what is best way to learn english fast?

Answer 1

Awww, what a shame, all best answers have already been given...

Well, I'll list the ones I found important for myself, in a timeline:

My 1 week trip to England (age 5)

My addiction to Cartoon Network without subtitles (late age 5)

Asking people about every word I didn't know (beginning age 6)

Trial and error. (trying, failing, trying until it's right, remembering)

Fluent English, halfway 6.

I am Dutch by the way and I learned English in a year. Of course, I had it easy cause I was young, but the path I followed was the best there is, in my opinion.

Step 1:
Finding the right motivation (1 week of England made me excited about the language) I take it you're already motivated, seeing as you asked this question, so you should be fine.

Step 2:
Finding a method of learning (For me this was watching a lot of Cartoon Network, I doubt this will do the trick for you, so if possible, find someone who's fluent at English and ask him/her to help you. Easiest way for him/her to help is just talking in English)

Step 3/4:
This one is 2 things in one, it's easy to do though. You have to note which words you don't know, imagine what they could mean. Try and make sentences with the word, with your own meaning.

After this, you go towards someone and ask "What does this word mean" and make sentences with the meaning they give you.

In step 3/4 all you have to make sure, is to check if your grammar is correct, sentence structure is really important for a well developed English vocabulary.

Step 5: Trying, failing, succeeding, remembering!

I hope this was of any use.

I'll add a good dictionary site, which will help you discovering the meanings of words, throughout the process:
dictionary.com

(Even if you're not following the process, dictionary.com is a good dictionary website, eventually, you'll start to be able to use the pronunciation keys and learn new words every day, without anyone helping!)

Answer 2

If you're thinkin of learning the language yourself, I'd suggest you start by getting a children's guidebook that teaches you the basics — grammar, sentence structure, etc. I suggest children's guidebooks to English because they're usually simpler to understand, and give you pretty good examples of both the correct and incorrect sentences. You could also enrol yourself in a language school. They'll have the appropriate materials. You'll grasp the language in a couple of months. Speak the language more. Many people who are new to a language tend to shy away from speaking it because they're afraid people would laugh if they make mistakes. But, you'll learn more as you speak more. Never mind if you make mistakes at first! You'll learn from them. Better yet if you've got English-speaking friends. Read more. Books, magazines, newspapers, anything you can get your hands on. You'll learn the more complex sentence structures (as opposed to those in the children's guidebooks). It'll also widen your vocabulary (and knowledge!!). Reading on the Internet works as well. Watch TV / listen to the radio. They're very good media if you're looking for a more light-hearted approach to learning the language. Hope these help! =)

Answer 3

I learned by watchin TV Shows and Movies in English with English subtitles. If I didn't know the meaning of a word I wrote it and looked it up in a dictionary. That way you can watch the action an associate it with what they're saying.

God bless you

Answer 4

It wasnt fast - but a good permanant way to learn to speak english is to purchase skill builders designed for children. If you want to learn english Fast- try searching online for audio tapes. Before I came to America I purchased Alibris UK-learn English the fast and fun way by Dr. Thomas Beyer- and it was helpful because I could listen to it in my portable cd player while traveling. The best bet is to purchase something with audio and a booklet included explaining things along the way. Good luck to you.

Answer 5

Some neighbours of mine learned English by watching children's programs. The english is more basic and shows like Sesame Street teach spelling also.

Answer 6

Programs and films with subtitles cant be relied on to translate correctly. They give the general meaning only though I have seen an entirely different conversation constructed to fit around the plot.

To learn : Go there, immerse yourself, forget your pride because you will make a lot of mistakes.....Its hard work but pays.

Oh yes, for an adult then its about six months of constant effort.

Answer 7

Practice.

If you don't have anyone to practice with, listen to English Radio and Watch English programming on TV and repeat what you hear to get correct pronounciation.

Keep practicing with any english speaker you meet and ask them to correct you if you make mistakes.

Answer 8

People tend to learn languages more quickly when they are living in a culture where that language is predominant. It's easier to learn by practice than by study.

Answer 9

Get an English lover, it is the best way.

Answer 10

Read lots of english books , newspapers, mags etc. and make it a point to converse as much as possible in english.