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Tips on how to memorize new words or vocabulary in foreign language.

I never knew fruit basket before, 2 yrs ago I call my cousin, I ask her what she wants me to buy for her. She told me that I can buy her that since her savings is not yet enough. I bought it then gave her. I read some of it when I was in their house.

SO TRUE! I personally make it a point to use proper spelling and sentence construction when I communicate through computers or mobile phones. Though I can decipher some of the weird spelling I see used now a days, It's really frustrating to read, especially when it comes to texting.

I can only see two roots to this problem. Its either people don't know how to spell or people are too lazy to spell, perhaps a combination of both.

I agree with this, sometimes people write the short version because they are not really sure about the spelling, there are times that they are to lazy to write the word, especially if the words are long. But then there are also some cases wherein without realizing, they are writing the short version because they are used to it. Even if they really know the right spelling of the word.

These tips are really helpful. Learning can be frustrating at times. I guess patience is really a virtue. Although I know that sometimes it's easier said than done. I just noticed that sometimes the subtiles or the translations are different from what it really means.

For the purposes of finding work, what's generally more recommended? TOEFLS or IELTS? I'm thinking of taking one of them but I'm afraid of taking one and then finding out that most companies are looking for the other.

I can't really tell what you really need to take. You know what my brother and I are in the same field of work but his course required him to take the TOEFL and TSE,  The TSE is stands for Test of Spoken English. It's a separate exam for speaking only. TOEFL in paper based is just for writing, listening and reading. So you also need to take the TSE. To complete the four categories. While I'm required to do the IElTS. Actually I  can also take the toefl and tse, but for me, IELTS is easier. One exam, with combination of all the categories. While in my course I can take any of the exam. His course can't do that. Anyway to cut it short it all depends of your course. But I guess it is safe if you will take the Toefl and tse.

Mabuhay Cecil, welcome to linguaholic. You are right, this is an interesting forum. You will find information that can be helpful in learning new language.

Have fun!

When I was in my primary years, I love reading fairy tales book. The words used were very simple. The story is very short. As a young girl, I assumed many of us love that kind of story. Then during my high school days my english teacher encouraged us to read books, every friday I will rent a book in our school library so I can read it during weekend. I remember reading The Hardy boys books and Nancy Drew books. At present I love reading John Grisham Books like, A time to kill, The firm, The client and many others.

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The only thing I know is to read aloud again and again. Keep practicing until your tongue get used to it. I also face in front of the mirror when I'm doing that, so I can see my facial reactions. Sometimes, I'm also using a recorder. I record what I read then play it afterwards so I can check if there is something wrong with my pronunciation or if my reading is improving.

I'm using lit most of the time. Lighted seems odd to use. I'm not use with the sound. Actually, I didn't know that it's also correct to use lighted. Thanks for this info.

Me, my friend and her boyfriend are having dinner. Her BF is american. My friend is telling us something about her childhood friend and her friend is a GUY. Sometimes she will use HE, sometimes she will use SHE in pertaining to her friend. Then her BF ask her " Babe is your friend really a HE or SHE, it's confusing. Then my friend got embarrassed and realized her mistake. We just laugh after.

I'm currently learning other language too. I'm using different sites. There are many sites available in the net for free. We just need to find the one that suit us better. I didn't not know this site. Maybe later I can check it too.

English is my second language. I started learning since I was young. The other language, I started learning on my own. I started learning through internet. Then I have few people who are helping me practice it. Teaching and guiding me. I also attended few units in school.

I saw a video telling that if you are learning new language to a foreign land, avoid something that will link you to your country, home or even family. Anybody who tried or can say that this thing happened to you?

This is really great. Being a member it's nice to know that your efforts are being noticed. The site alone are very helpful and fun but with all the ideas from the admin, and showing great effort to improve not just for the site alone but for the members means a lot to us. I'm looking forward for more fun happenings to come.

I agree, with internet you can access many sites wherein you can learn English for free. Actually not just english but other languages as well. There some good sites that I been using up to now, that I find really helpful.

English and my native language are using the same alphabet. There are words that can be pronounced similarly with same meaning but different in spelling. There are also some words in english that don't have a translation in our langauge so we use the english version. I guess, I can't really say it's different but not I can't hardly say similar too.

If I'm chatting or texting using my native language, there are times that I use the short  version, for the reason that a simple word in english can have a 2-3 words translation in our language. If I'm texting or chatting in english I always use the full text of words.

Few years ago, before I take an english exam, I attended an english class for speaking. It's a one on one class for two weeks. He will teach me with the right pronunciation, diction, it easy to say it but if you don't have somebody to correct you or teach you then it will still be the same. I helps me, it makes me more confident. Practicing or using the language everyday is also helpful, your tongue will get used to it.

I think it depends on what applications or game you will use. For the kids it's better to download games that can be useful for them. It will motivate a kid if she is learning and enjoying at the same time. Many games are kids friendly. I have a kindle fire I use it for more for reading. I stored many books in it.

It seems a good site. I think most of the sites that can be considered reliable are those that are free and don't offer anything to sell. As long as it's free I will definitely try it.

This is a great site. I didn't know about this, I tried it and it's fun at the same time you are doing it for a cause. I will surely try it again during my spare time.

Before I had my english exam, I used to think. I even talk to myself. I'm thinking of  possible questions then I will answer it in my thought. It's easier to do it in my mind than to speak it. In my mind the pronunciation, diction and grammar are always correct, but once your speaking you can feel and see that it's not the same.

I never heard of it. maybe I can try the free version, but to have a monthly fee, I don't think so.There are many things here in the net, where you can learn other language for free. As long as it's free, I am fine with it.

In our school here in our country we call it spelling quiz bee, the winner will compete with other schools. The winner will compete to regional then national is the last. There is a representative from grade one to high school.