Even in academics, most courses in Indian institutes and universities are offered in English, therefore even for students, it becomes extremely essential to have a command over English language that aids them to excel in their academics.
Let us look at some tips on how to improve your English communication:
first create your atmosphere english
Listen to news bulletins and songs in English to listen to the pronunciation of words. You can also learn new words and expressions this way. The more you listen, the more learn! Do not use the 'music' of your native language when you speak English. Each language has its own way of 'singing'. Watch movies in English and pay attention to new vocabulary and pronunciation. Imitate the actors and have fun with it .
first create your atmosphere english
Listen to news bulletins and songs in English to listen to the pronunciation of words. You can also learn new words and expressions this way. The more you listen, the more learn! Do not use the 'music' of your native language when you speak English. Each language has its own way of 'singing'. Watch movies in English and pay attention to new vocabulary and pronunciation. Imitate the actors and have fun with it .
Read English for 15-20 minutes every day.
Read English books, newspapers and magazines. Watch English news, TV shows, movies, preferably with subtitles.Research has shown it takes about three months of daily practice to develop strong mouth muscles for speaking a new language.
Word power
Improve your vocabulary to improve your communication. Keep a dictionary handy and use it to learn the meaning of a new words that you hear but don’t about its meaning.Make a list of such new words as and when possible and try to use these words when you are communicating in English, this helps you make your language richer.
Use the dictionary.
Try and familiarise yourself with the phonetic symbols of your dictionary. Look up the correct pronunciation of words that are hard for you to say.
Always Study and Review Phrases, Not Individual Words
Never study a single, individual word. Never.When you find a new word, always write down The Phrase it is in. Always.
Try and familiarise yourself with the phonetic symbols of your dictionary. Look up the correct pronunciation of words that are hard for you to say.
Always Study and Review Phrases, Not Individual Words
Never study a single, individual word. Never.When you find a new word, always write down The Phrase it is in. Always.
When you review, always review all of the phrase,.. not the word.. Collect phrases. Your speaking and grammar will improve 4-5 times faster. Always write the complete phrase.
Never again study a single word. Never write a single word in your notebook, Learn Phrases Only.Phrases are GROUPS of words that naturally go together.
Never again study a single word. Never write a single word in your notebook, Learn Phrases Only.Phrases are GROUPS of words that naturally go together.
Think in English
When communicating in English language, many students tend to think in their mother tongue and speak in English.If you wish to improve your communication in English then first you need to start thinking in English, i.e., change your language of thought from your mother tongue to English as this reduces the effort of translating your thoughts from your mother tongue to English.
Record your own voice and listen for pronunciation mistakes.
Many people hate to hear the sound of their voice and avoid listening to themselves speak. However, this is a very important exercise because doing it will help you become conscious of the mistakes you are making.
Record your own voice and listen for pronunciation mistakes.
Many people hate to hear the sound of their voice and avoid listening to themselves speak. However, this is a very important exercise because doing it will help you become conscious of the mistakes you are making.
Learn A New Word Everyday
Choose a word you would like to work on and use practice it in different sentences. Use the word until you have learnt it and keep using it regularly.
Call a friend
Also try and find a friend who is also interested in improving English so that you can practice together, correct each other and learn together.with English speakers or others learning to speak English and compare notes. Talk about things that you have learnt and exchange ideas.
Also try and find a friend who is also interested in improving English so that you can practice together, correct each other and learn together.with English speakers or others learning to speak English and compare notes. Talk about things that you have learnt and exchange ideas.
Don't Study Grammar
Put away your grammar books and textbooks. Grammar rules
teach you to think about English, you want to speak automatically-- without thinking!
teach you to think about English, you want to speak automatically-- without thinking!
Use Google Translate
When you are unsure of a word or a pronunciation of a word, ask google! It's easy to use! Enter the word in Google Translate and listen to the correct pronunciation by clicking on the audio button. -
Speak, Speak, Speak
Be confident and speak as often as possible to as many people as you possibly can! Do not be shy to make mistakes! The more you practice the better and more confident you will become in your pronunciation and vocabulary.
Forget the fear
The main problem with most students who find it difficult to speak English well is that they lack confidence and they have a fear that they might go wrong and will be laughed at.But if you do not start practicing English communication how would you know where you are going wrong and where you need to improve. We all make mistakes and the only way to learn is to practice and have others correct us.
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