Sunday, February 28, 2016

writing - How to speak as a native speaker?


I'm originally from central Europe, currently living second year in the UK. I work in an IT company surrounded only by native speakers.


I can feel that speed I learn English rapidly decreased since I moved here. Yes, I can express myself, I can work here, but my ability to speak in English is around 20% of my mother tongue. Passive knowledge is not problem, but active is quite pain.


Is here some way how can I speak lets say in 10 years as a native speaker ?


Yes, it sounds silly, but please try to think about that. I just don't believe there is no way and I should just wait until it fix itself.


I make really simple mistakes



  • Not using a/an

  • Using he instead of she

  • Using sleepover instead of oversleep


  • Wrong usage of have/has

  • Wrong usage of (have/has/had) been


What I have tried so far



  • English classes - It is quite hard to pay attention after work. Focusing on topics I don't need

  • Text books - I just don't like it

  • I read a and watch a lot of English videos, but does it really helps ?


Ideas I have




  • f2f English class just for me, not in a classroom - I can focus on topics I really need

  • Start blogging and have each post checked by someone before publishing - I can learn from my mistakes

  • Socialising - I'm introvert in any language, but maybe I should try harder




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