how can i learn english?
By sunny1020
@sunny1020 (20)
China
7 responses
@bamikalipal (588)
• Philippines
7 Mar 10
English is not my native tongue, either, sunny. But all I can say is that "learning by doing" is the best way to go. Do it as often as you get the chance because "practice makes perfect."
I try to improve on my English by watching TV and listening to native speakers. As much as possible, I try to be around people who speak English and practice what I learned on them. I don't mind it when friends ask me, "Have you turned into a parrot?"
We are taught English in school, but practicing what we learn is really more effective. From reading interesting novels, we get to pick up new words. Consulting the online dictionary and pronunciation guide on these, takes us even further. Making responses and starting discussions at mylot is a great opportunity to practice on our written English.
The principle of "learning by doing" applies not only to learning English but to other fields of learning, as well.
Let's continue with our search for knowledge everyday, sunny.
Good luck to you, fellow mylotter!
@bamikalipal (588)
• Philippines
8 Mar 10
Hi sunny,
Thanks for your response. My email address is bamikalipal@aol.com. It would be my pleasure to help in any way I can.
No man is an island. We all need each other. We may not know each other personally, but we are all brothers and sisters in the eyes of the Lord.
Have a wonderful day, mylot friend.
@sunny1020 (20)
• China
9 Mar 10
Hi bamikalipal,
Thank you for your suggest and help.May i know where are you from?What do you like best in your life?May i talk with you in the internet?
Enjoy yourself,my dear friend.
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@sunny1020 (20)
• China
7 Mar 10
thank you very much!i think your suggest "learning by doing" is a good idea.but i have q question.i don't live in english country.i live in china.around me ,no one speaks english.so how can i learn english well.can you have some good idea?do you have MSN?i believe through this way ,if i have some questions in english ,i can quickly ask you for help.here is my MSN:yangyyst@live.cn.
have a good day !
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@EnslinPorter (1718)
• Philippines
5 Mar 10
Hello! The best way to learn more about a language is by using it. Practice using the language both speaking/listening and reading/writing. I used to work at a company that requires English proficiency. While I was done with the job at work and had spare time, we were allowed to study. I always went to this website and it helped me a lot. I'd like to suggest this site:
Main Site: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
Index of Topics: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/index2.htm
It has a huge amount of very helpful topics, easy explanations and examples, and quizzes too. After learning, you can soon try to see how much you've learned with their quizzes and get instant results. The quizzes also tell you what your mistakes were and would tell you the correct one along with an explanation.
I hope these help. Take care!
@EnslinPorter (1718)
• Philippines
9 Mar 10
You're welcome! By the way, I would really like to add this one. If ever you come across unfamiliar words, immediately turn to a dictionary or even an online dictionary: http://www.merriam-webster.com/ or http://www.m-w.com (shorter and easier to remember)
@sunny1020 (20)
• China
9 Mar 10
Thank you for your advice!I believe those you said must give me lots of help.Have a good day!
@akuler (3531)
• Malaysia
5 Mar 10
Hi sunny,
If you want to improve your English skills, I suggest you to attend any English class. We need a teacher to be present for us to learn a language quickly. It is very important to have someone else to be our speaking partner if your want to improve your speech and pronunciation. Someone who know the correct way to pronounce the words and can correct you when you did wrong.
You can not relay solely on book or cassette to learn any language.
@p3ks626 (6538)
• Philippines
9 Mar 10
There are actually many ways for you to learn English. I am an online English teacher and I teach online to people learning English as their second language. I always encourage them listen to English Tv programs, learn new vocabulary every day, read English books everyday for more 30 minutes and have somebody who can help them evaluate their skills like a teacher or a tutor. You can also master the rules in grammar because to be able to write a good composition about emails and reports, grammar is also checked. If you want me to help with something, you can tell me. I would be willing to help.
@sunny1020 (20)
• China
10 Mar 10
Thank you very much!WITH your help ,i believe i can get great progress.if i have somethings need your help,i thnow you should help me, don't you?
With my best regards!
@ulat89 (26)
• Jordan
5 Mar 10
Hi there Sunny,
Well actually my mother languange is also not in English, but English is widely use is our country. So, I have no choice but to be fluence in English. I am now still learning to speak, write, listen and read in English but the hardest for me is to speak. So, if you want to find a friend to practie your english maybe you can ask me for it.
@sunny1020 (20)
• China
9 Mar 10
Thank you.If i have same questions,I will ask you for help.Through this way,I believe you and i both have great progress in English.Have you have some contacts ,for example MSN?
@lilyalone (73)
• China
10 Mar 10
Get on mylot is a very effective way to improve your writing. I think for non-native English speakers, like me, I think oral English is very important for us to grasp in order to communicate with others easily. Anyway, work hard, your can improve your English and everything.Good luck!