How to learn spoken English
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Proficiency in any foreign language involves not only knowledge of the rules of grammar, but also the ability to communicate in it. The most commonly used language in international communications is English, therefore, knowledge of spoken English is useful both on vacation and when communicating with foreign colleagues.
You will need
- - textbooks on phonetics and grammar;
- - access to the Internet;
- - teacher;
- - interlocutors.
Instruction manual
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Pay particular attention to learning English pronunciation. Remember how individual sounds are pronounced, learn to distinguish between types of syllables, read about the role of intonation in English sentences. You can study phonetics yourself (for example, using the courses "BBC Pronunciation Tips" or "New Headway Pronunciation Course"). However, it is better to work with an experienced teacher who will be able to correct possible errors and give you a pronunciation.
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Despite the fact that in colloquial English sentences are often simplified, and some rules for constructing phrases are completely skipped, you can not do without at least minimal knowledge of grammar. If you have studied English before, most likely you know most grammar rules. In this case, it is only worth refreshing them in memory by completing a collection of grammar exercises.
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Watch modern British and American films and series in the original language more often. This will help you expand your vocabulary and learn many phrases and abbreviations that are rarely used in written language, but are often found in oral. At the same time, try not to use subtitles at the first viewing of the film, including them only in particularly obscure episodes.
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Listen to radio and audio podcasts in English. This will help you get used to the English language and develop its perception by ear. If it seems like you don’t understand anything, listen to programs for learners of English. For example, many programs of this kind can be found in the "Learning English" section of the website
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It is impossible to learn spoken English without practicing it. Use every opportunity to communicate in English: sign up for courses, find an interlocutor on the Internet, attend meetings of English clubs. If none of these options is right for you, talk aloud to yourself.
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Embark on an independent trip to an English-speaking country. There you will have to periodically turn to native speakers, which will help to overcome the language barrier.
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Studying in one of the language schools for foreigners, for example, in the UK or in Malta, can also be of great help in learning spoken English. However, once you are in such courses, you should not immediately look for compatriots, remember that your goal is to learn how to communicate fluently in English.
Useful advice
If you need to master conversational English for business communications, read the relevant professional literature in English. This will replenish your vocabulary with specialized terms.