Improving one's Vernacular?

UppityNumber · Post by **UppityNumber** » 18 Oct 2010, 20:31

Yes, as the title suggests, I was wondering as to how I can go about improving my vernacular?

Oh, but of course! I'll have to introduce myself. I'm a 16 year-old kid who loves to write. This is my first time writing in this forum--as a matter of fact, this is my first time writing in any forum. I hope to be a contributing and effectual member

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But I digress... I have been living in Korea for almost ten years now. Consequently, I've noticed that my vernacular has deteriorated considerably...

I was thinking that maybe reading books could help? But if so, I'm wondering, what kind? Contemporary?

Marto · Post by **Marto** » 24 Jan 2011, 18:57

Read a variety of works. I found this to be the most helpful.

Carla Hurst · Post by **Carla Hurst** » 07 May 2011, 10:46

Have been reading several Susan Straight novels recently. The woman has vernacular down.

Best way I have found is to really pay attention to people from different life settings (cultures, regions, economic levels) and practice writing dialog based on your observations.

Carla

NJMedic · Post by **NJMedic** » 07 Jul 2011, 20:44

Kindle has been a great help for this. I find that my vernacular has been increasing thanks to the built in dictionary. I always used to say I would look up a certain word when I was reading but I never did. Now I can just highlight it and get an instant definition.

DanieRo · Post by **DanieRo** » 04 Nov 2011, 21:11

You must read. Read read read read read. It is the best way to improve your vernacular your writing your everything. But don't just limit yourself to the genre of books you like. Read lots of different things including newspaper ( the obituaries too), magazines, blogs, and of course books of different styles and genres. It is the best way!

Peace and Love,
D

mouseofcards89 · Post by **mouseofcards89** » 23 Dec 2011, 09:03

Buy a Kindle. They have built-in dictionaries, so you can look up words as you read. Also, many of the dictionary websites offer free vocabulary tests. You can write them as many times as you want, and I guarantee that you will learn plenty of new words.