*****For starters,start watching foreign films.Begin watching the comedy genre since you might appreciate how humor works.By watching foreign films during my childhood,I must say that my understanding of the english language is deeper than those of my same aged friends.They'd rather watch a local movie packed with slapstick and repetitive and abused punchlines than watch english films that may provide smart humor.I guess my humor is not that shallow.
Secondly,read materials in english.Books,novels,magazines and newspapers are excellent media to practice your comprehension.When I was a kid,I started collecting PugadBaboy comics.So when the author frequently mentions the Inquirer newspaper,somehow curiosity took over.I started reading editorials and articles from the inquirer.But as I struggled trying to understand that level of writing,I resorted to reading a magazine that is aimed at my age.K-Zone.
Third,well if you are in front of a computer and it is connected to the internet,then it's the best opportunity to practice your english.Try participating in forums like Tcaf.Answer them in english and in turn,verify and confirm your mistakes when you feel that something is wrong.Others may be polite to correct you,but most of the time,it's the other way around.The best way to deal with those people is to be humble and to be polite.Being impolite is a way of disrespect to other people especially in the internet because the users can have total anonymity.Just act the way how civilized people act.
Fourth,write something creative.Blogging is a way of expressing your thoughts.It's like an online diary where people can relate your thoughts to theirs.By blogging,you're not just training how to write effectively,but your imagination is also improved.Correcting yourself and trying to do a better piece leads to better learning.It's like cooking.Once the initial tasting is done,and you felt that something is lacking,you add more ingredients to make your recipe delightful and yummier.That's blogging and that's a way to improve your writing skills.
Fifth,communicate to others by using the language you need to learn.IMO,short phrases or sentences could start an interesting conversation.Just be sure that you know what you're talking and you are saying what needs to be said.Otherwise,the person you're trying to talk to might not fully understand what you're saying especially if it is not constructed well.
lastly,practice your english and use english as your main language in your conscience.Before,the voice inside my head tells me what I need to recall in a Filipino language.But after a long exposure to english literature,my conscience is now bilingual.
Ayung lang naman.
*****Oh sana may natutunan kayo sa na share nya .. Galing noh!
Nice, yung first at second suggestion nya, yun din ang sinasuggest ko sa mga nanghihingi sa akin ng advise how to learn to speak English well. ^_^
ReplyDeleteHahaha. I like this post. Very well said. I'll try to follow this nga.. hihi
ReplyDeleteEtchos mo kambal! Pero sige, I'll try to follow this one. ^_^ Etchos uli!
ReplyDeletewow amazing...
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