My english is not good vs my engligh is not well

The phrase 'my English is not good' is correct and commonly used to express that someone's proficiency in English is lacking. On the other hand, 'my English is not well' is incorrect as 'well' is used to describe health or condition, not proficiency in a language.

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My english is not good

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a lack of proficiency in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone feels they do not speak or understand English well.

Examples:

I'm sorry, but my English is not good enough to have a conversation.
She is working hard to improve because she feels her English is not good.
My English is not good, so I struggle with writing essays.
Even though my English is not good, I try my best to communicate.
He admitted that his English is not good, but he is taking classes to improve.

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I beg your pardon, but my English is not good too.
My English is not so good.
Sorry, my English is not that good.
I thought I should call 9-1-1, but my English is not very good and I had no credit left on my phone.
Mr President, my English is not as good as that of my colleague, Mr Tannock, but I think 'defiling' is the wrong word.
My English isn't good, either.
I come up here, my English isn't good, I got these tats.
But your teacher says our English is good.
And you have to satisfy us first that your English is good enough.
Your English is good, Abdul.
Your English is good, too.
Maybe your English isn't that good, either.
Her English isn't real good.
Your English is good for a German guy.
How do you know how good my English is?
You know, my English isn't so good, so...
Jameel, your English is very good.
Your English is very good, Suki.
Your English is very good, almost flawless.
Your English is too good to be in this class.

my engligh is not well

This phrase is incorrect. 'Well' is used to describe health or condition, not proficiency in a language.

The word 'well' should not be used to describe language proficiency. It is more appropriate to use 'good' or 'fluent.'

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Be realistic, you're not well.
The investigation was not well handled.
CNS metastases are generally not well controlled by systemic chemotherapy.
Not well, Florence, not well at all.
I'm not well-schooled in the arts.
It's not well ventilated down there.
Paul, you're not well enough.
Certainly not well enough to have this conversation.
You had said that you were not well...
Hazel, you're not well.
She's not well and can't come down to see you.
You know I'm not well.
Watch her, she's still not well.
I think that Amendment No 38 is not well drafted.
Not well, but I know that she's aShe is.
I'm trying to be patient here because you're obviously not well.
I understand your father is not well.
He thought that we were not well matched.
Please, she's not well.
I am not well disposed towards a general framework directive.

Alternatives:

My English is not good
My English is not fluent
My English is not proficient
My English is lacking
My English needs improvement

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