i mean ,i want to use fancy words in my e-mails ,, english is not my first laguage ,so i can use just very simple words,, is there anything out there that could help me find nice words or options .,that i could convert simple sentences into intellectual or fancy ones, it will help me with my resumes for job and other stuff, i really want to learn new sentences, slangs and new words we can use to make a good impression on readers.
what do u think so far about my english skills.
it sounds good or it sucks.
2006-07-10 06:52:57 · 10 answers · asked by joel18 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
You can use a thesaurus, but they usually don't give you an idea of which word is more appropriate. For example, I looked up the word "appropriate" in an online thesaurus and these are what it gave me: adapted, applicable, appurtenant, apropos, apt, becoming, befitting, belonging, congruous, convenient, correct, deserved, desired, due, felicitous, fit, fitting, germane, good, just, opportune, pertinent, proper, relevant, right, rightful, seemly, tailor-made, true, useful, well-suited, well-timed. I would not use most of these words in place of "appropriate" in the sentence I wrote, they just don't fit.
What you can do, however, is do what a lot of native English speakers do to improve their vocabularies: Read. A lot. Read every well-written book in English that you can get your hands on. Pay attention to how they use the words they use, but mostly just enjoy the books. Whether you realize it or not, you'll be picking up all kinds of new vocabulary words this way.
Also, sometimes when people use "fancy" words, it doesn't really sound natural. If I had to choose between the fanciest word and the right word for the sentence, I'd always pick the right word.
And your English definitely doesn't sound bad, you might just need to practice more.
Good luck.
2006-07-10 07:20:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually, as i have learned throughout my education, the reader is not looking for you to use big, fancy words. He wants to see YOUR natural writing. When you start using big words and say the reader knows you don't normally use them, then he knows you're just trying a little too hard to impress the reader. If you want to improve on your language skills, reading is a very good source of that.
2006-07-10 07:01:38 · answer #2 · answered by ThornQueen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
English is my first language and I'm always looking for other words to express myself so don't feel bad. I suggest that you use a Thesaurus. That's what I use. As far as your English now, I have one suggestion for you. Don't use so many commas. It looks more professional if you complete one thought and start another one in a new sentence.
2006-07-10 07:10:20 · answer #3 · answered by Dianna D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read a thesaurus three times, grasp some words in your mind and disassemble them to your amusement. After half an hour read it faster and watch serious tv for a while. Then you will have more vocabulary, only need analise your thoughts awhile and avoid take seriously events and messages. Bye.
2006-07-10 06:56:48 · answer #4 · answered by Manny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using a thesaurus would be good. You can find one online at www.thesaurus.com. If you put in a word, it'll give you other words that mean something similar. I also use www.dictionary.com which has the thesaurus and an encylopedia on the same page. I love it! Good luck!
2006-07-10 06:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by meghanw1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's OK, Go to www.setonhome.org it's a catholic homeschooling site (and it's what my parents use) They have vocabulary books and they are pretty easy to use, also they can be costly, I think the vocabulary books are $6.00-$10.00+answer keys+Shipping, they go though like 1st grade to 8 maybe though high school I haven't gotten my 9Th grade books yet, but one good thing about it is Seton kids get High scores going into college, also the vocabulary books are not all catholic, my aunt learned alot from the English books(they are catholic) but she had to get a G.E.D.
2006-07-10 07:09:21 · answer #6 · answered by just love poms(it's a dog) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to improve in a language is to read books in that language. You grammar is horrible but so is mine (so don't feel bad---I was born and raised in English). If you want to cheat, however, freetranslation.com has a easy language converter.
2006-07-10 06:59:07 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Dee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend reading well written text similar to what you wish to compose, plenty of practice writing and asking others to review your critical material.
2006-07-10 07:06:45 · answer #8 · answered by bowter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read business magazines and being offline probably helps too.
2006-07-10 06:57:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a thesaurus!
2006-07-10 06:56:15 · answer #10 · answered by wondering in michigan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋