Teresa Said:

what is the best way to learn English writing?

We Answered:

I'm an ESL student and am very interested in essay writing. I took essay writing classes for several months. At that time, what was difficult to me was how to organize my writing. Even though I've been developing organization skills, it is still difficult for me to overcome. English essay writing has so many writing patterns in relation to the organization of writing. It's my story, and I tell it to you because you might have the same problem.

Gilbert Said:

What the best way to learn English: Focus on Grammar, Speaking or another way?

We Answered:

Actually, broadening/improving one's language skills is a very broad concept, it should be done in more than one ways at the same time which is highly recommended. One can NOT become better ONLY in one area, say, speaking, one MUST improve skills in ALL dimensions of the language!

Learning language well requires being as active as possible and making the learning as FUN for oneself as possible. Taking lessons is always important, but equally important are these:

1) Listen/watch: Keep listening to internet radio stations like BBC, watch TV shows in English (use only subtitles, NOT voice dubbing in case you are not a native English speaker!), etc.

2) Write/communicate: Try to find discussion forums from the web about things that you find interesting and FUN (music/various artists, hobbies, etc.) and start communicating there with other people using only English. Start using instant messaging systems in case you find some new friends or start emailing them. Please do NOT be afraid of making mistakes or hesitating, because even native speakers do make mistakes and do hesitate at times! The more you enjoy communicating, the better!

3) Buy yourself a proper dictionary, and each time when you see a strange word that you do not understand, look it up. Putting words into their CONTEXT is one of the best ways to broaden one's vocabulary and grammar knowledge, the more you read and write the better. Memorising is NOT the best way to go with learning vocabulary, grammar or any other language areas! For idioms, you should buy an all-English dictionary which explains the words in English and shows you examples of how to use the words.

The main point in ANY language learning is to make it as fun as possible for yourself. Try to find topics that INTEREST you, read online newspapers (Times, Guardian, Independent...), listen to BBC/NBC and other radio stations online, if you find a discussion forum for e.g. your favourite hobby or your idols in music do participate there, etc. The key word here is CONTEXT, which means that it is easier to learn new words and their usage as well as grammar when you use/see them in their real CONTEXT. The more you see and hear the new words in their context and the more you use them in your speech & writing, the easier it becomes to remember their meanings and correct spelling. Do NOT be afraid of making mistakes though, because even native speakers do make mistakes and do hesitate at times!

I'm sorry there is NO EASY WAY out with this, one really must develop language skills in ALL these language "levels" or dimensions in order to reach better language skills!!

Last but not least: NEVER EVER use ANY online translators, they are nothing but utter rubbish!! English is practically EVERYWHERE in the online world these days, you just have to use your imagination to find it! Learning pace is always personal, it takes the time it takes so there is no reason to hurry it up too much. If you do, you will not learn so well. Also, please learn the basics of the standard English first before advancing to finer details like dialects/accents. A word of warning though: Do stay well away from overrated, overpriced and overhyped language "gimmicks" such as Rosetta Stone, they really are NOT worth for checking out!

Good luck!

Alberto Said:

what is the best way to learn English?

We Answered:

Actually, broadening/improving one's language skills is a very broad concept, it can be done in more than one ways at the same time which is highly recommended. One can NOT become better ONLY in one area e.g. speaking, one MUST improve skills in ALL dimensions of the language!

Learning language well requires being as active as possible and making the learning fun for oneself. Taking lessons is always important, but equally important are these:

1) Listen/watch: Listen to internet radio stations like BBC, watch TV shows in English (use only subtitles, NOT voice dubbing!), etc.

2) Write/communicate: Try to find discussion forums from the web about things that you find interesting (music/various artists, hobbies, etc.) and start communicating there with other people using English. Start using instant messaging systems in case you find some new friends or start emailing them.

3) Buy yourself a proper dictionary, and each time when you see a strange word that you do not understand, look it up.

The main point in ANY language learning is to make it as fun as possible for yourself. Try to find topics that interest you, read online newspapers, listen to BBC/NBC and other radio stations online, if you find a discussion forum for e.g. your favourite hobby or your idols in music do participate there, etc.

I'm sorry there is no easy way out with this, one really must develop language skills in ALL these language "levels" or dimensions in order to reach better language skills!!

Last but not least: NEVER EVER use ANY online translators, they are nothing but utter rubbish!! English is practically EVERYWHERE in the online world these days, you just have to use your imagination to find it!

Good luck!!

Ken Said:

what is the best way to learn english easily and speak it like my mother tongue?

We Answered:

My advice for learning any language is: Immerse yourself in culture of the language.

Watch any programming/films that you can which are in your chosen language (because you want to learn English this will be very easy). Just go onto the BBC website or any other TV website & watch videos & such like. Doing this gives you the chance to learn how to pronounce words properly as you are hearing native speakers of the language. Also, listening to music in your chosen language will give you same opportunity and will perhaps make it more fun.

You could also visit websites which are written in your chosen language - this will give you the chance to build upon your understanding of the language when it is written down, not just being spoken..

Hope that helps, and have fun on your travels!

Eduardo Said:

what is the best way to learn english languge?

We Answered:

Actually, broadening/improving one's language skills is a very broad concept, it can be done in more than one ways at the same time which is highly recommended. One can NOT become better ONLY in one area e.g. speaking, one MUST improve skills in ALL dimensions of the language!

Learning language well requires being as active as possible and making the learning as FUN for oneself as possible. Taking lessons is always important, but equally important are these:

1) Listen/watch: Listen to internet radio stations like BBC, watch TV shows in English (use only subtitles, NOT voice dubbing!), etc.

2) Write/communicate: Try to find discussion forums from the web about things that you find interesting (music/various artists, hobbies, etc.) and start communicating there with other people using English. Start using instant messaging systems in case you find some new friends or start emailing them.

3) Buy yourself a proper dictionary, and each time when you see a strange word that you do not understand, look it up. Putting words into their context is one of the best ways to broaden one's vocabulary, the more you read and write the better. Memorising is NOT the best way to go with learning vocabulary!

The main point in ANY language learning is to make it as fun as possible for yourself. Try to find topics that INTEREST you, read online newspapers (Times, Guardian, Independent...), listen to BBC/NBC and other radio stations online, if you find a discussion forum for e.g. your favourite hobby or your idols in music do participate there, etc. The key word here is CONTEXT, which means that it is easier to learn new words and their usage as well as grammar when you use/see them in their real CONTEXT.

I'm sorry there is no easy way out with this, one really must develop language skills in ALL these language "levels" or dimensions in order to reach better language skills!!

Last but not least: NEVER EVER use ANY online translators, they are nothing but utter rubbish!! English is practically EVERYWHERE in the online world these days, you just have to use your imagination to find it!

Good luck!

Jeffery Said:

What is the best way to learn an English accent?

We Answered:

Well, for accent you want, some people say you should try to speak as if you have a plum in your throat. Also remember to pronounce every letter (especially your Ts in the middle of words), with the exception of the letter R. Only pronounce the r when it comes before a vowel, so if you say "car", you don't pronounce it, but if you say "the car is...", then you do pronounce the R. Whenever there is an A sound before an S, F or TH sound it is long, so "ahfter", "lahst" and "bahth", rather than after, last and bath.

Generally, whenever you hear the accent being spoken (Hugh Grant and Pierce Brosnan when he plays Bond are good people to copy, don't copy American actors), listen very carefully to every sound, and make notes on how they pronounce each one (vowels in particular).

It is also helpful to get a British dictionary which gives information on how each word is pronounced.

Finally, look out for words that are pronounced completely differently in the UK e.g. "premier" has a stress on the last syllable, "data" rhymes with "later", and "schedule" is "shed-you-uhl". American actors often slip up with these words.