English Audio: Speech and Pronunciation

Re: Why does my pulse go up?

pieanne — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 15:25:21 GMT

They're OK for Instant Mess. or cell phone texts, but I don' much care for them in a context of learning the language.

Re: Why does my pulse go up?

kama — Tue, 26 Jul 2005 14:42:11 GMT

Pieanne wrote:
Yes, do. A word can often be used in many ways.
See you!

PS: avoid using "u" for "you", and type "I" for "i" !

why don't you like use these easier spelling?

Re: Why does my pulse go up?

Eimai_Anglos — Wed, 13 Jul 2005 15:41:35 GMT

I am a native speaker. You can listen to me here:
http://www.The-Cool-Book-Shop.co.uk/sound1/english.htm

Re: Why does my pulse go up?

prathesha — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 09:42:08 GMT

Hai Emai!

Thanks a lot for your suggestions Emai!. Well, are you a native speaker of English?. Hope you will help me in improving my English. Please, bear with me if I make mistakes.

Re: Why does my pulse go up?

Anonymous — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 23:38:51 GMT

Trusting oneself is the solution

When I was a child, I used to be afraid of talking in front of a lot of people.

As someone said that may happens to you even in your native language except If you are insecure about your english, My advice to you, you have to trust yourself and just by trusting yourself and admitting that there is nothing to worry about because all make mistakes and mistakes are not something to be ashamed of.

Re: Why does my pulse go up?

Eimai_Anglos — Sun, 26 Jun 2005 20:28:39 GMT

It's a good idea to use each word to make up sentences. If you type them here, someone will correct them.

Note: It is incorrect to type "i" instead of "I" in English. It gives me the impression that you are a baby or very poorly educated. Also be sure to leave a space after each full stop ("period" in American).

Re: Why does my pulse go up?

prathesha — Sat, 25 Jun 2005 18:16:49 GMT

When ever i learn a new word i just understand the meaning and then try to make sentences with it. But Pie, asked me to first learn in which context a particular word is used. Really Benita , Pie gave me a very good tip.So, to understand the context is it enough for me to go thro some sentences using that word?

Re: Why does my pulse go up?

benita — Sat, 25 Jun 2005 08:19:54 GMT

Hi Prathesha! pieanne has given you some very good tips! Use them well to enhance your speech!

Re: Why does my pulse go up?

pieanne — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 18:12:24 GMT

Yes, do. A word can often be used in many ways.
See you!

PS: avoid using "u" for "you", and type "I" for "i" !

Re: Why does my pulse go up?

prathesha — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 18:09:28 GMT

thanks pie! i will concentrate on the ' context ' in my new learnings.

Re: Why does my pulse go up?

pieanne — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 17:56:43 GMT

Prathesha,

The best way to improve vocabulary is reading. As to your new words, I'd say first learn to use them in the regular way, before you start to innovate
Once you've learned a new word, maybe you can visit the Cambridge site, and memorize how it is used? Or google the word, and see in which contexts it is used.

Then yes, you're right, eye-contact is important. But if there are really many people in your audience, you can hardly make eye-contact with everyone. If you're not shy, you can try it.
If you are, I think it's safer - for you - to target on a few friendly-looking persons.

Re: Why does my pulse go up?

prathesha — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 17:47:44 GMT

pieanne, what is the best way to improve my vocabulary? i take some efforts but still u see, i am unable use my new words in an innovative way.how would i know the best usage for every new word i learn?

u said i can focus on one or two persons but an eye contact with every one is the best way of communication.isn't it. what is ur opinion?

Re: Why does my pulse go up?

pieanne — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 16:40:07 GMT

Prathesha,
You can also practise in front of a mirror. And when you speak in front of an audience, maybe you can focus on one or two persons, it'll help make the "crowd" less anonymous.

Re: Why does my pulse go up?

prathesha — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 12:50:05 GMT

thank u benita!! really i haven't tried this. most of the times i start with a long sentence in mind and finally i do something.so, im just going to follow ur tip. thanks yar!

Re: Why does my pulse go up?

prathesha — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 12:45:11 GMT

thank u cj! the problem is i don't find one like that among the people i know here. but iam always in hunt for such a person.