The best way to practice English

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[flaco2005]

Hello, how do u practice ur english?

Do u happen to have any "english-speaking" firneds?

Well I dont , I let you all know my method later...

[Luis(tm)]

The best way is to take a plane, go to United States and let yourself alone in Mid-USA where nobody speaks Spanish :P

Cya!

[Lmsilva]

True. The best way to practice is placing yourself in situations where your only option is to speak English because no one understands Spanish.

I'd say the next best thing is to use Skype or MSN to chat with English-speaking friends. And listening to spoken English, for example, in soap operas or sitcoms, doesn't hurt. :D

[jmbarrios13]

yes i am with you luis........, right now i'm in canada,, speaking spanish all the time, it is just stupid because of the money and many things, but here with my high school's friends like i am here, it is impossible to speak english with theme,,,,, the only advice i can give you, is to watch tv, all the time, specially shows like friends, seinfeld and these kinds of shows.......

[The Music]

offtopic:
Give Papaya - A Colombian Guide
http://www.poorbuthappy.com/colombia/node/2730

[Lmsilva]

offtopic after offtopic
Good webpage there... it's nice because it brings up one of the WORST things of Colombians... two simple rules to step on people's feet no matter what (probably the only two rules we actually play by). We should open up a whole new thread on the subject.

[The Music]

A new thread about...?

[Gabino]

The internet is a good option, besides, watching tv not only friends or sainfield but also history channel, movies and others. it works...

[flaco2005]

Hey, now that I recall, when I was studying college, I had this girlfriend who had live in the USA for more than 15 years and we use to practice a lot, but still, nothing better than listenin to MUSIC and try to translate them songs, specially if they are sung fast.

May I bring you some lyrics later

[Rodnok]

yes... a good way is to listening music and try to write and understand the lyrics... An easier way to learn is placing in US or England... and everyday speak and speak and speak english...

[CSI]

i dont speak yet, but i understand a lot, just watching tv whitout read.

[Rodnok]

yes, it happens to me a lot, my pronunciation is not very well, but i even try to make it perfect, but i still learning, but, i understand a lot, just like CSI, but i need to learn even more than that... LUCK!!

[ChainGun]

There are many ways to practice and improve your English, but please do NOT use translation into Spanish.. like translating songs, or trying to translate everything you listen to. You really have to push yourself to try to think in English, (which is one of the most dificult things to do).

Start with watching CNN International. Or something else, with NO subtitles... not EVEN in English. This, in order to practice your Listening Skill. If you have any kind of subtitles, even in English as well, you will not practice Listening. DVDs with no Subtitles...

Try to read some books in English, try the news on Internet, try using an English Dictionary, not a bilingual one.

And if you have any friends that speak English, dude, practice with them. Don't worry about your accent. You'll acquire it when you travel.

And obviously, taking an English course, won't hurt>D

Cheers mate

ChainGun:chino:

[sxrxnnrr]

the best way is to go the US far away from any hispanic community

[cuaquero]

If you don't have the money to travel, the best way to learn is reading and watching TV. Try the news channels like fox or cnn, they are a bit more hard to understand, but as time goes on, you'll get to understand most of it.
I would suggest also having a friend or someone you talk to very often that speaks english also and want to practice with you.

[JimmyCognitti]

Travelling to a country (and living there, at least for a while) where English is spoken as a native language, is certainly the best option, not only for those who need to learn the language, but also for those who want to improve their linguistic competence. However, there are many other ways to "expose" yourself to the language. Internet is actually one of the best sources, you can download videos, audio, texts, etc.... For instance, I recently downloaded a full English version of a beautiful book: "The Little Prince". I had already read that book when I was in high school, I thought it was so wonderful that I decided to read it again.... (this time in English, obviously ;))

See Ya
:cool:

[Loren1309]

All of you are right guys there are many ways to practice and improve your English... but everyone has a particular way to learn .. I like to read some books in English and to try news online to improve the vocabulary ..and the movies !! but for me one of the most important thing is to think in english ... I know it is dificult but actually it has worked a lot for me ... just do not translate into spanish .. It wont work.. and other good idea: get a friend to talk in english!!!:P

best regards

[-> Ariel <-]

i did learn english (at least most of it) in videogames (believe it or not), and in TV shows, and i haven't go to another country (not with english like primary language).

PD: my post can be full of mistakes but you get the idea.

C U

[JimmyCognitti]

i did learn english (at least most of it) in videogames (believe it or not), and in TV shows, and i haven't go to another country (not with english like primary language).

PD: my post can be full of mistakes but you get the idea.

C U
Well, yeah... you certainly made some mistakes, but the overall is pretty good.
I could actually understand what you meant to say.
If you're learning English on your own, then you're doing great so far. You just need to improve your spelling and keep on practicing.

Keep Up ;)

:cool:

[Isako]

Well, here I come with my two cents. All I know about english was 'cause I like rock music and videogames. Videogames a lot.

Always I've see this forum and asked to myself:"¿why don't you try to share with the others your english and learn more :)? So, here I'am. I'd like to improve my english furthermore. I'll apreciate any corrections and tips. Thanks to all of you

[|Nc| Polo]

mmm i like the accent of the british people it´s like more fancy and cool

[Isako]

If you like metal I recomend Iron Maiden. The accent, particularly in the last album, is awesome. Pure british accent :)

[The Music]

British accent makes conversation easier to understand, in my opinion.

[Isako]

It could be but sometimes like a lot of us are talkin' american english all the way it would be difficult with some words. Like "water" that it's completely different pronunciation from british way to american way :) Cheers

[// K r L o S \\]

i 'd learned some english watching tv, only in english (of course) and (if its possible)with subtitles(in english too, if i didn't understand some word or else)

[Isako]

I'd tried watching tv in speak spanish and english subs :) In this way I've learned urban language a lot. Cheers

[-(cÄMp)-]

I'm, watching movies with subs in Eng..... other way is searching the lyric of my favorite music in spanish.
Another way is playing games in English, that;s necessary to know what's saying, for make a puzzle or something like.
And ..... my better way to learn is translate trailers of apple trailers to Spanish, and some Asian movies. That is my better way to learn without a teacher on you.

[The Music]

I dont know how you can practice english with asian movies.

[-(cÄMp)-]

the asian movies, usually don't have subs in spanish, well, a kind of movies that nobody cares to translate.

[The Music]

Now i understand. Although i think is better to watch english movies with english subtitles, that way you can hear how to pronounce things.

[wigisan]

Yep, I agree, there's no doubt that watching subtitled movies is a great way to get your english level improved, specially your listening. On the other hand, lately I've been watching american series like Heroes, Prison Break, 24, smallville, among others with no subtitles at all and i'm very surprised about how good my listening is now. I definetely think this method is the best one for that purpose, although it's hard to start to practice this way if your listening isn't good from the beginning.

[// K r L o S \\]

like i'd said, watch series in english with subtitles in english is very helpfull, but, another way, is just listening, even with your eyes close, and with someone else watching the same (with subtitles): you tell what they (in the movie, series , whatever)are saying, and he/she tells you if it's ok or don't.....don't you think?, I've practice this already, and it works very well... :)

[Jarlam]

the best way to practice english is put in of you part and dedicate more time in...... Can you make all in english?.

[daverumblepack]

The key is to think in english, and read in english, make english spoken friens (even by internet) or just doing things which need to think in english

[Charged]

I think that the best way to learn english,is :
* listen music
*watch programs in english
* read some articles
* And practice your grammar

In this page you can find some exercisewww.mansioningles.com/ (http://www.laneros.com/www.mansioningles.com/)

[[lhhcdurfen_oben]]

hey friends, whats'up, i'm durfen_oben, am student of foreing language from universidad de antioquia, here at medellin, i wait learn something whit you, please, write me for mp, thanks, good bless you.

[HIADA]

The best way is... find a friend who lives in a different country... of course, that english is his/her first language!!

then... use skype! it's the best way ^^ trust me =) and ask the hong kong guy who tought me!

[t763rm3n]

lot of chat improve your writting.

[HIADA]

Using Skype frequently improves your listening and speaking skills

[EnempE]

With me !!!!!

for a small fee ..... (I gotta eat!)

[masapan182]

I learnt english listening to music, i think i still have alot of mistakes, but, i'm still trying.

[JUN]

The best way is going to the US, but if you can't do that then you can watch movies listen music and of course chat with keyboard and voice.

[The Music]

The best way is going to the US, but if you can't do that then you can watch movies listen music and of course chat with keyboard and voice.

Not only USA, but also all the english spoken countries, Australia, UK, Canada.

[SEBASTIANFFX]

I think, that the best and easier way to learn english, is having a English parents living with you, but for me it don´t works, ´cause the people who lives with me. even don´t know to speak a good spanish, (Wish is their own language :S).

Bye , and escuse me for my english (Is not the best too :P)

[nave563]

please i need pàrctic mi english ,,

[leo911]

hello!
what do you think about softwares as way to learn english?

[flaco2005]

please i need pàrctic mi english ,,

You can practice writting in english HERE...

[Oesoto]

hello!
what do you think about softwares as way to learn english?

I think that's a good way to improve listening and Speaking skills. At least you have text with audio to compare the words with their correct pronunciation and try to do it by yourself.

You can use software to improve your knowledge as a complementary tool for your regular English course.

[ZeN<Max>]

I learnt english listening to music, i think i still have alot of mistakes, but, i'm still trying.


Maybe I'm wrong but the correct sentence is:

I've learnt english listening to music, i think i still make a lot of mistakes, but, i'm still trying.

[The Music]

You are NOT wrong.

[CCAITOR]

I'm think that could be diffetents ways to learn English, for example:

1.- Take a course of English Class in your country.
2.- Talk to somebody by phone in USA and try to speak with some American Peoples.
3.- Only, if you have money, you can travel to USA and Practice where they know 0%Spanish, like 6 weeks or more time.... please, dont' try to go to USA likes a Indocument Person... it's dangerous...
4.- Buy a Course for your Home, with test and listening records to learn English... that's good idea.


Hi all to everybody.

[dnieel]

Playing counter strike source , and using Ventrilo and Teamspeak ....

[svgwpb]

hi, well actually i learned English in Miami now i live in Palm Beach, but learning the language is totally up to you, 90% of my friends here are Colombians and even between our selfs we speak in English, that helps a lot watching tv in English helps too, especially with the accent, you really don't have to go to the middle of nowhere in some hick town to learn it, is up to you to wanna learn it, thats my opinion.

[2-Bit]

i think a very good way to learn english is watching t.v. in english, that way you learn REAL english, i mean, the one its actually spoken!

[wfox]

the best way to practice is listening music, that's works fine for me.

[The Music]

with music, you practice your listening and understanding, but what about talking? writing? reading?... I think this thread was opened for searching the best way to practice english in the 4 basic fronts.

[HIADA]

The best way it's just using it!!

jijiji movies, music, internet, reading, talking, thinking... all the options are great choices!!

[w1ll1a9m]

I think that the best way is: watching movies in english, or in other languages but with subs in english, or listenin' music XD

[|♪|JavierV|♪|]

Well yes, I'm agree with this guy The Music becuase the most of your are right, a good way to learn is watching movies, listening music, etc...but this is just for understand the english and learn the pronunciation, but talking, writting are importants things too....so is very important to find anothers way to pratice.

see ya, bye

[Jaimebmg]

Well this link can be usefull to you http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/

[GT_Leviatan]

Most of the time , just for work, sometimes for learn, maybe chat a little bit...

[alpinitoplus]

Well.
The best way is watch english programs without sub titles

[wallac3]

naaa ... the best way is to hire a great teacher like ME !!!!


:P

[|♪|JavierV|♪|]

naaa ... the best way is to hire a great teacher like ME !!!!

if you say so....

Hey what is the meaning of this phrase: "...Tears the heaven"

[Oesoto]

Tears?? Heaven??

Is he/she talking about the rain? :\

[|♪|JavierV|♪|]

no...is a phrase from a song...and the guy was toalking about his son that is in the heaven

[gK-[Slayer]]

if you say so....

Hey what is the meaning of this phrase: "...Tears the heaven"
Wouldn't be that tears a synonymous of shreds or destroys... like tears apart???...

Oh, taht's an Eric Clapton's song called "Tears IN heaven" a sample of how a little word can flip the whole meaning of a sentence :P

[|♪|JavierV|♪|]

my fault;);)
Yes, is IN no THE...however i don't get the meaning...what try to say???

[gK-[Slayer]]

This song is dedicated to the Clapton's son who fell from a balcony:(, I don't know the exact age of the kid but is so sad anyway. On this song (a very succesfull one) Clapton expresses his pain for the loss, so much that even the heaven cries. The complete lyric is HERE (http://www.eric-clapton.co.uk/ecla/lyrics/tears-in-heaven.html).

[alpinitoplus]

naaa ... the best way is to hire a great teacher like ME !!!!


:P

But I didn't give you that answer..:calma:
if I didn't know about, that was effective!!!:enojado:
Trust me I learned whith this way!!!!:P

[karl2006]

I'm gonna try to watch more TV without subtitles...

[[UAC]Lager&Ale]

If you're an beginner, to improve listening skill and enriching vocabulary I recommend seeing BBC World, CNN, CNBC and Worldnet channels. Later, you can see movies, TV Series and realities, where the pronunciation is more difficult for listening and very fast (and plenty of slang).

Greetings!!

[The Music]

If you're an beginner, to improve listening skill and enriching vocabulary I recommend seeing BBC World, CNN, CNBC and Worldnet channels. Later, you can see movies, TV Series and realities, where the pronunciation is more difficult for listening and very fast (and plenty of slang).

Greetings!!


when you talk about TV shows or movies, you must use the verb "To Watch"

[gK-[Slayer]]

I was about to make the same correction... ;)

[[UAC]Lager&Ale]

Lager&Ale;2025343']If you're an beginner, to improve listening skill and enriching vocabulary I recommend seeing BBC World, CNN, CNBC and Worldnet channels. Later, you can see movies, TV Series and realities, where the pronunciation is more difficult for listening and very fast (and plenty of slang).

Greetings!!

Tell me [UAC]Lager&Ale, how many meters is 30 pounds?

Sorry for my mistake.

[gK-[Slayer]]

WTF????????? very nice joke

[|♪|JavierV|♪|]

what is the meaning of "WTF", I have seen that world like 30 time today and I just don't understand

[gK-[Slayer]]

What The F*ck :)

[The Music]

I decided to watch the whole new season of Desperate Housewives with no subtitles at all, of course, in the original language. I have understood 95% of each episode.

[Sullivan12]

Originalmente escrito por The Music
I decided to watch the whole new season of Desperate Housewives with no subtitles at all, of course, in the original language. I have understood 95% of each episode.
It seems do you like that show, ¿uh?, ¿why don't you learn song's letters and practices? I think it is the best way to improve this language.

[The Music]

what exactly do you mean by "song's letters"?

[gK-[Slayer]]

lyrics... I believe... :rolleyes:

[DjLeonardo Zipa]

I think the best way 2 practice english (grammar) is Messenger, jajaja, I do it and i learn day by day new words....

[|♪|JavierV|♪|]

I think that to listen songs is too dificult, the pronuntation is too fast and wear, if in spanish sometime is dificult to catch every word, of course if you have the lyric would be easer

[gK-[Slayer]]

Improving grammar should do teh work either ;)

[|LMc| Red Dragon]

Well folks...I'm an English teacher and I strongly believe that the best way to practice English (Basically Reading and Listening, maybe some speaking too) is by watching movies with Engish subtitles and trying to repeat every sentence you catch; it worked for me when I was at the university, and it should worked for most of you...that's my opinion. Greetings!!!

Friendly,

Carlos Figueroa.

[henry_ea]

Hi...

I'm new in this Forum, what do you do in here?? Do you talk of something special or anything is welcome??

bye
HENRY EA=)

[The Music]

we talk about the options that we have to practice english.

[henry_ea]

we talk about the options that we have to practice english.

There are a lot of ways to practice... this forum is one of them...

Others could be watching movies and listen to music...

On my case I learned that way, just watching SportCenter (ESPN) every mornings in english... and listen to music, in fact, I have never been in an english school.

HENRY EA=)

[el_zar]

Hola disculpas a todos los gringos de esta zona pero deseo aprender ingles. De casualidad saben donde puedo descargar algún curso gratis. porfa ayuden a este humilde trabajador

[gK-[Slayer]]

Check this out
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/spanish/click/

[The Music]

There are a lot of ways to practice... this forum is one of them...

Others could be watching movies and listen to music...

On my case I learned that way, just watching SportCenter (ESPN) every mornings in english... and listen to music, in fact, I have never been in an english school.

HENRY EA=)

aren´t you supposed to say "listening to music"?

[gK-[Slayer]]

aren´t you supposed to say "listening to music"?

yep:rolleyes:

[henry_ea]

aren´t you supposed to say "listening to music"?

I guess.. :(

Sorry but my english isn't good as yours...
But maybe it's is a hint that this forum is one of "The best way to practice English (http://www.laneros.com/showthread.php?p=2034664#post2034664)" :P

Thanks for the correction
HENRY EA=)

[flaco2005]

hey The Music, nice Signature!

[The Music]

hey The Music, nice Signature!

Thank You, why don't you join us? There's plenty of time.
http://www.laneros.com/showthread.php?t=111448

[HRC-Ivancho]

Watching TV or seeing movies in English with close caption in English (for the hearing impaired).
Speaking freely.
Attending a conversation club.
Surfing the web (in web sites in English or here).
Reading books, magazines, newspapers in English.
Visiting chat rooms in English (In such case you may need to know text messaging language).


Greetings =)

[NRV618]

Best possible way to learn english is to simply go to either The US (NOT New Yor or Los Angeles) or the United Kingdom as suggested earlier on this forum, but obviously that is not an option for many of us; so I suggest you guys do what I did... Get yourselves an english speaking buddy and watch English TV, and EVERYTHING you hear and dont understand, LOOK it up in a dictionary.. understand what it means and practice it endlessly for the following week with your buddy until it sticks!!! until you sound like a Disco rayado!!!

Worked for me...

HRC-Ivancho (http://www.laneros.com/member.php?u=7555) is completely right!! do that.. and another suggestion... try to learn complete sentences.. example: "I hear you have been looking for me" "Is everything OK" "How have you been" it is easier when speaking and eliminates the -putting words together- bit

[GT_Leviatan]

This forum is a way to practice, you write, everybody read it and say you if you did it wrong.

[HRC-Ivancho]

This forum is a way to practice, you write, everybody read it and say you if you did it wrong.


That's right! By the way, the right word isn't forum but thread.

Greetings =)

[GT_Leviatan]

Forum, thread.
Wherever, I guess everybody got the idea. :P :P

Regards.

[|LMc| Red Dragon]

Forum, thread.
Wherever, I guess everybody got the idea. :P :P

Regards.

But, the idea my friend is to improve, let's try to accept our mistakes as a way to practice English...

Greetings!!!

B.T.W: You should have said Whatever intead of Wherever, since you are not talking about a place....


Atte: Carlos Figueroa.

[GT_Leviatan]

But, the idea my friend is to improve, let's try to accept our mistakes as a way to practice English...

Greetings!!!

B.T.W: You should have said Whatever intead of Wherever, since you are not talking about a place....


Atte: Carlos Figueroa.


Sorry, my mistake...=)

[misor]

Surfing on the internet, I have found a espectacular web page which is so helpful in the process of learnign english, and which help us to imporve our english level check it out:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/

[HRC-Ivancho]

There are lots of web sites to practice english. They include grammar explanations, usage and examples with interactive exercises. Some of them are:

http://towerofenglish.com/
http://www.eslcafe.com/
http://free-esl.com/channels/gg/?gclid=CL6_5KzAupACFQlnsgodfSNYMw


Greetings =)

[tato55]

I agree with most of people said about going to US or another country to speak native language, listening news could be a good way but is late to learning

[GT_Leviatan]

Never is too late to learn...

[raphia]

Huh. Well. I have a lot of methods in my learning of this amazing language: Listening music and writing some articles in English. Chatting with my foreigner friends by using MSN and Yahoo Messenger. Also translating long phrases and getting the most important idea of it. And it really works for me a lot of. Regards and Happy Holidays.

[Lotar008]

listening conversations,movies,songs and reading texts in english
now I'm practicing italian with an female italian

[HRC-Ivancho]

now I'm practicing italian with an female italian

ha ha ha If I met an italian female (let's say one like Monica Belucci), I wouldn't be practicing the language but something else...>D

[HRC-NANDO77]

I think that english is very important... but my "english" is very bad... I wish to learn with LANero's Help... You can help me???
I have failing about listening, writing and grammar... :S Please

[HRC-Ivancho]

I wish to learn with LANero's Help... You can help me???
I have failing about listening, writing and grammar... :S Please

Practice makes perfection pal, that's what they say. So, keep coming to practice your grammar and writing bro.

A key point in obtaining fluency is focusing on new vocabulary, specially synonyms. In that way, we can stop using adjectives such as important replacing them with others like relevant, pertinent, a must, etc.

You can try here: http://www.synonym.com/synonyms/

To practice listening, I recommend you to play songs in english and read lyrics at the same time. Another good way to do so is to watch CNN International or BBC World news using close captioning so that you can read what is being said. Then , you can move into doing the same with movies (in english and close captioned in the same language). In order to become more familiar with idioms (idiomatic cultural expressions) you can watch the same movie several times so that you can catch the whole thing.

Greetings =)

[HRC-NANDO77]

Thanks Ivancho, But I have a big problem, my TV is very old (it have "perilla" :P) and generally I listen music in English but understand a few words, no sentences :S
With my participation in this forum I know that learn so much!!!
I'm visiting the web page recomended by you

[HRC-Ivancho]

With my participation in this forum I know that learn so much!!!
I'm visiting the web page recomended by you

OK NANDO77 so keep in touch! :D

[Lotar008]

in addition I listen to audio interviews in english about two hours
well I think that's kinda luck because a year ago I was practicing english with a blue-eyed dutch girl named Karlien but I think that is a good thing to practice italian for this year maybe next will be a different one, almost everyweek I talk with some relatives in the US and they have some contacts,emails,etc.
monica belucci? a little old but nice : )

[HRC-Ivancho]

I was practicing english with a blue-eyed dutch girl named Karlien
:huh: I rather practice something else with such a chick >D

[alexmuñekin]

Hello everybody! There are many ways to practice and improve your English, in fact you have already mentioned them in this forum, however I have detected some mistakes when writing your comments. I am a certified English professor, and I would very glad to help you in everything you need regarding to this language. If you let me, I can provide you techniques in order to develope your four skills. If you are interested please send me a messange.

[HRC-NANDO77]

Hello everybody! There are many ways to practice and improve your English, in fact you have already mentioned them in this forum, however I have detected some mistakes when writing your comments. I am a certified English professor, and I would very glad to help you in everything you need regarding to this language. If you let me, I can provide you techniques in order to develope your four skills. If you are interested please send me a messange.

Welcome!!! Many people need your help, I'm one of these... I believe that if you (or the English expert of the LANeros) correct us is very good...

[alexmuñekin]

Excellent! You can tell me your strenghts and your weaknesses.

[|LMc| Red Dragon]

Hello everybody! There are many ways to practice and improve your English, in fact you have already mentioned them in this forum, however I have detected some mistakes when writing your comments. I am a certified English professor, and I would very glad to help you in everything you need regarding to this language. If you let me, I can provide you techniques in order to develope your four skills. If you are interested please send me a messange.

Great buddy...are you a Professor or a Teacher??? Because I'm a certified English Teacher, not a Professor yet...I hope I can be one someday...Greetings!!!

Atte: Carlos Figueroa.

[:: Mr Cego ::]

Cool!!! so, we can practice and ask you what mistakes make at the time to write. is so good. and Welcome!!
regards!

[alexmuñekin]

Well folks...I'm an English teacher and I strongly believe that the best way to practice English (Basically Reading and Listening, maybe some speaking too) is by watching movies with Engish subtitles and trying to repeat every sentence you catch; it worked for me when I was at the university, and it should worked for most of you...that's my opinion. Greetings!!!

Friendly,

Carlos Figueroa.
Hello Carlos! I fully agree with you. I did they same thing you did when I was studying the English teaching career, nevertheless, it is important to adquire Grammar, and the only way to do it, is by practicing it!
=) There is a mistake in one of your sentences "it should worked for..." The correct way to write it is "it should work for..." ok
Regards!

[alexmuñekin]

Cool!!! so, we can practice and ask you what mistakes make at the time to write. is so good. and Welcome!!
regards!

Hi! Yes, indeed. The best way do develope language is by practicing it. If you have questions for me regarding to this language, please do not hesitate!

Here you have your first mistake.
you wrote this " What mistakes make at the time to write".
The correct one is this "what mistakes we make when writing it".
regards!!!=)

[alexmuñekin]

"Not everything that is faced can be changed,
but nothing can be changed until it is faced."

"The ordinary teacher speaks. The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires."

[HRC-Ivancho]

"Teachers touch the future".=)

alexmuñekin, you've just made this mistake twice: regarding to.

The correct way is regarding, related to, or compared with.

Greetings =)

[alexmuñekin]

"Teachers touch the future".=)

alexmuñekin, you've just made this mistake twice: regarding to.

The correct way is regarding, related to, or compared with.

Greetings =)

thank you!

[electrobix]

good afternoon. Well i'm a person that not know very much english but, I liked the option that all yours having here, that I dueth is read text in english and the words that I don't know inmediatly I look in the dictionary and this form I learn a new words. respectly to watch tv it's a great idea, because learn the pronuntiation and practice.

pd. sorry but I don't very good so english

[alexmuñekin]

good afternoon. Well i'm a person that not know very much english but, I liked the option that all yours having here, that I dueth is read text in english and the words that I don't know inmediatly I look in the dictionary and this form I learn a new words. respectly to watch tv it's a great idea, because learn the pronuntiation and practice.

pd. sorry but I don't very good so english

Magnificent! it does not matter how much you know, but what you are willing to do to improve it. keep going!

[HRC-NANDO77]

I want study English at a academy. Any recomendation in Medellin... remember, good and no expensive... je je je... with this menssage I feel as a children!!! :P

[Oesoto]

Colombo americano seems to be the best option for you

[gK-[Slayer]]

IMHO the Colombo IS the best option for every one.

[:: Mr Cego ::]

Here you have your first mistake.
you wrote this " What mistakes make at the time to write".
The correct one is this "what mistakes we make when writing it".
regards!!!

I acostum to write with few writings laws. maybe you see my mistakes. thank ;)
regards!

[HRC-NANDO77]

Thanks Oesoto and Slayer... You know how is the price of semester or nivel?
I think that a good way to learn english can be impress the lyrics of the favorits songs and practice the pronunciation... is ok?

[HRC-Ivancho]

I think that a good way to learn english can be impress the lyrics of the favorits songs and practice the pronunciation... is ok?
That's OK NANDO77, but try to do it with simple songs first (ballads) so that you don't have to deal with too complex lyrics.

[The Music]

;2111521']IMHO the Colombo IS the best option for every one.

Oh Yeah!
That's where I learned english! Colombo American Rules!

[HRC-NANDO77]

That's OK NANDO77, but try to do it with simple songs first (ballads) so that you don't have to deal with too complex lyrics.


Je je je... off course... I try with punk music lirycs and these are very complicated...

[:.C@m!l0¬.:]

i use teamspeak for that, i take my mic and chat with ppl while playing online games,

this is my teamspeak if ya wanna check out : ts9.gameservers.com:8816
u'll need teamspeak client-----> google it :D

regards

[|LMc| Red Dragon]

Hello Carlos! I fully agree with you. I did they same thing you did when I was studying the English teaching career, nevertheless, it is important to adquire Grammar, and the only way to do it, is by practicing it!
=) There is a mistake in one of your sentences "it should worked for..." The correct way to write it is "it should work for..." ok
Regards!

Well I think it was a typing mistake.. thanks anyway!!!

B.T.W: You haven't answered my question??? You said you were an English Professor... then I asked you "Are you a Professor or just a Teacher???" because they aren't the same thing my friend...I guess you know that...Geeetings!!!

Atte: Carlos Figueroa.

[HRC-Ivancho]

You said you were an English Professor... then I asked you "Are you a Professor or just a Teacher???" because they aren't the same thing my friend...I guess you know that...Geeetings!!!

Atte: Carlos Figueroa.

Someone can be both teacher and professor simultaneously. If you work at a school in the morning shift and is also member of a given faculty at a university in the evening shift.

Greetings and happy new year =)

[alexmuñekin]

how to improve your pronuncaition
Here's How:
Learn the following rules concerning pronunciation.
English is considered a stressed language while many other languages are considered syllabic.
In other languages, such as French or Italian, each syllable receives equal importance (there is stress, but each syllable has its own length).
English pronunciation focuses on specific stressed words while quickly gliding over the other, non-stressed, words.
Stressed words are considered content words: Nouns e.g. kitchen, Peter - (most) principle verbs e.g. visit, construct - Adjectives e.g. beautiful, interesting - Adverbs e.g. often, carefully
Non-stressed words are considered function words: Determiners e.g. the, a - Auxiliary verbs e.g. am, were - Prepositions e.g. before, of - Conjunctions e.g. but, and - Pronouns e.g. they, she
Read the following sentence aloud: The beautiful Mountain appeared transfixed in the distance.
Read the following sentence aloud: He can come on Sundays as long as he doesn't have to do any homework in the evening.
Notice that the first sentence actually takes about the same time to speak well!
Even though the second sentence is approximately 30% longer than the first, the sentences take the same time to speak. This is because there are 5 stressed words in each sentence.
Write down a few sentences, or take a few example sentences from a book or exercise.
First underline the stressed words, then read aloud focusing on stressing the underlined words and gliding over the non-stressed words.
Be surprised at how quickly your pronunciation improves! By focusing on stressed words, non-stressed words and syllables take on their more muted nature.
When listening to native speakers, focus on how those speakers stress certain words and begin to copy this.
Tips:
Remember that non-stressed words and syllables are often "swallowed" in English.
Always focus on pronouncing stressed words well, non-stressed words can be glided over.
Don't focus on pronouncing each word. Focus on the stressed words in each sentence.

Happy New Year!!!!!

Well I think it was a typing mistake.. thanks anyway!!!

B.T.W: You haven't answered my question??? You said you were an English Professor... then I asked you "Are you a Professor or just a Teacher???" because they aren't the same thing my friend...I guess you know that...Geeetings!!!

Atte: Carlos Figueroa.

Indeed, I have not answered your question, and I perfectly know both definitions. The intenion of this forum is merely educative, at least it is for me, therefore I do not have any interest in giving any explanation.

[The Music]

Thank you for pronunciation guidance.

[paupau]

i did learn english (at least most of it) in videogames (believe it or not), and in TV shows, and i haven't go to another country (not with english like primary language).

PD: my post can be full of mistakes but you get the idea.

C U

Mistakes you have made:
"I haven't gone", but you should have written "I haven't been to" or "I have never been to"

"not with English like" use as instead

and few others

But I got the idea, though and that's what really matters

[maton1200]

:P now try to find out the mistakes in this sentence:

All your base are belong to us


lol

[gK-[Slayer]]

jeeez, you're reinventing the wheel :muerto:
http://aarfplanners.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/all_your_base.jpg

[coljung]

Get a native speaking girlfriend/boyfriend.
Nothing works better than that.