Dialogue between two friends focusing on the problems they face in English writing
Rahim: Greetings, Jamal! How have you been?
Jamal: Hello! I'm fine, and you?
Rahim: I'm also doing well, thanks to Almighty Allah's grace. But you haven't spoken to me for quite a while. Is everything okay?
Jamal: Actually, my English exam is coming up in a month, and I'm really worried about it. I'm particularly weak in written English.
Rahim: Don't worry; English is a foreign language, and many students face this challenge.
Jamal: How can we overcome this problem?
Rahim: Well, when we encounter difficulties, we need to be patient and work on solving them.
Jamal: I'd like to discuss ways to solve this problem.
Rahim: First, since English is not our mother tongue, we need to build up our vocabulary.
Jamal: How can we expand our vocabulary effectively?
Rahim: A helpful method is to maintain a separate copy for noting down difficult words and then consult a dictionary for their meanings.
Jamal: Which dictionary would you recommend?
Rahim: The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary of Current English is a useful one.
Jamal: I'll get that dictionary. What else can we do to improve our English?
Rahim: To enhance our English writing skills, we must also understand structural English.
Jamal: Are there any good grammar books you can suggest?
Rahim: "A Practical English Usage" by Michael Swan is an excellent English grammar book that you can refer to.
Jamal: I'll definitely purchase that book.
Rahim: Moreover, we need to read English regularly and practice writing on various topics. This will help develop our creative abilities.
Jamal: Absolutely! Properly learning vocabulary and grammar will undoubtedly assist us in writing about any topic accurately.
Rahim: Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Jamal: You're most welcome. See you tomorrow.
Rahim: Okay, take care. Goodbye.