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Hi Nef, Once again, please forgive me for quoting you in a clumsy way. This also makes learning English so exciting; you need to learn British English, Canadian English, Caribbean English, Nigerian English, Australian English... You have a lot more energy than I do, but that's good. I...

Hi Openmind, It's quite obvious that you make mistakes when you're learning a new language. Native speakers, in general, do not care if a foreign learner makes grammar mistakes when he or she speaks. Instead, people will likely volunteer their corrections, and you will learn how to use...

Hi Openmind, And thanks for asking a question that many people, including you and me, certainly find very important. The thing is I believe you'll pick up the grammar automatically when you're immersed in a language. You didn't swot any grammar rules when you learnt your first language, either....

Sounds like a plan, Englishuser. However, how do you intend to learn the grammar rules of the target language with your approach?

I'm by no means a grammar expert, but this thread has got me interested and I hope noone minds if I give my 2 penny's worth...To my mind, "He is a top student in Mrs.Smith's class." is like saying, "He is one of the top students in ...'."Drivers must not exceed a maximum of 55 miles an hour." -...

English grammar is ok to me because Ukrainian grammar is much more complicated (similar to Latin in a way) :-S The only REALLY odd thing about English grammar is the tense system. The great problem about learning English is pronunciation because it's rather peculiar (at least it seems so to me)....

Kilimanjaro wrote: Grammar Geek wrote: Sometimes I make mistakes on this forum. Usually, it is because I type quickly but not accurately, and this is entirely my fault. Sometimes, it's because I am thinking with only my "American English" brain and I say something it wrong or not used a...

Rvbolisay wrote:How To Learn English! Here are some tips which may help you to master the English Language! Speak without Fear The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear. They worry that they won’t say things correctly or that they will look...

Believer wrote: 3. When you are writing in bullet form, all of the list should manifest parallel structure. Is that a general recommandation or something that should be followed unless it is very, very difficult to comply? Is the word in bold OK, can I replace it with the word structures? -...

Hello, my name is Soeren and I need your help. I must write a letter of application for my study. Could you please help me and check the grammar of my letter? I am not sure but I would say that there are mistakes in my letter. Here is the letter: Application...