Jan. 27, 2026
Persist in Reading English Materials
I've been persistent in reading English technical materials for several weeks, such as Java officials documents, researching issues on Google Gemini in English. At first, it was really hard for me to understand the words and sentences, because lots of vocabularies and sentence structures were really unfamiliar to me. I didn't give up as I indeed wanted to speak fluent English and work abroad. Until now, one month has passed and I can read and understand technical English materials easier than before. Although I can't remember all the vocabularies after reading the materials, but I can recognize and understand them via context in other materials. I believe that if I hang in there, I will continuously increase my vocabulary.
Persistence in Reading English Materials
I've been persistent in reading English technical materials for several weeks, such as Java officials Java documents, and researching issues on Google Gemini in English.
At first, it was really hard for me to understand the words and sentences, because lots of vocabulariewords and sentence structures were really unfamiliar to me.
"vocabulary" = a collection of words (especially when describing the words you know)
"vocabularies" = multiple collections of words
The plural form "vocabularies" is usually only used in either technical contexts or when comparing languages.
Until now, one month has passedIt's been one month and I can read and understand technical English materials easier than before.
"Until now," at the start of the sentence leaves people describing an action, in particular an action that is now over.
Although I can't remember all the vocabulariewords after reading the materials, but I can recognize and understand them via context in other materials.
"Although" removes the need for "but"
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Thanks for your corrections.
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You have already received good corrections, so I will just add two comments.
"I didn't give up as I indeed wanted to speak fluent English and work abroad."
In this sentence, the word "indeed" is slightly unnatural. I apologize that I can't explain why.
I suggest the alternatives: "really, ""definitely," or even "truly."
I also think using the present tense for wanting to speak fluent English is good because this is something you want now, not something you only wanted in the past.
Finally, I suggest using "because" instead of "as" (or "since"). To me, it is the strongest of the three words. The comma after "because is optional, but it helps to separate the two parts of the sentence which are very different:
In sum, this is how I would improve the sentence:
"I didn't give up, because I really want to speak fluent English and work abroad."
2. the words "persist/persistent," "persevere/persevering" and "diligent" are all good choices here. I like the original "persistent" exactly because of the description @loafdumpling that it feels as if you are working against a force--in this situation that would be the difficult vocabulary and sentence structures of the materials you were trying to read.
Jan. 27, 2026
I really appreciate your suggestions. I didn't put much though to persistent or persevering or diligent while I was writing this diary entry, but I prefer persist after reading all the corrections. Because I definitely came across some barriers when I was reading English materials.
Jan. 27, 2026
@Vinson Both “persevere” and “persist” imply continued effort in the face of difficulties or opposition, but one of the differences between these two words is that, while “persevere” is almost always used to describe a “good” thing, “persist” can be either good or bad. For example, a parent might say to their child, “I told you to spend more time reading Japanese and less time reading English. If you PERSIST in reading English materials, your Japanese will never get better.” In this example, the parent sees the child’s persistence as a bad thing, and “persevere” wouldn’t work here, because it would imply the parent sees the child’s behavior as good.
I recommend using “persevere” in the title instead of “persist” to help the reader immediately understand that you see this as a good thing. But “persist” isn’t wrong, and by the end of the second sentence the reader should understand from the context that you see your persistence as a good thing, not bad.
Jan. 27, 2026
@JoeTofu Thanks for your meticulous explanation of the two works. I think I've got their difference, they have same meaning but persevere is a commendatory term and persist is a neutral term. Thanks again, JoeTofu.
Persist (or: Persevere) in Reading English Materials
“Persist” is OK, but “persevere” would sound more natural.
I've been persistent in reading English technical materials for several weeks, such as Java officials’ documents, researching issues on Google Gemini in English.
“Java officials” are government officials who work in Java, an island in Indonesia. Is this what you mean? Or are you referring to the Java programming language?
At first, it was really hard for me to understand the words and sentences, because lots of vocabulariesy and sentence structures were really unfamiliar to me.
“Vocabulary” is an uncountable collective noun.
I didn't give up as I indeed wanted to speak fluent English and work abroad.
Until nNow, one month has passed and I can read and understand technical English materials easier than before.
Although I can't remember all the vocabulariesy after reading the materials, but I can recognize and understand them via context in other materials.
I believe that if I hang in there, I will continuously increase my vocabulary.
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Well done.
Jan. 27, 2026
Thanks
I've been persistent in reading English technical materials for several weeks, such as Java officials Java documents,ation and researching issues on Google Gemini in English.
Your sentence is correct, but rephrased it to sound a bit more natural! I'd also suggest "diligent" instead of "persistent", the latter has a slight connotation of persisting against a force, whereas "diligent" is more generally hard-working.
At first, it was really hard for me to understand the words and sentences, because lots of vocabulariesy and sentence structures were really unfamiliar to me.
I didn't give up as I indeed wanted to speak fluent English and work abroad.
Until nowSince then, one month has passed and I can read and understand technical English materials easier than before.
Although I can't remember all the vocabulariesy after reading the materials, but I can recognize and understand them via context in other materials.
Since you use "although", you don't need to use "but" in the following phrase.
I believe that if I hang in there, I will continuously increase my vocabulary.
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Your English is excellent! Reading Java documentation is no easy task - good luck with your studies!
Jan. 27, 2026
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Until now, one month has passed and I can read and understand technical English materials easier than before.
"Until now," at the start of the sentence leaves people describing an action, in particular an action that is now over. |
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