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Improving English - Stylistic - jesuschristisfake - Jul 12, 2019

English is not my first language but I would definitely say I have a decent control over it and am using it more than my own language on a day-to-day basis.

The problem is that although I can communicate through it simply and with ease, I cannot think of any complex idioms, metaphors, and other ''stylistic'' tools, which, as a dude who wants to write raps and songs, is pretty fucking important.

Is there any chance I can learn to express myself with these as a non-native speaker, or is it just too much, and my brain just won't be able to catch these?


RE: Improving English - Stylistic - rabbi - Jul 12, 2019

(Jul 12, 2019 11:27 PM)Shantiqua Wrote:  English is not my first language but I would definitely say I have a decent control over it and am using it more than my own language on a day-to-day basis.

The problem is that although I can communicate through it simply and with ease, I cannot think of any complex idioms, metaphors, and other ''stylistic'' tools, which, as a dude who wants to write raps and songs, is pretty fugging important.

Is there any chance I can learn to express myself with these as a non-native speaker, or is it just too much, and my brain just won't be able to catch these?

i would say just study text, it honestly can expand your vocabulary


RE: Improving English - Stylistic - scam. - Jul 13, 2019

Reading is honestly the best way.


RE: Improving English - Stylistic - duplex - Jul 13, 2019

https://hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=5820102


RE: Improving English - Stylistic - Ivex - Jul 13, 2019

Read books.

I'm a native speaker but I always excelled in English Literature and Language lessons because I read a lot as a kid.


RE: Improving English - Stylistic - debian - Jul 13, 2019

Your English is excellent for not being a native English spraker. I agree with reading books