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I am normally more focused on non-ficition novels; but my favourite book is the 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry. It's incredible; giving you an appreciation for the little things. I highly suggest it to anyone, and any age whom can read it.

The first step is getting a fairly good language app, and the most crucial is putting the time in. Language apps can only be as effective as you allow them. They are there as a tool/guide, you need to put the time in to improve. I suggest sitting down an hour everyday and dedicating this time slot to your language learning period. You will find that you are learning at a much more fast and effective rate.

I am from Canada and was never really aware of our 'accent' until I lived in England. My husband is from the West Midlands, and I barely notice his accent when we're at home in Canada. When we go to England however, I find his accent intensifies when he's back in his home surroundings. I like his accent the best, sometimes it takes us a trip to the UK for me to realize.

I have to agree with the use of 'ha-ha' more often than LOL. To be fair, I never say LOL (I wouldn't say LOL in a conversation in which I am having with someone face-to-face). Of course 'ha-ha' wouldn't be mentioned either; but within writing, it is a better expression of laughter than LOL.

In the sense that exposure helps learning, then yes. The English language is exposed to many countries in which do not use English as their first language. With that being said, English itself is complex and has many 'tricks'. It is not an easy language to learn by any means. There are many silent letters and exceptions to rules. Just like any other language, it takes dedication and patience.

I am also Canadian, and never thought I had an accent. Last year, I moved to England for five months. It wasn't until I moved there that I really picked up on words in which apparently add to my 'Canadian accent'. My pronunciation of 'about' is apparently expressed as 'aboot' more often than I would like it admit.

My family is German; I am extremely close to my Oma and Opa. I have been exposed to the German language my whole life, but I have just recently taken an interest in it. I took basic German in University; which I did well in. Just like when you're learning any other language, you need to be patient. German is a complex language, stay focused and you will be speaking German in no time.