Question:
I'm living in France and i 'm interested in English so i really wish to learn how to make a very nice?
anonymous
2007-07-11 12:45:59 UTC
sentences and how can i do to speak with without any difficulties ,is there any one to explain to me how can i do ?thank you very much
Twenty answers:
Polyhistor
2007-07-11 13:01:04 UTC
The best thing I can suggest is attempt to speak to anyone you know who speaks English and to read news magazines, newspapers, and easier novels or books. Tourist in your city are a good source of people who speak English, engage them in a conversation - they will not mind you making a mistake or so and hopefully you don't mind being corrected from time to time.



English English is a bit difference in pronunciatjion than American English. In the US, we have an abundance of accents and pronunciations. Occasionally I visit a friend in Italy and he has a lot of problems with my accent because I don't sound like a news reporter on CNN. Not all, but many, news shows are hosted by Canadians or Midwestern US speakers. Canadians, excluding the French part, will speak with accents and pronunciations that we don't have in the US.



English spelling is different sometimes, like "color" in American and "colour" in England. Either will work in most cases.



news magazines from the US or England

Newspapers from the US or England

News shows on TV from both places

easier books, and speak as you read.



Although English is a language made up of words from almost everywhere, the language is basically Germanic, so if you can speak German, you can figure out what in English comes from the Germanic. The words of French or Latin origin, you should have no problem with.
kitty
2007-07-11 13:13:18 UTC
Maybe watch an English film with French subtitles if you can.



If you are able, come over here for a long weekend and practise your English on us.



Did you know that the reason the British don't bother to learn other languages is that we suspect that all other nationalities speak English all the time when we are not around. You only speak in French or German etc when we are watching.



Alors. J'espere qu'il va bon pour tu. (You see how pathetic our efforts at French are?) Bon chance.
kadnil
2007-07-11 12:55:56 UTC
I live in Canada and I moving to France to learn to speak proper French not Quebecois French. So I suggest that you move to a country that you can be taught English by a person the speaks English fluently.



If you study it in a country that it is the mother tongue then you will learn it quicker if you speak it daily.
chip2001
2007-07-11 12:53:06 UTC
The best way to learn to speak good English is to spend some time here.

If you can't do that, then try to watch some English tv, or listen to English radio.

Maybe there is a club or group in your area where people can get together to practice their English?
anonymous
2007-07-11 17:36:42 UTC
You already write good sentences from what I can tell unless you are using a translator or something. Check out le bibliotheque for books on English grammar. Since English comes from French, it shouldn't be too hard to learn. Observez et écoutez pour apprendre.
Becky H
2007-07-11 12:55:30 UTC
If you wish to learn English the best thing is to come and visit!! English is a complicated language to learn, full of exceptions and rules. Classes are ok, but you don't get into the spirit of it...learn on the job!
adacam
2007-07-11 14:27:29 UTC
as many people have mentioned, it's all about practice. If you don't know anyone who speaks good english who can help you then get lessons, read books about english grammer, and try to watch lots of english language tv and films. Or move to an english speaking country.



Also, I think my english is reasonable (!), so feel free to email me if you want to practice your written english (note to everyone else; this applies to the questioner only!)
anonymous
2007-07-11 16:29:23 UTC
well, i'm more or less fluent in English, though it seems much more complicated when you realise how much there is to learn!! but of course i can tell you that if you feel you can be devoted enough to it, and you, let's say, "live" in English, in a few years you may reach a very good level. just try to speak as much as you can, and make a good use of every opportunity: no shame!!
anonymous
2007-07-11 13:28:03 UTC
Usage. The more the better, the more frequent the better. But, as John Lennon said,: "you know it ain't easy. So perseverance is also needed. Read English, speak English, write English... as often as you can.. A decade ago Blair said "Education, Education, Education". Alfie says "Usage. Usage. Usage" et bonne chance!.
dietbru
2007-07-11 12:58:34 UTC
Sorry m8, but have u actually looked at the Q's asked on here? Even those born to the language can't get to grips with it.

They have trouble constructing even the most basic of sentences.

Good luck finding someone the help u that u can understand!
anonymous
2007-07-11 12:49:58 UTC
There is a very good book called "Understanding and Using English Grammar," by Betty Schrampfer Azar. It's very well-organized and clear. I'd recommend that you try and find it. If you can't, send me an e-mail and we can arrange for me to send you one from the States.



Bon Chance!
Jamestl
2007-07-12 11:56:37 UTC
(Desole, je ne peut pas mettre les accents avec ce clavier).



Pour ameliorer ton anglias, il faut pratiquer a parler comme beaucoup comme possible. Vous pouvez ecouter a la radio, regarder la tele, par exemple. La chaine <> est un bon exemple d'une chaine anglaise, que tu peut utiliser a t'aider, mais je ne suis pas certaine si on peut la voir en France. Il y a aussi une grande choix des livres en anglais que vous pouvez trouver a ta bibliotheque.



Bonne chance!
snewpette
2007-07-11 13:17:16 UTC
Trouve des correspondants anglais, irlandais, américains, australiens ou canadiens et surtout : regarde les films et séries en VO (quitte à télécharger même si c'est pas bien ;)).

Moi ça m'a vraiment beaucoup aidée dans ma maîtrise de l'anglais.
adriana
2007-07-11 13:16:47 UTC
Try this website:



http://www.english180.com



It is completely FREE, and very very good. All of the lessons are in Flash and they are interactive. They have games, quizzes, videos, podcasts, and TONS of material. It is also done in a way that is entertaining and won't bore you to tears.



Good luck!
anonymous
2007-07-11 12:50:47 UTC
well, i suggest going to a class.

Also, once you feel comforable, take a trip to england.

Listen to english music, watch english tv and try reading books in english.

When i learned french, all these things helped me (well i didn't go to england; i went to belgium.)

Good Luck!
ahdrianna
2007-07-11 12:55:48 UTC
Use different materials - a combination of books, audio, writing practice and exercies, and speaking.



The internet can be good for this.
Nicole L
2007-07-11 12:55:16 UTC
listen to music in english, speak english as much as you can. it will come as long as you try to use it...
davidm9870
2007-07-11 13:00:20 UTC
www.bbc.co.uk\languages - Go to English and do courses free on-line - videos etc



bon courage.
anonymous
2007-07-11 12:49:18 UTC
read write speak and listen
Butt
2007-07-11 12:49:37 UTC
Sorry.We are still learning ourselves.


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