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I think I am going to get some nasty remarks about this, but I am going to admit that the first English novel I have finished reading was "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer. I honestly did enjoy it so much, and it somehow sparked my interest in literature.

I always practice English since that's what I do for a living. I am currently working as a freelance writer, and I have to use my English writing skills everyday. I also love watching English movies/shows and listening to their music.

I don't have any personal relationships with people whose mother tongue is English. I have developed friendships with native English speakers online though. And talking to them surely helped me a lot when it comes to improving my English communication skills.

I have never tried using Duolingo before, but I have already heard/read positive reviews about it. Well, I guess it wouldn't hurt to give it a try, right? And yes, I believe one of the best ways to learn another language is to be familiarized with it through watching movies and shows. Also, make the best out of the internet and online resources.

I don't understand why people would think that a degree in English Literature is useless. I mean, what do they know about it? If Emma Watson has huge passion for literature, then let her do what she wants to do, let her pursue what she loves the most. And yes, I do think it is highly related to her career as an actress. I know a lot of celebrities who have also majored in English Literature.

Graphic novels or comic books are often snubbed by the writing community. I don't understand this because I've read a lot of graphic novels that are just as intellectually stimulating as other books. A good example of this would be the Sandman series by Neil Gaiman. What's you're take on this? Do you think they're worth reading?

I am not really that into graphic novels, but I don't think they are totally snubbed by the writing community. I actually believe that most graphic novels are really deep and thought-provoking such as The Three Incestuous by Audrey Niffenegger.

I found an infograph that might help you realize your mistakes in English.  Also, it might even give you the ability to laugh at yourself more when you make these mistakes.  Hope you enjoy it

http://dailyinfographic.com/15-grammar-mistakes-that-can-make-you-look-silly-infographic

I've made some of these mistakes before in my lifetime, so just remember no one is perfect.  Learn to laugh at yourself and you'll find English learning to be a piece of cake!

I admit, although I have already gained a Bachelor's Degree in English Language, I still do commit grammar errors/mistakes once in a while. I guess it is just a proof that we're not that perfect.

Anyway, thanks for sharing this infograph. Very relevant and helpful.

Why would you have to go with paid ones if you can have other alternatives that are totally free? If you are going to ask me, I would definitely choose and utilize free sites that would help me learn a new language. Always make the best out of the internet and take advantage of its perks.

That's really very rude of them to mock you when you're just trying to know more about their language. I guess there's really no magic recipe to handling those kinds of people/situations. Well, I think you have just got to find a decent person whom you can really trust with your learning, or probably you may just want to do your own research.

I am a book hoarder so I would always prefer paperback over ebooks. However, with the advent of modern technology, it seems like people are finding it more convenient, not to mention cheaper, to purchase ebooks than physical/real books. Well, I don't think paperback would go extinct in the future though. I am keeping my hopes up about that.

This is really tough. I don't think I would be able to pick only one as I love both British English and American English. I have been widely exposed to American English ever since I was a child, thanks to Hollywood films. On the other hand, there is something beautiful and classy about British English. Whenever I hear someone speaking in British accent, it seems like it's music to my ears.

One of the reasons why learning English has been quite easy and convenient for me is because of the help of television shows. I love watching series and movies, and aside from the enjoyment they are providing me, I could also learn more about the English language. I would say, it would be much better for you to watch shows that have subtitles so you wouldn't get confused and you'll be able to gain knowledge about sentence patterns, grammar, punctuation marks, spelling, and so on.

Chavacano de Zamboanga is a unique language from Zamboanga, city province in the Island of Mindanao in the Philippines. What is unique about this language is the fact that it is a cross between Spanish, Latin, Bisaya, and Tagalog and is therefore, referred to as broken Spanish. Does anyone here have an idea of the language. If you do happen to have an idea of it, may you share or teach us the basics of the language. I hope you can help out guys. Thank you and more power to all of us.

I am from the Philippines, and as far as I know, Chavacano is a dialect here in our country. I believe it is another variant of Bisaya. I don't know how to speak Chavacano though. I am only fluent in Tagalog. But yeah, you are right. It is mixed Spanish and Bisaya. It is actually pretty interesting to learn.

I believe that you can never really be an expert in another language if you haven't tried immersing yourself to the language experience itself. First-hand experience is always the best teacher. Before you can be able to master the target language, it will definitely take a lot of time, patience, and hard work. I am actually from the Philippines, and ever since I was a child, I have already been studying the English language.

What's your favourite English movie? Why?

I movie I really enjoy watching is 'The Sound of Music' because of the music in it, the memories of watching them when I was younger, and just generally because it is a good movie. Big plus: Julie Andrews!

I love that movie as well. I remember watching it during our sixth grade film showing in school. Well, I do have a lot of favorite movies, but I think I would have to go with Titanic.

I am from the Philippines, and English is my second language. I have taken a Bachelor's Degree in English Language in college. After graduation, I enrolled in a short course program, Teaching English as a Second Language. Well, I just love English so much, and I find it really interesting to study.

I really had a hard time learning about the past tense. I think it is all about memorization. You really have got to focus on them. There are also variants/forms of past tense: simple past, past perfect, and past perfect progressive. Well, they can really be a bit confusing.

I haven't tried teaching Business English yet, but I believe it is quite a popular career nowadays. We all know that the universal language is English, and one of the important factors for most entrepreneurs is effective communication. I know some people who are working as Business English teachers online. I have already heard of Bizmates before, it is a website that hires English instructors.

I don't think there is only one magic recipe to learning language much better. I believe it is a combination of self-study using online resources, attending classroom lessons, engaging in a conversation wherein the medium is the target language, and familiarizing/immersing yourself into the language experience itself.

I have always had a thing for psychological thrillers with unpredictable twists and turns. I really think those kinds of storylines are pretty interesting, and not to mention, mind-boggling. I love being surprised at the end of a book experience that would somehow leave me speechless.

You may want to read Whispers and Lies by Joy Fielding. It's a masterpiece.

I think that's a great idea. You are able to help other people learn more about your language, and at the same time, you are benefiting from this language-sharing as well. I haven't tried this one yet since I haven't met someone who is good/fluent in French, and who would also be interested in mastering my native tongue: Filipino.

I agree that learning a new language shouldn't be confined/limited to classroom lessons only. I believe that for us to be able to acquire the knowledge much better, we have got to immerse ourselves in the language experience itself. We have got to go out there and make ourselves familiar with their language, society, and culture.

I used to have Korean classmates in college, and they taught me a little bit about their language. And it's really quite hard. Well, I think for you to be able to know more about it, you have got to immerse yourself in the language experience. You can probably start doing that by watching korean shows and movies. Aside from learning to speak their language, you have got to master their alphabet as well.

It is probably due to a lot of reasons. There is a possibility that you find it difficult to learn another language because you are already in your prime age. And it could also be because you haven't done much studies after you graduated from college. However, I think you will eventually find your rhythm. Just try to keep your focus.

My favorite book is definitely The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. I could somehow relate to the main character in the story who is named Holden Caulfield. I was sort of a depressed teenager in high school, and I felt kind of out of touch with reality. So yeah, if I am going to pick a favorite book character, it would absolutely be Holden. We just have so much in common; he is a guy though, and I am a girl.