By Expressions, Speak english

Hi, I had never heard of that expression, and it's just perfect! I've known some people from South Wales (Swansea and Cardiff, especially) and they really seemed to sing while speaking, because of their usage of intonation. It took me some time to get used to it, but it was not difficult...

Spoken language is the real language, the "default" one. It is actually much more precise than written language (because of stress and intonation, or facial expressions if you are face to face). So I agree: teachers should put much more emphasis on spoken English, which is also the most...

Hello Ant 222, I wouldn't say that the answer on your question is so clearcut,that's all.What I'm saying is that grammar speed up the process of the acquisition of the language.And it is beyond doubt.One reason I often come across in discussion on this issue is that a native learner may never...

Hello Ant 222, I wouldn't say that the answer on your question is so clearcut,that's all.What I'm saying is that by using grammar you speed up the process of the acquisition of the language.And it is beyond doubt.One reason I often come across in discussion on this issue is that a native learner...

Hi, I'm new here.I'm applying for a university. a BSc programme.Can you please check my recommendation? I wrote it for my teacher who can not speak English. I'm not a native speaker as well. There must be some mistakes and unappropriate expressions that need to be corrected.And a brief...

Hi, I'm new here.I'm applying for a university. a BSc programme. Can you please check my recommendation? I wrote it for my teacher who can not speak English. I'm not a native speaker as well. There must be some mistakes and unappropriate expressions that need to be corrected.And a brief...

Hi TakaSome information on the most common uses of preparatory it: 1. with an adjective: It is easy to speak English. It will be impossible to swim across the river. 2. with an expression of opinion followed by a that-clause: It is...

Another set of patterns occurred to me. These sometimes give learners trouble, and it's a good idea to practice them until they are automatic. They are drills on 'subject pronoun + auxiliary verb' contractions. Type X1: he's, she's, I'm, you're, we're, they're Type X2: he'll, she'll,...

Learn commonly used phrases thoroughly -- phrases of three to six words. Practice the pronunciation over and over until the whole phrase becomes automatic. Without constant repetition you can't ever become fluent. If the phrase is long or difficult, learn the end of the phrase first. ...

Hello all! I am reading the English novel written by J.D Salinger The catcher in the Rye for improving my English skill. This used to be one of my favorite novel when I was around 18, but I only read the Chinese translation at that time for quite a many times. I’ve never read any original...