I'm Brazilian, living in the U.S. and I'm trying to improve my English. I'm looking for tips about how to improve my English! Would you help me? All the contributions will be considered.
2007-08-27 03:29:51 · 8 answers · asked by Leopac1 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I'm Greek, living in the Brazil. and I'm trying to improve my Portuguese... These are tips I can give you:
- keep on talking to as many different persons as you can
-don't be shy and make all possible mistakes without shame, after all they should know better and help you, you are a stranger.
-try to watch English/American movies with Portuguese subtitle (that is exactly what I am doing these days...), if you have cable TV with Brazilian programs..
-find a Latino American-born girlfriend or boyfriend (no racial implications just practical) she or he would talk to you in English and help by explaining thing in Spanish ( and you, being a Brazilian should understand Portunhol, eh?)
....
Boa sorte
2007-08-27 10:29:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Practice practice practice. Make friends with some locals and just go do things with them. You'd be surpised how quickly you can learn a language if you immerse yourself into a culture. I worked for a company for about 8 years that had previously been Brazilian owned and operated and many of them were still there as managers and coworkers. I've never had better people to work with!! I'd work with Brazilians again any day! Make friends! You'll find that most Americans are willing to help you learn new skills and help you through the rough spots!
2007-08-27 03:41:47 · answer #2 · answered by Bridey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1st three months---collect 250 most commonly-used questions, phrases and statements in your mother tongue and English and write them down in a special note-book that you can carry around. Practice them daily with one or two friends who speak English well. Watch English news on the telly daily. Grab every opportunity to speak at the market, restaurant, shopping malls, etc
Next 3 months---polish up on basic grammar and vocabulary.
By the end of 6mths you should be able to understand and reply simple questions in English. Keep improving and invest in a good dictionary. Best of luck!
2007-08-27 05:25:38 · answer #3 · answered by Dolphin-Bird Lover8-88 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch Portuguese movies with the subtitles on in English. Read books in English. Talk to people who speak English well and carry on conversations.
Just don't give up!
2007-08-27 03:40:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
specific if your going to stay right here, be taught the language. I traveled to Europe for a holiday (10 days) and a minimum of made an attempt to communicate their language. i in my opinion hate pressing a million for English!
2016-10-03 07:25:14 · answer #5 · answered by calandra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch TV, get involved with groups where everyone speaks english only (my spanish got way better by watching spanish TV, e meu portugues tambem melhoro quando estive ficando muito tempo com amigos de uma igreja brasileira). Boa sorte...
2007-08-27 04:28:20 · answer #6 · answered by Rossonero NorCal SFECU 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
watch the baby shows, or go to your town center and ask if there is an english class that helps you imporve your english.
2007-08-27 03:37:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do everything in english. EVERYTHING
2007-08-27 03:46:56 · answer #8 · answered by blitzkrieg 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋