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Many people struggle with writing
in English and it can seem like a real challenge to improve. Don’t worry,
though. Here are some simple steps that you can take to improve your written
English and impress people with your writing skills.
Expand your vocabulary
To express yourself clearly, you
need a good active vocabulary. That’s not just being able to recognize lots of words – it means actually being able to use them correctly. Do this by learning
new words with example sentences, not just word lists.
Tip: When you learn a new word, try learn all the
forms of that word and the prepositions that are usually used with it. (For
example, rather than just the word ‘depend’, make a note of: to depend on, to
be dependent on, a dependent.)
Master English spelling
You must know how to spell those
words correctly. Incorrect spelling changes the meaning of your sentence. For
example: ‘bare’ and ‘bear’ sound the same but ‘bare’ means naked and ‘bear’ is
a large animal. Additionally, incorrect spelling makes it difficult for the
reader to understand what you’ve written.
Tip: Practice your spelling using flash cards and
test yourself whenever you have some spare time.
Read regularly
People often say that we learn to
write best by reading. Reading in English is useful in many ways. It is a great
way to get an idea of the different styles of writing and see how to use words
appropriately.
Tip: Choose books or articles with topics that
interest you.Learning shouldn’t be boring. Read each text several times to make
sure you understand how to use new words and expressions in the text.
Improve your grammar
Grammar is very important because
it improves the quality of your writing. Always use the appropriate tense and
remember to use punctuation. Punctuation is a great way to make your writing
clear and fluent.
Tip: Always proof-read your writing twice. The
first time, look for general mistakes and the second time look for mistakes
with the particular grammar point your are studying at the moment.
Eliminate Unnecessary Words
Another common mistake among beginner
writers (and some more experienced writers who should know better) is writing
overly complex sentences in an attempt to “sound” more authoritative. In many cases, shorter
sentences can have a greater impact.
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