Monday, June 9, 2008

Ways to Learn English


The question of how to learn English better and more effectively is put to me often by my students. The learning of English is complex and has no panacea. Only hard work and commitment can improve one’s language skills. The learners of English must ask the question for themselves : What is my motivation to study English? You need the right motivation to maintain the intensity over time to develop effective English language skills. With that said, there are a few effective methods to learn English.
 The most obvious way to improve English would be direct contact with native speakers or in a studying environment where English is used as the main communication vehicle. Also, speak English with Chinese who have a good command of it. It is essential to have the fundaments of English mastered before communicating directly with a native speaker. If you do not have a basic understanding of English, then talking with take place.
Just as important, I discovered that reading English newspapers, essays and books would greatly improve one’s English. In fact, native English speakers who read a great deal are usually good at oral expression. In the English language reading is very critical to a person’s ability to speak well. Reading builds a vocabulary and phrasal use in context. This is a way to avoid “Chinglish”. Reading builds an important sense and knowledge of the language. English is a phrasal and idiomatic language and reading enhances your knowledge on how to understand them and their patterns.My fellow students : always remember your English will get improved if you are interested, have enough exposure to it, and are motivated. Never allow frustration defeat you. Good luck and enjoy learning English. You are bound to succeed.

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