2006-11-19 00:28:32 · 17 answers · asked by londonlife_sophistication 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Spend time talking to British people, get a penpal, use MSN or yahoo chat
you could try a few chat rooms
what about a language CD
or even a college course
2006-11-20 05:38:34 · answer #1 · answered by ♥gigi♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A decade ago to learn English, you had to attend costly English classes or purchase course material like tapes and books. Now you can learn English for free from the comfort of your home using the Internet. The BBC and the British Council offer a number of on line courses, which teach written and spoken English. You can also improve your English by watching television programs and reading English newspapers. For more information, visit http://tinyurl.com/qnzpt
2006-11-22 03:22:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice! and actually engaging with British people in conversation. Watch, listen and learn from English television programmes and films. Have a British mentor... But remember there are many dialects in Britain, some which are easier to comprehend than others. If it's the 'Queens English' you wish to learn... forget it, it doesn't exist these days.
2006-11-19 08:40:57 · answer #3 · answered by Boring Old Fart 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I listen to a british radio station almost everyday, and after listening to it for a couple of hours I find myself thinking in a british accent. English ain't my mother language, spanish is, so I don't have anybody to practice my english with, but I bet if I did It'll probably come out a little bristish, maybe for a few minutes anyway.
So my recommendation is to listen to british radio stations, british movies, etc. The accent will come out eventually, or at least you'll learn some of their vocubulary and way of speaking.
2006-11-19 09:08:52 · answer #4 · answered by BigEyedFish 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First of all you have to concentrate on pronunciation. Perhaps you should get a CD with basics of RP (recieved pronunciation) phonetics and phonology. Try finding Longman's ''Ponunciation Dictionary'' ...... there's also an edition available which consists of both British vocabulary and pronunciation. Taking a course wouldn't hurt too LOL.
2006-11-19 08:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by Regina 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well, you talk to a British person, of course! I grew up in America. I spent one week with my cousin from London, and now I can sound like a true Brit when I want to. It's all in pronunciation, and some slang.
2006-11-19 08:37:20 · answer #6 · answered by Ivy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Watch allot of English language TV. Watch out for the crass American mispronunciations and the accents, though.
Oh and avoid Jocks garage. There are some VERY strange accents there. Reet!!
xxB
2006-11-19 08:31:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Call learn direct on 0800 101 901 they will help you with a course close to your home.Ok old chap,toodlel loo and chocks away
2006-11-19 08:35:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
move to England or simply
Watch british movies
2006-11-19 12:02:27 · answer #9 · answered by sid_blue 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Spend time talking to British people - why not find a penpal?
2006-11-19 08:30:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋