I'm not an English-native speaker,but my english is good,i kn ow alot of words and expression but 1 problem...

Question

as i said i know alot o words and expressions but when i speak i cant use them i mean when i speak i still use the old-simple words sometimes a get stuck in using some word that i actually know ,,how can i use the words an exp.ss i know?What might help?

Answer 1

Think before you say somthing and try to find some expression, that is a bit more complicated and that you can use to say the same thing. That usually helped me.
And you could try using them in writing so that you get used (accustomed :) to them.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Yes, I know what you mean. I think that often, it's simply a matter of the context; if a word is used a certain way, it can mean a completely different thing than when it's used in a different way. Also, some formal words are used as slang words regularly, especially here on Yahoo! Answers. Therefore, the slang definition and the formal definition could give you a completely different meaning. I guess it's something you simply have to get used to. That's why I often wish every country spoke the same languages. I've known a little Spanish, a little French, a little Italian, and a little Japanese. Unfortunately, I've forgotten most of what I knew. But when I was more fluent with them than I am now, I remember hearing some things, and thinking, "What the heck.." because it made no sense. It can be so difficult when you're not a native speaker. [[[Moon]]]

Answer 3

get out there and talk to the teens, at the mall, at school, where ever you hang out. Speak the language that you are trying to learn all the time...practise makes perfect. listen to and watch kids programs to get a good grip on even the simple words...sometimes the same word can mean totally different things...or the sound of a word is not really the same word. like raspberry...it is a berry to eat of course but in slang it can mean that you stuck your tongue out. Road, Rode...sound the same but one is a route taken by a traveller,...the other meaning that you were in a vehicle or on a horse or bicycle...all confusing I know...but that is just how it is.

Answer 4

well. . . how is this? . . .

you may want to try different associates- people who talk English with a much wider vocabulary. in that way, you can use the words that are not so simple and common to others. .

Letter writing could also help. Use your 'hidden' words in your letters, and other means of communication. . .

:-)

Answer 5

First of all do you think you have enough confidence?
If you know a lot words but don't use them that seems like you don't believe in your self at all. No matter how you speak it don't care, Nobody learned without making mistakes. Wherever you go even if you are alone speak those words you know loudly, trust me it works.

Answer 6

Maybe try picking a word or two that you can use that day. Choose a word that you understand but aren't quite comfortable using, and try to use it as many times that day as you can. Gradually you'll build up your "active" vocabulary that way.

Answer 7

use new terms in writing for example while on this site : )
you really have to pratice at building vocabulary and there are lots of websites to help with that too

Answer 8

read all of the English literature classics, this should help you enriching your active vocabulary.

Answer 9

well i learn french just basic and i try to patch sentences together like i go to _then the docters

Answer 10

hard to say without knowiing what you know.

listen to the news, experiment, and you'll get the hang of it