How to Improve English
How to Improve English
41. Speak English to your friends
Get a conversation buddy (friend) and speak in English as much as possible. If it is a person whose native language is the same as your own, you may feel silly speaking in English at first. But don t worry. Continue to do it and it will become more natural to you. Finding friends whose native language is English is even better. Ask your friend to correct you when needed.
42. Study or travel to an English speaking country
Of course the best way to immerse yourself in the English language is to live in an all English environment. You ll find yourself surrounded with the language everywhere you turn. It can be a more difficult and expensive choice, but you may find it to be a very valuable and helpful experience.
43. Observe the mouth movements of those who speak English well and try to imitate them
When you are watching television, observe the mouth movements of the speakers. Repeat what they are saying, while imitating the intonation and rhythm of their speech.
44. Until you learn the correct intonation and rhythm of English slow your speech down
If you speak too quickly, and with the wrong intonation and rhythm, native speakers will have a hard time understanding you.
Don t worry about your listener getting impatient with your slow speech it is more important that everything you say be understood.
Don t worry about your listener getting impatient with your slow speech it is more important that everything you say be understood.
45. language well
Make a list of frequently used words that you find difficult to pronounce and ask someone who speaks the language well to pronounce them for you .Record these words, listen to them and practice saying them. Listen and read at the same time.
46. Buy books on tape
Record yourself reading some sections of the book. Compare the sound of your English with that of the person reading the book on the tape.
47. Pronounce the ending of each word
Pay special attention to S and ED endings. This will help you strengthen the mouth muscles that you use when you speak English.
48. Read aloud in English for 15 20 minutes every day
Research has shown it takes about three months of daily practice to develop strong mouth muscles for speaking a new language.
49. Record your own voice and listen for pronunciation mistakes
Many people hate to hear the sound of their voice and avoid listening to themselves speak. However, this is a very important exercise because doing it will help you become conscious of the mistakes you are making.
50. Be patient
You can change the way you speak but it won t happen overnight. People often expect instant results and give up too soon. You can change the way you sound if you are willing to put some effort into it.
