subject: Tips To Learn English In A Non-english Speaking Country 1 [print this page] There are some techniques you can use to increase your spelling accuracy. If you apply these tips you will improve your spelling and, therefore, your ability to communicate in English.
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.
Try to find some pen pals from Internet. Communicate with them over the Internet. There are lots of ways to make friends online like chatting rooms, Social Networking.
Record your progress in a diary to keep positive
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.
Find an English Speaking Pen Pal. Having a person to interact with can make a huge difference in the pace of your grammar acquisition. Your pen pal will introduce you to a conversational English that you may not get from books and lessons. Keep the conversations more about your life and less about your grammar questions. After awhile, you will have a friend to visit when you travel, and so will your pen pal!
When you take a free online course in English, set targets for yourself. This could be for a week or two and when you accomplish your goal in that length of time, give yourself a treat for a job well done. One thing about learning English grammar is that you shouldn't let it overwhelm you. Understanding the rules of grammar is the key to being able to speak and write the language effectively."
Read Fiction. Start reading English fiction at whatever level you can understand. Reading will help you to learn grammar inductively, and reading fiction will pull you along with a story that will keep your studies interesting.
Private Tutors: Another popular method of learning English is with private tutors. The materials and methods used by ESL tutors will vary greatly and it is important to establish what material will be used and to feel comfortable with the tutor. Asking friends or other students for references can be helpful in finding a good tutor.
Increase Exposure to English. Always look for ways to further expose yourself to the language. Watch English movies. Listen to English radio. You may opt to put the subtitles on (if this option is available in your language). Just be sure you don't get too caught up in the plot. After all, your goal is to learn English and speak English. Also listen to popular English songs and take time to read newspapers in the English language. All of these combined can really jump start your learning experience in an entertaining way.
Still the most important thing is to learn English is Dedication. You should have desire to learn a new language, enthusiasm as well."
