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The Experience of Learning English

2009-04-06T20:55:00.000-07:00

My friends say that I'm good in English, because I always get good marks in English tests and I have just scored the highest points in the interview. They think I'm a talented girl and I'm clever at English from the beginning.　　But in fact, I'm not a talented girl. I'm just a common girl. I'd like to say something about my experience of learning English.　　I didn't do well in English in the

How to improve your English skills ?

2009-01-06T22:30:00.000-08:00

My most important piece of advice is: "Do something (anything). If you don't do anything, you won't get anywhere. Make it your hobby, not a chore, but above all have fun!"Don't be in too much of a hurry. You're setting off on a long journey and there'll be delays and frustrations along the way. Sometimes you'll be in the fast lane and other times you'll be stuck in traffic, but there will also be

How to Improve your English via the Internet

2008-11-06T07:29:00.000-08:00

Here are some tips to improving English both in how your learn and via the internet.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? - Take this quiz to find out what kind of English learner you are.Make learning a habit. Try to learn something every day. It is much better to study (or

How to Write an Essay in English?

2008-10-06T07:10:00.000-07:00

There are many ways to write an essay. However, the standard essay form follows the same basic patterns as discussed in this "how to". ==================Here's How:1. Select the topic of your essay.2. Choose the central idea, or thesis, of your essay. For example: Information technology has revolutionized the way we work.3. Outline your essay into introductory, body and summary paragraphs.4. The

SELF-TEST ON LEARNING ENGLISH

2008-09-20T10:25:00.000-07:00

This test will help you to test yourself. It will show you how quickly you will learn English.Do not send the answers to us! It is just to help you.It asks you a number of questions within each of these sections. Write your answer on paper. Then look at the "HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR SCORE" section and add up your score for each section.Which country do you come from ?What is your mother tongue ?How

Why English Is Hard To Learn?

2008-09-12T10:01:00.000-07:00

We'll begin with box; the plural is boxes,But the plural of ox is oxen, not oxes.One fowl is a goose, and two are called geese,Yet the plural of moose is never called meese. You may find a lone mouse or a house full of mice;But the plural of house is houses, not hice.The plural of man is always men,But the plural of pan is never pen. If I speak of a foot, and you show me two feet,And I give

Speaking Strategies for English Learners

2008-09-11T09:59:00.000-07:00

Many English students complain that they understand English, but don't feel confident enough to join a conversation. There are a number of reasons for this including:Students are trying to translate from their native language into English.Production "blocking" is occurring due to nervousness, lack of confidence, etc.The speaker is looking for a specific word, rather than using simple language to

50 Basic English Questions

2008-09-10T09:19:00.000-07:00

Ask and Answer Questions - 50 Basic English QuestionsHere are 50 basic English questions with responses. These basic questions are among the most important in English. They provide a base of questions to ask and answer for any conversation. These 50 questions are ideal for beginning English classes and learners. Each question has an appropriate answer or response. They are divided into related

Beginner Dialogues (2) - Telling the Time

2008-09-09T03:08:00.000-07:00

Beginner Dialogues (2) - Telling the TimeWhat time is it? - IExcuse me. Can you tell me the time, please?Yes, of course. It's seven o'clock.Thank you.No problem.What time is it? - IIWhat time is it?It's half past three.Thanks.You're welcome. Key VocabularyExcuse me.Can you tell me the time, please?What time is it?It's half past...It's quarter past...It's ten to...It's quarter to...o'clockHow to

Beginner Dialogues ( 1 ) - Introducing Yourself

2008-09-09T03:00:00.000-07:00

Introductions Hello. My name's Peter. What's your name?Janet.Where are you from Janet?I'm from Seattle. Where are you from?I'm from Madrid.Are you American?Yes, I am. Are you Spanish?Yes I am.Key VocabularyMy name is...What's (is) your name ...Where are you from?I'm from... Are you (Spanish, American, German, etc.)Hello and Goodbye - Three Short ConversationsHelloHello, Peter. How are you?Fine,

Good English Learning Web sites

2008-09-08T23:19:00.000-07:00

English Learner's Movie Guideshttp://www.eslnotes.com/ESL Cyber Learning Labhttp://www.esl-lab.comGRAMMAR Sites1. Guide to grammar and writing - the best grammar web site!intermediate & advancedhttp://ccc.commnet.edu/grammar2. Grammar When You Need It - very helpful for beginnershttp://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/7583/3. The American Heritage - Book of English Usagehttp://www.bartleby.com/64

English Study Skills - For Beginners

2008-09-06T01:53:00.000-07:00

Learning any language takes practice - lots of practice! Often, it's difficult to know what you should practice. Should you watch a video? Perhaps, it would be a good idea to do a few quizzes. Of course, you should try to speak English with your friends. All of these are great ideas, but it's also important to build a routine. A routine will help you make studying English a habit. That's the best

Learning American English

2008-08-31T00:34:00.000-07:00

Which English do you want to speak? There isn't one, but several Englishes that people all over the world use to communicate. American English certainly dominates, being the language of Hollywood, computing and aviation. Some would even go as far as calling their language "American", and why not? It has several important differences with my English, British. But for a foreign learner to say that

IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH LEARNING SKILLS 2

2008-08-29T07:19:00.000-07:00

Learning is a skill and it can be improved.Your path to learning effectively is through knowingyourselfyour capacity to learnprocesses you have successfully used in the pastyour interest, and knowledge of what you wish to learnMotivate yourselfIf you are not motivated to learn English you will become frustrated and give up. Ask yourself the following questions, and be honest:-Why do you need to

How to improve your English skills

2008-08-29T07:15:00.000-07:00

Using Newspapers to practice English

2008-08-21T12:13:00.000-07:00

Newspapers are a great way to practice your reading skill and improve your vocabulary.In addition, newspapers have ‘real world’ English, which is very different to ‘classroom’ English.Here are some online newspapers:Weird News Links to strange news storiesUSA WeekendReuters Hourly News Short summaries of current newsThe Chicago TribuneThe Jerusalem PostThe Nando TimesThe New York TimesThe

do you speak Hinglish?

2008-08-21T12:05:00.000-07:00

The largest community of English speaking people is not American, as one would believe, but India. English and Hindi have been happily mingling together for a centuries now, just like Fench and English did after the Norman invasions.The fact that there are more people speaking English in India than Britain, America, Canada and Australia combined raises an important question about the way we teach

Are women better than men at learning languages?

2008-07-14T04:23:00.000-07:00

What’s the key to success in learning a foreign language? Surely it’s a genuine desire to communicate with other people. I can’t think of another valid reason. That’s why in general women are better than men at learning languages. If you’re a man and you want to learn a language, I’m going to tell you why you will find it more difficult than a woman and what you can do about it.I’m probably going

American or British?

2008-07-14T04:02:00.000-07:00

Which English do you speak? Many people in France were taught what they believe to be British English, because that's what their teachers studied. That would be logical, as Britain is the nearest English-speaking country to France and thus the most important in terms of travel, trade, etc. However, I hear a lot of people today claiming that they can speak two foreign languages, English and

Learning English – Tips for Beginners

2008-07-14T03:55:00.000-07:00

Learning any new language is always a long and hard process. But there are little tips and tricks that can help along the way. With a little effort and dedication, learning a new language can become fun and exciting. Here are a few hints that will help a beginner in learning English.Tip #1: Use what you learn. This, more than anything else, is going to help a person learn English quickly and with

Use your ears, not your eyes

2008-07-13T06:35:00.000-07:00

Here is a conversation I heard in class the other day. I asked a student to use the vocabulary she had learned the previous week to tell another student about her hobby.She said, "I like sewing". The other student responded, "sewing? How do you spell it?"- "S-E-W - to sew"- "OK, to sew, like 'you'"- "No, like 'go'"- "Sorry? didn't you say S-E-W?"- "Yes, I did"- "But that's "u" like "few"It took a

Stop saying "How do you do" !

2008-07-13T06:31:00.000-07:00

I don't know how many of you were taught to say "how do you do" at school, but I'd just like to tell you that virtually nobody says it anymore. If you want to enquire about someone's health, the question is "how are you?" or possibly "how are you doing?" which is more common in American English. Did you notice that I didn't put an exclamation mark after "how do you do" ? That's because it isn't a

The Big Mistake that Stops you Learning

2008-07-13T06:30:00.001-07:00

Want to know what’s holding you back from learning a foreign language? It’s the one thing that children NEVER do when learning their mother tongue. You were a child once, and you learned to speak your first language without ever making this mistake. But adults just can’t stop themselves from doing it! What is it? It’s the question “WHY?”“Why do you say that in French? It just doesn’t make sense”,

learning everyday words

2008-07-13T06:24:00.000-07:00

When I first arrived in France, the first thing I had to do was build a kitchen in the apartment where we were living. It was at this time that I realised just how many everyday words I hadn't learned whilst trying to study French in England. I would find myself in some hardware store gazing around wondering how to say "emulsion paint" or "sealant" or "washers". Even a simple word like "paint"

Improving Your English Vocabulary

2008-06-24T06:07:00.000-07:00

A large part of learning to speak English is to improve your vocabulary. Improving your vocabulary will help you feel more confident when speaking English. It will also help you understand what you are hearing when others are speaking English. There are many tools you can use to improve your English vocabulary.• Get a dictionary. There are some good English dictionaries available online. A good