Below are some tips you might consider before studying English commuincation.

 

First, don’t expect too much.  You can’t speak like a native speaker after just few months or  years of studying.   It takes a few decades before you can speak fluently as native speaker. In order to do that, you have to stay and live in an English speaking country to acquire some intonation.

 

Second, know your goal. What is the reason you are studying English.  There are different ways or strategies to improve English communication; however, not all of them might be effective for you.  For example, if your goal is only to travel abroad and make friends with foreigners, I don’t think you really need to study English grammar very hard.  You might end up hating English.  All you have to do is go out and speak the language with the people even if grammar is broken or your vocabulary is limited.  Along the way, you will learn naturally.

 

Third, don’t be afraid to make mistakes.  For the learners that I’ve known they tend not to speak the language because they are afraid to make mistakes while others are  shy when talking with foreigners.  Remember, you are not a native speaker so it’s okay to make mistake. What Is important is you are able to express your ideas even if your pronunciation is not that good.

 

Fourth, practice,practice, practice. Stuying English doesn’t end after you finish your English classes, or after studying abroad. You have to continue studying English English class using  skype, listen to English songs, watch English news, go out and speak with foreigners.

 

Finally, enjoy English. Think of it as a hobby.  Imagine you are playing soccer or basketball.  Before doing it, you are excited and full of energy.  When you get tired, then you stop.  It is supposed to give you fun. If you think it’s difficult and your mind is already preoccupied, take a pause and relax. When you are ready then continue doing it

 

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English is a beautiful language. It can open you to different possibilities.