Idiomatic English for Immigrants

We can go far with idiomatic English even if we are not native English speakers.

Using idioms is building bridges to where we would like to be. We would like to close all communication gaps, wouldn't we?

Communication is not just about speech. It is also about how we present ourselves. Our postures matter. So, a standing mirror helps. With a handy smartphone recording our practice, meanwhile, we can always play it back and have a better idea of how we are doing. Isn't self-teaching wonderful?

As for our accents, don't take them as liabilities. They can be exotically charming. Who knows? We'll be okay as long as we keep ourselves open to communication which, by the way, is a two-way street.

---renqiulan

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We have been learning idioms weekly for almost 2years.

Very helpful. 

 

You don't mind getting input, do you?

I like it! We just had an event of “one idiom”2months ago,

https://bbs.wenxuecity.com/mysj/275164.html
 

I am impressed.

多谢建议。有什么经常用的Idioms可以分享的吗？可以带大家一起学习吗？：）

我报名参加。：）

谢谢鼓励！惯用美式成语不胜枚举。我建议可在手机上找些喜欢听的清谈podcasts, 不妨拾人牙慧，把疑似成语纪录下来..

Google 一下，有得着处，再搜与之相关的例句。然后自己做句子。当然，业精于勤，这个就不用说了。

 

I've just revised my original post.

Trial and error! （BTW，是这么说吗？我昨天刚学的：）

多谢建议！好的，收到。 ：）

Thanks. I would say, "Tune it up."

谢谢，学习了，是精益求精的意思吧？

恭喜renqiulan。首页进来，谢谢网管，Idiomatic English for Immigrants推荐成功

This idiom has much to do with musical instruments.

Appreciate it.

Readers, I am open to comments in Chinese or English.

You might want to check out the following American idioms:

I am in a pickle. Yay...

Thanks for sharing. ：）

多介绍点习惯用语给我，　我挺期待学的。　

ｙｏｕ　ａｒｅ　ａ　ｐｅａｃｈ，　盈盈．　：｝

学会好多，谢谢。　我希望我充满豆豆。　

盈盈一笑间, You're dusting yourself off.

Your wish is my command. Check these out:

You are so sweet. Jianchi ：）

renqiulan ，说得好！掸去心灵的灰尘，才能焕然一新。谢谢给我鼓劲儿。：）

Thanks for this amazing Zen interpretation of yours!

谢谢。掸去心灵的灰尘，才能振作起来啊。：）

I like what you say. I am just too secular to follow.