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The English language is just slightly different from my native language, Jamaican Creole. Jamaican Creole is a combination of different languages, including English so most words sound alike or remain the same. One example is water in English is wata in Jamaican Creole.

I think making new words is something that most of us do. Some of us when we write and others when we speak. It's a casual thing that makes communicating with friends more fun.

I think this experience differs with everyone. whenever I read aloud I am less able to comprehend what I just read. Mind reading keeps me more focused and helps me to grasp what I read much easier. It is the opposite way with many others though. I am not really sure why but it I think it has a lot to do with the way each persons brain function.

I have a pretty good ability in reading and answering comprehension questions. I have always had this ability since primary school and so was never afraid to take on the task . At present I am assisting someone who has an exam in another month from now to get a good grasp of comprehension skill.

Four pictures one word does sound like a uniquely wonderful game :amazed:. I like word games and especially the fact that it will enlarge my vocabulary. It is something that I know my whole family will enjoy. Thanks for the information.

I live in Jamaica and the most useful language for where I live is Jamaican Creole, the language that most natives grow up hearing . The English language is taught in schools but most natives do not practice to speak it, they'll only write in English if it is for something formal. We have many tourists of different tongue coming into our country but since they are not in the general area we are not impacted to know their language either.

There are two sets of words that I have trouble with whenever I try to use them. My problem is not with their meaning but instead how I apply them. They are,practise and practice and council and counsel. I find that I always have to stop to figure out whether or not I used the correct one or in the correct way.

Yes, I think it is quite possible to learn an accent. It might take some level of practice for some but with persistence it could happen. I remember when we usually watch a lot of Nigerian movies at home we were able to sound just like they did. I have also been able to speak like a Trinidadian through practice too .

I too like to use smileys when I write , although not often as I could. Smileys seem to tell your present mood and adds confirmation to what you write . Sometimes I'll write with no thought of using smileys then when I read over I just have to put those smileys in the correct spaces to add value to what I write .

I'm not quite sure that people everywhere speaks this way but it does happen quite often here, even with intelligent people. They'll use two words that have the same meaning together. For example, reverse back. They'll also say things like, sit down, even though if you are going to sit you must go down and not up and stand on your feet, although no one is expected to stand on their heads.

So Litnax, these are commonly used in my country but I guess not everywhere. -Kick the bucket, another way of saying someone has died. -Dead serious, term used to let someone know that you meant what you just said. -Bury the hatchet,means, let's put our difference behind and move on. -Kill the goose that lay the golden egg,means, to get rid of something or someone that is overly important to a cause.

A few others that I can think of since most of those I know are already listed. -Kick the bucket. -Dead serious -Bury the hatchet -Kill the goose that lay the golden egg

This one I have had to use on several occasions because I see so many people throwing away opportunities. Often times when I encourage someone that I see as having great potential and opportunity but does nothing with it I'll say to them, "the ball is in your court" It gives them something to think about and helps them to make better decisions.

Just a few to add to the list. -Take a dive -Get the ball rolling -Go the distance -Roll with the punches

Here are a few others to add to the list of music idioms. -Strike a cord -Blow your own trumpet -Hit the right note -Set the night to music

I thought that I was the only one with this problem. When I just started learning Spanish it was even worse so I think it does get better as learning increases. If you are playing your audio just go back and listen to it several times. It does help but never give up .

Welcome to the forum Nyandroid. I do hope you find it Linguaholic to be quite fulfilling. Keep your aspiration of learning Korean strong and good luck.

You must feel quite terrible around his family. Have you tried making him understand how important this is for you to speak his language. Maybe he could talk to you in his language when you are both together and he does it in a manner than makes it easier for you to catch on. Otherwise, you may just have to seek external help, like enrolling in a class.

It does sound like a good idea although I have never heard this one before. I think it would make a lot of sense to do that because over all we learn better when we observe or listen to things first then approach after. It's like being in a classroom and the teacher starts a new topic and the students are advised to put all pens and pencils down and listen carefully.

Welcome to Linguaholic Misty. I too enjoy doing crossword puzzles. Hope you'll have fun at this forum and meet some fine people that you can relearn French with .

I don't use food idioms a lot and most of those I do remember are already mentioned. The few I can remember are two peas in a pod, spill the beans and sells like hot bread. A lot of those mentioned I even forgot so having been reminded of them is a good thing.

I never use explicit words because there are other ways to express myself or get back at someone. I think one of the most insulting thing to do to a person is to tell them to shut up, scram or get a life. I don't normally do it but I have heard it been done several times and have seen it really gotten the receiver really pumped up.

I think the rules of English Language in general is just too much and that would definitely set back a non native of English in learning it. In my opinion, the hardest part of learning English is homophones. For example, where, wear and ware. These words always give even natives of English a bit of problem.

My favorite words are usually words that sound funny when spoken. They might even be mistaken for slang. Some of them are hullabaloo, catawampous and titivate. As a child I would hear adults use these words and thought that they were just being funny.

Twerk is a word that I have heard used several times before but I have never even thought of it as a real word. To find out now that the word is that old is certainly news to me. I guess we live and learn everyday.