How to English as a non-fluent?

[deweyan]

I'm scared of @Tempokai, 'cause I don't think my pride will last should they ever find my work that has only just started this few days alone.

And as always, I have a few questions to authors alike in hopes to rectify that.

1. As there is basically no English-speaker where I live (and those who does, doesn't do the pronunciation and phrasings justice), how do I improve my speaking, so I can talk and hear myself talking to spot problems in dialogues between characters I have?

2. Almost the same as the point above. Even though English is the most universally used language at nearly every aspect of our lives, my peers have quite a load of trouble with English, often relying on me for English quiz and homeworks and.. exams, since like... primary school... yeah... So, with me being what is essentially a big fish in a pond full of leeches, how do I improve my reading and writing skills?

3. How to not get my inner feelings shredded by some dumbos who just felt like putting me on the ground because they want things their way? (Fellow authors not included, please don't kill me Tempokai)

4. How do I put the spoiler for my signature properly? I can't seem to find a way on how to do it, resulting only in the words being blurred out and the image stays floating down there.

That's all for now, I hope that this thread can help me better myself for the stories that has festered itself onto my mind and fellow peers alike.

 

[MarekSusicky]

how do I improve my speaking

By speaking, duh

I'd recommend immersing yourself in English as much as possible; there’s probably an English version of just about everything. Listening a lot helps, but finding someone you genuinely click with who’s a native speaker can be a game-changer. Of course, nothing beats living in an English-speaking country… but until then, we just have to hope our dialogues sound natural!

 

[Corty]

As there is basically no English-speaker where I live (and those who does, doesn't do the pronunciation and phrasings justice), how do I improve my speaking, so I can talk and hear myself talking to spot problems in dialogues between characters I have?

By powering through. I should rewrite my earliest novels when I have the time... but with my schedule, all my time goes into my current books. This is good because that is how I improve; I can see it if I compare my work from four years ago to what I can do now. So just go at it, you will get better. Same with speaking the language.

Almost the same as the point above. Even though English is the most universally used language at nearly every aspect of our lives, my peers have quite a load of trouble with English, often relying on me for English quiz and homeworks and.. exams, since like... primary school... yeah... So, with me being what is essentially a big fish in a pond full of leeches, how do I improve my reading and writing skills?

Read in English only. Watch everything in English. It helps.

How to not get my inner feelings shredded by some dumbos who just felt like putting me on the ground because they want things their way? (Fellow authors not included, please don't kill me Tempokai)

Ignore them. That is my only advice. Take heed when they explain things, though. I needed some really heavy feedback, which I finally got when I arrived here. Sometimes, it can hurt, but it can point you in a direction to improve; it worked for me. But if they are a dick about it, like how I felt on RR, just ignore it. People can be dicks and only stroke those dicks that you feel comfortable handling.

How do I put the spoiler for my signature properly? I can't seem to find a way on how to do it, resulting only in the words being blurred out and the image stays floating down there.

That is the inline spoiler you are using. The spoiler, spoiler is under the three vertical dots at the end, and then an eye icon being slashed through. That is what you are looking for.

 

[AmbreaTaddy]

I'm scared of @Tempokai, 'cause I don't think my pride will last should they ever find my work that has only just started this few days alone.

And as always, I have a few questions to authors alike in hopes to rectify that.

1. As there is basically no English-speaker where I live (and those who does, doesn't do the pronunciation and phrasings justice), how do I improve my speaking, so I can talk and hear myself talking to spot problems in dialogues between characters I have?

2. Almost the same as the point above. Even though English is the most universally used language at nearly every aspect of our lives, my peers have quite a load of trouble with English, often relying on me for English quiz and homeworks and.. exams, since like... primary school... yeah... So, with me being what is essentially a big fish in a pond full of leeches, how do I improve my reading and writing skills?

3. How to not get my inner feelings shredded by some dumbos who just felt like putting me on the ground because they want things their way? (Fellow authors not included, please don't kill me Tempokai)

4. How do I put the spoiler for my signature properly? I can't seem to find a way on how to do it, resulting only in the words being blurred out and the image stays floating down there.

That's all for now, I hope that this thread can help me better myself for the stories that has festered itself onto my mind and fellow peers alike.

Hello, french woman here, who didn't learn english in school, but only on the Internet.

Here is the method I used :

1 : Watch a show you like in english with english subtitles. You seem to have the bases down, you are able to make yourself understood, so using this method will be useful to learn actual vocabulary, and realistic dialogues. I recommend a cartoon for kids, it has easier words and sentences that you will actually use in real life. (You can always pause and google the words you don't know)

2 : Once you start to understand everything, try to watch without subtitles. If your comprehension is good enough, you can start watching harder shows, or YouTube videos (be careful, it can be hard to understand different accents)

3 : Once you have dialogues down and you can understand what people are saying, try to actually speak ! I didn't have anyone to speak with, so I started talking to myself. I would narrate my day, what I did, who I saw, what I talked about, and research the words I didn't know how to say. When I felt that my pronounciation wasn't that good, I would listen to a video again, and try to replicate it.

4 : With hearing comprehension and speaking out of the way, what is missing ? Reading. And you are on the perfect website for that ! Try to find stories and read them, understanding why the author chose those words, how they constructed their sentences, etc... You can also search for your favorite books, and read them in english ! (I read Harry Potter in english, at the time).

And BOOM ! You become fluent. The only thing that is missing, is practice. Writing, reading, watching, talking, again and again.

 

[Hsinat]

I'm scared of @Tempokai, 'cause I don't think my pride will last should they ever find my work that has only just started this few days alone.

And as always, I have a few questions to authors alike in hopes to rectify that.

1. As there is basically no English-speaker where I live (and those who does, doesn't do the pronunciation and phrasings justice), how do I improve my speaking, so I can talk and hear myself talking to spot problems in dialogues between characters I have?

2. Almost the same as the point above. Even though English is the most universally used language at nearly every aspect of our lives, my peers have quite a load of trouble with English, often relying on me for English quiz and homeworks and.. exams, since like... primary school... yeah... So, with me being what is essentially a big fish in a pond full of leeches, how do I improve my reading and writing skills?

3. How to not get my inner feelings shredded by some dumbos who just felt like putting me on the ground because they want things their way? (Fellow authors not included, please don't kill me Tempokai)

4. How do I put the spoiler for my signature properly? I can't seem to find a way on how to do it, resulting only in the words being blurred out and the image stays floating down there.

That's all for now, I hope that this thread can help me better myself for the stories that has festered itself onto my mind and fellow peers alike.

1. Duolingo, Tommyinit, Dictionaries, Markiplier, Jacksepticeye.(That's how I am doing currently as non English-speaker.)

2. Read BOOKS (Brandon Sanderson books are TOP NOTCH literature)

3. Everyone has different methods. You could start off with ignoring people who are literal jackass, or detach emotionally, while stand your ground when needed. Also, limit your exposure to negativity, and focus on things that make you happy. Don’t give them the reaction they want—protect your peace. (Mine is to rizz myself every day in front of the mirror and laugh at their ridiculousness. I am an ENTP. Maybe that's why.)

4. If your text is being blurred, but the image isn't inside the spoiler, try this format:

[spoil#er][imfg]Your Image URL Here[/imhg] Your spoiler text here[/sp#oiler]

remove all the bolded f,h,#

(That's how I tweak around with my signature. Don't come after me, folks.)

 

[Tempokai]

I'm scared of @Tempokai, 'cause I don't think my pride will last should they ever find my work that has only just started this few days alone.

And as always, I have a few questions to authors alike in hopes to rectify that.

1. As there is basically no English-speaker where I live (and those who does, doesn't do the pronunciation and phrasings justice), how do I improve my speaking, so I can talk and hear myself talking to spot problems in dialogues between characters I have?

2. Almost the same as the point above. Even though English is the most universally used language at nearly every aspect of our lives, my peers have quite a load of trouble with English, often relying on me for English quiz and homeworks and.. exams, since like... primary school... yeah... So, with me being what is essentially a big fish in a pond full of leeches, how do I improve my reading and writing skills?

3. How to not get my inner feelings shredded by some dumbos who just felt like putting me on the ground because they want things their way? (Fellow authors not included, please don't kill me Tempokai)

4. How do I put the spoiler for my signature properly? I can't seem to find a way on how to do it, resulting only in the words being blurred out and the image stays floating down there.

That's all for now, I hope that this thread can help me better myself for the stories that has festered itself onto my mind and fellow peers alike.

Fun fact: English is my third language. So I have expertise on this thingy. First, you consume content on only one language you want to improve. Video games are perfect for that. I played old win95 games that were only in English and subconsciously put the meaning to the word. Currently, you have many options, from the ChatGPT mobile app (not web app) where it uses your voice and you can talk to that bot, or any competitor. That's how you'll improve your speaking.

Second point, you can't do anything about it. Find alternative means of communication in English. You already found it, and it's called web with 2B+ English speakers and webnovel writing. The more you write, the more you find your errors, the more you'll improve, and the cycle is endless.

Third, unless you have a thick skin and find the way to remove yourself from your own creation you'll never achieve it. That's why I do a thing called writer's ego killing, and this is why I was on crusade against the ineffable thing called ego for the last three months.

Fourth, I just tripped on the ice writing this, so I'm in pain, so the fourth will be explained by others.

 

[MarekSusicky]

I just tripped on the ice writing this, so I'm in pain

even in pain you finish your post, respect!

 

[Hsinat]

By powering through. I should rewrite my earliest novels when I have the time... but with my schedule, all my time goes into my current books. This is good because that is how I improve; I can see it if I compare my work from four years ago to what I can do now. So just go at it, you will get better. Same with speaking the language.



Read in English only. Watch everything in English. It helps.



Ignore them. That is my only advice. Take heed when they explain things, though. I needed some really heavy feedback, which I finally got when I arrived here. Sometimes, it can hurt, but it can point you in a direction to improve; it worked for me. But if they are a dick about it, like how I felt on RR, just ignore it. People can be dicks and only stroke those dicks that you feel comfortable handling.



That is the inline spoiler you are using. The spoiler, spoiler is under the three vertical dots at the end, and then an eye icon being slashed through. That is what you are looking for.

If you (deweyan) were to be stuck in any part of the system, check their (Corty) tutorials. I guarantee you that theirs are of the BEST! Their tutorials helped me a lot when I first started out here. It's in their signatures.

Fun fact: English is my third language. So I have expertise on this thingy. First, you consume content on only one language you want to improve. Video games are perfect for that. I played old win95 games that were only in English and subconsciously put the meaning to the word. Currently, you have many options, from the ChatGPT mobile app (not web app) where it uses your voice and you can talk to that bot, or any competitor. That's how you'll improve your speaking.

Second point, you can't do anything about it. Find alternative means of communication in English. You already found it, and it's called web with 2B+ English speakers and webnovel writing. The more you write, the more you find your errors, the more you'll improve, and the cycle is endless.

Third, unless you have a thick skin and find the way to remove yourself from your own creation you'll never achieve it. That's why I do a thing called writer's ego killing, and this is why I was on crusade against the ineffable thing called ego for the last three months.

Fourth, I just tripped on the ice writing this, so I'm in pain, so the fourth will be explained by others.

Dang! It hurts like hell, doesn't it? Get well soon, pal!
You better be up for my novel! Jkjkjkj ??
(Please don't come after my novel, it's still in the process ??)

 

[Hoshino]

All the methods i know are psychotic....


So here, you can improve your grammar:

“Basics” of Grammar.

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[deweyan]

I just tripped on the ice writing this, so I'm in pain, so the fourth will be explained by others.

Oof, I know how you felt (even though ice is basically a myth and is deemed to be as magical as ponies in my country, Indonesia), get well soon, fellow author.

I'm not sure if it's ego or pride, 'cause I know that anything I do doesn't matter much to anyone else and may not benefit them — but I still want to keep on doing the things I love, though they kept on jeering on me, I hope I don't fall for far too long so as to not leave not only the readers unsatisfied with the lack of updates, but my ego and/or pride, to finish what I started, good or bad.

 

[cabbag3]

I'm not really a native English speaker, but I used to teach English.
If you want to slowly learn English or other languages, start with the Vocabulary first, so that you'll have enough things to use when learning Grammar.
1. Learn the Alphabet. You don't need to know how to pronounce them at this stage but it sure can help later on.
2. Learn some common phrases. I suggest those that involve verbs (Action words)
3. Learn the meaning of the words in said phrases. I would literally carry a dictionary with me when I was reading as a kid. And if I don't understand the words used in the "Definition,. I would again look up the meaning of those words. (English-Your Native Language Dictionary)
4. Learn the usual rules in the Language. Grammar and Syntax.
5. Power on through the course.

TL;DR: Start with the Alphabet (Letters), then Vocabulary (Words), then Grammar (Sentences)