How to improve English?

China
November 8, 2009 7:43pm CST
My English is very poor. I am eager to learn English well. Do you have any good adivce?
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14 responses
@jammyt (2818)
• Philippines
9 Nov 09
Readalot of English books, comics, newspaper everyday. Read it out loud. Listen and watch a lot of English movies. American movies. Try those comedy and light ones not heavy drama.Always have a dictionary within reach. Try to repeat what they say until you get the pronunciation right.
• United States
9 Nov 09
I agree... watching movies gives you the sense of what is said and how people interact. Also, like comics, gives you the idea of how what is said effects others. Even watching TV, like the news, gives you the sense of good diction and inflection. Good luck!
@shhheila (1845)
• Philippines
9 Nov 09
yah it really helps, since i was young i love reading english books especially fairy tales until i go for novels and pocketbooks that are inches thick... watching english movies also helps and also chatting online...
• China
9 Nov 09
Thanks! I know how to do . I'll try my best.
• China
9 Nov 09
hi,tao!welcome to mylot!Since you've found this site and entered,I think your english is not bad.it is a good choice to improve english here,in mylot.You can communicate with native speakers and learn a great number of useful useges from them.intersting and exciting,isn't it?but there is a flaw that you cannot speak to them to improve your oral english.A way to solve this problem is go to the english corner,where you will probably meet some native speakers and benefit from them.If one practise his written and oral english together constantly,he will certainly make astounding advances in this language.hope my advice is helpful to you. enjoy your mylot here!
• China
9 Nov 09
you are welcome!I believe you can make it!have a nice day!
• China
9 Nov 09
hi! thanks a lot. you give me a lot to help. I believe i can learn english well.
@dodyast3 (1514)
• Indonesia
9 Nov 09
First of all, welcome to mylot. If you want to speak a better English, I think the best method is learning the grammar, writing skills, and vocabulary as the first step. Since you already join mylot, you can read so many discussion and see how other people's writings, how they make questions, etc. Good Luck with your learning. Have a nice mylotting
• China
9 Nov 09
Thank you! I see. I really need to learn grammar of a good. I know nothing except words.I believe I can learn English good.
@jenzai (388)
• Philippines
10 Nov 09
It's not a problem their are many ways to learn, such as watching English movies, reading English comic books like "Archie" , reading books, novels, magazine with English language. If you have a budget enroll in an online tutorial or English enhancement school.
• China
10 Nov 09
Now,I see, learning english is a process. be patient with myself,I will be succeed. thank you!
@shhheila (1845)
• Philippines
9 Nov 09
Here's How: Remember that learning a language is a gradual process - it does not happen overnight. Define your learning objectives early: What do you want to learn and why? Make learning a habit. Try to learn something every day. It is much better to study (or read, or listen to English news, etc.) 10 minutes each day than to study for 2 hours once a week. Remember to make learning a habit! If you study each day for 10 minutes English will be constantly in your head. If you study once a week, English will not be as present in your mind. Choose your materials well. You will need reading, grammar, writing, speaking and listening materials Vary your learning routine. It is best to do different things each day to help keep the various relationships between each area active. In other words, don't just study grammar. Find friends to study and speak with. Learning English together can be very encouraging. Choose listening and reading materials that relate to what you are interested in. Being interested in the subject will make learning more enjoyable - thus more effective. Relate grammar to practical usage. Grammar by itself does not help you USE the language. You should practice what you are learning by employing it actively. Move your mouth! Understanding something doesn't mean the muscles of your mouth can produce the sounds. Practice speaking what you are learning aloud. It may seem strange, but it is very effective. Be patient with yourself. Remember learning is a process - speaking a language well takes time. It is not a computer that is either on or off! Communicate! There is nothing like communicating in English and being successful. Grammar exercises are good - having your friend on the other side of the world understand your email is fantastic! Use the Internet. The Internet is the most exciting, unlimited English resource that anyone could imagine and it is right at your finger tips. Tips: Remember that English learning is a Process Be patient with yourself. Practice, practice, practice from: http://esl.about.com/library/howto/htimprove.htm
• China
9 Nov 09
Thank you very much . I'll try my best . Be patient. practice. practice. practice.
@wohenfei (20)
• China
13 Nov 09
you are modest.You can learn other course very well,so you can learn English well as other course.
• United States
9 Nov 09
Read constantly and always have conversations in English. Listen to music in English and watch television in English. There are a lot of things that you can do to improve on your English speaking and literacy skills.
@jules67 (2788)
• Philippines
9 Nov 09
Reading helps a lot in improving one's english. Try also to watch a lot of english movies. You can try watching CNN and you will definitely learn a lot. It is in your eagerness to learn that will bring you to succeed in improving your vocabulary.
@feodda (579)
• Philippines
9 Nov 09
Listen to music with English version. Watch movies with English conversations. With this, it would be easy for you to read and speak English. Just make a step by step. I know you can do that.
• India
10 Nov 09
I recommend novels and movies to be the easy way. And surely, talk with others in English and make them talk with you in English.
• China
9 Nov 09
in my opinion,mylot is a good place to learn English, because there are many English-speaking foreigners,you can communicate with them, it can improve your english,I am sure it really can,and you can make many friends from all over the world ,now I have many friend here, I am very happy to meet them, they gave me great encouragement when I am depressed.now mylot hasbecome a part of my life,I can without it, it makes my life richer and my english has also been greatly improved.happy mylotting , my friend.you will love here
@jayzelle (76)
9 Nov 09
juzt read on english books to learn on how to construct sentences and read a dictionary to know the meanings of the word
@WapNike (22)
• Lithuania
9 Nov 09
Hmm.. I played games, and I learnt it ;). Chating with other friends in games really helps, use some online teachers maybe. I don't know :D
@srija12 (211)
• India
13 Nov 09
Hi, Dont ever worry about communication friend.To start with learn a new word daily with its correct meaning with dictionary.Start reading english newspaper atleast one news daily.If you are not able to follow with the words, find out the meaning for the words in dictionary.Start talking in english atlease one hour a day.This will give you a big change and also to improve ur grammer.