Tips for Learning English as a Second Language

1. Want to learn:

First of all, you must want to learn. If you are not interested in learning English, no class will help you, no

book will help you, and no hints will make it easier.

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2.Identify your motivation.

• Ask yourself, "Why do I want to learn English? • Each person is different, so their motivations

will be different also. If you have identified your motivation, it will be easier for you to learn English, because it will help to encourage you as you learn English.

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3. Set goals. Having goals will help

you to remember what areas you want

to work on, and it will help you to see

your progress.

4. Practice, practice, practice.

Just like the athlete whose goal is the Olympics must train daily, you as a language learner must practice

language every day to make

progress toward your goal.

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5. Expose yourself to English as much as

possible.

Specific ways to increase exposure to English: • Watch TV and movies. • Listen to the radio. • Read as much as possible.

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6. Enlarge your vocabulary.

Having a large vocabulary is basic to learning any language, and it is especially true in English. Reading is a very good way to learn new words. So is doing puzzles or playing different kinds of

word games.

7.Have fun: The more you enjoy yourself as you learn English, the easier it will be to remember.

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8. Cultivate friendships with Americans:

Having American friends means that you will find yourself in situations where

you have no choice but to speak English. Yet since they are your

friends, you will be doing things you enjoy together with them.

9. Make regular study a habit. Want to learn:

Regular study is a key to success in learning a

language. It is easier to study a little each day

instead of trying to study several hours only one day a week. Also, studying a little each day makes it easier to review what you've learned and remember new things.

10. Acknowledge the progress you've made.

Finally, it is important to recognize that you will improve as you study English. Sometimes when you set your goals, they seem very difficult. Progress comes little by little, so it's hard to see if you have grown in your language skills. Think about where you are at today, and where you were last week or last month. Maybe it doesn't seem like you have come very far. But if you stop and think about where you were six months ago, or even a year ago, then you see that you have made progress.

Ten Tips for Learning English as a Second

Language

Creado Por:Marcela Liliana Cárdenas

Nadia Isabel Moreno

Unipanamericana PFPD Gestión del Conocimiento

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