Some tips are never too much for those who study English, want to be fluent in this language, want to watch movies and series on original with more peace of mind, read that book that will take forever to be translated into Portuguese, among others situations. With that in mind, we will present some recommendations, regardless of your ultimate goal, that will help you not to get discouraged and give an “up” in your studies! Check out!
Tips to improve your English
✔ No translations!
It's not fun trying to translate everything you read, hear or watch in English. When reading a book, for example, CHOOSE A READING THAT IS LEVEL WITH YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE LANGUAGE so it can flow faster and be pleasurable. Likewise, when watching a movie in order to learn and learn more about the language English, focus on the language and look for a film that is less complex or compatible with what you already have. You know.
Watching drawings in English is very good for those who are starting and even for those who already have some knowledge, because its simple sayings make the learner more aware of what is being said in relation to the actions presented.
✔ Read to the mirror!
Reading should be your ally in your quest for PERFECT PRONUNCIATION! Reading into the mirror will help you gain confidence in your speech. So read it aloud and hear your voice! When we read to ourselves in our own language, we spot our mistakes and instantly see something that can be improved. In English, it's the same way, because when you hear your own voice, YOU WILL PERCEIVE YOURS PRONOUNCEMENT ERRORS AND YOU CAN FIND EFFECTIVE WAYS TO IMPROVE which is not good.
Many teenagers are terrified of being pointed out by the teacher to do a reading in the classroom. class, especially if the subject is English – some even rehearse at home so as not to mess up at school. For an efficient learning of the English language, the reasoning is the same, considering that those who want to learn to speak the language also need this “rehearsal”, of practice. Also, try to read newspapers, magazines, internet news, as they are smaller and more dynamic texts that will help your reading flow.
✔ Learn new words!
Perhaps you don't value the acquisition of new English words, and this can be an impediment for your fluency to become real. Don't stop learning English words just out of obligation in the classroom or sporadically in videos or music you watch and listen to; rather, try to learn some new words yourself every day. SET A WORD GOAL AND STUDY WITHIN THAT GOAL.
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Suppose your goal is two words a day, so choose two words you would like to learn and practice its use in different contexts and phrases, see all their placements and meanings, try to learn them to worth! After your study, keep using them always, do it with others and more until your vocabulary gradually expands. Did you know that, with just 2,000 words (the most used), YOU CANSPEAK ENGLISH FLUENTLY? If you set a goal of six words a day, in one year you will have more than 2,000 words, which will make you fluent in English, with a limited but fluent vocabulary!
✔ Listen in English!
In order to speak correctly, it is necessary TO HEARCORRECTLY. Therefore, it is of paramount importance for those who want to acquire the correct pronunciation of the English language to hear native English people conversing. See, mainly, news from live newspapers, live TV programs, listen to the radio, all these means are of help for those who need to know the language well to start speaking. There are some online English courses that provide native teachers to dialogue with students. This interaction is also very valid for language learning.
✔ Practice!
The secret of everything is in practice! You can learn what you want if you practice. HOW TO PRACTICE ENGLISH? Any kind of practice is valid! Chat alone at home, talk to people who speak English and WRITE IN ENGLISH. Writing is a great way to get practice in English because by writing you are materializing your learning. For anyone who will need to take a test or exam in English, practicing writing is very important.
Also, get the confidence to talk to a native and talk! Talking to natives will give you security, in addition to increasing the level of learning, because when you make a mistake, person always politely instructs him not to speak in such a way or not to use such a word in a certain way. placing.
By Janaína Mourão
Graduated in Letters - English
