Help improving weak grammar skills

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Hey everybody,

I was wondering if anybody could recommend a good software application that could help improve my below average grammar skills? My pronunciation is especially poor. I don't mind spending some $$$ if the software will help. Probably one of my biggest regrets is not applying myself in language and grammar all the way through school.

Thanks
Scott
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  • Profile picture of the author unoentremil
    Well, I use and recommend Babylon but I'm also looking for a software that would suggest common expressions and alternative sentences when I'm writting in English.

    You can try Babylon and buy it later if it fits your requirements. I think that now there is a discount of 50%

    HTH
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  • Profile picture of the author Joseph Then
    Babylon or Whitesmoke software can help. But in the long run, I would suggest spending at least 30-60 minutes reading a good story book. That will improve your English grammar in the long run.

    At least that works for me.
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  • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
    Software won't be the best help. Actually learning the rules and understanding them is the best way to kill bad habits that hurt your writing's effectiveness.

    A good place to start is Webgrammar's free tips: references, grammar, editing, spelling, design, marketing and typography


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  • Profile picture of the author anan28
    Softwares sometimes behave erratic. It is always a good idea to read a lot and understand the phrases and sentences. By reading you will gradually improve your grammar.
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  • Profile picture of the author locke815
    I think reading and speaking will help you improve your grammar.
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    • Profile picture of the author bigfriendly
      I appreciate the info
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  • Profile picture of the author Chri5123
    Looks like you have got a few good answers above. Or if you really can't improve it you could go into cell phone text message copywriting!!

    STOP! Check dez website 4 more info b 4 they is all gone!

    Think I have found my calling anyway!

    By the way the "calling" part was a double pun!

    *Say to myself:"OK Chris lay off the caffeine and go and get some work done!"
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    • Profile picture of the author Joseph Robinson
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      Originally Posted by Chri5123 View Post

      STOP! Check dez website 4 more info b 4 they is all gone!
      We're just giving up on the war against text speak already? And embracing it no less? *Sigh*, I hate my generation.
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  • Profile picture of the author contentwriting360
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    Originally Posted by bigfriendly View Post

    help improve my below average grammar skills? My pronunciation is especially poor.

    Hello Scott,

    Grammar and pronunciation are two things. You can search for free tutorials with online quizzes on Google. Follow the link given by Paul Myers, too. Take one step at a time.
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  • Profile picture of the author Martin Pupke
    Good grammar and punctuation skills for me have come from years of practice as opposed to cramming a lot in during a short period of time. The links given by the warrior above will be useful to you, however do not pressure yourself to learn too much too quickly. Consistent efforts each day is the way to go.
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  • Profile picture of the author prismkuet
    For everything, software is not the solution. It is not a very tough job to solve your problem, if you really want to solve. You should try to learn the proper grammar through the traditional channel. May be it will take few more days, but for long term, it will help you far more than a software.
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  • Profile picture of the author bigfriendly
    Some great sites everyone. Thanks again!
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