How to advance in verbal for non-natives

[lilitmug]

Hello.
I would like to get some advice from you how to succeed in verbal section of the test. I want to take the test in 2 months or so.
I have studied on my own, recently took 2 official mock tests by GMAC. I scored 690 and 700.
49 math / 35 verbal
50 math / 34 verbal.

Later on I practiced more for the math section.
My goal is at least to pass 700 barrier, but I would be very glad to get 750.
I am from Armenia. I have studied English on my own, but now I have some problems in verbal section, mainly in SC. Also, it is no quite easy for me to get RC questions right. When I read passages, I understand most of the words, but it is difficult for me to grasp the meaning at once. I have read a lot of books in English, more than 10.000 pages, but still I have the problem.

I have gone through official guide 13, verbal review, manhattan gmat guides and some other materials.
I have a full time job, I am also a student, have a fitness classes 3 times a week, have a BF. But I am determined to do my best to achieve my goal and I am ready to study hard. I clearly see what is required to strengthen my math skills, but I am not sure where to start when it is about the verbal section.

So here I definitely need your advice. Please tell me where to start and what to do to really improve in 2 months???

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Thanx :)

[StaceyKoprince]

Your English is very good! If you are already scoring 34 / 35 on practice tests, then you don't need remedial help (that is, you don't have to start from the most basic material).

I'd like to get some more detailed data on your strengths and weaknesses in order to advise you. Use the below to analyze your most recent MGMAT CAT(s):

http://www.manhattangmat.com/blog/index ... ice-tests/

(Note: if you have not taken one of our CATs, you can take one for free by signing up for a free account on our website.)

Then come back here and tell us the results of your analysis and what you think you should do based on that analysis. We'll tell you whether we agree and advise you further. (Note: do share an analysis with us, not just the raw data. Part of getting better is developing your ability to analyze your results - figure out what they mean and what you think you should do about them!)

Also, what materials have you used so far to study? You mention only GMATPrep. What have you been using to teach you how to do the verbal questions? (Note: OG / Official Guide is not an answer to that question - you use OG to practice questions, but it doesn't teach you rules and strategies to get better.)