The best way to learn proper English is to read news report, and watch news on TV. Watching TV shows is a great way to learn casual English, slang words, understand culture reference and humor. If you have already watched these shows then you may recall the words used in the following dialogs.

He always SPOKE highly of you.
Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 8

You SPOKE so highly of Jon Snow,
Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 3

The Lord of Light never SPOKE to me.
Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 6

Rajesh Koothrappali SPOKE to Penny?
The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 2

- ...I SPOKE to him and I...
- I said I don't wanna talk about it.
The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 22