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05-01-2012, 06:47 PM
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Location: Westchester County NY
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Originally Posted by Ol' Wanderer
I learned American English from watching Bonanza! Still love that show to this day.
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The best way to learn a language is through something you would enjoy anyway, in your case Bonanza lol. Getting the basics is crucial, and while some of us are weird and DO find verb conjugation, grammar, tenses, moods, and declensions sexy, you're not gonna have time in regular conversation to go, "I am, you are, he is, we are, you are, they are." 
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05-01-2012, 07:51 PM
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Location: 30% Brighton--60% Grand Rapids 10% on the road
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Originally Posted by cpg35223
I would offer that ongoing reading is the best way, along with continued practice.
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Write more and more often...
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05-07-2012, 11:46 AM
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Location: Not where you ever lived
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I took a short story course earlier this year. The author/teacher stressed two things: Using the series comma, and " The Elements of Style," a book first written in 1935 that is still used today. The entire book, by chapter, is found here: Strunk, William, Jr. 1918. The Elements of Style .
It is a good book to own when you do not have a computer to access. It can purchased by this number: ISBN 0-9752298-0-X and author William Strunk
As an ESL student you write remarkably well. This book will help you clarify and improve weaker areas.
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05-30-2012, 11:50 AM
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Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
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Originally Posted by juppiter
You already seem to have a good grip on the language. The only sentence that read as awkward was, "Also, is there anything I could do to improve my grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and writing skills very fast." I would suggest just watching American TV and reading English novels. You will pick up English better through osmosis than with teaching software.
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I think this is a great way to polish your English skills. Supplement it by using forums such as these to get more practice writing, and if you need more practice in speaking English, try online chats with native-speakers in a safe environment like Google Plus hangouts.
From your post, it seems like you're already doing really well! 
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06-02-2012, 10:01 AM
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Roflguy2012 I'd suggest once a week you read the politics section of the nytimes.com
This won't help with pronunciation, but this section can increase your familiarity with power words. Write down any unfamiliar word, then use the internet to research.
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06-02-2012, 04:39 PM
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Location: Florida
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We host exchange students, and I can assure you that your skills will grow exponentially once you're in an immersion situation. Your English is already very good, and speaking only English day in and day out will have you fluent in a relatively short period of time. Good for you, and good luck! 
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