By Learning English, Accents

the only effective way to improve your spoken english is to practice with the RIGHT people and also to have a "thicker skin" What does these all means is explained below: 1. Based on my experience, some people dont have the patience to listen to your converstation becasue they find your...

Hallo. I liked your comment on learning English and American. I'm trying desparatly to preserve my American accent while I'm assaulted by the British accent since I live in Europe now (Poland). What are good books to teach me contrasted pronunciation with cassettes. My email is...

hi, so, you're learning english only for yourself? wow, that's good. the vocabulary takes time. but what is a "posh" accent? i looked in my smart book (in my english-german book ;-) ) but i didn't find this word??!! and how could you insert a smily in here? is there a special buttom for it,...

okay, I know this site is dedicated for learning English and stuff, but I really would like to be able to use a Scottish accent. Or using Irish accents are cool too. Do you guys have any tips? Maybe a site you know that goes over the basics of Scottish or Irish accents? I think Scottish and Irish...

How To Learn English! Here are some tips which may help you to master the English Language! Speak without Fear The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear. They worry that they won’t say things correctly or that they will look stupid so they don’t talk...

Everyone of us have a unique accent. It is more important to learn to write good English grammar rather than speaking as native but wrong grammar. Be confident say it right with your accent. Don't feel ashamed. There are books for learning English Phonics available in libraries. there are more...

They certainly will. You will adopt the accent of the country in which you learn English, and the spelling is slightly different (and a bit easier) in America, but all English speakers will understand you without any problem.

Hi all, The best way to improve your pronounciation of the new words is to read and check for the pronounciation of the words you do not know, and listen a lot! Always keep a dictionary or two at hand. There are also many good online dictionaries, unfortunately they do not give the...

All languages change and develop over time, with new words being added and different meanings being applied. English has changed just as much as American english from what the language was like in the 18th century - no one goes around talking like Charles Dickens or Jane Austen anymore. naturally...

I am sorry Mandrake if I was not clear. In number 1, of course teacher has to work on his student's accent.... anyway, it was just a general question I posted in English Forum and many thanks to Mr Micawber who moved this question to TEFL section. I suppose it should be clear if you go back to my...