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Hi everybody,Which one is the appropriate?1. How would you like to improve your English?2. What way would you like to improve your English?3. something elseThanks for your answer(s) in advance.Um... plus one: please check it for me if it is possible (and please answer there):http://www.EnglishForward.com/English/UseOurAudioFeature/jkvzc/post.htm

GPY · Accepted Answer

1. OK.
2. Should be "In what way would you like to improve your English?"

Hole One a New See · Answer

Thank you very much for the answer

So it work as well as in the case of a declarative sentence (e.g. 'He approached the girl in a friendly way.'). The question sounded strange with 'in' (but I couldn't say why). From now I will use it confidently

CalifJim · Answer

Hole One a New See1. How would you like to improve your English?2. In what way would you like to improve your English?

One meaning of sentence 1 is the same as sentence 2, but sentence 1 has a second meaning, namely, I'll bet that you would like to improve your English, wouldn't you? This second meaning is used in persuading others to agree with you, and it's often used in advertising.

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CJ

Hole One a New See · Answer

Thank you, CalifJim

It is good to know that. I will use the second version more commonly in the future (just to avoid misunderstandings).

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