How to learn English (any language)

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How to learn English (any language)

(User manual)

You will need:

1) Time

If you do not have time, you will not learn English. Such ads like: ”You will learn English, spending only 30 min per day” are a lie. That is not enough.

2) Effort

It is you, who needs knowledge; no one will learn anything instead of you. You have to put efforts into your study. You may have the best teacher in the world, but without your efforts the learning process is a waste of time. There are a lot of methodics, but if you are passive, no one will work.

3) Plan

Believe me as an ex-school teacher, there are TONS of literature written about methodics of foreign language learning. The gallons of ink were spilt on all-enduring paper, describing this subject. One should find one’s own way through the thick forest of language. It greatly depends on your temper and the way your brain works. Find your teacher; try different tasks and practice those, which work for you.

4) Practice

… makes perfect.

You have to speak, write, read, and listen as much as possible. If you are not a genius, you will make mistakes and experience difficulties. Practice. You will realize/correct your mistakes and overcome difficulties. Eventually, you will break so called “language barrier” When could one say so? You will bellyfeel it. Shortly speaking, you will be able to express your thoughts more or less fluently.

5) Information

Find interesting information and make it the basis of your study, i.e. you are fond of cars, kites, bowling or Yuriy Gagarin. Find an article about it in English. It can be a good motivation for you to explore the language and to learn new words.

6) Teacher

Thou shalt always obey your teacher.