10 Ways To Learn English

10 WAYS
TO
LEARN
ENGLISH
myESLsupport Education series
Maribeth Oliver
10 Ways to Learn English
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Introduction
My dear Student,
Congratulations!
On behalf of myESLsupport, we are welcoming you to our family. Today you had decided to
do a great step to improve your English language by downloading this ebook. This guides
you some valuable techniques that I personally used and teach for the last 10 years. This
manual is intended for students who already can read & understand written materials well
but lack the confidence to speak in front of other people. As you read along, you will see and
learn the following:
 Why is it important for me to learn English?

 What is a second language?
 What is behavioral learning?
How do we actually learn?
 Do I really have to learn all that grammar?
 and a lot more!
To make things a lot easier, I had chosen to make the whole course into 10 simple steps. But
before we go on, you have to promise yourself to spend some time following this 10 ways,
practice the drills, the activities and tips suggested in this manual and you will never go
wrong. In learning English, application is the key stone. If you just read this and not take
action, chances are you will not learn. Just continue reading and be what it takes to be a
great speaker of English!
Cheers to you!
MARIBETH OLIVER
For myESLsupport
CONTENTS
Title page
Introduction
STEP #1: FALL IN-LOVE WITH ENGLISH FIRST
STEP #2: UNDERSTAND HOW DO YOU LEARN
STEP #3: PREPARE THE MATERIALS YOU NEED
STEP #4: YOUR WORD OF THE DAY
STEP #5: MAKE FUNNY FACES
STEP #6: GROOVE SOME MUSIC
STEP #7: GO SEE A MOVIE
STEP #8: MEET & GREET OTHER PEOPLE
STEP #9: HAVE THE COURAGE TO GO BEYOND 3-WORD

UTTERANCES
STEP #10: GO AND CONQUER THE WORLD!
Glossary
Step #1:
FALL IN-LOVE WITH TRIVIA:
ENGLISH FIRST Where did the

English
Language
came from?
English is a West-Germanic language

originated from England & south-eastern
Are you ready to fall in-love with English? Scotland around 5th century BC. It is a
mixture of many dialects like German,
French, Anglo-Saxon, Greek & Latin. Because
Why is it important for you to learn English? of the military & economic power of Britain
Check the following reasons that apply to and the United States, English has become a
you: common language or lingua franca of many
 For the job? countries. It has also became the language
 For school? of Business and Science.
 Travel abroad?
 wanting to impress people?
 Taking an important exam?
 Want to meet more people?
 You liked Hollywood movies?
Your friends already speak English I Love
English!
 Just want to learn other language
 Others
We know for a fact that when you liked

something, you get to know all about it, all Yes, but how do we do it?
the tiny details. For example, if you are a
basketball fan, you know the rules of the Answer is commitment. Always think
game, you follow you favorite team, can of your reasons, the benefits that
recite what their stats are –everything. The English can bring to you. Like a girl or
funny thing is, you knew all of them by boyfriend, you have to be willing to
heart. Learning is effortless if you really liked spend some time & energy knowing
the subject. Now, let me ask you one more English well. If you have this mindset,
time: Are you ready to fall in-love with then you are ready.
English?
What is English as a Second Language ESL?
ESL is a principle that is used to learn English as natural or nearest to your mother
language. If you are from China, your mother language is Chinese. If you are from the
Middle-east , most likely you speak Arabic.
Now an ESL course should help you speak English like a native speaker does. Note:
NOT ALL ENGLISH CLASSES ARE USING ESL. Have you ever wondered why most
students who had gone through years of study graduate and still lacking in English
proficiency? This table shows you why:
Traditional English class Effective ESL class
X Teacher-centered (The teachers do the

 Student-centered (the student does most
of the talking).
talking and students just listen).
X The lessons are more lectures, readings,

 The lessons are activity-based, interactive
& more participative.
memorization, drills and fill-in the blanks.
X Lessons are more of the study of grammar,  Lessons contain conversational exercises
related on daily lives.
sentence structure, poetry & literature.
X Lessons start with simple grammar topics

 Lessons start with interpreting pictures
and its meaning in words. The course
like the study of nouns, adjectives & verbs. It progresses into more complex responses like
gradually goes complicated as your level-up. taking an order in a restaurant or giving
directions.
What does this table tell you? DO I REALLY HAVE TO MEMORIZE

ALL THE GRAMMAR?
It simply means that in order to learn
English more effectively, in the least It depends on where are you going to use
amount of time: do it the ESL way. Be English for. If you need to speak & write
English for a profession, lets say a
prepared to do the talking, initiate manager or secretary job, definitely
conversation and participate in group correct grammar is required. But if you
activities. only use English for daily conversation and
travel, then grammar is a plus but not a
priority. (Hooray!)
Step #2:
UNDERSTAND HOW DO YOU LEARN
What is your learning style? Do you like to see somebody demonstrate it first? Or do
you have to take-down notes in order for you to get it? Would you like to see some
pictures before you understand? It is possible that you have one or two learning
styles. Choose which one are you in these choices below:
Nouns are
Nouns – names given
to people, animals, things Blah blah ..
Places & events.
Ex:
The boy went to school.
YOU
YOU
Watch & Learn:

Listen & Read: You learn best in watching demonstrations,
You learn best when there is something drawings, diagrams, movies and videos. You
to read and someone explaining it you. like to see more pictures than texts.
This is a type of spoon-feeding class.
Talk & Listen:

Trial & Error:
You learn best when you talk about it,
You learn best when you simply do it hand-on,
hearing the different opinion of other
experiment on it or practice in normal life. If
people. You gather information from
you made a mistake, you take it as a lesson and
interviews, forums & panel discussions.
continue perfecting the skill until you finally
You liked it the most to express your
learned it.
opinion and hear what others have to
say.
Once you have determined your learning style, use it to learn English! Do more
activities that you knew you will enjoy doing. If you enjoy watching movies rather that
reading the novel version , then go ahead & watch that movie. Here some activities
you can do depending on your learning style.
1. Listen & Read

LET US Attend seminars, read magazines, listen to daily news as well
HELP as music. You can also borrow or buy self-help books or audio
YOU! books especially on conversational English.
2. Watch & Learn

Watch video tutorials, attend product demos (observe how
Click on sales people describe their product in English) follow an expert
the Geeky online through video blogs, webinars and live chat.
Apple
3. Talk & Listen
NOW! Join discussion forums in school, work, or the community.
Participate in meetings or surveys in your area. Be more an
active participant. Join interest groups like a book club or
sports club. Initiate a story-telling activity with the children in
your area. It may be hard to find English-speaking groups but
you can always practice in these social groups to enhance
your confidence & communicate with a larger audience.
4. Trial & Error

Do tongue-twisters & pronunciation drills. Try to look for a
great role model who speaks English and mimic how do they
do it. My personal role model for speaking is Oprah Winfrey,
she speaks standard American accent. Try to watch her on
YouTube.
Among the four learning styles, Styles 3-4 are the most
effective ones to learn English faster. Once you get to
understand how you learn, you may choose to adopt other
learning styles which can make you learn English effectively.
Step #3:
PREPARE THE MATERIALS YOU NEED
When we say materials , it means all objects

that we find useful in learning English. Every
skill has a tools-of-trade like a carpenter (he
has a hammer), or a baker (his rolling pin).
What materials are we talking about?
1. References (paper, websites or ebooks are OK)

 Dictionary
 Thesaurus
 A good English conversational book found in local bookstores.
 Newspaper or magazines
 Library books
2. A small notebook and pen to write newly-found words.

3. Computer with internet access. Come on! We are in the cyber age.
Make use of the internet to learn. A good owned or rented computer
unit will do to watch videos and play audio books. HOT TIP: Use your
computer’s sound recorder to record your own speaking voice to check
pronunciation & intonation!
TRIVIA
Since English constantly changes in usage and
vocabulary over time English dictionaries such
as Webster’s had been published to list down
words that are accepted as part of the English
language. Keep abreast with the latest in
communication by being online.
We provide you with everything you need in an ESL class.

Click here:
Step #4:
YOUR WORD OF THE DAY
SPELLING & VOCABULARY
Have a hand-dandy notebook and pen. Keep a small one

that always fit in to your purse or pocket. Every time you
hear a new English word from songs, movies or television,
write it down. Don’t worry about the spelling it wrong, consult a dictionary later to
correct it . Then look for the meaning of the word you discovered. It should look like
this:
“impending”- approaching, about to happen. (word-meaning)
“argument”- discussion, debate
THE 1 WORD PER DAY RULE: If you will be able to list one new English word/ day:
that will be 30 words/ month and 365 new words added to your vocabulary/ year!
You can double the number if you wanted to. But, all you need to do right now is
start small: 1 correctly-spelled and defined word per day will make a difference.
PRONUNCIATION
The same rule apply with learning how to pronounce English correctly: List one word
a day and write the sound-spell of the words as mnemonics. It may look like this:
“mnemonics” –NEH-mow-nics (CAPITALIZE the stressed syllable)

“often”- OF-ten
This list helps you deal with correct pronunciation: stress, intonation as well as silent
letters such as “DEBT” – det, “PSALM” –salm & “RECIEPT” -reSEET . Start small, just
do it one word a day.
“Changing an old habit is what learning is all about. If we could substitute one mispronounced word
with the correct one per day, then we could have 365 English words pronounced correctly in a
year!” –Posted on Facebook by English Learning
Step #5:
MAKE FUNNY FACES
Speaking of pronunciation, we cannot go away with using our speech apparatus.
What am I saying? In order to pronounce English words correctly, you must use all
the necessary parts properly.
What are they?

 facial muscles (cheeks, brows & jaw muscles)
 mouth (lips)
 tongue
 teeth
 jaw
 hard palate (the hard roof inside your mouth)
 throat (including the glottis –the red thing hanging at the back of your mouth)
 diaphragm (the muscle that supports your lungs when you breathe)
 lungs
Why do you still sound so different no matter how hard you imitate an accent? It is
because you facial muscles are not accustomed into uttering English words.
Speaking in a new language really feels awkward at first, but once your lips, teeth,
tongue and all others are used into uttering English in a daily basis, chances are, it
will be easier for you to sound like a real native speaker!
How do we do this?! Answer: make funny faces!
You heard it right! Let me explain to you. How do we strengthen

our abs, arms and back? We exercise, right? Same principles also
apply to speaking. English words require the movement of the lips, muscles and
facial muscles just like singing. If you are not used into singing a lot, chances are you
will become croaky, your voice harsh and you feel pain in the throat and jaws. We
exercise our speaking parts in order to pronounce words correctly, speak with the
right intonation, speed and speak for a long time without stuttering.
Are you ready for some face exercise? Go to the next page!
Do this in front of a mirror. 2-3 times a week.

I usually have my students do this exercise to improve
on their pronunciation and it still works!
1. Warm-up
a. Open your mouth real wide, stretch your
lips to a full “Aaaaahh”. Feel your jaws
opening. Do this in 10 counts.
b. Stretch your lips sideways saying
“EEEEEEE”. Your teeth should be closed,
feel the pressure of the cheek muscles
pulling the lips on both side. Do this in 10
counts.
c. Say “Ooooowwww”. Round the lips as
round as you can. Pout it as long as you C’mon! Don’t be shy.. Say Aaaahh!
can. Feel the pressure of pulling your lips This really is weird at first, but it
out. Do this in 10 counts. does help. Or else, I wouldn’t
dedicate an entire page for this!
2. Angry Face/ Happy Face

a. Make an angry face. Crumple your face as close as
you can. Make your face the smallest face in the
world! Hold it in 5 counts.
b. Make a happy face. Stretch your brows as high as
you can. Give the biggest smile you can make. Hold
it in 5 counts.
c. Do it again!
3. Tongue Flex
a. Stretch out your tongue make it as long as
you can. Hold it in 5 counts.
b. Wiggle your tongue clock-wise 4x, then
counter clockwise 4x.
c. Do it again!
Step #6:
GROOVE SOME MUSIC
Music is a universal language. No matter

what age, gender or country you are from,
music has a big part of your culture. The best
examples of good pronunciation & phrasing
can be found in poetry and songs. Take your
pick: folk, pop, rock, RnB whichever you like
as long as it is in English, no problem! Also,
singing in English helps you understand
literary or artistic meaning.
How do we use music to learn English?

1. Pick any English song you like. Memorize
its lyrics & tune.
2. Try to interpret yourself the meaning of
the song. Is it a sad song, a love song?
What is the song all about?
3. The next time you sing it, try to imitate
how the artist enunciate each line.
4. If you have the opportunity, talk about it
with your friends!
YouTube Karaoke videos are great
This exercise helps you breathe better as & fun to use.
you speak. Here just some of my most
recommended songs: Pop
“sk8ter Boy” by Avrill Lavigne
Classic “Busses and Trains” by Bachelor Girl
“I will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor “Where is the Love?” by The Black
“Top of the World” by the Carpenters Eyed Peas
“It’s Not Unusual” by Tom Jones
Click on any of these links to a
YouTube video and start singing!
Step #7:
GO SEE A MOVIE
What could be a better way to hear how native speakers

sound than watching a movie? A film report is a common
activities in an ESL classroom. Aside from the proper
pronunciation, students develop critical thinking skills. You
examine, interpret and comment on a movie you had seen.
If you’re watching a movie with friends, it’s undeniable to
judge the film whether its good or bad.
What should we do when watching a movie?

• Pick any Hollywood film on the genre you like.
• Describe the main character.
• Summarize the story.
• Determine the main idea or moral of the story.
• Discuss what you did & did not liked in the story.
Some recommended titles:
Drama Comedy
“Forrest Gump” “Mrs. Doubtfire”
“Patch Adams” “Dr. Dolittle”
“The Wedding Singer” “Bruce Almighty“
“Evita” “ Evan Almighty”
Fantasy/ Sci-fi Animation

“ Transformers 1 & 2” “Toy Story” installments
“The X-Men” installments “Madagascar”
“The Matrix” installments “Up”
“The Lord of the Rings” installments
“The Men in Black”
Step #8:
MEET & GREET OTHER PEOPLE
We are almost done in the course of

enumerating the 10 ways of learning English.
Whether you like it or not, we have to include
socialization. You have to build the courage to
meet & greet people outside your comfort
zone. Take a look at the diagram below:
YOU
Family Other Co-workers Old Famous Complete

Relatives Acquaintances People Strangers
Best Just Boss
Friends Neighbors Friends
COMFORT ZONE COURAGE ZONE

I don’t know
COMFORT-COURAGE ZONE: The drawing above shows the we what to say!
are most comfortable in approaching people that we already Help!
know. The Comfort Zone are the ones colored in BLUE. The
people in RED are in the Courage Zone meaning, you need a lot
of courage to approach this people to speak in English.
The idea is: Can you conquer your fear of speaking in English to
other people beside your family & friends?
At the end of an effective ESL class, your confidence should be

like this: Click here
YOU
Family Other Co-workers Old Famous Complete

Relatives Acquaintances People, Strangers
Best Just
Friends Neighbors Friends Boss
COMFORT ZONE
This diagram now shows a person who can confidently approach & talk to even a
complete stranger. The barrier between yourself and other people should be
minimized and treat others as an equal.
Yeah, but why do I have to talk to strangers? Is it really necessary?
Well if you are working, around 60-99% of your time will be spent in meeting
strangers. Whether they are customers, clients, the government, or foreigners, you
will get to a situation wherein you have to speak-up and state yourself in English! If
you will be travelling abroad, well conquering your fear is absolutely necessary.
OK I get what you mean... But how do I do it? How do I get the courage to speak in
English?! Answer: It all started with “Hello”…
1. Read conversational books on the following topics:

• Basic courtesies & greetings
• Proper table manners
• Basic telephone etiquette
• Ordering from a store or restaurant
• Giving/asking directions
2. Have the right mindset- Treat them as an equal.

You have something to say and you are worthy to
be listened to.
Step #9:
HAVE THE COURAGE TO GO BEYOND
3-WORD UTTERANCES
If you have been following the 8 previous steps thoroughly,

it means that you should be ready to talk longer, with more
words and these words are in the right usage.
How do I say “The
Does this guy look familiar to you? movie is good” in
English?
TRANSLATING…
Yeah right… “The movie is good!”
bored
Uhmm... Duhh..The
movie is good, don’t
you think?
But I already did spoke some English?! You mean I should speak more?
You got it right! By this time you should be ready to express yourself in more
than 3 words. A good ESL conversation should be able to express oneself in 5
OR MORE WORDS with clarity and focus.
HOW TO SPEAK MORE CLEARLY IN ENGLISH

STOP!
1. Think in English (no translation) The next pages
2. Say it in English (no translation) may be a little
3. React in English (no translation) complex. Pay
attention!
Why? Well, read on!
First: How does our native-speaking brain compose a message?
• The brain speaks in your native language (Chinese, Arabic,

Japanese, Spanish etc.) but wants to say something in English.
Think
• You brain spends time thinking of the right English words to

use, grammar and also worries on other peoples’ reaction to
Translate your message.
• If you need to speak while the brain is still in the process of

thinking what to say, your mouth will utter non-words such as
“ahhh…”, “Duhh…” & “Mmm…”
Talk • If you already though of what to say but your brain is still unsure
of how to say it, chances are you stutter or eat up your words!
THIS is the reason why people fail to learn how to speak English fluently. If you
worry too much in translating what to say, how to say it and the people’s
reaction, chances are you had been wasting your time, as well as others’ time
waiting for you to say something.
How should we do it? I have a course in college called Thinking Skills in English
and this is how it goes. See how it saves your time & lets you speak more crisp
English.
• The brain is already trained for thinking straight in English. You just
need to arrange your message a little bit before saying it.
Think
• If you have something to say, just say it. Don’t worry about
committing any mistake. Just apologize & deal with the corrections
Talk later.
All right now I understand. But how can I develop thinking in English?
Remember that you already know how to:

how to enhance your vocabulary by listing & using the dictionary;
how to find role models like people music and movies; as well as
finding resources like reading books & browsing the internet.
It means the only barrier left for you to learn is to let go of your native language
and adopt the second language which is English!
What?! Are you saying to forget my mother tongue?!
Nope. All I’m saying is that if a situation requires you to speak English, then don’t
use your mother language to do the thinking. Use English to think faster. Have the
courage to expand your comfort zone and free yourself in using the English
language.
Let’s start getting up in the morning, & greet others in English. When making
decisions, try to talk to yourself in English.
Hmmm…Apples are rich

Good morning, in fiber, but oranges
little bird! are rich in Vitamin C…
Thanks for Then I’ll buy both!
waking me up.
Step #10:
GO AND CONQUER THE WORLD!
Awesome! I’m so proud of you!
In this part, we shall be dealing with the final touches of improving your
communication skills in English. We’ll just be tweaking stuff & adding some ideas
to help you go out & conquer the world.
I had mentioned earlier in the introduction something about behavioral learning.

Well, language is behavioral in nature, meaning what you utter are words that
mainly express how you feel and what you think. If you feel happy, you utter
happy words. Same happens when you are sad, angry or lonely.
To learn a new language means that you have to deal with your own behavior
towards other English speakers. It is natural to feel somewhat shy or intimidated
towards foreigners, the rich & the educated, but it doesn’t need to be that way
forever. To learn behaviorally means to learn how to understand yourself, free
yourself from fear, shyness & intimidation.
How do we do that?
Look into the mirror and evaluate yourself:
1. Do I look to the person I speak with?

2. Do I make hand gestures as well as facial
expression?
3. Can I express my sense of humor in
English ?
4. Do I also listen to other people’s
feedback as well?
5. Do I convey sincerity & respect through
my manner of speaking?
If your answers to the questions above are more of “yes”, then congratulations!
This means that you can now go ahead and do other stuff. But if your answers are
more of a “no” then you have to read this last part of the manual.
This part is mainly on the non-verbal traits you have while talking. Take time to
record A video yourself while talking to somebody and take note of your gestures,
facial expression and intonation.
What is Non-verbal Communication?!
This is the message you send when you are not speaking. Take the picture below
as an example:
I’m so happy
to be here!
Does this girl look believable? Her

verbal message is entirely different
from the way she looked!
Do you know that 73% of your entire message come from the way look when
you speak? Meaning, people judge on your non-verbal traits in order for you to
be believable. The truth of your message also has to be supported by your
actions, if not, people will not be interested, get bored of simply would not
bother to listen to you.
To test this: Watch the daily news and see which people on TV would you
actually believe through their statements and those you are not bother
listening to. Then try to compare these people.
How do we improve on my Non-verbal Traits?
1. Have Eye-contact- They say that we show

sincerity through looking straight in the eye. Yes it is
still is correct. But we don’t need to look straight in
the eye every time. To be effective, gaze at the
person’s face from time to time, looking on the
bridge between the eyes for 3 seconds or more.
Practice looking at people confidently, ease the fear
and tension. You will see great results by having
good eye-contact.
2. Use Gestures- Use your hands freely as you

speak, rather than folding them on your chest.

Being too still or stiff gives an impression that you
are not comfortable of the person you are
speaking with. Use your hands to clap, point at
something and tap at your friends shoulder to get
attention.
3. Eliminate Non-words- Lessen or eliminate non-
words such as “ummm..” “duhhh….” and “mmm…” , as
well as stammered words like “I …ah.…need to …… to
tell something…”. These non-words suggests
nervousness or uncertainty, most likely will turn
people off. To do this means that you should be
prepared to respond to any English-speaking situation
through practice.
4. Use your sense of humor- You can do this if you are

already are confident in communicating with other
people. Sharing a good joke livens a conversation and
establish relationships. Just be careful at throwing
jokes, it might ruin your talk for being misunderstood.
Laugh & enjoy, make the people feel that you are
happy to talk to them.
Afterword…
Congratulations for reading this ebook. All you need to do right now is to go out
and talk to somebody in English.
Remember these thoughts:

LET US
HELP
YOU!
Click on
the Geeky
Treat other people as an equal with respect. Apple
You have something important to say. NOW!
You are worthy to be listen to.
You are a winner!
Tell me how did this ebook helped.

Kindly leave a comment on our page by
clicking here:
Cheers to You!
Maribeth Oliver
GLOSSARY
Convey-(verb) send something, usually a interpreted message.
Enunciate-(verb)
Feedback (noun) -response
Genre- style. In movies genres maybe Actions, Romance, horror, etc.
Phrasing- (verb) grouping the words into bits of thoughts using pauses or stops.
Intimidated- (verb) to feel little or inferior
Intonation- (noun) the rising & falling of your voice pitch when talking. This
speech skill is needed to sound more sincere and with emotion. Without it you
sound like a robot.
Mnemonics- (noun) a device that helps you recall. In this ebook, listing down new
words in a notebook is a way for us to memorize better.
Mimic- (verb) to copy or mirror
Stammering- (verb) making stops & non-words in the middle of the sentence, a
common sign of nervousness .
Ex: “ I……… would, ah ah like to speak ah.. ah.. with you.”
Stuttering- (verb) making repetitive words or sounds when speaking, also a sign
of nervousness
Ex: “ I..I…would-would like to speak ah.. ah.. with you, with you.”

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Note from the author:

 Why is it important for me to learn English?

STEP #1: FALL IN-LOVE WITH ENGLISH FIRST

STEP #2: UNDERSTAND HOW DO YOU LEARN

STEP #3: PREPARE THE MATERIALS YOU NEED

STEP #4: YOUR WORD OF THE DAY

STEP #5: MAKE FUNNY FACES

STEP #6: GROOVE SOME MUSIC

STEP #7: GO SEE A MOVIE

STEP #8: MEET & GREET OTHER PEOPLE

STEP #9: HAVE THE COURAGE TO GO BEYOND 3-WORD

STEP #10: GO AND CONQUER THE WORLD!

ENGLISH FIRST Where did the

English is a West-Germanic language

We know for a fact that when you liked

What is English as a Second Language ESL?

Traditional English class Effective ESL class

X Teacher-centered (The teachers do the

X The lessons are more lectures, readings,

X Lessons start with simple grammar topics

What does this table tell you? DO I REALLY HAVE TO MEMORIZE

Watch & Learn:

Talk & Listen:

1. Listen & Read

2. Watch & Learn

4. Trial & Error

When we say materials , it means all objects

What materials are we talking about?

1. References (paper, websites or ebooks are OK)

2. A small notebook and pen to write newly-found words.

We provide you with everything you need in an ESL class.

SPELLING & VOCABULARY

Have a hand-dandy notebook and pen. Keep a small one

“mnemonics” –NEH-mow-nics (CAPITALIZE the stressed syllable)

What are they?

How do we do this?! Answer: make funny faces!

You heard it right! Let me explain to you. How do we strengthen

Do this in front of a mirror. 2-3 times a week.

2. Angry Face/ Happy Face

Music is a universal language. No matter

How do we use music to learn English?

What could be a better way to hear how native speakers

What should we do when watching a movie?

Some recommended titles:

Fantasy/ Sci-fi Animation

We are almost done in the course of

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COMFORT ZONE COURAGE ZONE

At the end of an effective ESL class, your confidence should be

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Yeah, but why do I have to talk to strangers? Is it really necessary?

1. Read conversational books on the following topics:

2. Have the right mindset- Treat them as an equal.

If you have been following the 8 previous steps thoroughly,

HOW TO SPEAK MORE CLEARLY IN ENGLISH

First: How does our native-speaking brain compose a message?

• The brain speaks in your native language (Chinese, Arabic,

• You brain spends time thinking of the right English words to

• If you need to speak while the brain is still in the process of

Remember that you already know how to: