What can i effectively comminicate with others?

Question

I am a full time worker and as a career girl, i always think of improving myself beter in my workfield. I have all the skills needed, there is One thing that i am lacking - communication skill. I grown up in a non-english background country and am working in oversea. I can speak well in English but there is somehow a hurdle for me to communicate well and effectively with others. Is anyone has tip or so? Or have you experience this before?

Answer 1

You need to read as much as possible: newspapers, magazines, books, and if possible - take a writing composition course at your local community college. It is good that you are aware of the hurdle you are facing. You have to accept that this makes you who you are. Undoubtedly, you have a big asset to offer an employer - you speak a second language (this being your native tongue.)

Answer 2

If you want to communicate well with others,
you have to
overcome your fear
1) start speaking right now
2) embrace every opportunity to speak with others

speak good english
1) take extra courses that provide quality education in communication skills. Since there will be a lot other people with similar interest, you are not left alone, and you will find it easy to start with them
2)read newspapers, especially editorial section. It might be difficult at first, but as you move on, things become better.
3)remember: whenever you speak, formally or informally, always use correct grammer. instead of " we are going out, rite?" you have to use " are we going out?" or " we are going out, arent we?"

all the best. you have taken the first step towards betterment.