2007-09-02 16:01:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Avoid your native language. watch only English movies and television and read only English.
It may take you longer to read all the things you want but you will learn the language faster and better. It's just like learning to play the violin, practice-practice-practice.
to other posters-
He said he is legal, and we don't know if his native language is Spanish or not. He's probably here on a student, visa cut him some slack.
2007-09-02 16:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by drixnot2 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
If you want to improve your formal written English, then reading lots of books will help a lot, and you could also take courses.
If you want to improve your conversational English, the best thing to do is to watch DVDs of English-language movies. Put the subtitles in English on as well. These are usually used for deaf people, but in your case, what they will do is to allow you to see the words and the spelling while you hear things. When you watch movies from back home, also use the English subtitles. The other thing to do is to try to have conversations with native English speakers, and ask them if they will politely correct you when you say something wrong.
Good luck!
2007-09-03 04:08:00 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Ganeeta
This is Moon from India.
Not suggesting you the things, which you are suggested in other answers to your question. I am suggesting you a good, enjoying, easy & funny way to learn & improve your english........!
You just choose one fellow from this (ME !!!! YES), &start regular mailing for some time....then come on chatting.....
During these email sessions, you will be sending me some thing & I will see them & tell you where these were wrong & what should be correct phrase ! so gradually, you will start understanding the grammer. When you will reach to a point then we will start chatting.. that will improve your reflexes for english.
In this way not only you will learn english but will also make new friends (ME ! YES !) & that too without spending a sigle penny. Idea is good, but start with small 3 or 4 liners mails to first make a grip.
How is that.!!!!!!!!!
Moon (India)
2007-09-03 06:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by Moon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are plenty of English as a Second Language books and cd/dvd programs that will help. The best way is to just use english for as long as it takes to learn to speak the language fluently.
2007-09-02 23:09:24 · answer #4 · answered by Guardian 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I speak many languages, grew up all over the world and have seen many people trying to learn.
The computer programs are great but the mind does not work that way. Television is the way to go as if you watch something enough you pick up body language and know what the person speaking means.
In fact in all my years traveling Sesame Street is awesome because it is translated in so many languages. Basic language. Plus say the elephant goes by........ they say elephant acroos the screen. A letter comes on the screen and they say it a couple of times.
2007-09-04 14:40:14 · answer #5 · answered by jackson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good way is to immerse yourself in it. Don't look for labels in Spanish, and don't ask for people to help you in Spanish. I think I've learned Spanish faster than some Spanish-speakers learned English even though they're living in the US! The way I learn is I get a lot of practice. And, I'm glad you said you're legal because that's becoming more and more irritating for Americans to put up with.
2007-09-03 01:01:51 · answer #6 · answered by andy c 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have heard a few people say that simply watching TV helped them a great deal in learning the English language. There are also Cd's that may help you. Good luck!
2007-09-03 13:33:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have children under 8, there is a program that is called Even Start. It often runs at the school where your child attends, and, is during schooltime.
If you don't you may need to contact your local Literacy council. The library and local tech schools often offer English as a second language classes.
Good luck!
2007-09-02 23:11:31 · answer #8 · answered by Amanda h 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Our local libraries have conversation programs, where people learning english can practice with each other. Check the libraries in your area to see if they have something like that. If they do not, maybe you can help start one!
2007-09-02 23:05:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Rosetta Stone. This program was first introduced to me as part of the curriculum at the College where I teach ESL. It is a great program. The students accessed it online through the college free of charge. Check with your local community college's esl program to see if they use it, if not suggest it to them. You can purchase it yourself, but all my students used it on campus as a part of their esl class. It advances in difficulty as their skills improve. I had students in my class from Central and South American countries, China, Spain, and Poland. They all found this program helpful. I think you can go to their website and get a trial version, or at least you used to could
2007-09-03 00:08:05 · answer #10 · answered by pam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋