what shall i do for my english study
By Xanyee
@Xanyee (20)
China
July 30, 2007 6:18am CST
i'm not born in a country in which mother tougue is english
i have also no friends who's good at english
the main reason i come here just to immprove my english
especially the oral english
who can teach me how to do it??
2 responses
@krebstar5 (1266)
• United States
30 Jul 07
I think I've answered a question like this on MyLot before. As much as you study and do language exercises, the best way to learn how to speak enlish well is by speaking to, or listening to native speakers. Now, since English is not widely spoken where you live, you have two options. OPtion number one is to watch as many movies and television shows that you can that are in modern English. This helps a lot of slang and just hearing how English speakers speak in everyday life. For instance, use contractions (ex. can't, won't, don't) and learn what things that used to be seem as grammitically incorrect are now okay in speech.
Another thing you can try is use the internet to find native English speakers around you. You might be able to convince them to give you one-on-one speaking lessons and/or practice for a small fee. You might even find discussion groups of others learning English so that you can practice with them.
Good luck!
@Xanyee (20)
• China
31 Jul 07
once i've thought about practising my spoken english with ICQ.but i live in Asian and those who lives in Europe or America or other country
we may not contact so much for the time diffence
my time online is just weekends
but i'll try my best
thank you for your response!!
@littlemissh (235)
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30 Jul 07
Obviously talking on mylot with people will help improve your english vocabulary and you can get help with any words you are having difficulty with. Other ways that may help are reading books written in english. However this will not help with your pronounciation maybe you could get some english spoken audio books so you can listen to the language if you search the internet there are some free ones you can download.