What is the best way to improve grammar skills? Is there any course or something you can recommend? I am a good writer in my native language, My English grammar is not bad, its OK. but I need to improve my English grammar more. I need to master in it. Any good on-line course or resources?
Try using rosetta stone, if you want to learn english. If you need writing then you might want to study some literature and practice writing some articles. If the articles are good you can sell it over here. but you shouldnt price yourself too high considering your a beginner. Thanks -XuryaX
Your best option is to take an English course in a school in your area. There is nothing online that comes even close.
Rosetta stone looks like for beginners. I need advanced grammar course, anybody can recommend resources? Thanks
Several universities and linguistic institutions have grammar guides and other English learning resources online. I would start browsing this, http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
The issue there is "looks like". Don't knock it until you try it. They have advanced modules as well, though I guess the difference is that Rosetta stone is more for conversational usage of the language and it seems you want something technical. Private courses, private tutoring or dedicated self research
join english group or community to improve your english... coz you need more than matter but also spirit and friend to get real practice... for me it's the effective way to learn english...
Thanks XuryaX, Mystique, supernal for your inputs. diemughni, I could talk English and communicate using it effortlessly without any trouble. But when I write, I experience issues with grammar and vocabulary, My vocabulary is good for general reading and I never had to check dictionary to read something on-line or newspaper. But to write in english, (I am a writer in my native language) I think I need improvement, In the areas of grammar and vocab. I need some good guide (from a professional writer maybe good) or course to improve myself. Plz advice. Thanks
Keep on reading and keep on writing, or read some copy writing books to get some ideas and techniques for writing.
Read a lot, but also watch and listen to as many films/TV shows/radio broadcasts in English as you can. The only way to learn any language is to surround yourself with it. If you hear or read any interesting or unusual phrases write them down.
It's necessary, I know. It's just the beginning, he should read and practice to stand in a decent level.
I would recommend that you go through Michael Vince - Advanced Language Practice. It may seem like a long, boring road to perfection, but this little book will get you there.
I recommend purchasing a few, old fashioned, English grammar textbooks from Amazon.com that are used and studying them. I am a native English speaker/writer, and even I am constantly trying to brush up on the finer points. Also, look into a private tutor who will assign some basic writing/grammar exercises that will help you learn through repetition.
Elements of style is a good grammar text - recommended by John Carlton no less, oh and hand copy proven sales letters - or newspaper ads - this will help implant the rules of English grammar in your unconscious mind. Oh, relax and have fun too. B.
Perry Rose is corrected. studying english course is the best way to do to improve everyone english grammar. The other way is to face person who are expert on this and listen to words what they saying and try to practice it at house.
All valuable inputs. Thanks. I don't believe that I can become good at grammar by watching movies or reading and all. It'll improve the flow of words, but for grammar, It seems like I should take the dry route. When I write in my native language, words flow like river, smooth, but when I write in English, I get blocks. Hard. Sometimes I write in my native language and then convert to English, but it seem like an intellectual exercise. Needs lot of coffee. Learning Grammar in English is like studying a programming language. Hard work for a perfectionist writer. But I should make it. I like to give only decent piece to my readers.
Growing up, I read many children's books by British author Roald Dahl. Trust me, his children's books will catapult your English without straining you. Plus you can get super cheap copies on Amazon.