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[gear2000]

and real language americans say everyday.
To tell my situation first, i have studied this english for near 6 years and whenever i try to talk to americans, THEY CANT UNDERSTAND ME.
Of course they figure out the meaning of my saying after short pause, but the problem is my english is not same as their expression they use everyday.
Well...studying books is a good way to start learning foreign language, but
if u copy same sentence found in textbooks in real meeting with americans, u will be treated as an idiots or retards

[wolfstone]

Unfortunately, I had the same problems as you when I was living in England. Our English learnt at school is not hepful when you're in an English speaking country.

[gear2000]