As English is not my native language, so I had found it really difficult to build up my vocabulary by reading novels and through help of Dictionary. Still i find myself tormenting mysrlf somrtimes with words in articles. I wonder if there is anyone who does not need at all Dictionary. I am asking specially those people whose native language is English that how much frequently they use a dictionary whilr reading a novel or papers? (i was wondering if i can find some cyber tutor to study Shakespeare.)
2006-07-18 08:15:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
dictionary.com is my best friend. I speak English, not well, and I need dictionary.com on an almost daily basis.
2006-07-18 08:19:11 · answer #1 · answered by sickys3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree 100% with AndyB. I am a native English speaking lawyer and am considered pretty well-read and articulate, even among other professionals, and I still look up words when reading novels and occasionally use a thesaurus when writing. Because I love language and am always striving to find the best word for what I am trying to communicate, I will never stop learning new words and the origins of words I already know.
Reading and writing as much as possible are excellent practice. The more you push yourself - by reading books that are a little beyond your ability and by using the new words in your own conversations or writing - the more you will learn and the more comfortable you will feel with the language. Your vocabulary will never be "perfect." But wouldn't that take the fun and surprise out of it?
2006-07-18 16:31:48 · answer #2 · answered by khtanktgrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I still use a dictionary when I'm reading or drafting a short story/idea, but then I love the language and I'm constantly expanding my vocabulary. If I see a word that's new to me, I instantly have to find out what it means.
Keep on reading. English can be a confusing written language when viewed by different cultures, as it's often at odds with how it's pronounced.
The more you read the better your vocabulary and writing becomes.
2006-07-18 15:29:24 · answer #3 · answered by AndyB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking some courses in a community college in English to improve vocabulary. Test yourself by writing a short story. Don't forget a dictionary and a thesaurus can come in handy.
2006-07-18 15:18:25 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way is topractise practise practise - read read read and write. Im lithuanian, and studying in international baccalaureate, my english must be proficiency in 1 year. The only way to schieve that is to practise every day.
2006-07-18 15:36:15 · answer #5 · answered by Solveiga 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your English is just dandy considering most people speaking the language first destroy it.
2006-07-18 18:26:36 · answer #6 · answered by enfant.dieu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to memorize 20 words in a day and use them in ur sentences
2006-07-18 15:18:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.thefreedictionary.com
2006-07-18 16:11:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋