subject: Tips To Learn To Speak English Fluently [print this page] For starters if you want to learn English you need to have the determination to follow through with it. Without this you may as well stop trying.
Try to identify and correct mistakes when writing in English - articles, verb tenses.
If you choose to study English as a second language, then you must practice as much as possible. While it may be tempting to slip into your native tongue at home, force yourself to speak in it. By repeatedly using new words, you are committing them to memory. Most importantly, do not be afraid to learn English. Even children who are born in this language speaking countries have to learn it!
Take at least a half an hour everyday to read in English. Read newspapers, magazines, books, articles on the Internet, and anything else that captures your interest. Keep a dictionary with you to translate any words you do not know.
Practice - Like any other learning process, learning a new language requires practice. Try to speak English with your close friends and family members even if they do not understand it. In fact, teach them the new language. By doing so, you will end up revising it. It is said that when you teach someone, it is registered in your mind.
Ask Questions. While you shouldn't bombard your pen pal with questions, you still need to ask questions! So, where do you do that? Use Internet forums. Many of these forums are just brimming with friendly people who would love to answer your question and give you advice.
Always read the newspaper to get a grasp of the different styles, words and tenses.
It depends on how much you read. The more you read English, the faster you will learn English.
It depends on your age. Younger people learn new languages more quickly than older people. Experts usually say that it is best to learn a new language before you are 12 years old, but don't worry; you can still learn a new language if you are over 12 years old. It will probably just take you a little longer to learn.
Word Order: Here is the usual word order in any English sentence - subject-verb-object-place-time Example: I placed a lamp on the table today.
That's it - three tips on how to learn to speak American English fluently. Don't forget that if you really want to improve your American English skills, you should make learning it a priority. Learn and practice for at least an hour daily and I'm sure that you'll quickly notice a great improvement and become a fluent speaker within a very short time. Good luck and have fun!"
