improve english

[meireles]

my name is Miguel from portugal..and i want to improve my english to.if we talk each other it´s was very good. thanks

[tonyadams]

I would say use a dictionary when a word prevents you from understanding something. If the context helps you feel that you understand, then is there a need to look a new word up? It will slow you down and might get in the way.

[Phrasemix]

Meireles,
There are several good English language exchange sites out there. For spoken English, I think www.livemocha.com is a good one. You can try to find English speakers there who might want to a language exchange with Portuguese. www.lang-8.com is a good site, but I think it's focused mainly on writing. There are also some other sites like www.lingq.com or www.edufire.com where you can pay a private tutor to speak with you.

[eduprograms]

English is an international language, So every one should have a command on it. How to learn english language is very much handy job. You can learn english and speak english frequently if you start chatting with some one who is expert in English. It will improve your english skills too.

[Pruthiraj]

Here are the few tips to improve english:

1.Remember that learning a language is a gradual process - it does not happen overnight.
2.Define your learning objectives early: What do you want to learn and why?
3.Make learning a habit. Try to learn something every day. It is much better to study (or read, or listen to English news, etc.) 10 minutes each day than to study for 2 hours once a week.
4.Remember to make learning a habit! If you study each day for 10 minutes English will be constantly in your head. If you study once a week, English will not be as present in your mind.
5.Choose your materials well. You will need reading, grammar, writing, speaking and listening materials
6.Vary your learning routine. It is best to do different things each day to help keep the various relationships between each area active. In other words, don't just study grammar.
7.Find friends to study and speak with. Learning English together can be very encouraging.
8.Choose listening and reading materials that relate to what you are interested in. Being interested in the subject will make learning more enjoyable - thus more effective.
9.Relate grammar to practical usage. Grammar by itself does not help you USE the language. You should practice what you are learning by employing it actively.
10.Move your mouth! Understanding something doesn't mean the muscles of your mouth can produce the sounds. Practice speaking what you are learning aloud. It may seem strange, but it is very effective.
11.Be patient with yourself. Remember learning is a process - speaking a language well takes time. It is not a computer that is either on or off!
12.Communicate! There is nothing like communicating in English and being successful. Grammar exercises are good - having your friend on the other side of the world understand your email is fantastic!
13.Use the Internet. The Internet is the most exciting, unlimited English resource that anyone could imagine and it is right at your finger tips.

[Moon Face]

Originally Posted by Pruthiraj

Here are the few tips to improve english:

1.Remember that learning a language is a gradual process - it does not happen overnight.
2.Define your learning objectives early: What do you want to learn and why?
3.Make learning a habit. Try to learn something every day. It is much better to study (or read, or listen to English news, etc.) 10 minutes each day than to study for 2 hours once a week.
4.Remember to make learning a habit! If you study each day for 10 minutes English will be constantly in your head. If you study once a week, English will not be as present in your mind.
5.Choose your materials well. You will need reading, grammar, writing, speaking and listening materials
6.Vary your learning routine. It is best to do different things each day to help keep the various relationships between each area active. In other words, don't just study grammar.
7.Find friends to study and speak with. Learning English together can be very encouraging.
8.Choose listening and reading materials that relate to what you are interested in. Being interested in the subject will make learning more enjoyable - thus more effective.
9.Relate grammar to practical usage. Grammar by itself does not help you USE the language. You should practice what you are learning by employing it actively.
10.Move your mouth! Understanding something doesn't mean the muscles of your mouth can produce the sounds. Practice speaking what you are learning aloud. It may seem strange, but it is very effective.
11.Be patient with yourself. Remember learning is a process - speaking a language well takes time. It is not a computer that is either on or off!
12.Communicate! There is nothing like communicating in English and being successful. Grammar exercises are good - having your friend on the other side of the world understand your email is fantastic!
13.Use the Internet. The Internet is the most exciting, unlimited English resource that anyone could imagine and it is right at your finger tips.

thank u and u rite

[Olimpia]

Originally Posted by meireles

my name is Miguel from portugal..and i want to improve my english to.if we talk each other it´s was very good. thanks

Hello Miguel, I am Olimpia from Mexico. I would like to practice English with you. Are you will to do so?