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After graduation with basic English knowledge, working several years with practical skills, I wonder how I can improve my English to a higher level, which is my second language. I've noticed vocabulary comes first, although I am capable to explain in more words, this may cause time loss in conf-interpreting; collocation is the second,after I read some blogs in aiic blog, I notice the gap.

I ever thought, should I turn to textbook of Master Degree, or read English classic works, to study specific website, such as economist.com or what other materials to take? My target is: clear, graceful, specific, authentic English. Thanks in advance.

asked 23 Aug '12, 22:39

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Dear Paris:

I assume you're referring to English mostly as a B language. There are already some questions that tackle this o similar issues:

  1. Improve your working languages
  2. B language proficiency
  3. Add a C language

You may also look in interpreting.info for the following tags: english, b-language, c-language and language-acquisition.

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answered 24 Aug '12, 04:36

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edited 24 Aug '12, 04:38

Dear Nacho:

Thanks for your great answer and care. And the links you provided are very helpful, I love them. Thanks again.

Best regards

Paris

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