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.

Ball came in my direction,
BATTER wouldn't even bother running.
Breaking Bad Season 5, Episode 8

Batter up.
SKYLER: Um, everyone?
Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 10

I mix pancake BATTER in this.
The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 11

A good ram will BATTER it down in minutes,
Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 8