The secret to learning English?

Torsten · Thu Nov 16, 2006 23:12 pm *The secret to learning English?*

If you were to describe the perfect method of learning English (or any other language for that matter), how would you do it? What would you say is the secret to success when it comes to mastering the English language?
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Conchita · Fri Nov 17, 2006 0:09 am *No perfect method*

The perfect method is yet to be found, I think. Now, one of the best incentives to learn a language is probably having a special friend who speaks it (and can't speak your own language!). Another ideal solution is a stay in a country that speaks the language in question. If this is not feasible, we should try to get as much regular exposure to the language as possible.

Prezbucky · Fri Nov 17, 2006 0:25 am *The secret to learning English?*

One way to learn quickly is to spend some time in a country in which the language is spoken.

If I have the requisite cash, and I want to improve my Spanish-speaking skills, I'll go to Cancun, Acapulco, or maybe Madrid.
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Ron1970 · Sat Nov 25, 2006 7:41 am *The secret to learning English?*

There is no perfect "secret" to learning English. For me, and I swear by this, it's constant practice. It's a matter of finding or creating opportunities not to learn English, but to use it anytime and anywhere.

Conchita · Sat Nov 25, 2006 14:21 pm *Learning languages*

FangFang · Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:28 am *The secret to learning English?*

Hello,
Just drop in and disturb your nerves. Why not say "the secret of learning English"? Razz

I wonder if it is true that you know nothing about a foreign language ,and you move to a place where people speak it , gradually you will learn some or may be good at it !( no special language training) Rolling Eyes

Pamela · Sun Nov 26, 2006 6:48 am *The secret to learning English?*

Hi all
I quite agree with Conchita that the perfect way to master the language is to stay in a country whose language you learn.I think it's the best and the quickest way to achieve one's goal. The other day I was invited to the conference held by foreign delegation. Their speech was quite distinct and clear to me but along with it I learned many useful word combinations that stood me in good stead later on.

Conchita · Sun Nov 26, 2006 10:52 am *The secret to learning English?*

Slava · Mon Nov 27, 2006 14:03 pm *Learning languages*

Conchita · Wed Nov 29, 2006 10:40 am *Learning languages*

Slava · Wed Nov 29, 2006 13:13 pm *The secret to learning English?*

Hi Conchita, thanks a lot for giving me your feedback. It is possible that you won't be receiving any notifications about threads that had been started before I fixed the bug. However, you should get all emails from now on. That's important because some of our users don't check the forum for new posts every day and might simply forget about it if they don't get an email.

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Sureshcris · Sat Dec 02, 2006 5:02 am *The secret to learning English?*

Hi all,

The one of the best ways to learn lenglish with the right accent is to work in a call center.

Englishuser · Sat Dec 02, 2006 18:46 pm *The secret to learning English?*

Hi sureshcris,

I don't think it's that important to speak English with 'the right accent', whichever it may be. Making oneself understood is much more important.

Englishuser

Yankee · Sat Dec 02, 2006 22:04 pm *The secret to learning English?*

Hi sureshcris

You've got a good point there. You'll know if your accent isn't "right" in a hurry if the people who call can't understand you. Have you worked in a call center?

Amy

Alan · Sat Dec 02, 2006 22:13 pm *The secret to learning English?*

Pity though the poor people who call a call centre!

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