Language and grammar

@hsofyan (3446)
Jakarta, Indonesia
April 16, 2009 4:52am CST
Recently I did a task in the administrator myLot reject, because of language and grammar. I almost despair of the English language. Am I too stupid to use the English language? In fact, here I want to make friends. Here I want to communicate and discuss with friends. In fact I have tried hard to learn and adjust. But unfortunately, I have to forget all that and go back to my habitat.
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7 responses
@ZephyrSun (7381)
• United States
16 Apr 09
I wouldn't worry about a task being rejected. English is a very hard language, it is my first and only language but we have words that all sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings. I think it's great that there are so many people from countries on mylot that English is not their first language and they do so very well using it and learn very fast. I didn't look to see what country you are from but, unless it is an English speaking language I perrsonally wouldn't do well there unless they would take pity on an ignorant American that didn't speak the language Don't fret and just keep having fun, don't stress yourself over something that is so hard as "proper" English.
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
17 Apr 09
Okay Zep! Thanks for your advise.
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@online_jon (1476)
• Philippines
16 Apr 09
Hello hsofyan, good day to you. Here in mylot with their new feature which is the TASK that gives opportunity to many people to increase the earning of every member, For me it is really good because it really give good opportunity. In my experience, I can say i am very attractive with task because the good opportunity to earn such as two dollars and below but everytime i submit the task which is about the four paragraph, it was also rejected due to some multiple error spelling, grammar and functuation. Everytime this thing happen to me, I am really for my self because of my poor ability in English and for the reason, I am not studying well in English subject. Then just like you I also try hard to learn good English even with my age now because i have a trust my self that i can make it and i'm sure your confidence will really help you too. Then i can say to my self that while staying here in this site and making a post together with discussion, I really feel to my self everyday that i'm improving writting english, I also conclude that if am good in writting english so it only means that i can also use this kind of language with talking so i can increase and enhance my ability through it. So if I were you, I will never lose hope in giving a good effort to study it, we do not know? May be someday after making your english good, you may have a chance to have a good work in some company with great earning salary. Last i forgot that if you really want to make your english good, i think you should try to add some friends then try to communicate with the and i'm sure you will enhance it very well, because of the reason people increase their ability in talking when socializing. Well, that's all my response with your discussion entitled "Language and Grammar". That's all, happy posting and happy earning to everyone of us here in mylot. As a sort of advise hysofyan "if you want to increase you ability to talk English, just Practice it. Good day again and God bless us always here in mylot.
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
17 Apr 09
Okay Jon. I enjoyed your comment, and a spirit again. Thanks a lot for your long advise.
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@pergammano (7682)
• Canada
16 Apr 09
First of all, let me welcome you to myLot! Secondly, please do NOT despair, as I find that your command and use of the English language is very good! And you are learning daily! Keep up the good work, and try and be patient! I speak and write English, as my main language, and I have yet to attempt to perform a "task!" And reading here on myLot, there are many that are rejected! Do not be so hard on yourself....keep trying....and GOOD LUCK! Cheers!
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
16 Apr 09
Thanks Pergammano! I just wonder, why there is no 'learning' here. For example: given a reprimand / suggestions / advice and be given the opportunity to improve. Nice to meet you..
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• Canada
17 Apr 09
Sorry so long in responding! myLot is truly an extremely huge international site, promoting good worldly discussions! Their job is tremendously huge just trying to moderate these discussions, and keeping the peace! So, their job is moderators, and not teachers, so it really is up to us to learn the guidelines, and live within the parameters! they do not have the time to individually reprimand or correct each one of us! You are doing great....just be persistent, and all will work out! Cheers!
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• Canada
14 Nov 09
Thank you, so kindly for the best response. I truly appreciate the kind gesture, and don't know if I am worthy of such a good deed. But I also hope that you are enjoying your time here on myLot...also having some fun! I have made some wonderful friends here, even to the point that we are arranging a visit. Take care and have a great weekend, Cheers!
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@rosdimy (3926)
• Malaysia
20 Apr 09
I believe consistency is important when we try to communicate in any language. It is better for us to improve our proficiency rather than relying on tranlators. Most translators are not accurate, because they rely on simple algorithm. We al know that it is not a simple matter of translating words or short phrases. Sometimes the actual meaning of a word or phrase is reflected on the rest of the paragraph or the article. Studies have shown that it is never too late to learn and become proficient in a different language. Reading materials written in English helps. On myLot itself there are many styles used, and different ways of approaching the same subject. Try to overcome the obstacles, and you may become better than many of us here. all the best, rosdimy
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
24 Apr 09
That's right Rosdimy. Thank you. I have to continuously and consistently to improve their proficiency.
• China
16 Apr 09
Hi hsofyan ,your english is good so you need not to be despaired.averything has a hard beginning. I believe you will have a great progress if you stay here and keep active .i know you are good at computer ,hope your english is as good as your computer level.
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
17 Apr 09
Ha ha ha ... not so! I really feel stupid in English. So I have to learn more enterprising. Computer does not need a grammar. That's right? Thank you, 'sis. You really care. Nice to meet you.
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• Philippines
16 Apr 09
Good day, hsofyan. Well, it seems that you have a problem with grammar. You may use microsoft word to check your grammar and also spelling before posting. I hope that this might help you in doing tasks. Good luck to you, happy mylotting...=)
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@mansha (6298)
• India
19 Apr 09
Mine got rejected too, and I wonder why? I checked everythig on microsoft word and then copy pasted it still it wasnot approved. I feel most bugged because the task they are giving are not that explained well. The format they want and may be we should be given some examples for the standard of work they need it for. And a second go at improving the work would be a welcome. Sad part is their isno way to communicate with the task creator.
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@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
19 Apr 09
Hi Mansha, I can only encourage you to be patient and continue to learn.