English as a Second Language
There are more people in the world who speak English as a second langauge than there are native speakers. (Refer to my previous post.)
Jarkko Laine from Finland has put together some tips for those non-native English speakers who are looking to increase their language skills. As someone who went through this process to improve my German skills, I must say that Jarkko hit it right on the nose. His advice is sound and he includes a number of good links to resources.
Check it out here. Ten Practical Tips for Writing in English.
Even native speakers can benefit.
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2 opinions for English as a Second Language
Asian Business
May 8, 2008 at 6:55 pm
English is perhaps most important in South Asia. Here, if you are not good in English language then you cannot dream of having a high paying salary.
Chris
May 9, 2008 at 9:20 am
I’m always amazed at how many things I can correct on the first proofread, whether in German or English. A tip for proofreading your own work - read the paragraph backwards (last sentence first, then the previous sentence, etc.), which will prevent your brain from “auto-correcting” based on what it expects to see rather than what it actually sees.
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