Be it those who have English as their first language or those who have had a good exposure to English it is the same story. It is the constant exposure to this English is the only way this language can be mastered. I have seen those whose English is their first language making countless grammar and spelling mistakes in their writings.
English is a funny language is all what I can say. It took me to those lines that Amitabh Bachhan uttered in the movie ‘Namak Hallal’
“I can Talk English,I can walk English,I can Laugh English because English is a very Funny Language.Bhairo becomes Baron and Baron becomes Bhairo because there mind’s are very Narrow………”
There is never an end to the confused situations one encounters when understanding the English language. I for one am sure there is no logic to so much of what we come across in our day to day interaction involving this language. I am happy though and surprised at my fluency despite all the puzzles that face me every day. I am sure there will be others too sharing my platform. My secret is to constantly listen to and read. I like the BBC telvsion where I get to listen to perfect English. Keeping a dictionary at hand is yet another way. Nowadays we have this facility online too.
But if you think that you are an exception and understand perfectly what lies before you when it comes to the English language I would be happy to know what logic is involved in coining up certain words. I give you just two examples
I can think of so many others like ‘cocktail’ – that’s for some other time.
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I really wanted to be in mastery of English. I have been taught and learned this language since I was in grade 2 or 3 during my elementary days until I was in college days. Until know that I'm 42 years old I find I'm not yet master or shall I say still a newbie in English. My grammar is not good but I am really trying to have a good communication skills in English, I just hope I can make it even here in writing.
You need to be exposed to opportunities, opportunities that let you be in touch with those who speak and write good English. Finally it is the exposure that matters.
English is the language of modern age because the source of earning in country and out of country rests on spoken and written English. To be master of English on not difficult but you must be full of conceptions.
First of all we write just conception, thoughts, feelings and emotions and nothing else.
There are three things that are must to be the mater of English micro skills as reading and writing skill, listening and speaking skill. To be the master of English you must know three things fully, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation pattern.
Grammar structure tells you how to construct ideas in an organized way, pronunciation will help you in spoken language and vocabulary will help you to express your ideas. Besides, idioms and phrasal verbs are most important to be the master of English.
The best grammar AJ Thomson and Martinet written, Name Practical English Grammar, Pronunciation pattern is defined in the best way in Advanced Learner Dictionary by AS Horn By, for vocabulary building Chambers Dictionary is the best because you can find all worlds in it old and new.
I will write a full article very soon how to be the master of English micro skills for my readers' guideline.
British follow one style and the US follow their own. That more than supports my statement :grin:
I think English is a universal language that everyone should enjoy. In some point, mastering the language is too difficult to bear. But then, it can happen as long as the person has its passion to learn it.
There is no logic that can help one master the language. It is only the constant use and exposure can help grasp the language.
I have never heard of breadfruit. Is that a British fruit? Yes, American English is so different from the English of those from Britain or even Austrailia. We have certain words here in America that mean something different in England and vice versa.