Improving english...
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Hi! I have language still problem. Why I say that is because I'm zero with Chinese (despite I'm a chinese) and my english is no where go either as I can spell ( forgetting how to spell words from time ot time even after I used it a few times ) and I don't know how to pronounce words like people names ( like 'Yvonne', why does it have a 'E' sound when there is an 'E' to begin. Unless I am typing online with my computer ( with an online dictionary on ) I dead! But even with the dictionary, it also took me sometime to get the right letters to get to the correct word I want to spell. How can I improve or lean? Is there any special program for people with this problems? Please don't tell me I must read more books as I tried and I don't enjoy it as to me words is words. I can't form the words into a scene in my head. I'm a picture person. Anyway I look for other ways I could do to solve this problem. Wish for anyones help. Please advice!
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try reading picture books to begin wif,then slowly advance
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keep reading.. and reading a LOT...
from things like Asterix comics to books.. just read and use.. you'll start to figure things out really quickly after a while
good luck
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read more....
start with simpler books like comics and stuff.... then move on to story books
keep a small dictionary by you... and when you can't understand any word, look it up...
up keep a good english conversation with friends... have a pact with friends with gd english/chinese to correct you whenever you made a pronounciation or grammer error...
it takes time... don't rush it -
does your sentence makes sense to you or not?
if it does, then you have to do a reality check
do try to pick up a book and read
it will improve your english alot -
^5!
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not to mention, reading is FUN!!!Originally posted by allentyb:does your sentence makes sense to you or not?
if it does, then you have to do a reality check
do try to pick up a book and read
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What are you saiding? Anyway, I do read comic and watch those Jap anime with the english sub and play RPG games ( lots of words involve ).. Is there any others ways like the type of books I can read up on besides what the rest of you have generally saiding ( read more ). Can you be more specific.Originally posted by allentyb:does your sentence makes sense to you or not?
if it does, then you have to do a reality check
do try to pick up a book and read
it will improve your english alot -
You are not linguistic-inclined. Me too.
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Do you have difficulty recognising words even though you know those words? Your difficulties made me suspect that you might have dyslexia which is a condition or learning disability which causes difficulty with reading and writing.Originally posted by ShellFish:Hi! I have language still problem. Why I say that is because I'm zero with Chinese (despite I'm a chinese) and my english is no where go either as I can spell ( forgetting how to spell words from time ot time even after I used it a few times ) and I don't know how to pronounce words like people names ( like 'Yvonne', why does it have a 'E' sound when there is an 'E' to begin. Unless I am typing online with my computer ( with an online dictionary on ) I dead! But even with the dictionary, it also took me sometime to get the right letters to get to the correct word I want to spell. How can I improve or lean? Is there any special program for people with this problems? Please don't tell me I must read more books as I tried and I don't enjoy it as to me words is words. I can't form the words into a scene in my head. I'm a picture person. Anyway I look for other ways I could do to solve this problem. Wish for anyones help. Please advice! -
Yes! I may have dyslexia. But mine is not the extreme type that I hear about. I'm at my 20s ++ already. So I'm embarrassed when someone ask me " Aren't you talking notes? " Sign... Is there any special learning matter for people with dyslexia?
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just keep reading... and read stuff which can improve your general knowledge too
go to Book Buddies to check out some of the books reviewed there.. and go from there..
again, reading is good fun.. and your ability to have images in your mind may help... reading isn't a race... read and stop, think about the images and link the words to the images..
notice how they structure the sentences and the descriptive words used.. after a while, it will become second nature -
Comics.Originally posted by yihao93:try reading picture books to begin wif,then slowly advance
Captain America Killed.
Read all about it. -
L-O-LOriginally posted by mancha:Comics.
Captain America Killed.
Read all about it.
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Start with Tintin by Herge..then Enid Blyton books
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Listen slowly and mixed with people with linguistic profency...
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^10Originally posted by Ito_^:^5! 
read books tat interests u, try 2 figure out e meaning of the word u dunno, den test yurself time to time.. it will help u remember it better.. and try 2 use it those words in speech often.. dun scare being incorrect need support from frens too better to tok more wif frens tat are gd wif eng -
I dont think reading books help in anyway now since it seems broken up to you.
Watch slow paced movies, those with sub-titles. That i think can build your structure strength.
Thats for a start i guess.. -
i still think reading is the best way to go...
when you read, notice how they form their sentences... what kinda words... grammer and stuff...
then try to apply it onto your everyday conversations...
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wow! finally got someone same as me!Originally posted by ShellFish:Hi! I have language still problem. Why I say that is because I'm zero with Chinese (despite I'm a chinese) and my english is no where go either as I can spell ( forgetting how to spell words from time ot time even after I used it a few times ) and I don't know how to pronounce words like people names ( like 'Yvonne', why does it have a 'E' sound when there is an 'E' to begin. Unless I am typing online with my computer ( with an online dictionary on ) I dead! But even with the dictionary, it also took me sometime to get the right letters to get to the correct word I want to spell. How can I improve or lean? Is there any special program for people with this problems? Please don't tell me I must read more books as I tried and I don't enjoy it as to me words is words. I can't form the words into a scene in my head. I'm a picture person. Anyway I look for other ways I could do to solve this problem. Wish for anyones help. Please advice!
chinese i always get aroung 10+ nia
english 50+ always teacher help to pull up one... if not retain liao... -
read peter and jane
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read a hell lot more; a dictionary would be of great help! converse with people who are linguistically-inclined; proficient in English - be it in speech or written text. stop speaking to cheena people!
And obviously, read more chinese books and newspapers to improve your chinese; do integrate with cheenas and stop mixing around with kentangs!
- I'm leaving out those who are versatile; they make up only about a pathetic 1% of the whole SG population. -
Start with composition books..depending on where your level is
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now i finally know y u wish u were deadOriginally posted by popikachu:wow! finally got someone same as me!
chinese i always get aroung 10+ nia
english 50+ always teacher help to pull up one... if not retain liao...
DUN ASK MI TELL U -
You can talk to me.
Some names and words have their roots in other languages, hence they're pronounced differently.