Here are some tips which
may help you to master the English Language!
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
that 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.
Use all of your Resources
Even if you
study English at a language school it doesn’t mean you can’t learn outside of
class. Using as many
different sources, methods and tools as possible, will allow you to learn
faster. There are many different
ways you can improve your English, so don’t limit yourself to only one or
two. The internet is a fantastic resource for virtually anything, but for
the language learner it's perfect.
Surround Yourself with
English
The absolute best way to learn English is to surround yourself with
it. Take notes in
English, put English books around your room, listen to English language radio
broadcasts, watch English news, movies and television. 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.”
Listen to Native Speakers
as Much as Possible
There are some
good English teachers that 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 they will become.
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 English 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.
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 them as the artist sings. There are several good internet
sites where one can find the words for most songs. This way you can practice your listening and reading at the
same time. And if you like to sing,
fine.
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.
Do Exercises and Take
Tests
Many people think that exercises and tests aren't much 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 one you took a month or six months ago that you realize just how
much you have learned. If you never
test yourself, you will never know how much you are progressing. Start now by doing some of the many exercises and tests on
this site, and return in a few days to see what you've learned. Keep doing this
and you really will make some progress with English.
Record Yourself
Nobody likes to
hear their own voice on tape but like tests, it is good to compare your tapes
from time to time. You may be so impressed with the progress you are making
that you may not mind the sound of your voice as much.
Listen to English
By this, we
mean, speak on the phone or listen to radio broadcasts, audiobooks or CDs in
English. This is different than watching the television or films because
you can’t see the person that is speaking to you. Many learners of English say that speaking on the phone is
one of the most difficult things that they do and the only way to improve is to
practice.
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