> English has so many synonyms with slightly different connotations and idiomatic nuances that it is hard to master. At some point I accepted that this is true

> English has so many synonyms with slightly different connotations and idiomatic nuances that it is hard to master. At some point I accepted that this is true for every language. First there's training basic grammar and initial vocabulary (a few months' study) and then there's mastering the long tail of idiomatic expressions (years of study). The first gives you the ability to talk about any topic. Only the second gives you effortless communication.