as I have them?Community AnswerPutting thoughts and feelings into words can be hard - especially if English is not your native language. It takes work, just like drawing a picture to express an idea takes some work. But the more you practice, the better you will get and the more naturally it will come.
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QuestionIs "here is the good news" or "here are the good news" correct?Community Answer"Here is the good news" is correct because "news" is an uncountable noun. It's always treated as singular.
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QuestionMy problem is I am afraid, so when I try to speak English I get it wrong and then I become frustrated, so what can I do?Community AnswerFirst of all, have confidence in yourself. And even if you commit mistakes, calm down, no one's going to get upset with you. For practice, stand in front of the mirror and speak to yourself, there's no pressure there. The more you do this, the more your language skills will improve, and the more confident you will become.
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QuestionHow can I improve my speaking so I sound native?wazaaCommunity AnswerI would recommend listening to English podcasts or tapes to help with your use of proper English. If you want to speak a certain dialect/accent, study the accent and speak in it as much as possible. I am learning Spanish and I found this very useful.
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QuestionWhat resources canI find at a library that will help improve my English?Community AnswerLook for easy-to-read novels at the library to learn English and increase your vocabulary in a fun, entertaining way. You can also use magazines, newspapers and audio tapes to boost your comprehension on a variety of topics.
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QuestionHow can I increase my confidence in English and formulate my thoughts in English faster?Community AnswerUse English as much as possible to boost your confidence and recall words faster. Read English newspapers and magazines, listen to English podcasts, watch the news in English and keep a journal in English to practice your skills and increase your vocabulary.
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QuestionIs it proper to say: Why you didn't text me? Or why didn't you text me?Community AnswerIt's proper to say, "Why didn't you text me?" If it wasn't a question, you would say, "You didn't text me" rather than "You text didn't."
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QuestionHow do I say "My husband and I cooked Thanksgiving dinner together"?DonaganTop AnswererThe way you've expressed it is just right.
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QuestionIs saying "way before's" correct English?Community AnswerNo. You can say "way before", but not "way before's". For example, you might say, "that happened way before the internet got big". Of course, in more formal English, "way before" is actually frowned upon. You would instead use "long before".
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QuestionHow do I improve my English skills?DonaganTop AnswererThere's no substitute for practice. Copy native speakers and writers.
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QuestionHow can I say this using correct grammar: "Thank you for considering me to be one of your online instructor my problem is the work schedule I am not available during weekends"?Community AnswerThank you for considering me to be one of your online instructor. I have a problem with the work schedule, however, as I am not able to work on the weekends.
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QuestionHow do I expand my vocabulary in English?Community AnswerRead as much as you can, as widely as possible (newspapers, books, magazines, blogs, etc.). Keep a notebook for collecting vocabulary, in which you include the word in context (in the sentence you found it in) and its meaning. Practice using new words each day.
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QuestionIs it right to say "I spoke to" or "I spoke with"?DonaganTop AnswererEither is correct.
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QuestionWhich books can I buy to improve my English?Community AnswerThe best thing to do is to find books that are written for your age range and try to read through them. If you find them too difficult, gradually decrease the reading level until you're comfortable again and then work upwards from there.
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QuestionIs it proper English to say "he is friends with me"?Community AnswerYes, it is correct.
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QuestionIs it right to say, "she said she will be back" or "she says she will be back?"Community AnswerIt depends on the question. If the question is, "what did she say?" then the first answer is suitable. If the question is, "what does she say?" then your last answer is correct.
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Question"What did you just said?" or "What did you said?" Which one is correct?DonaganTop Answerer"What did you say?" or "What did you just say?"
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QuestionIs it "me neither" or "me either"?DonaganTop AnswererIn informal speech one person might say, "I don't like onions," and another person might reply, "Me neither."
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QuestionIs it correct to say "Good morning to you" when someone says good morning to me?Community AnswerNo, just say "Good morning."
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QuestionOur teacher taught us that diction does not mean knowing the way I deliver, but instead it is the proper choice of words. Is that correct?Community AnswerIt can mean both of those things.
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QuestionWhy is it so hard for me to speak English in front of many people?Community AnswerWhen you are in front of people speaking a new language, there will always be pressure to keep the conversation going at the speed of the other speakers. Native speakers of English will speak very fast sometimes and for those learning English, it has to be a struggle to speak in front of us because sometimes we are speaking back and forth very quickly. My advice is to first get your fluency and pronunciation down, then to worry about speed.
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QuestionWhat should I do if people laugh at me when I try to speak English?DonaganTop AnswererJust smile and keep trying. In consolation, you might try to imagine what they'd sound like if they tried to speak your native language.
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QuestionWhich is the correct way to say the following sentence, "some of us (are, is) speaking lies"?Community Answer"Some of us are" is correct. You are talking about a group of people. Other way around - "One of us is" - is correct because you're talking about one person out of a group.
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QuestionIs it "they had come to the dinner" or "they had came to the dinner"?DonaganTop Answerer"...had come..."
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QuestionWhat is the correct way? Is it St. Mary's Church or St. Mary Church?Community AnswerSaint Mary's Church is the correct way.
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QuestionWhen speaking to a group of people, can "you" be used as plural? "You all will make a difference" or "You will make a difference"?DonaganTop AnswererYes, "you" can be used in the plural sense, or you can say "all of you," "each of you" or "every one of you."
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QuestionIs "must I go out" or "most I go out" correct in English?Community Answer"Must I go out" is correct.
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QuestionIs "sloan down" ever right when talking about someone slowing down?Community AnswerNo, if you are speaking about someone slowing down, you would say, "He has slowed down". Sometimes we native English speakers sound like we are saying "slown" or "sloan", but we mean to say "slowed down".
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QuestionIs it OK to use synonyms every time when speaking English?DonaganTop AnswererIt's entirely up to you whether to use a synonym. Your goal is to use words that mean exactly what you want to say.
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QuestionIs "You said what?" or "You says what?" correct?Community Answer"You said what?" is correct, but a more common phrase would be "What did you say?"
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