What should I do?I live in a non-english speaking country ,but some people use some english words. I wanna use some English words and my english is better than them,but I am afraid people will think I am showing off and make fun of me because I think I almost speak English with an American accent .It's like Americans using some french or spanish words .I wanna speak English not because I wanna show off ,but because I don't wanna forget what I have learned.So can anyone help me,please?
2006-12-07 20:58:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I do all my studies in English ,but I have no confidence in speaking English in front of people and I have oral exams and I am afraid I won't be able to talk in front of the examiners.
2006-12-07 21:09:27 · update #1
I am afraid they might think I am showing off because my English is better than theirs and make fun of me behind my back.
2006-12-07 21:13:50 · update #2
If you speak good English and they make fun of you for it, then it just boils down to three things:
1, They feel inferior to you; 2, that kind of immaturity isn't worth it (most of the time).and 3, they would be the kind of people you'd rather NOT have a conversation with in English.
English is a great because its has become a medium of so many great ideas. Knowledge is the reason why its a social knife dividing everyone. The best thing to do is introduce them to reading or even watching TV sitcoms, make them see that the language isn't a tool to lord over them and in turn, will open up to so much more. Befriend them first so that way, even when you come off as pompous in speaking English, they wouldn't think of it as such because they know you already and you are not a show-off.
It also helps in speaking in a sincere voice. Ultimately, how you say it and how your disposition comes off will be the most important thing.
But still, if immaturity persists, find other intelligent people to talk to.
And if your situation comes well and you have ignited an amiable friendship (with or without perfect English), beware of the possibility that they might view you as a "genius" person. Even if you are intelligent, don't let it go to your head or you will lose people to talk to. In any language.
2006-12-07 21:27:12 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. man about slum 2 · 2⤊ 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
2006-12-08 00:21:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-03 10:26:59 · answer #3 · answered by kernan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I remember one saying of my English teacher "Start thinking in English you will start speaking". while talking in front of mirror is also helpful.
2006-12-07 21:17:33 · answer #4 · answered by mamirxp 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can read the english books n write the letters in english to the friends n speak in english without shame.
2006-12-07 21:04:39 · answer #5 · answered by laila a 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
English is common in many countries, were do you live?
2006-12-07 21:08:18 · answer #6 · answered by robjoss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dear,u can go to chat rooms of countries that speak english like america and england&,,,and write or talk to them and find penpals and stay in touch with him/her and send mail for him or her,also u can talk with ureself english front of the mirror and u can talk to ure brother and sister english,GOOD LUCK.
2006-12-07 21:20:22 · answer #7 · answered by anna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I Have no confidence in speaking English though I am good at it?"
Why would you put a question mark after a declarative sentence?
2006-12-14 06:56:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak it with others that may know it. Speak it if they think your showing off then they are only jelous because they cant speak to you!
2006-12-07 21:07:38 · answer #9 · answered by Livier A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋