i need to improve  my vocablary & written skills can anybody help me out plz?
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1. Read, read, read!  Find a subject or type of story you enjoy, and keep a book in the bathroom for, ahem, long sessions. Keep a different book in your living room, and turn off the TV.\n\n2. Start writing by snail mail to a friend. Write your letters on the computer in Word, use spell and grammar check, then hand-copy them onto stationairy so you can really "feel" the "right" way it should sound/look.\n\nMake it fun!!!!
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Here are a couple:\n\nBefore submitting a final draft of anything, double-check spelling, grammar, syntax, and all that.  The spell-check feature in a word processor is useful, but even it can make mistakes (it may misread the context of something and consequently make inappropriate changes), so I highly recommend getting someone to proof-read for you.  Even if you're good about spelling and grammar, it never hurts to get a second set of eyes, as there's a good chance they'll catch something that you wouldn't.\n\nLet's see, what else? Vary your diction.  Using the same words or phrases over and over again can bore a reader.  A thesaurus can be helpful (and if you don't have one, thesaurus.com is just as good).  But don't rely on it too heavily.  Some folks do this, and it really shows.  Their sentences end up sounding really forced, and not natural at all.  Also, the nuances of a word are important, and so it's important to choose a synonym with just the right flavor.  Cultivate your own creativity.\n\nThose are two areas where folks my age, at least, seem to run into problems.  There's lots more to be said on the subject, but if you're just seeking general tips, those two should take you a long way.  If you're writing a scholarly paper, I would suggest you get ahold of an MLA Handbook, if you don't have one already.\n\nhttp://www.mla.org/style\n\nBest of luck to you!
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Write in complete sentences , and whole paragraphs with correct punctuation and spelling. Study the writings of authors you admire, determine what you like about the structure(grammar and syntax) of their sentences and paragraphs and imitate them.\n\nStudy the dictionary everyday, learning and using new words to express your ideas. Words have multiple meanings and uses and learning this will help you select the ones that fit your frame of mind and purpose. Don't be afraid to use a good encyclopedia. Good writers are usually well-informed and good learners.\n\nDiscuss your writing with someone who likes to write, possibly a teacher-mentor-critic. Accept criticism and suggestions at first even if you later conclude your ways are preferable.\n\nWrite , write, and write until it is as comfortable as communicating by speech. \n\nPlay with expressing your thoughts in different words in different sentences and enjoy the freedom to write out what is on your mind limited only by your ingenuity and determination.\n\nThanks for the question, answering it helped me to organize my own rules for improving my writing skills.
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The Internet is a great resource for these. Here's a few really good ones:\n\nhttp://www.writersonlineworkshops.com/\nhttp://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-courses/writing-courses.htm\nhttp://www.writers.com/\nhttp://www.englishonline.net/\n\nAnd here's a ton of FREE help: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/\n\nIf you ever need someone to look over your papers, here's a site with affordable pros: http://wordtechs.com/\n\nRegards,\n\n~Tia~\nYahoo Brainiac\nhttp://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/asktheplanet/brain.html
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There are 3 ways to improve your English speaking and vocabulary---\n\n1) Have a good idea of basic grammar-including making of small sentences,use of correct tenses,verb forms and prepositions.\n\n2) Start speaking from dayone even if you speak wrong-do not worry or feel shy or hesitant  to what others will say or feel.Think you are learning to speak as a beginer only.\n\n3) Try to read daily English newspapers and magazines to know new words and find their meanings in the dictionary or even you may talk to your elders or teachers to learn more about the meanings of these words so that you understand as to how to use the same while speaking.You may also write what you want to say or speak so that your concept is clear.
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Work hard and try your best, ok? Never give up! Always ask your teacher about things you do not know.  At least you are trying to communicate, and that is a very important step.  Keep trying and your writing will get better.  Trust me, I know.  I used to hate writing, because I did not know if I was making any sense to anyone else or if I was spelling words correctly.  I started writing in a journal every day (a notebook is a good first journal) and my writing got better.  Get an "easy to use" dictionary to help you with words you don't know how to spell or are unsure of how to spell (spell check is the sissy/lazy way out!).  I became an English teacher, so it just goes to show you that "practice makes perfect"!
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If you mean improve it with proper english, read quality material. Pretty much, all books are written with proper english and after reading a few, your grammar will automatically start to improve.\n If you mean improve with a more extensive vocabulary, the \nsame as above will help and also browse the dictionary. You\nwill be shocked how much fun learning a few new words everyday will be.
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A good idea is to go to a community college and take some writing classes. That will help you learn, but also introduce yourself to professional writters who teach the class and get some criticism to help you progress.
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what type of writing are you looking to improve?  one of the best tools that I use for my college classes are writing workshops and on-line paper revisions. also..talk one on one with your teacher and see what he/she has to say about your writing.  make sure your sentences are descriptive (this is more for story writing)and that they are complete; no run-ons.  dictionary.com  is also an awesome site to help you get better vocabulary to use in your writing.  You might also check out writing sites on the internet and look at sample essays and papers. authorsden.com is a great site for that. :)
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Advanced writing skills are not going to hop off the page and jump into your brain.  The responses above are good advice, get it at school.\n\nStudying independently may help you with the mechanics, but you need to BE writing to learn writing.  You need somebody who is knowledgeable to read your papers and edit them for mechanics, style, content and MLA rules.  Otherwise, it would be like trying to learn ballroom dancing by watching TV and not practicing.\n\n1st, get a writing manual by Diana Hacker\n2nd, enroll in class or recruit an English teacher.\n\nI am an advocate of local community colleges.  You can get all the classes you need for as little as $150 per class per semester.  It's also possible to just recruit one of the teachers there to edit your work without having to go to class.  We find it very satisfying to have somebody who actually WANTS to write and exerts the effort to learn.\n\nYou can go to my site and read my essays on writing.\n\nhttp://www.geocities.com/scientific_arts_of_monroeville/essays/essays.html
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First, be sure to use spell check.  Find out if there are any learning centers in your area.  Once you've written a piece, take it apart, sentence by sentence.  Make a checklist for yourself:  Correct Spelling, Correct Grammar, Ties Into Main Topic, etc. and then go through the paper, sentence by sentence and make sure each sentence meets the criteria.  There are a million resources out there, if you are willing to try them.  Start by consulting a teacher or going to a learning center.  Last but not least, the best way to improve your writing skills is to write and write often.  Anytime you have a story in your head, write it down.  Practice makes perfect.
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Write a page daily ...from a book ,newspaper , magazine. It will improve your (i) Language (ii) Writing (iii) vocabulary.\n\nTry for at least six months.
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I am an 'alien' to English, too - and so, feel fully qualified to understand your problem, and answer you :\nTo speak and write well [correctly], you must first become very familiar with the language : And the best method for that is to read as much as you can, of the CORRECT kind of English...\nThe Readers’ Digest is best for your purpose - with its simple and contemporary [present-day] English, mostly written in a crisp ‘active’ voice. \nKeeping a dictionary nearby, to check any word you do not understand, make it a point to read at least 2 articles every day - and then try repeating from memory [in English, of course !] whatever you had read. \nAlso keep a good book on English Grammar [Wren & Martin’s High School Grammar is possibly the best reference book - but I am told it is currently out of print, and available only in old-book shops !] handy - to spot-check and clear any doubts on Grammar.\nYour next step : reading stories, and novels by British authors - whose English does not involve too much ‘slang’. The more you keep reading, the better will your vocabulary [range of words you know to use] be ! \n...At the same time, take steps to improve your pronounciation : \nGet VCDs or DVDs of famous films like ‘My Fair Lady’ which highlight correct English pronounciation. See this film again and again, follow how the actors pronounce words, and try imitating them aloud : You will sound funny to even yourself at first - but [if you only do not give up midway !] after a few weeks, you will find that your accents and pronounciations, have certainly improved.\n....The third step : record your speaking in English, and listen to it yourself. Try to find where all you had gone wrong, and make efforts to correct those mistakes...\n...After about 3-4 months of continuous effort [not before that, please !], both your vocabulary and pronounciation will have become good enough - to give you the confidence to write !\n...Do not think of writing as a ‘composition’ class in a school : Imagine that you are talking to a person sitting in front of you - and simply put down what you would have talked about in writing ! [As you should have adequate knowledge of spellings by now, this will not be too much of a problem !]\nNow, read whatever you have written, aloud - and try to judge what SOUNDS RIGHT, and what does not. Try to find out what was wrong, by yourself, and correct it. Repeat this, until you feel satisfied with what you have written ! \n...Continue this process of reading, speaking, plus writing - while testing out your new talents, upon only your friends and family. Hopefully, there should be at least one person among them, who knows GOOD English - who will support your efforts.\n...Self help, dear friend, is the BEST help : No amount of expensive ‘private tutions’, or ‘conversational courses’ given by so-called experts can help you - as only your will, and efforts can.\nMy Best Wishes to you.
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try logging a few important details down on a paper and do creative ways to practice the comprehension of the text.\nmaybe a picture or a chain of events
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These guys can help or at least point you in the right direction: www.wordtechs.com. They were lots of help to me, polished many a paper and they help with all kinds of writing. They provided me with a one-on-one writing coach that I communicated with over the phone and email. I'm really feeling good about my writing now and have some up for publishing. Also, only a few dollars and quick turn-around.\n\nGood luck!\n~Tia~
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If you want to improve your writing, here are 3 things:\n\n1. Read some really good literature, like the American or British classics.  I find that immersing myself in great literature spills over to my writing style.\n\n2. Read Writer's Digest Magazine. http://www.writersdigest.com/ .  It is fantastic.  Also, view their book list.  They have some awesome titles for improving your writing.\n\n3. Take as many creative writing and English courses as possible in college.  They can be wonderful and enlightening, and extremely helpful.\n\nHope this helps!
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This is the third request from you that I have read. To "correct" your grammar would be tiresome. However, I did want to say that you have a way with words and write quite well. If you were my student, I would conference with you and give you hints on how to improve your grammar and some punctuation, the only weaknesses. Your descriptive passages are excellent. You are a good observer. Keep writing. You have a talent there.