by !How To Learn English
!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
Finally
Have fun
