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.

I hate myself for it
in SPITE of what he was.
Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 7

I resolved to live to SPITE him.
Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 4

JEFFREY WRIGHT: In SPITE
of the desire to be this free
Westworld Season 3, Episode 8

In SPITE of what he did to me.
Game of Thrones Season 7, Episode 7

He's winning you over
in SPITE of yourself.
Game of Thrones Season 1, Episode 7