Some pecularities, slang and mumbo-jumbo Malaysian English

Some peculiarities, slang and mumbo-jumbo Malaysian Englishpowertargetactaction overcutecoolgonnayeocos

laseroraitslow talkokeybudgetruggedguyschickssocialterrormemberpiautensioncornercowgolcrap

oversounddirectglamourfeelingfrustlapstuff

Direct translation of English words will sound very strange. Look at some of the examples below: Release tension

I will story you. The teacher angry me. I taste sad. Dont play play. Im serious. Cut the car in front. Its too slow. I very like fishing. At there Im fine. I hope you are fine at there.Some ways on how you can improve your language:

1. You must have the right attitude, a positive attitude. Nothing is impossible.

2. You have to practise speaking and writing in English regularly.

3. Believe in yourself. Dont be too humble.

4. Always bring your dictionary with you. Dont leave home without it.

5. Build up your vocabulary. Learn 10 new words everyday.

6. Always think in English even in your dreams.

7. Set yourself a goal. What you hope to achieve / accomplish two years from now.

8. Do a lot of reading.

9. Give priority to your schoolwork.

10. Stick to your personal timetable.

Some important key words:

causeevidenceassumefavourite

effectsviewincreasedominant

affectopiniondecreasecharacter

wordidentifythemeplot

paragraphexplaindescribestyle

phraseelaboratebrieflytone

expressionpoint outextractfeeling

reasonsuggestexcerptmood

proofshowinformationmessage

moral values

More vocabulary on describing places

It seems

It smells

It sounds

It tastes

It looks

It appears

It feels

It is

wonderfulnewrusticcoolconfusing

breathtakingoldbreezystuffypathetic

comfortabledifferentwindyhotdesolate

awesomequietenchantingstrangedry

interestingpeacefulexcitingdirtyarid

cosyserenemesmerizingcrowdedhaunted

beautifulpristinecheapbusylively

cleanverdantexpensivenoisylifeless

vibranthygienicmodernstalefresh

exceptionalgloomyexuberantcolourfulpopular

famouswell-knowndecentindecentchaotic

brightdulluniquesoftdelicate

fabulousfantasticmarvelousincredibleputrid

mangyexquisiteshockingconfusingfrightening

memorablecalmroughenormoushuge

giganticplacidbarrenfertileimmense

grandmajesticimportantmagnificentsensational

More vocabulary on describing people

Positive qualities

kindselflesspunctualtruthfulcaring

lovinghonestpatrioticpolitecourteous

charmingcleandiligenthardworkingsmart

humblematureself-reliantindependentvisionary

gratefultactfulaccomplishedfriendlyhelpful

generousqualifiedreasonableeducatedopen-minded

creativeactivekeenlearnedpatient

mild-manneredpolishedflexiblegentlesoft

calmmotivatedmoderate

Negative qualities

cruelmeanselfishstingyimpolite

dirtylazyimmaturechildishdependent

ungratefulmyopiccarelessrecklessuncouth

hostilewickedmadinsaneproud

boastfulimposingover-demandingdeceivinggreedy

calculativerudeinsolentroughimpatient

strictrigidimmoralspoilt

Physical qualities

youngoldtallshortplump

fatobesethinslimfair

darkhandsomeprettysmartbeautiful

cutewrinkled skinpock-marked faceweakstrong

muscularlithesmallfeeblealert

focusedslenderleanfastsluggish

energeticcheerfulhappyglumsad

sloppyclumsyrobuststout shy

boldpetiteversatileelegantstylish

flamboyant

Logical connectors

To show between actions and consequences

Therefore, as a result, consequently, thus

To show a contrasting idea

However

To introduce a new idea or add extra information

Besides, in addition, furthermore

To introduce a similar idea

Similarly

Sequence Connectors

first, firstlysecond, secondlythird, thirdlythenlater

afterwardsnextafter thateventuallysubsequently

finally/ lastly

Some useful phrases to be mastered for essay writing.

First, I feelSecond, I believeThird, I trustThen, I agreeNext, I support

Later, I thinkAfter thatIn additionbesidesfurthermore

moreoverNot only thatIn my viewIn my opinionTo me it is

Actually it isIn conclusionTo sum upIn a nut shellFinally, lastly

It is beautifulIt is excitingIt is usefulIt is goodIt is interesting

It is wonderfulIt is greatIt is fantasticIt is importantIt is beneficial

It is valuableIt is preciousIt is comfortableIt is funIt is nice

It is essentialIt is satisfyingIt is fabulousIt is enrichingIt is brilliant

It is healthyIt is relaxingIt is necessaryIt is a good activityIt is a good experience

It is very helpfulIt is very rewardingIt is convenientIt is pleasantIt is enjoyable

It is worthwhileIt is superbIt is awesomeIt is incredibleIt is amazing

More Could not believe my eyes

In the nick of time

Needless to say

Had cold feet

On cloud nine

Delighted

Sprinted

Crept

Tap

Glared

Whispered

Yelled

I protested

Agree whole-heartedly

diligently