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frankfrank

Jan 29, 2012

Student Talk / English writer books recommendation for language learning [9]

EF_Kevin

Thanks a lot for your advice.
Maybe I had some problem with the wording here but actually I love my mother language which is Chinese. I just want to avoid misuse of words, phrases etc. and use English as a native speaker does.

I do agree with you that simplicity is power and I cannot wait to try some of those two writers' books.

BTW Happy Chinese New Year! Thanks for helping out!

frankfrank

Dec 19, 2011

Student Talk / English writer books recommendation for language learning [9]

RGarvey:

Thanks very much!
However, I did a little research and found out Enid Blyton's audience are mainly children. I'm afraid that books for adults will be better given that I am a grown-up now. I've been reading Peter Hessler's River Town recently and I like these kinds of books of insights and subtleties.

Thanks again!

frankfrank

Dec 19, 2011

Student Talk / English writer books recommendation for language learning [9]

I've been learning English for several years but still I cannot get rid of the influence of my mother language.
So someone suggested that I should focus on a certain writer's books and read intensively and then try to imitate his/her language.
Could you please recommend some English writers to me whose use of language is good for language learning (not too classic or too crazy)?

(For your reference, I got 110 for Internet based TOEFL test and I read English magazines but not books.)

(btw it's the first time for me to post here and I really hope you guys can help. Lots of thanks!)