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English is a great language, regardless of whether your purpose is for work, travel or other personal goals. Learning any language requires diligence, determination, no fear of making mistakes, and English is no exception. Please refer to the article below to learn how to learn English.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Improving Speaking Skills

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   Practice speaking a little every day. Obviously the best way to learn a new language is to speak, you dare to speak even if you only know only five words or are really fluent. Practice speaking English with people around you is the fastest and most effective way to improve your speaking skills you can also speak alone and look at objects around you and shape out words you can speak. This will help you respond to English, so use this method for 10 minutes a day.
   • Don't wait until "feels natural" to speak English. Since it may take a long time to reach that level, push yourself out of your comfort zone and start talking today. You will be amazed at the speed at which you progress.
   • Find a native who might be willing to chat with you. You can suggest the following language exchange: they will spend 30 minutes talking to you in English, and in return you will help them learn Vietnamese in the next 30 minutes.
   • If you live in an English-speaking country, practice communicating with people around you in English, from "greeting" the salesperson to asking for directions to a stranger.

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   Pronouncing practice. Even if you have a relatively firm grasp of English, are good at grammar and rich in vocabulary, native speakers may find it difficult to understand what you say if their pronunciation is not correct.
   • Accurate and clear pronunciation is essential if you want to improve your English. Listen carefully to the pronunciation of some native speakers' words and syllables and try to imitate them.
   • Pay special attention to any syllables that you are unfamiliar with or that don't exist in your mother tongue. For example, some people have difficulty pronouncing "r" because it is not in their native language, while others have difficulty with consonant groups, such as the "th" group. ".
   • Remember that some English words have different pronunciation depending on the region of the world. For example, American English is very different from British English. So if you are going to travel or settle in an English-speaking country, you should learn about this when learning how to pronounce some words.

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   Expand vocabulary and use idioms. The more vocabulary and idiomatic groups you memorize, the easier it will be to speak.
   • With that said, speaking with a native speaker will help you pick up words and expressions in the most natural way, whether reading books, watching TV or listening to news in English is very helpful.
   • Once you have learned a new word or idiom, find how to use it in a sentence, which is the best way to memorize it.
   • Another way to easily memorize new words is to write the English names of household objects on small pieces of paper and stick them around the room. Every time you hold the kettle or look in the mirror, those English words will appear before your eyes.
   • You should write down familiar idioms that native speakers often use. There are some examples such as "it's raining cats and dogs", "to be on cloud nine" (very happy) or the phrase "piece of cake" (used when saying something very much. easy to do). Applying these groups of words to everyday conversation will clearly improve your English.

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   Sign up for an English class or join a discussion group. Another way to increase English conversation time in everyday life is to sign up for a class, participate in group discussions.
   • Classroom learning is a way to help you focus on your English speaking ability in a more standard way. Teachers will teach you to speak the correct grammar, including sentence structure, conjugation of verbs, in addition they have clear methods to help students absorb language. But studying in class will not help you improve your fluency because most classes focus too much on dry grammar structures, slowing down speaking speed and creating a mentality of fear of mistakes. Therefore, joining a discussion group is the best way to improve communication skills.
   • Joining a discussion group is a less formal way of learning but creating a relaxing atmosphere, mainly focusing on communication skills and building relationships with classmates, not paying much attention to the "accuracy" of the language. . Practice speaking in group discussions can help you feel more confident talking with the other person.
   • Both of these learning environments have their strengths and weaknesses, so use both methods if possible.But join a discussion group as it will help you communicate more fluently.

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   Bring a dictionary. Always carry with you a dictionary (book dictionary or mobile software) that can be very helpful for learning.
   • Having a dictionary means you'll never get stuck on a word, can help ease you from shyness while talking to a native, or accidentally forgetting a word in the middle. Just take a few seconds to look it up!
   • In addition to avoiding face loss, checking your dictionary and then immediately using it in your sentences will make you remember new words better.
   • In addition, the dictionary is also very useful when you need to carefully consider a word in your spare time, such as sitting on the bus, waiting to cross the street, or simply sipping a cup of coffee. . You can learn 20-30 words a day using this method.
   • When you first learn, you should use a dictionary to explain into Vietnamese. But when your English level is higher, you should switch to using the English-English dictionary, which is a dictionary that explains English words in English.
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Part 2 of 3: Improve Writing, Reading and Listening Skills

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   Listen to radio stations or podcasts in English. One of the best ways to improve your listening comprehension skills is to upload English podcasts or radio applications to your MP3 player or mobile phone.
   • Then try to practice listening to podcasts or radio shows for at least 30 minutes a day. Listen to while exercising, on the way to work or while sitting in front of a computer at work.
   • Please try understand what you're listening to, don't let the English flow in vain. Even if you find your speaking speed too fast, try to hear key words or phrases to get the general idea of ​​the whole conversation.
   • If you can, make a note of any word or phrase you don't understand so you can look it up later. Next, listen again to understand the meaning of new words in the speaking context.

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   Watch English movies and TV shows. This is both a way to improve listening comprehension skills, and an entertainment way in English.
   • Choose the movie or show you like to watch. This is a way to reduce the burden of learning. If possible, choose movies or TV shows you are already familiar with, such as cartoons or popular movies. Because when you know the plot in advance, you can more easily understand what they said.
   • However, you should avoid watching movies or shows with Vietnamese subtitles being included. Movies with subtitles will distract you and not be able to focus on listening to English, which is the core of the exercise.

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   Read English books, newspapers and magazines. Reading is an integral part of learning a new language, so don't forget to practice it!
   • Find the kind of book you enjoy reading. That could be a famous novel in English, the newspaper New York or fashion magazine, then you should try to read comprehension from start to finish. However, if you find its content bad then it is very difficult to continue reading patiently.
   • Make an effort to really understand what you're reading, don't just skim it. Underline or highlight incomprehensible words and phrases to check their meaning in the dictionary.
   • You can read aloud if you are alone. This way will help you improve your reading comprehension skills and improve your pronunciation.

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   Journal in English. In addition to reading and listening skills, you should also take time to practice writing English.
   • This is one of the most difficult skills when learning a foreign language, but it is very important. Practice writing English will help you become more proficient in sentence structure, grammar and spelling.
   • Every day persistently write a few English sentences in your diary. You don't have to write very personal stories, you can write about the weather, what was eaten for the day, or plans for that day.
   • If possible, let a native speaker read the sentences you wrote to find the mistakes. This will keep you from making mistakes without even knowing it.

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   Find a native friend to practice writing in English. Once your writing skills get better, you should find a native speaker to exchange English letters with.
   • Have a native English-speaking friend to practice writing English while waiting for their email or letter.
   • This friend can be someone who is learning English like you, or maybe a native speaker but they want to practice their Vietnamese writing skills.
   • If you can practice writing with someone from an English-speaking country (like the US, UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or South Africa), you can also learn more about their culture and life in their own country. .
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Part 3 of 3: Determination to Learn a New Language

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   Stay motivated. It is important to learn a new language to stay motivated to always work towards mastery of that language.
   • Commit to your training goal by reminding you that you really need it. Think of all the wonderful experiences and opportunities that will come to you once you master English.
   • You can communicate with English speakers from all over the world, building new and more engaging relationships. You can immerse yourself in the cultures of English-speaking countries, and gain career opportunities by mastering that new language.

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   Practice every day. If you want to quickly master English, you have to practice everyday.
   • The basics of language learning is revision, so you will completely forget what you have learned before and have to start over if you waste time waiting for the next lesson. Please alternate review time in the middle of the time to learn new knowledge.
   • However, you shouldn't learn too much to avoid getting depressed. Make learning more enjoyable by changing the daily content. For example, mix a day of reading with a day of listening, a day of writing, and a day of grammar, etc.
   • But you should never miss the opportunity to practice to speak English because this is the most important thing to achieve your goal of using English fluently.

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   Practice thinking in English. There is a way to switch from state to state very good English state fluency is to train the brain to know how think in English.
   • The constant use of your brain to switch back and forth between your mother tongue and English takes time and effort. Each language has its own nuances and features, so it is not possible to translate accurately from one language to another in some cases.
   • If you can think in English, your writing and speaking skills will be much more fluent. You can imagine that as a switch, when you need to speak English, you turn on the English speaking brain and turn off the Vietnamese brain!

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   Make friends with native speakers. The best test of second language proficiency is to put you in a room full of English-speaking native speakers, to see how you can follow up on the problem and contribute to the discussion.
   • The best way to achieve such proficiency is to make friends with native English speakers and accompany them on social occasions such as going out for coffee, going to the dance floor.
   • When you hang out with them, you will be forced to speak English every time you want to speak, but it's not like working or studying at all because it's fun.

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   Don't be afraid to say wrong. The biggest difficulty that hinders the acquisition of a new language is the fear of being wrong.
   • This fear is ridiculous because it only stops you from achieving your goal.
   • Don't be afraid to make mistakes or be embarrassed! Of course, no one speaks a foreign language fluently at first, so it is difficult to express their point of view even though it is difficult.
   • Remember that everyone makes mistakes in the process of learning a foreign language, and that is the hallmark on the way to conquer a new language. Sure, there will be times when it comes to being shy or embarrassing accidentally saying something vulgar or wrong, but that's all part of the fun of learning.
   • Remember, you are not aiming to be perfect when it comes to learning to speak English, but progress. Making mistakes is part of the learning process and they will help you get better in the future, so appreciate them!
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Advice

• Memorize the phonetic alphabet. These letters help you pronounce correctly, and you need to speak the correct intonation if you want to make friends with native English speakers.This is an important issue for people who speak English as a second language.
• Spelling writing is a great way to practice listening and spelling skills. Ask a friend to read a few passages from a book or newspaper and record what you hear, then compare with the original text in the book.
• Find a native who can not only speak but also teach English. Learn grammar and vocabulary by using pictures and sounds or by speaking. Take turns using learning methods to avoid boredom.
• Learn all the tenses and ways of verbs in English. You just need to look online to see immediately, in addition, you also need to learn about the harmony between the subject and the verb. If you make the wrong conjugation when you speak, the sentence sounds very sloppy because natives make almost no mistakes. On the contrary, if the conjugation is correct, you will make a good impression on native speakers.
• If you are planning to go to the US, you should take a preparatory program, which is usually provided free of charge to help you with your apprenticeship, and try to make friends with English speakers. Americans like the attitude of "confident, assertive", British people like skilled and humble people.
• Read English or bilingual newspapers.
• If you are not sure if the phrase you write is correct, try to write it the way you think it is, then enter the phrase into Google (or another search engine) and you will immediately see the correct way to text for the phrase you are looking for.
• Install a spell checker on your browser / mobile phone / anything to help you detect mistakes when writing, if you can't find it then right click to let it check. Spelling check for you with correct results.
• Some words have a confusing spelling (for example, 'write' and 'right'), so if you are afraid of making a mistake, finish writing the whole paragraph in the way that feels best, then copy the paragraph. That text enters a translation program, check the translation to see if it is correct or not, determine the error and correct it.
• If you are unsure about the meaning of a phrase, just search on Google and you may see a explanation for that phrase, apply this method to find the meaning of the acronym or slang.

Warning

• Actors in many old British comedies have a heavy (sometimes hard to hear) accent and use dialect.