What should I do?

@leavin (13)
China
March 10, 2010 2:36am CST
I want to learn English!!! My English is very poor! What should I do?
2 people like this
15 responses
• India
11 Mar 10
Hi, I am going into the point directly, eliminating the theoretical part. Step 1:Build some vocabulary. Not by reading books with bombastic language. You have to buy a vocabulary book that has at least a stock of 2500 words. The more, the better. Memorize all those words with the different meanings and usages. Do it first. Without sufficient vocabulary you won't understand a thing written in a standard grammar book. Once you memorize all the basic words you will be confident enough to start reading classic literature. Step 2:Buy a grammar book if you don't already have one. Go through it everyday. Don't try to memorize a thing. Just try to understand that logic in it. English language is the most logically sound language where there is logic for everything. You have to go through some basic grammar only. Higher grammar courses are only for critics of English literature. Step 3:There is a site named gutenburg.org. Go there and download a few classic literature by R.L.Stevenson, Anton Chekhov, Arthur Conan Doyle, Maupassant etc whichever you like. Go through them. Grow a habit of extensive reading. You may also try to interpret the sentences used by Mark Twin. He is one of the greatest humorous story writers till date. Once you start to like reading books try some non-fictions too. They are very concise sources to gather information from. After completing all these steps try to write something. You won't even recognize them as your own writing. You will be amazed at the progress you've made so far. God bless you
• India
12 Mar 10
I know you can. You are good enough. God bless you
@leavin (13)
• China
12 Mar 10
i can do it!
• Philippines
10 Mar 10
Hello Leavin! The best way to learn English is to be in constant communication with other people and to keep practicing how to converse. MyLot is a good place where you can beef up your English, vocabulary and grammar. All of us commit mistakes when speaking English so it's also important to take note of our mistakes and to correct them. It also helps to read a lot in order to practice correct word agreements and usage. Regards!
@leavin (13)
• China
10 Mar 10
Thank you ! PocketRocketsAA. But nobody say English around me... I can't communicate with anyone.
• Philippines
10 Mar 10
You're most welcome, friend! Oh yeah? How about online? I'm sure you have friends you can talk to. It's a good practice to be reading English books out loud as well!
@zausiu (610)
• China
14 Mar 10
Simple ! Keep active here and participating in discussions. Be aware how the native english-speaker make sentences.
@sheetalnr (586)
• India
9 May 10
Chat a lot in english. Speak to your friends and family in english and if possible get yourself a dictionary or book that teaches you the language.
@wishuluck (233)
• Lithuania
10 Mar 10
Hello leavin :) It's important to keep using English and your knowledge will improve. try to communicate in English as much as possible, read different articles, don't be lazy and check your grammer. Try to learn new words and keep practising. Good luck in learning and good luck in Mylotting ;)
@agv0419 (3022)
• Philippines
11 Mar 10
Mylot is a good instrument to improve your English. Read a lot of English books or novels or watch a lot of English movies. Keep practicing and improve your comprehension, grammar and vocabulary through reading and listening.
• Pakistan
11 Mar 10
You should stand before the mirror and speak English on any topic what u like.
• India
12 Mar 10
Good response. That is what all the great impersonators used to do. It builds up confidence.
• Philippines
11 Mar 10
enroll in English classes, and everyday English conversation would be the best way to be fluent in English. :)
• United States
11 Mar 10
My favorite language learning site is Busuu.com. You can use it to learn several different languages, as well as English. It is free but they also have a premium membership. I haven't tried the premium yet, so far just the free lessons and I love it! You can even chat with people who speak the language you are learning. If you haven't tried it, I recommend it. I think it is a great site. Also, keep coming here to mylot. Starting and being a part of discussions will help your English. If you get English speaking tv show that can be helpful too.
@kayebee (55)
• Philippines
11 Mar 10
I think the best thing to do would be to read books or any reading material. You can also learn the correct English grammar through the internet. There are a lot of free online English lessons now. The most important thing is to put to use what you have learned. Try writing or talking to people who speaks English more often. Mylot is also a good venue to practice your English. Here you can improve your English writing sklls and could also improve your spontaneity in putting your thoughts into writing.
@phoenix8606 (4942)
11 Mar 10
hi! WEll, if you have money enough to afford a tutor you better find some, because it is the easiest and fastest way to learn it. the other way is to go in a country where the official language is English and stay there for an year or two, and you will definitely learn it! you can also use mylot, but I think if you don't have an idea from English it would be very hard for you!
• Philippines
11 Mar 10
Read more. Study and practice. Watch shows and movies over and over again until the accents is absorb unconsciously. You'll get used to it but do your share by continuous practice.
@avani26 (1518)
• India
12 Mar 10
Your English does not seem to be that bad. I would surely love to help in case you need my help. On the other hand you can always read books. There are also books available which helps you to improve your English.
• Philippines
11 Mar 10
The best way for me is to read books. You will learn proper grammar from writers.
@Lochoa (222)
• United States
10 Mar 10
Like others have said be in communication with other people will help with conversations skills. i would look into some courses in your area. Try googling to see if there are classes near you for cheap. That might help
• Philippines
10 Mar 10
read more and watch english movies or tv programs.