Thursday, November 19, 2009

Learn English In School

Learning the English language is a valuable asset in any academic or professional setting.


Having the ability to speak English has many benefits which extend to the academic and professional arena. According to the_english_dept.tripod.com, English is considered a universal language as it is the primary tongue in more than 75 countries. Knowing the English language also aids in research and career development. Learning English in school is fun and highly encouraged as the school will have many teachers and literary resources available to help you.


Instructions


1. Organize and create an English-speaking club for students like yourself who have an interest in learning the English language. You can ask to borrow a room on campus for club meetings and social events and advertise the club via word-of-mouth or paper fliers. Together, you can watch your favorite English-speaking movies, read English books and, best of all, join in communication that will have to be done in English.


2. Visit the school library to read up on English lesson study manuals or recreational books written in English. Many school libraries will often have a language section for students interested in learning a second language. If you are just starting out, maybe some basic instructional books on grammar and vocabulary would be most beneficial. If your English level is advanced, you could try your hand at a more complicated storybook.


3. Translate simple short stories from your native language class into English to brush up on your vocabulary and grammar. Depending on your current English skill level, you could take simple paragraphs found in your non-English text books and try to translate them into English. This is an effective way to immerse yourself in the English language.


4. Speak with a teacher or another school representative about study abroad programs to English speaking countries such as the United States or Great Britain. The best way to learn English is to have a conversation with native speakers. Visiting another country will not only help with your English abilities, but you will also learn the local slang that you rarely find in textbooks.


5. Establish a pen-pal system where you regularly write letters in English to another foreigner. Ask your teachers or friends to see if they know a native speaker, either locally or internationally, who would be interested in developing a pen-pal system with you. You can write letters to each other in English or even have a conversation with each other via Skype or over the phone.

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