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[rathimalar]

HI THERE.I HAVE A PROBLEM IN SPEAKING A PROPER AND GOOD ENGLISH. HOW DO WE ACTUALLY OVERCOME THIS PROBLEM.
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[punitha]

hi...In my opinion most of us do not really bother with the matter of good or bad English language when we speaks but it is generally assumed that we cannot be conscious about it. Belief me that language is a natural growth and not an instrument which we shape for our own purposes. No one can speak a proper english all the time. But it is good to know how we can overcome a broken english. I think the following rules will help to speak a proper English. Never use a metaphor, simile or other figure of speech which you are used to seeing in print,never use a long word where a short one will do,if it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out,never use the passive where you can use the active,never use a foreign phrase, a scientific word or a jargon word if you can think of an everyday English equivalent. see u

[Veni]

Good spoken English can be attained as long as the speaker continues speaking without feeling shy. As learners we tend to make mistakes but we have to overcome fear and build our confidence. So practise as often as you can. BEST OF LUCK. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT.