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English skill Communication

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:32:19 GMT

Hi every body,

I am a man 35 yrs old and just moved from asian country which is english never been used as second languange for conversation.
I need an information tohelp me out if there is a english community in Dubai or Sharjah which is I can practise my english frequently to improve my english.
I am glad to meet any one who can speak english and perhaps I can teach my mother tounge for the return

Thank you

Mr FA

Re: choice of speak vs. talk

Anonymous — Mon, 05 May 2008 23:06:17 GMT

The main thing to remember is that while 'speak' may or may not take a direct object, 'talk' never does. I can say "I speak English," but not, "I talk English." On the other hand, I could either 'speak' or 'talk' to my friend. In this case, it's merely context that determines which one to use: 'speaking' is generally a one-way communication while 'talking' implies a conversation or discussion of sorts. Hope that helps!

Practise English in Malta

tebacimi — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:57:18 GMT

Hello!! I'm a Spanish girl. I'm 30 and I'm in Malta to improve my English. I would like to meet people who speak English as a mother tongue to practise conversation. If you are interested in Spanish you know... contact me here: [e-mail removed by mods, please add it to your profile]

Re: I Want To Be Fluent English Speaker How Please?

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:58:38 GMT

Hello to all,

I believe that to learn English depends of the interest of individual and depending of the English knowledge you wanted to learn. like for instance, if you want to speak English all you have to do is to listen very carefully to some tools such as CD, DVD, tapes etc. either audio or video, any kinds of topics as long as educational and knowledgeable and while you are listening just follow and speak what they are talking this is a training of the tongue or tongue twisting trying to develop proper accent, pronunciation, intonation etc, if any words you donât understand have your dictionary besides you and open it. next step just prepare any topics as guidelines [ prepare the main topics, sub topics and conclusion] prolong, elongate and expound the topics you wanted to discuss make it in English version at first you might have the difficulty to speak but try and try until your English would connect and connect at this point your trying to bridge the gap. What is needed in English is that at least you have many words to know {synonym and antonyms} is what i mean.

The basic training of English is that you have to speak English by any topics. I understand that for a person who lived {not speaking country have the difficulty to speak English} on my behalf, English education must start first on basic like for instance if you need English conversation find a person who could talk with you English, or else speak and talk English with yourself even if someone listening at you and say something you are a fool forget it. What is needed is you learn something and speak English. if you have the difficulty to write English just read books literatures etc at this point you can get many ideas and your vocabulary broadens, watch the period, punctuation, commas, etc, if you are not a good English listener try to listen English teachings, news whatever that could improve your English, the four pillars of English are: reading. Speaking, writing and listening, if you have this all then you can speak English although not fluent as what others did but at least you can communicate via reading, writing, listening and speak. Fluent English would follow donât give up keep trying until success.

I am a Filipino not an English speaker, writer, etc but in terms of communication i could communicate. For to me to learn English depends on individual. If we have the basic then we have to improve, have the desire, act on it, and apply no need a tutor individual interest is vital here. Donât be shy to speak English if the English is crooked and someone laughs at you accept it consider yourself that you are not an English person, perhaps the person who laughs at you donât know how to speak English and even to communicate with. Thereâs a saying goes: a noisy person have little knowledge than a silent one. in this world what is important is communication regardless of races, nationality and religion. a crooked English is better than nothing, a crooked or a carabao English has the opportunity to become fluent rather than nothing. but if you have nothing at all nobody blames except yourself, your making your own fate and destiny donât blame your parents and the government its your own decision for what you are now, your right decision now will be your future someday but if you donât plan or decision today do you think you have something to expect in the future. To speak English needs perseverance, long patience and determination to reach the goal this is fundamental requirements. people who cannot speak English has less opportunity to go abroad particularly in the open country, and thatâs the reason why I wanted to learn English even basic for this is my only tool to go to other countries if opportunities permit.

From Philippines,

Rene

Re: how to learn English

Anonymous — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:30:48 GMT

i. Observe the mouth movements of those who speak English well and try to imitate them.

When you are watching television, observe the mouth movements of the speakers. Repeat what they are saying, while imitating the intonation and rhythm of their speech.

ii. Until you learn the correct intonation and rhythm of English, slow your speech down.

If you speak too quickly, and with the wrong intonation and rhythm, native speakers will have a hard time understanding you.

Don't worry about your listener getting impatient with your slow speech -- it is more important that everything you say be understood.

iii. Listen to the 'music' of English.

Do not use the 'music' of your native language when you speak English. Each language has its own way of 'singing'.

iv. Use the dictionary.

Try and familiarise yourself with the phonetic symbols of your dictionary. Look up the correct pronunciation of words that are hard for you to say.

v. Make a list of frequently used words that you find difficult to pronounce and ask someone who speaks the language well to pronounce them for you.

Record these words, listen to them and practice saying them. Listen and read at the same time.

vi. Buy books on tape.

Record yourself reading some sections of the book. Compare the sound of your English with that of the person reading the book on the tape.

vii. Pronounce the ending of each word.

Pay special attention to 'S' and 'ED' endings. This will help you strengthen the mouth muscles that you use when you speak English.

viii. Read aloud in English for 15-20 minutes every day.

Research has shown it takes about three months of daily practice to develop strong mouth muscles for speaking a new language.

ix. Record your own voice and listen for pronunciation mistakes.

Many people hate to hear the sound of their voice and avoid listening to themselves speak. However, this is a very important exercise because doing it will help you become conscious of the mistakes you are making.

x. Be patient.

You can change the way you speak but it won't happen overnight. People often expect instant results and give up too soon. You can change the way you sound if you are willing to put some effort into it.

Quick tips

Various versions of the English language exist. Begin by identifying the category you fall into and start by improving the clarity of your speech.

~ Focus on removing the mother tongue influence and the 'Indianisms' that creep into your English conversations.

~ Watch the English news on television channels like Star World, CNN, BBC and English movies on Star Movies and HBO.

~ Listen to and sing English songs. We'd recommend Westlife, Robbie Williams, Abba, Skeeter Davis and Connie Francis among others.

Books to help you improve your English

Essential English Grammar by Murphy (Cambridge)
Spoken English by R K Bansal and J B Harrison
Pronounce It Perfectly In English (book and three audio cassettes) by Jean Yates, Barrons Educational Series
English Pronunciation For International Students by Paulette Wainless Dale, Lillian Poms

Re: Spoken english lessons for Indians

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:20:45 GMT

Respected Sir/Mam,

I am nithya and I have completed B.com. My residence is at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu. Now I am working in a Private Company. I need to speak English fulently in this office. If I read the English news papers, can I talk English fluently? Please give me some tips for my conversation.

Thanking You

Regards Rajesh

Re: Why don't students "use" what they know?

Mister Micawber — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 00:59:15 GMT

Ah! Another acronym. Yes, of course, MFP has to be addressed, and adult students do seem to need to know the theory, where children absolutely do not-- but it can be done, and more efficaciously, in the process of communicating. Slip it in when they aren't looking. It is getting involved in 'free conversation' that most helps your student acquire the language.

Granted, my 'free conversation' is not very free-- I rely on a lot of conversation-stimulating materials (videos, newspaper articles, cartoons, picture books, quizzes, puzzles, lyrics, gossip, etc) to ensure that the student is getting vocabulary and items of interest beyond the state of the weather and the student's weekend activities. Input, input, input-- if the student is getting enough of it, at a reasonably comprehensible level-- s/he will eventually be able to speak English well.

Of course, students vary. Most of my Japanese students can parse circles around me but cannot pronounce their way out of a paper bag. Yours may have other idiosyncrasies.

Are we talking about the same points?

Re: Spoken english lessons for Indians

Anonymous — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 12:34:53 GMT

Respected Sir/Mam,

I am Dhanavel and I have completed Bsc. My residence is at Chennai in Tamil Nadu. Now I am working in a Private Org. I need to speak English fulently in this office. If I read the English news papers, can I talk English fluently? Please give me some tips for my conversation.

Thanking You

Regards,

P.Dhanavel

Re: Need Ideas for (english) conversation topics with woman aged 35 - 45.

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:52:44 GMT

Hello Im Anthony,I'm from Jakarta.perhaps I can help you Rabia to teach you English,basicly in conversation where I believe you can speak in English in fast way.I also teach one of Korean woman by teaching her how to speak English without a doubt she learns it quite fast.if you interested you can contact me

ESL TEACHERS for University's Teaching Project in Nontaburi, Thailand

Lclr — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:00:33 GMT

HIRING NOW!

MediaKids Academy works side-by-side with Chulalongkorn University in organizing and placing 30 NATIVE ENGLISH TEACHERS for the Universityâs âNontaburi Teaching Projectâ.

AIM: To assist and encourage the students to be able to speak English with confidence and fluency.

TEACHING DETAILS

Schools: Nontaburi, Thailand
Subject: Basic English Conversation (curriculum will be provided).
Teaching hours: 20-22 hrs/wk
Work days/hours: Monday to Friday from 8.00 am.- 4.30 pm.
Class size: Ave. of 45 students/class
Levels:
Primary: 6-12 years old (grade 1-6.
Secondary:13-18 years old (grade 7-12)

TERM OF CONTRACT

November 1, 2007 to September 30, 2008
1st semester: November 1, 2007 to February 29, 2008
Semesterâs break: March 1, 2008 to April 30, 2008
2nd semester: May 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008

THE COMPANY WILL PROVIDE:

Health Insurance: The employer will provide the teacherâs health insurance budget of 2,500 baht per year.
Work Permit: The employer will provide the teacher a work permit based on the contract term.
Non-Immigrant B Visa: The employer will provide and sponsorship the teacherâs documents for applying Non-Immigrant visa.
Orientation Course: The employer will provide the teacher a free 3-4 days orientation course prior to teaching
Consultant: The employer will provide the teacher a consultant to help out with any problems/concerns.
Airport Pick-up: The employer will provide the teacher a free airport pick-up (following a scheduled plan)

SALARY

40,000 baht per month for the BA in education or English or Linguistic/BA or BS with TEFL or TESOL certificate
35,000 per month for the 1^st semester and 40,000 for the 2^nd semester (BA or BS teachers who have NO TEFL or TESOL certificate. NOTE: Those who do not have TEFL or TESOL certificate, but have BA or BS degree can take either one of these courses for only USD500 in Thailand (the regular tuition for such courses is USD1,950, but the MediaKids Academy will take care of the rest of the fee for the teachers). Classes will start in early October 2007.

35,000 per month for teachers with some college earned units but HAVE TEFL or TESOL certificate. NOTE: Those who have some college earned units but HAVE NO TEFL or TESOL certificate can teach for the Media Kids (not for Nontaburi Teaching Project)

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Native English speakers;
College/University degree and/or TEFL/TESOL; or
Some college earned units but with TEFL/TESOL certificate

Please scan and send the following requirements:

1. A copy of an accredited college/university diploma and/or transcript record, and/or TEFL/TESOL certificate
2. 1 pc. 2X2 photo and 1 full-body photo (Please look professional)

3. A copy of passport page

4. A copy of police clearance
4. A detailed resume

Please send me an email or PM me to give you my email-address. Thank you.