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This is my first post (Notebook)Untill now, I've been daring myself to write anything here and I guess the big day arrived.
Firstly, I'd like to introduce myself: "I'm Berceles. I'm 23 years old and I'm from Mozambique (Mozambique is a country in Southeast Africa - Google's your friend :)). I've been trying to improve my English since August. Well, to get it fast there quickly I decided on my own to register myself on italki (the biggest social media/social networking site) and also I go I also go to ACC (American Culture Center) to pepper (enhance) all English skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, etc)"
Second, I know my English is so bad as also but I know it is getting better each day. I use a lot methods, as like reading grammar, listening on BBC Radio, watching films, lecture, cartoon (I love cartoons), etc. Perhaps, you're thinking "Why is this guy reading Grammar, as long as he is learning basic English. Well, I've even heard some friends telling me-"Stop reading grammar or avoid reading grammar cause it'll let leave you confused", I disagree, because some extent/certain extent with my friends. I've forgotten where I read this sentence: "Grammar is the skeleton and words are the flesh"
Third, My advice for who's learning English is "Do you best" and so I do. Make schedule and try to get it. I've read an article where the author said something like: "Language learning is over learning"
Please, correct my text. I'll be very glad if you help me
-Very good, very minor corrections. Just keep your descriptions as simple and as straight as possible. Dont over complicate your sentences because it might just leave your readers confused.. Keep it up!
First Notebook
This is my first post (Notebook)Untill now, I've been daring my self to write anything here and I guess the big day arrived.
Firstly, I'd like to introduce my self: "I'm Berceles. I'm 23 years old and I'm from Mozambique (Mozambique is country Southeast Africa-Google's your friend :)). I've been trying to improve my English since August. Well, to learn it faster I decided on my own to register myself on italki (a biggest social media network for language learning) also I go to ACC (American Culture Center) to pepper all English skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, etc)"
(Try avoid using 'get' in the sense of achievement when talking about attaining something figurative. Always use the definite article with superlatives 'The Biggest'. Try not over complicate the language 'social media network' can suffice. 'also' serves as a conjunction you don't need 'and' as well. I understand the use of 'pepper' within this context but it could be replaced with 'supplement/build upon/support' all work well.
Second, I know my English is so bad but I also know it is getting better every day. I use a lot of methods such as reading grammar, listening BBC Radio, watching films, lecture, cartoon (I love cartoons), etc. Perhaps, you're thinking "Why is this guy reading Grammar while he is learning basic English". Well, some friends told me-"Stop reading grammar or avoid reading grammar cause It'll confuse you", I disagree to a certain extent with my friends. I've forgotten where I read this sentences: "Grammar is the skeleton and words are the flesh"
Use 'but/on the other hand/conversely' if you want to state contrasting ideas. 'every day' is more natural than 'a day'. Don't forget to use your quantifiers 'a lot of'. When listing use 'such as' not just 'as'.If you'd like to add additional nonessential information use ' ( ) ' not ' ".." '. Instead of 'as long as' you can use 'while', 'as long as' is used for stating the conditions for a statement or comparing measurements. Try not over complicate the language focus on one action 'friends told me'. some extent implies you're not entirely sure to what extend, certainly suggest you know the extent, opt for using only one to add cohesion to your discourse.
Third, My advice for whoever is learning English "Do your best, the best you that you can do" as I'll do mine. Make schedule and try to maintain it.
('whoever is' is more natural however you could also use 'for those who are'. Sorry for correcting a quote but that's the idea I got. 'so as me' should comment on a previous part of the text since you're using 'as' here we're referring to 'doing' something so 'I'll do mine'. It seems you're using 'get' to mean attaining or keeping something in good condition, try to increase your vocabulary 'maintain/stick to/keep up with/manage' can be used specifically here.)
I've read an article where the author said something like: "Language learning is like learning language over again"
(Sorry for correcting another quote, I suppose it can be interpreted as over doing (as in too much done) language learning or doing over (repeating) language learning.
Hope this helps,
Raharuhi
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