Strategy on Expressions (my method) My italki language partners often ask me how to express themselves in English so they can give transparent statements and/or both details statements. (FYI: Advanced English writers are welcomed to edit this.) This is a very basic from my perceptive and I have kept it simple as possible. If it doesn't help, then it doesn't help. =) So here it is: 1) Figure out who are your audience! -Some expression(s) are not to be said in front of kids. -So know the age group of your audience. It can determine the appropriate or inappropriate expressions. 2) Study your vocabulary -Find its definition -See the example(s) -Find other forms of your vocabulary -Find relating form of your vocabulary -Make an attempt to use it. 3) Read literature books -You can hate and love literature, but literature can definitely help you. (Don't try to speak like William Shakespeare language unless it's part of the job description.) -Learn the writing styles and language. 4) Join Creative Writing Club -Home of the poetic and expressive writers who have a unique taste of creativity. 5) Use a thesaurus book. -It will become your best friend. -Look for a word, find its synonyms and antonyms 6) Be curious. -Wonder why the author use certain vocabulary words. -Was the author able to convey the message or imagery to you? -Was it the author's decision or the publisher's decision to have this phrase, sentence, paragraph in this page? 7) PATIENCE.