By Vocabulary, Grammar

Re: Berlusconi's English

You got it! In two words, be idiomatic. Use the same (usually simple) grammatical structures, word order, and vocabulary that the native speakers use.On the other hand, fluency also has to do with being able to speak fairly fast for long periods of time without constantly stumbling around...

Re: Berlusconi's English

[Video] I didn't understand everything that Slovakian minister said... it even took me a little to figure out that "vee veel" was supposed to be "We will", lol.

Re: What the different between "lend" and "borrow"?

.Hello, CT.You need to be more careful typing or check your grammar. The sentences should read:I borrowed his book -- It's his, and I will use itHe borrowed my book -- It's mine, and he will use itHe lent me his book -- It's his, and I will use itI lent him my book -- It's mine,...

Re: ask for information

"demand" is a strong word. I don't think anyone, native or foreign, will get very far with demands. Consider also that most learners are much more comfortable reading than listening to a foreign language, so I'm not sure how realistic this situation is, featuring as it does a...

Re: AMERICANS PLEASE HELP!!

First, study a lot to improve your grammar and enrich your vocabulary.Second, do as many things as you can in English. This includes reading books and magazines, watching films and TV programmes, listening to music and radio etc.Third, improve your pronunciation (practice, practice,...

Re: would classical novels help better than modern novels?

It all depends what you're interested in. Why not browse the offerings in your local book store or library?Do you want fiction? If so, adventure? mystery? romance?Non-fiction? If so, politics? history? science?I don't think the specific books make any difference. The same grammatical...

Re: English for dentists

There is lots of profession specific language in all medical fields. This includes the obvious things such as vocabulary but also grammar such as phrasal verbs e.g. Dentist: Oh yes, that tooth has got to be removed. I can see why it's given you so much pain. Patient: Can you just get it out!

Argumentative essay 'Against Cosmetic Surgery'

Could someone please help me with this argumentative essay? I have to write an argumentative essay against cosmetic surgery. Could someone please look if there are mistakes (grammar mistakes, vocabulary mistakes, logical mistakes), if the text is well-structured, if everything in the text is...

conversation: mistakes

Dear teachers, Would you please help me correct this sentence? He has an appropriate knowledge and way of thinking that helps him have a sensible conversation. These are my views: vocabulary: a) is "appropriate" wrong here and should be replaced by "sufficiant" ? b) is...

Re: please correct my sentences

Your grammar is okay, but your use of "vocabulary" isn't quite right. 3000 words isn't 80% of the (entire) vocabulary -- that would imply that there are only 3750 words in total. However, this core of 3000 words are 80% of the words used in normal conversation. (We won't...