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Got a new job but I'm struggling with English
Hi folks, I've just started a new job, and I have to spend most of them coding and discussing it with other people. I'm not a native speaker, my English level is around B2/C1. Although it has been ok, I still struggle when I have to speak my mind or write an email to a client in front of everybody (so I can't use gpt). I know that if I have patience this experience will help me to improve my English, but it's hard to fail in front of my coworkers. I'm planning to go back to study English and I was evaluating the options, basically Lingoda, Babbel and Cambly. I'm thinking about having most group classes and a few one-on-one (though I didn't have great exp with those). I believe that a structured class might help. I'd like to do one 30/60 mins class per day, and some extra on the weekends, for 2 or 3 months. And for to accomplish this I think Lingoda or Babbel have the best prices. This job is very important to me, and I'd love to hear your opinion and other ideas on how I could tackle this situation.
What does my accent sound like?
I have a weirdly high pitched voice
What to do when your spelling programme wants to change the right word into the wrong word?
Even though I have studied English for many years . I still get confused when the spelling programme on reddit . Wants to change the word “have” in to the word “has” even though I know it is the word “ have “ that is the correct word.
What are the differences between "Live", "Dwell" and "Reside"?
https://www.reddit.com/r/EnglishLearning/comments/1htsxob/what_are_the_differences_between_live_dwell_and/
to work up = generate?
Can this be used as "to generate". i've gotten an example over these lines: After going for a walk, i had worked up sweat so i should have changed clothes now. (please check the grammars). So my question is whether i may express this idea of "produce x" or "generate x" or "bring forth" or, if this only works with sweat, doesn't it? Thanks.
What is different?
Should I send the gift to her Shall I send the gift to her Is the second use more popular in Britain, or does it sound polite?
How to know for sure I’m C1 without taking an official exam like IELTS, Cambridge etc
So I'm 15 and currently in 10th grade. I've been studying English since the start of 5th grade (mainly through my English course which I attended 44 times a year) with the Headway series. Problem is, I recently concluded it with only having finished Headway upper-intermediate as my teacher doesn't teach the last book, advanced. The course consisted 90 minutes a week at classroom plus usually around 2 hours of studying at home which were necessary because of the hw (Some fluctuations are possible). I wouldn't say I'm learning much from school since I'm being taught the book "on screen B1+ book" which hasn't really made me learn much, maybe just a word here and there which I initially understood from context. I've also had exposure of the language through the time spent on social media like Tik tok, discord, reddit and yt. People during vcs (mostly native speakers) told me I speak just fine and rarely have I been misunderstood by them. My teacher also mentioned of me having a perfect spoken English, still I can't help but think it's rather an exaggeration on her part. On my free time I usually write different things like : fragments, narratives. monologues, essays etc. Also, according to Chat Gpt (who I send the texts to) they all align with the C1 level (a few even C1-C2 or full C2) as they employ complex syntax, contain a broad vocabulary, logical structure, are coherent, consist literary devices and formal register is showcased. I've taken different online tests, from EF Set (C2, barely) to Duolingo practice exam, Cambridge, etc. They all gave me a level of C1. Unfortunately, during the moment I cannot take an official exam as first I'd need a parent to sign for me and it's too much work for them, as they are always occupied with things. What also holds me back is the fact that for the first time I got a B in English (did get the most points in class) . I had around half an hour and also completed around 60% of my friends exam as well so they wouldn't fail but still, it was only an exam for b1+. So if possible I'd like everyone's opinion on what my level is.
Guess My Accent!
Sorry for the short recording. Thanks.
Can Highlighted Audio Stories Improve My English?
I’ve been using a free app that highlights English sentences while reading them out loud. The app reads stories with audio and highlights the word it’s currently reading. This makes it super easy to follow along, and I feel like it’s helping me understand spoken English better. At least, that’s what I think. The problem is, when someone speaks English to me, it still feels way too fast, and I struggle to keep up. Do you think using an app like this can actually help me understand real conversations? Or is it just making me lazy by relying too much on the visuals? What’s your opinion?
After seeing/after hearing
Instead of "if other countries see this" can "after seeing" be used in the following sentence: >I'm afraid that after seeing this (or after seeing them do this) other countries might follow suit. And: >After hearing him say bravo, a few other people followed suit. I'm mostly just wondering if "after seeing" can be used in the first sentence.