You are learning English the wrong way! Learning English is a very tough thing to do. Every English speaking country speak the language differently. Depending on where you are in the world you may hear different accents, words and even spellings. Most people learn English from a teacher, mostly from their own country. Their teachers will have been taught English the same way and only have the knowledge from what they have, themselves been taught. To me, a native speaker, this is the wrong way to learn English. Why? Because most English speakers do not speak "perfect" English. In fact "formal" and "informal" English are nearly the same thing, us natives have developed an understanding in our language. Formal and informal is now judged on how people dress and not so much on how they speak. ( Although there are still some words and phrases that you should avoid in formal situations). So what is the better way to learn English? Well there are two ways. 1. NETFLIX If you dont have a Netflix account. Get One! You will have access to different accents, tone and speed of English. Watch British documentaries to see how "Formal" English is spoken. Watch American dramas, to see how different age groups speak the language. Watch comedies to see how the language can be manipulated. Take this all in whilst enjoying what you're watching. 2. SPEAKING Grab a language buddy from an English speaking country. Speak through Skype at least once a week. Talk about relevant things that you would talk about to any other person. Learn to express yourself and how to manipulate the language. Learn how to really communicate using English and pick up many phrases and words that textbooks may not teach you. Be immersed into English