Not yet improved in my English..

Philippines
October 17, 2017 2:40am CST
So, I was suggested a post that something to do about errors and bloopers on about the English language. As I read it somehow reminds me of my English class way back high school. Then back to my past language training class with intonation practices. But being on the call center I realized I'm not really that good in English in a short span. Though I could have tried to improve more myself, it's not in my passion now. I mean people in mylot doesn't care how you writes but others do try to practice their English here. Not sure how does that work though.
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@magallon (19279)
• Philippines
17 Oct 17
I don't mind if the grammar is wrong, as long as i can understand what they want to say. Yes, almost everybody here do not care if our English is right. So let's just enjoy writing here... even in crooked English sometimes...
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• Philippines
17 Oct 17
Hello @magallon I've been writing here at mylot for a very long time and it's rare that I got people to criticize for my grammar. I hope people wouldn't mind if our english grammar here isn't that good.
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@marlina (154130)
• Canada
18 Oct 17
@magallon , I try my best.
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@magallon (19279)
• Philippines
19 Oct 17
@Letranknight2015 I haven't experienced being criticized here. I think mylotters understand that we are not real English speakers. Maybe misunderstood but not criticized.
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
17 Oct 17
Practice makes perfect
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• Germany
17 Oct 17
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• Philippines
17 Oct 17
My teacher said this to me once, that practice makes permanent @m_audrey6788 but there was no reason for me to practice it any further.
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• Philippines
17 Oct 17
@m_audrey6788 Well, I don't have some one here who speaks english only
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@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
17 Oct 17
I don't mind really like Cristy said as long as you can understand.
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• Philippines
17 Oct 17
Hello @wongchoiyee that's true as long as it can be understood.
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@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
17 Oct 17
I just write not so much mindful of my grammar. But lately, with the help of Grammarly, I get to know some common mistakes I do. Now, I can remember when to use this and that grammar on a sentence.
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• Philippines
17 Oct 17
Hello @SIMPLYD is that a website or something? Maybe I should check this site you mentioned.
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
17 Oct 17
Sometimes, I don´t like Grammarly @SIMPLYD. It doesn´t accept my British words like favour, colour, favourite and so on. I am used to using British English. See? These 3 words are underlined by Grammarly. I just ignore it.
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
17 Oct 17
@Letranknight2015 Grammarly is an app which corrects your spelling or grammar. I am using that too when I am writing. Just like now.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
17 Oct 17
I always bear in mind that everything is possible. Learning the language is complicated but we have still room for an improvement.
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@Shavkat (140131)
• Philippines
19 Oct 17
@Letranknight2015 I had learned some basic Chinese Mandarin when I had worked in China before. I think you can do it.
• Philippines
17 Oct 17
Hello @Shavkat I'm more interested in learning other Asian languages like mandarin or korea or japanese. My brother tried to learn Japanese but he didn't pass the language exam. Maybe I'll improved one of these days.
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@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
17 Oct 17
I read and improved my english after reading those pro writers posts
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• Philippines
17 Oct 17
Hello @peachpurple Maybe I should stick to reading more post of other users here.
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@peachpurple (13961)
• Malaysia
17 Oct 17
@Letranknight2015 yes especially the usa writers, they write good english post
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
17 Oct 17
Knight, I take the grammar seriously because that makes the English correct. There are eight parts of speech; Noun - name (proper'Manila, common-city) Pronoun ; used in place of a noun (He, she, it) Robert is five years old. He loves to play. Verb - action word (eat, jump, study, sing) Adjective -describes the noun (beautiful city, playful, little boy) Adverb - modifies or qualifies (played gently, sang softly, slept soundly) Determiner - placed before the noun ( the sun, three stars, my pillow, a goat) Preposition - anything a rabbit does to a hill (rabbit goes on top/ over/ inside/ behind, under/around the hill) Conjunction - and, if, but Interjection - exclamation (Oh no!, Yes! Omigosh! Wow!) To begin with, follow the simple rule in subject-verb agreement. John is a writer. (singular) John and Rizza are writers. John is a good writer. (adjective used to describe the noun) John and Rizza are pretty good writers) Just keep your sentences simple.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
18 Oct 17
@Letranknight2015 I am always for the enhancement of any skill that could be a tool for our happiness in life. You love communicating your ideas. You need to brush up with the lessons of long ago. In doing that, you could communicate effectively. Plus, knowledge shared is wisdom gained. Carry on, knight. You do our country proud.
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• Philippines
18 Oct 17
@eileenleyva Unfortunately for the other lady who tried to be educational in her post I end up feeling grouchy and said I didn't care. maybe I should apologize Well, not really my passion these days.
• Philippines
18 Oct 17
I missed these basic English sentences @eileenleyva. I used to have an english book filled with these thank you for giving me the basics again. It's like I was born yesterday
@crossbones27 (49721)
• Mojave, California
17 Oct 17
Best way is just reading, but could be when people call you out. The problem is want to punch them in the face when they do that. People should learn because telling you corporate America has a thing for perfect grammar. Not sure as to why, would rather be like you say. Doing your best, but miss that comma and you are fired or never hired. It is pretty dumb if you ask me. Not a very inclusive society when you make it like that.
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• Philippines
17 Oct 17
Hello @crossbones27 Well, with call center it had be always and almost perfect grammar when talking to foreign customers abroad. To be honest I got myself screwed several times despite of my experience already.
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@prashu228 (37521)
• India
17 Oct 17
We loose that interest, if we won't practice it..
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• Philippines
18 Oct 17
Hello @prashu228 I might practice my english again when my cousin decides to visit.
@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
17 Oct 17
Oh my, I think my grammar is worse, then I also see some errors and typhographical errors when I reread some of my words, then I edit.
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• Philippines
17 Oct 17
Hello @ilocosboy I've been reading your post and comments, nothing wrong with it. I mean look at hatley she doesn't mind screwing up the words
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@ilocosboy (45156)
• Philippines
18 Oct 17
He he yeah I observed him too and though I wanted to like but I prefer not too, though sometimes I comment on his discussion.
@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
17 Oct 17
@Letranknight2015 yes, I don´t mind that, too. I think she is using a smartphone.
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
17 Oct 17
Nobody is perfect and that means also in speaking and writing in any languages. I try my best though.
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• Philippines
18 Oct 17
Hello @thelme55 Speaking and writing it are two different things to me. I maybe good a little at writing but speaking it is a totally different matter.
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@thelme55 (77164)
• Germany
19 Oct 17
@Letranknight2015 I see. You are not used to speaking in English.
• Philippines
18 Oct 17
I'm not really good in English but I tried to write something that whoever reads it, understands it.
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• Philippines
18 Oct 17
Hello @rachz_kisses nothing wrong with what your write my friend I definitely understand it.
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• Philippines
18 Oct 17
@rachz_kisses you welcome.
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• Philippines
18 Oct 17
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@nangayo (2290)
• Nairobi, Kenya
17 Oct 17
The more you write the more you perfect your English.
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• Philippines
17 Oct 17
Hello @nangayo well, I did that a couple of years back and I end up having a carpal tunnel.
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@Lertka (370)
• Ukraine
17 Oct 17
I also do not know English well. But, I'm learning and trying. Yes, I write with errors. But, I repeat - I'm learning. Communicate in another language is difficult for me.
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• Philippines
17 Oct 17
Well, people are not that strict here as long you write english @Lertka Don't worry we will improve in due time.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
18 Oct 17
I understand that English isn't our first language. We are writing here in myLot so might as well write good posts and that includes making sure that the grammar is correct.
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• Philippines
18 Oct 17
Hello @allen0187 It's definitely not our first language. Unfortunately, some people in our country were taught to speak English even in their home.
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
22 Oct 17
@Letranknight2015 English is considered a global language so I would encourage people to learn it and speak it at home as well. i do not see a problem in that.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
18 Oct 17
as long as we can understand what is being conveyed, and we respond according to what we perceive, i think we can still be good English speakers. it is in one's prerogative if he or she wants to improve her or his skills in communicating in English.
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• Philippines
18 Oct 17
Hello @ridingbet Nothing very hard in this site when it comes to having good english talk. But some english conversations are just too complex that I ended up ignoring the post.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Oct 17
@Letranknight2015 well, we have the knowledge of learning English, and it won't make one less of a man to communicate in English.
@Kind4321 (826)
• Nairobi, Kenya
17 Oct 17
I normally just look for a word or two that i can understand in a sentence and i am good to go...frequent interactions will definitely make one better and better. Enjoy!
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• Philippines
18 Oct 17
Hello @Kind4321 Oh, that's true frequent interactions with the mylotter can help you improve because you get to see what they were saying here.