subject: English Grammar - Tips For Esl Learners [print this page] "If you are confused about how to learn to properly speak and write English, you don't have to be confused any longer. There are ways for you to learn proper skills and speak English well whether in business or informal settings. One of the first things you should consider is finding a qualified instructor that can work with you frequently either online or in a classroom. Learning English online is now more convenient and effective with programs like Skye that allow learners to converse with their instructors through the internet by speaking as well as through written words.
How you study is as important as what you study. Make sure that you have a quiet, comfortable place to work. It is important that you take breaks from time to time to stretch, get a drink or snack, or just to have a mental breather. Spend a few minutes surfing the Net or play a card game on your computer. Just be sure to limit the break to 10-15 minutes. This allows your mind to refresh itself so that you can learn English online without feeling pressured or stressed.
Get your mind set on your goal and keep a positive attitude throughout.
Ask your buddies or family to speak and reply in English( best method )
Internet. Never get enough of it. Whatever do you want you can have them on Internet. You can search about anything online. Just read them, Listen to the, Talk to them. Once you become familiar with it won't be that much hard.
Study Your Native Language's Grammar Knowing this will make it easier to understand English grammar. Although there will inevitably be differences between your first language and English, having an understanding of how grammar works in any language will make a huge difference. It will be easier to become familiar with grammatical concepts in your native language and transfer them to English rather than being bombarded with everything unfamiliar at once.
Use A Language Learning Software. More interactive than your typical language courses and cheaper than taking a real class, language learning software offers the most cost-effective medium of instruction for anyone studying English as a second language. The participatory nature of a software course coupled with the flexibility it offers in scheduling and time makes it an obvious choice for anyone serious about learning new languages.
Make a vocabulary list and build on it each day. You can sign up on http://www.englishlink.com to have a new word, with its meaning and examples, e-mailed to you everyday. This will help you make daily strides in your English.
Play word games. All types of word games and puzzles can help you learn to spell. ""Word searches"", also called ""word finds"", help you learn the common spelling patterns. Crossword puzzles and scrabble rely on correct spelling for solutions. You can find books of word puzzles in bookstores and on-line. You can also search the Internet using keywords like ""word search"", ""crosswords"", ""word games"", and ""word puzzles"" to find more websites which offer games to play.
Keep a translation dictionary with you at all times to translate a certain word as you hear it. This keeps learning fresh and up to date.
The choice is yours to make but I know from experience that if you do not see progress soon it is very easy to sway from your learning. Set goals and spoil yourself when you achieve them. If you have the chance to try online software then don't let it pass you by. This could be the deciding factor for you"
