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.

Do I detect a hint of CONDESCENSION?
The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 3

It's what you and I call CONDESCENSION.
The Big Bang Theory Season 2, Episode 4

of CONDESCENSION and no sex
The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 10