Question:
how do I can learn English better and faster? H E L P?
2012-12-31 07:23:39 UTC
I need your idea.
Twelve answers:
?
2012-12-31 11:48:15 UTC
I encourage you to read and expose yourself to English media. Listen to English songs. Watch the news in English. You need to train your ears to get used to the English language and how its words are pronounced correctly. Also, read a lot, and if you ever stumble on words or expressions you don't understand, make sure you ask. Reading helps widen your vocabulary range. It's also fun if you're reading a good book. Another important thing to do is to PRACTICE it. You NEED to practice what you learn. Without practice, you'll only forget what you learn. The more you speak the language - even if you're not so good - the better you'll become as it slowly becomes like second nature.
Polly t
2012-12-31 07:37:07 UTC
Current research suggests reading every book you can get your hands on at your reading level. Mystery and popular fiction will help you learn everyday expressions. Also, find a friend who speaks English so you can speak it together. There are lots of websites that can help, too--especially with pronunciation. Forget TV because it's not interactive. Plan on 3 years for fluent conversation and 8 (yes, 8) if you're in American academia. English is a hard language to learn because it breaks rules constantly. Congratulations on your decision to learn it.
?
2012-12-31 07:52:42 UTC
Watch a lot of English or American tv, turn off the subtitles in movies. Visit countries who use English as their first language or go abroad for an internship. Read a lot of books. Practice your English on Yahoo Answers, marry a native speaker :-)



No moving abroad needed, I learned English from most of the things mentioned above, except for the Yahoo thing ;-)
tropnhof.
2013-01-01 07:38:24 UTC
When I was studying Spanish, something that was most valuable to me was the simple memorization of flash cards. I made vocabulary cards, about 50 - 100 at a time, and would take walks and memorize the cards. Then I would make 100 more cards, memorize those, and review all the previous cards that I had made. I wound up with about 8000 cards over a long period of time.



Verb conjugation required a slightly different approach, but I also used cards for that.
anon
2012-12-31 13:43:27 UTC
Watch movies in English and listen to English music, merge yourself into the culture of an English speaking country basically
cantilena91
2013-01-02 07:11:51 UTC
This is how you can improve your language skills (especially if English is not your native language):



Actually, broadening/improving one's language skills is a very broad concept, it should be done in more than one ways at the same time which is highly recommended. One can NOT become better ONLY in one area, say, grammar, one MUST improve skills in ALL dimensions of the language!



Learning language well requires being as active as possible and making the learning as FUN for oneself as possible. Taking lessons is always important, but equally important are these:



1) Listen/watch: Keep listening to internet radio stations like BBC, watch TV shows in English (use only subtitles, NOT voice dubbing in case you are not a native English speaker!), etc.



2) Write/communicate: Try to find discussion forums from the web about things that you find interesting and FUN (music/various artists, hobbies, etc.) and start communicating there with other people using only English. Start using instant messaging systems in case you find some new friends or start emailing them. Please do NOT be afraid of making mistakes or hesitating, because even native speakers do make mistakes and do hesitate at times! The more you enjoy communicating, the better!



3) Buy yourself a proper dictionary, and each time when you see a strange word that you do not understand, look it up. Putting words into their CONTEXT is one of the best ways to broaden one's vocabulary and grammar knowledge, the more you read and write the better. Memorising is NOT the best way to go with learning vocabulary, grammar or any other language areas! For idioms, you should buy an all-English dictionary which explains the words in English and shows you examples of how to use the words in their REAL context.



The main point in ANY language learning is to make it as fun as possible for yourself. Try to find topics that INTEREST you, read online newspapers (Times, Guardian, Independent...), listen to BBC/NBC and other radio stations online, if you find a discussion forum for e.g. your favourite hobby or your idols in music do participate there, etc. The key word here is CONTEXT, which means that it is easier to learn new words and their usage as well as grammar when you use/see them in their real CONTEXT. The more you see and hear the new words in their context and the more you use them in your speech & writing, the easier it becomes to remember their meanings and correct spelling. Do NOT be afraid of making mistakes though, because even native speakers do make mistakes and do hesitate at times!



I'm sorry there is NO EASY WAY out with this, one really must develop language skills in ALL these language "levels" or dimensions in order to reach better language skills!!



Last but not least: NEVER EVER use ANY online translators, they are nothing but utter rubbish!! English is practically EVERYWHERE in the online world these days, you just have to use your imagination to find it! Learning pace is always personal, it takes the time it takes so there is no reason to hurry it up too much. If you do, you will not learn so well. Also, please learn the basics of the standard English first before advancing to finer details like dialects/accents. A word of warning though: Do stay well away from overrated, overpriced and overhyped language "gimmicks" such as Rosetta Stone, they really are NOT worth for checking out! Also, never mind about your accent, as the main goal for you is that others understand you and you being able to understand other speakers.



Good luck!
Ryan
2012-12-31 09:44:44 UTC
One thing to do is to get flashcards then write vocabulary words in English and your native language, so you can quiz yourself. Keep it at all times, and you can review very often, like waiting in a line, for an elevator, in an elevator, before going to bed. Try YouTube videos as well for grammar, and if not, get books.



More ideas at http://how-to-learn-any-language.com/e/guide/tips.html
?
2012-12-31 07:33:02 UTC
The best way to learn the language is moving to an english-speaking country...

But since you might not be able to, start from visiting english courses.
?
2013-01-01 01:30:04 UTC
you'll learn english by talking to english speakers example... Americans, Australians, English, Filipinos.. etc... you can talk to them online or if they're residing in ur place then u can talk to them, ask them to teach you english, and try online learnings like Busuu.com... it can be free or paid... its up to you... and when ur not doing something, try to make or spell some vocabulary words and practice speaking english everytime.... Me myself studied english with a filipino for a short time... they really helped a lot...
DemiLily
2012-12-31 08:25:50 UTC
By the way, it's "How can I learn English better and faster?"
Jason
2012-12-31 07:26:06 UTC
If you're needing to learn the language desperately move to place that has the language culturally based, such as America or the U.K.
top_tag
2012-12-31 07:30:07 UTC
Go to youtube.com. Search for "English lesson" There are lots of videos that might be able to help.


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