TIPS TO HELP
YOU LEARN ENGLISH
1.
Speak without Fear:
The
biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear.
They worry that they won’t say things correctly or they will look stupid, so
they don’t talk at all. Don’t do this! The fastest way to learn anything is to
do it – again and again until you get it right. Like anything, learning English
requires practice. Don’t let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.
2.
Use all of your Resources:
Even
if you study English in a language school it doesn’t mean you can’t learn
English outside of class. Using many different sources, methods and tools as
possible will allow you learn faster. There are many different ways you can
improve your English, so don’t limit yourself to only one or two of them. The
internet is a fantastic resource for virtually anything. For the language
student it’s perfect.
3.
Surround Yourself with English:
The
best way to learn English is to surround yourself with the language. Take notes
in English, put English books around your room, and listen to English language
radio broadcasts, watch movies, television and the news in English. Speak
English with your friends whenever you can. The more English material that you
have around you, the faster you will learn and the more likely it is that you
will begin “thinking in English”.
4.
Listen to Native Speakers as Much as
Possible:
There
are some good teachers who have had to learn English as a second language
before they could teach it. However, there are several reasons why many of the
best schools prefer to hire native English speakers. One of the reasons is that
native speakers have a natural flow to their speech that students of English
should try to imitate. The closer ESL/EFL students can get to this rhythm or
flow, the more convincing and comfortable the will become.
5.
Watch English Films and Television:
This
is not only a fun way to learn but it is also very effective. By watching
English films (especially those with subtitles) you can expand your vocabulary
and hear the flow of speech from the actors. If you listen to the news you can
also hear different accents.
6.
Listen to English Music:
Music
can be a very effective method of learning English. In fact, it is often used
as a way of improving comprehension. The best way to learn though is to get the
lyrics (words) to the songs you are listening to and try to read as the artist
sings.
7.
Study As Often As Possible!
Only
by studying things like grammar and vocabulary and doing exercises, can you
really improve your knowledge of any language.
8.
Do Exercises and Take Tests:
Many
people think that exercises and test aren’t fun. However by completing
exercises and taking tests you can really improve your English. One of the best
reasons for doing lots of exercises and tests is that they give you a benchmark
to compare your future results with. Often, it is by comparing your score on a
test you took yesterday with on you took a month ago or six months ago that you
realize how much you are progressing.
9.
Record Yourself:
Nobody
likes to hear their own voice on tape, but like tests, it is good to compare
your recording from time to time. You may be so impressed with the process you
are making that you may not mind the sound of your own voice as much.
10. Listen
to English:
By
this, we mean, speak on the phone or listen to radio broadcasts, audio books of
CD’s in English; this is different than watching the television or films
because you cannot see the person that is speaking. Many learners of English
say that speaking on the phone is one of the most difficult things that they
can do and the only way to improve is to practice.
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