Many people, especially those who are from non-English speaking country usually have the same questions: "How can I master English well?" or "How to be an Good English speaker?" This is not such a cliche question actually, it is more than simply questioning how.
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Here are the 5 simple ways of mastering English well.
Reading and writing
The best way to get on top of the English language is to read regularly. Whether that involves curling up with a good novel, grabbing the daily newspaper or reading magazines (preferably reputable ones such as Time or National Geographic) is totally up to you. As long as you’re regularly absorbing new words and language, your English is guaranteed to improve. In addition, you'd better trying doing some writing of your own; keep an online blog, submit articles to journals and websites or maybe have a crack at penning a novel. It is okay for no one reads your work, but what you have done allows you to have such a great experience with language as well as improve your vocabularies and syntax.
Taking part in conversation
Taking a part in a conversation, in some extent, is an ashamed activity for non native English speaker. But bear in mind, by doing this activity, it is almost a must particularly for those who speak English as a second language. You may have mastered the theoretical side of learning English, still the fact is all types of English have their own variations, rules and accents which only emerge when being spoken. By engaging in conversation with English speakers at every opportunity, you’ll begin to be aware of these rules, and you’ll also be able to put your own learning into daily practice.
Playing word games
Have you taken a look at a child playing words in your own language? Do they master the language already? No, they don't for sure. But why those who are close to the kid provide them this kind of game? Yes, they want the kid understand and enrich as well as open their minds and thought as to understand the meaning and the discourse of the words played.
Participating in a word game is one of the most fun ways of mastering the English language. The best kind of this is the crossword; try completing the ones supplied in the daily newspaper, or grab a crossword book if you want to try more. Crosswords help you to improve language comprehension, critical thinking skills and overall vocabulary. Another example good word game to participate in is Scrabble. There are some websites where people can play against others all around the world, and the social networking website Facebook also has its own Scrabble application which is super popular. Additionally, if you are an iPhone user, try adding the “Words with Friends” App. This application is similar to Scrabble that allows you to improve your English while socializing with your friends.
Going to English courses
Learning English is a surefire way to improve your English skills. Whether it’s participating in a general course aimed at improving your overall English, or more targeted courses such as those aimed at preparing your for academic purposes or passing a citizenship test, attending an English school allows you to learn the language in a safe and friendly environment alongside other individuals who are also looking to improve their language and literacy.
Using references
Don’t be afraid to carry a small dictionary or thesaurus around with you at all times. A dictionary allows you to look up the meaning of any word you’re unsure about, while a thesaurus will help you find strong alternatives to words if you feel your language is getting a little repetitive. Additionally, there are many dictionaries and thesauruses online, so if you have access to the internet — perhaps via your smartphone — go ahead and look up that word you’re a little unsure about.
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