myESLsupportEducation series10 WAYS TO LEARN ENGLISH MaribethOliverCopyright © 2010 by myESLsupporteLearingProgram of myServiceandsupportCorporation (mySnS) Permission to ReproduceExcept as otherwise specifically noted, the information in this publication may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from myServiceandSupportCorporation, provided that due diligence is exercised in ensuring the accuracy of the information reproduced; that myServiceandSupportCorporation is identified as the source institution; and that the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the information reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with, or with the endorsement of myServiceandSupportCorporation.For permission to reproduce the information in this publication for commercial redistribution, visit: http://www.teachingyouenglish.comThis publication is available upon request in accessible formats. Contact:myService& Support Corp.PO Box 50480Minneapolis, MN 55405Follow us online!Websites: http://www.teachingyouenglish.com &www.myeslsupport.net/Skype : english.elearningYahoo! Mail: myesl_mysnsFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/myESLSupport?ref=sgmTwitter: https://twitter.com/myESLTweets www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishNote from the author:This simply means that you can make a copy and give it to your friends with or without permission from myESLsupportas long as you give this copy for free. However, if you intend to sell this ebook, you’ll have to contact us first or else legal actions maybe taken for infringement of copyright laws. Got it?IntroductionMy 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 OLIVERFor myESLsupport www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishCONTENTSTitle pageIntroduction10 Ways to Learn EnglishSTEP #1:FALL IN-LOVE WITH ENGLISH FIRSTSTEP #2:UNDERSTAND HOW DO YOU LEARNSTEP #3: PREPARE THE MATERIALS YOU NEEDSTEP #4:YOUR WORD OF THE DAYSTEP #5:MAKE FUNNY FACESSTEP #6:GROOVE SOME MUSICSTEP #7:GO SEE A MOVIESTEP #8:MEET & GREET OTHER PEOPLESTEP #9:HAVE THE COURAGE TO GO BEYOND 3-WORD UTTERANCESSTEP #10: GO AND CONQUER THE WORLD! Glossary www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishStep #1:FALL IN-LOVE WITH ENGLISH FIRST10 Ways to Learn EnglishAreyoureadytofallin-lovewithEnglish?WhyisitimportantforyoutolearnEnglish?Checkthefollowingreasonsthatapplytoyou:Forthejob?Forschool?Travelabroad?wantingtoimpresspeople?Takinganimportantexam?Wanttomeetmorepeople?YoulikedHollywoodmovies?YourfriendsalreadyspeakEnglishJustwanttolearnotherlanguageOthersWeknowforafactthatwhenyoulikedsomething,yougettoknowallaboutit,allthetinydetails.Forexample,ifyouareabasketballfan,youknowtherulesofthegame,youfollowyoufavoriteteam,canrecitewhattheirstatsare–everything.Thefunnythingis,youknewallofthembyheart.Learningiseffortlessifyoureallylikedthesubject.Now,letmeaskyouonemoretime:Areyoureadytofallin-lovewithEnglish?Yes,buthowdowedoit?Answeriscommitment.Alwaysthinkofyourreasons,thebenefitsthatEnglishcanbringtoyou.Likeagirlorboyfriend,youhavetobewillingtospendsometime&energyknowingEnglishwell.Ifyouhavethismindset,thenyouareready. www.teachingyouenglish.com I Love English!TRIVIA:WheredidtheEnglishLanguagecamefrom?EnglishisaWest-GermaniclanguageoriginatedfromEngland&south-easternScotlandaround5thcenturyBC.ItisamixtureofmanydialectslikeGerman,French,Anglo-Saxon,Greek&Latin.Becauseofthemilitary&economicpowerofBritainandtheUnitedStates,Englishhasbecomeacommonlanguageorlinguafrancaofmanycountries.IthasalsobecamethelanguageofBusinessandScience.10 Ways to Learn EnglishWhat 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 classEffectiveESL classXTeacher-centered (Theteachers do the talking and students just listen).Student-centered (the student does most of the talking).XThe lessons are more lectures, readings,memorization, drills and fill-in the blanks.The lessons are activity-based,interactive & more participative.XLessons are more of the study of grammar,sentence structure, poetry & literature.Lessonscontain conversational exercises related on daily lives.X Lessons start withsimple grammar topics like the study of nouns, adjectives & verbs. It gradually goes complicated as your level-up.Lessonsstart with interpreting pictures and its meaning in words. The course progresses into more complex responses like taking an order in a restaurant or giving directions.DO I REALLY HAVE TO MEMORIZE ALL THE GRAMMAR?It depends on where are you going to use English for. If you need to speak & write English for a profession, lets say a manager or secretary job, definitely correct grammar is required. But if you only use English for daily conversation and travel, then grammar is a plus but not a priority. (Hooray!) www.teachingyouenglish.com What does this table tell you?It simply means that in order to learn English more effectively, in the least amount of time: do it the ESL way. Be prepared to do the talking, initiate conversation and participate in group activities.Nouns–names given to people, animals, thingsPlaces & events.Ex:The boywent to school. www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishStep #2:UNDERSTAND HOW DO YOU LEARNWhatisyourlearningstyle?Doyouliketoseesomebodydemonstrateitfirst?Ordoyouhavetotake-downnotesinorderforyoutogetit?Wouldyouliketoseesomepicturesbeforeyouunderstand?Itispossiblethatyouhaveoneortwolearningstyles.Choosewhichoneareyouinthesechoicesbelow:Nouns are Blah blah..YOUListen & Read:You learn best when there is something to read and someone explaining it you. This is a type of spoon-feeding class.Watch & Learn:You learn best in watching demonstrations, drawings, diagrams, movies and videos. You like to see more pictures than texts.YOUTalk & Listen:You learn best when you talk about it, hearing the different opinion of other people. You gather information from interviews, forums & panel discussions. You liked it the most to express your opinion and hear what others have to say. Trial & Error:You learn best when you simply do it hand-on, experiment on it or practice in normal life. If you made a mistake, you take it as a lesson and continue perfecting the skill until you finally learned it.www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn English1.Listen&ReadAttendseminars,readmagazines,listentodailynewsaswellasmusic.Youcanalsoborroworbuyself-helpbooksoraudiobooksespeciallyonconversationalEnglish.2.Watch&LearnWatchvideotutorials,attendproductdemos(observehowsalespeopledescribetheirproductinEnglish)followanexpertonlinethroughvideoblogs,webinarsandlivechat.3.Talk&ListenJoindiscussionforumsinschool,work,orthecommunity.Participateinmeetingsorsurveysinyourarea.Bemoreanactiveparticipant.Joininterestgroupslikeabookcluborsportsclub.Initiateastory-tellingactivitywiththechildreninyourarea.ItmaybehardtofindEnglish-speakinggroupsbutyoucanalwayspracticeinthesesocialgroupstoenhanceyourconfidence&communicatewithalargeraudience.4.Trial&ErrorDotongue-twisters&pronunciationdrills.TrytolookforagreatrolemodelwhospeaksEnglishandmimichowdotheydoit.MypersonalrolemodelforspeakingisOprahWinfrey,shespeaksstandardAmericanaccent.TrytowatchheronYouTube.Amongthefourlearningstyles,Styles3-4arethemosteffectiveonestolearnEnglishfaster.Onceyougettounderstandhowyoulearn,youmaychoosetoadoptotherlearningstyleswhichcanmakeyoulearnEnglisheffectively.LET US HELP YOU!Click on the Geeky AppleNOW! Onceyouhavedeterminedyourlearningstyle,useittolearnEnglish!Domoreactivitiesthatyouknewyouwillenjoydoing.Ifyouenjoywatchingmoviesratherthatreadingthenovelversion,thengoahead&watchthatmovie.Heresomeactivitiesyoucandodependingonyourlearningstyle.www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishStep #3: PREPARE THE MATERIALS YOU NEEDWhen 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 ebooksare OK)DictionaryThesaurus A good English conversational book found in local bookstores.Newspaper or magazinesLibrary books2. 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! We provide you with everything you need in an ESL class.Click here:TRIVIASince 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.www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishStep #4:YOUR WORD OF THE DAYDon’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, debateTHE 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.PRONUNCIATIONThe 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(CAPITALIZEthe stressed syllable) “often”-OF-tenThis 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 Facebookby English LearningSPELLING & VOCABULARYHave 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. 10 Ways to Learn EnglishStep #5:MAKE FUNNY FACES www.teachingyouenglish.com 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)tongueteeth 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)lungsWhy 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!www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishDo 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 can. Feel the pressure of pulling your lips out. Do this in 10 counts.2. Angry Face/Happy Facea.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! C’mon! Don’t be shy.. Say Aaaahh! This really is weird at first, but it does help. Or else, I wouldn’t dedicate an entire page for this!3. Tongue Flexa.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! www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishStep #6:GROOVE SOME MUSICMusicisauniversallanguage.Nomatterwhatage,genderorcountryyouarefrom,musichasabigpartofyourculture.Thebestexamplesofgoodpronunciation&phrasingcanbefoundinpoetryandsongs.Takeyourpick:folk,pop,rock,RnBwhicheveryoulikeaslongasitisinEnglish,noproblem!Also,singinginEnglishhelpsyouunderstandliteraryorartisticmeaning.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 enunciateeach line. 4.If you have the opportunity, talk about it with your friends!This exercise helps you breathe better as you speak. Here just some of my mostrecommended songs:Classic“I will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor“Top of the World” by the Carpenters“It’s Not Unusual” by Tom JonesYouTube Karaoke videos are great & fun to use. Pop“sk8ter Boy” by AvrillLavigne“Busses and Trains” by Bachelor Girl“Where is the Love?” by The Black Eyed PeasClick on any of these links to a YouTube video and start singing!www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishStep #7:GO SEE A MOVIEWhatcouldbeabetterwaytohearhownativespeakerssoundthanwatchingamovie?AfilmreportisacommonactivitiesinanESLclassroom.Asidefromtheproperpronunciation,studentsdevelopcriticalthinkingskills.Youexamine,interpretandcommentonamovieyouhadseen.Ifyou’rewatchingamoviewithfriends,it’sundeniabletojudgethefilmwhetheritsgoodorbad.Whatshouldwedowhenwatchingamovie?•PickanyHollywoodfilmonthegenreyoulike.•Describethemaincharacter.•Summarizethestory.•Determinethemainideaormoralofthestory.•Discusswhatyoudid&didnotlikedinthestory.Somerecommendedtitles:Drama“ForrestGump”“PatchAdams”“TheWeddingSinger”“Evita”Fantasy/Sci-fi“Transformers1&2”“TheX-Men”installments“TheMatrix”installments“TheLordoftheRings”installments“TheMeninBlack”Comedy“Mrs.Doubtfire”“Dr.Dolittle”“BruceAlmighty““EvanAlmighty”Animation“ToyStory”installments“Madagascar”“Up”www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishStep #8:MEET & GREET OTHER PEOPLEWearealmostdoneinthecourseofenumeratingthe10waysoflearningEnglish.Whetheryoulikeitornot,wehavetoincludesocialization.Youhavetobuildthecouragetomeet&greetpeopleoutsideyourcomfortzone.Takealookatthediagrambelow:COMFORT-COURAGEZONE:Thedrawingaboveshowsthewearemostcomfortableinapproachingpeoplethatwealreadyknow.TheComfortZonearetheonescoloredinBLUE.ThepeopleinREDareintheCourageZonemeaning,youneedalotofcouragetoapproachthispeopletospeakinEnglish.Theideais:CanyouconqueryourfearofspeakinginEnglishtootherpeoplebesideyourfamily&friends?AttheendofaneffectiveESLclass,yourconfidenceshouldbelikethis:ClickhereYOUFamilyBest FriendsJust FriendsOld Acquaintances Other RelativesCo-workersFamous PeopleBossComplete StrangersNeighborsCOMFORT ZONECOURAGE ZONEI don’t know what to say! Help!www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishThisdiagramnowshowsapersonwhocanconfidentlyapproach&talktoevenacompletestranger.Thebarrierbetweenyourselfandotherpeopleshouldbeminimizedandtreatothersasanequal.Yeah,butwhydoIhavetotalktostrangers?Isitreallynecessary?Wellifyouareworking,around60-99%ofyourtimewillbespentinmeetingstrangers.Whethertheyarecustomers,clients,thegovernment,orforeigners,youwillgettoasituationwhereinyouhavetospeak-upandstateyourselfinEnglish!Ifyouwillbetravellingabroad,wellconqueringyourfearisabsolutelynecessary.OKIgetwhatyoumean...ButhowdoIdoit?HowdoIgetthecouragetospeakinEnglish?!Answer:Itallstartedwith“Hello”…1.Readconversationalbooksonthefollowingtopics:•Basiccourtesies&greetings•Propertablemanners•Basictelephoneetiquette•Orderingfromastoreorrestaurant•Giving/askingdirections2.Havetherightmindset-Treatthemasanequal.Youhavesomethingtosayandyouareworthytobelistenedto.Complete StrangersOld Acquaintances YOUFamilyBest FriendsJust FriendsOther RelativesCo-workersFamous People,BossNeighborsCOMFORT ZONEwww.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishStep #9:HAVE THE COURAGE TO GO BEYOND3-WORD UTTERANCESIf 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. Does this guy look familiar to you?Uhmm... Duhh..The movie is good, don’t you think?Yeah right… boredHow do I say “The movie is good” in English? TRANSLATING… “The movie is good!”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 ENGLISH1.Think in English (no translation)2.Say it in English (no translation)3.React in English (no translation)Why? Well, read on!STOP!The next pages may be a little complex. Pay attention!www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishThink•The brain speaks in your native language (Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, Spanish etc.) but wants to say something in English. Translate•You brain spends time thinking of the right English words to use, grammar and also worries on other peoples’ reaction to your message. Talk•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…”•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!First: How does our native-speaking brain compose a message?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.Think•The brain is already trained for thinking straight in English. You just need to arrange your message a little bit before saying it.Talk•If you have something to say, just say it. Don’t worry about committing any mistake. Just apologize & deal with the corrections later.www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishAll 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.Good morning, little bird! Thanks for waking me up.Hmmm…Apples are rich in fiber, but oranges are rich in Vitamin C…Then I’ll buy both!www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishStep #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?www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishIf 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!Doyouknowthat73%ofyourentiremessagecomefromthewaylookwhenyouspeak?Meaning,peoplejudgeonyournon-verbaltraitsinorderforyoutobebelievable.Thetruthofyourmessagealsohastobesupportedbyyouractions,ifnot,peoplewillnotbeinterested,getboredofsimplywouldnotbothertolistentoyou.Totestthis:WatchthedailynewsandseewhichpeopleonTVwouldyouactuallybelievethroughtheirstatementsandthoseyouarenotbotherlisteningto.Thentrytocomparethesepeople.www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishHow do we improve on my Non-verbal Traits?1.HaveEye-contact-Theysaythatweshowsinceritythroughlookingstraightintheeye.Yesitisstilliscorrect.Butwedon’tneedtolookstraightintheeyeeverytime.Tobeeffective,gazeattheperson’sfacefromtimetotime,lookingonthebridgebetweentheeyesfor3secondsormore.Practicelookingatpeopleconfidently,easethefearandtension.Youwillseegreatresultsbyhavinggoodeye-contact.2.UseGestures-Useyourhandsfreelyasyouspeak,ratherthanfoldingthemonyourchest.Beingtoostillorstiffgivesanimpressionthatyouarenotcomfortableofthepersonyouarespeakingwith.Useyourhandstoclap,pointatsomethingandtapatyourfriendsshouldertogetattention.3.EliminateNon-words-Lessenoreliminatenon-wordssuchas“ummm..”“duhhh….”and“mmm…”,aswellasstammeredwordslike“I…ah.…needto……totellsomething…”.Thesenon-wordssuggestsnervousnessoruncertainty,mostlikelywillturnpeopleoff.TodothismeansthatyoushouldbepreparedtorespondtoanyEnglish-speakingsituationthroughpractice.4.Useyoursenseofhumor-Youcandothisifyouarealreadyareconfidentincommunicatingwithotherpeople.Sharingagoodjokelivensaconversationandestablishrelationships.Justbecarefulatthrowingjokes,itmightruinyourtalkforbeingmisunderstood.Laugh&enjoy,makethepeoplefeelthatyouarehappytotalktothem.www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishAfterword…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:Treat other people as an equal with respect.You have something important to say.You are worthy to be listen to.You are a winner!Tell me how did this ebookhelped.Kindly leave a comment on our page by clicking here:Cheers to You!MaribethOliverLET US HELP YOU!Click on the Geeky AppleNOW! www.teachingyouenglish.com 10 Ways to Learn EnglishGLOSSARYConvey-(verb) send something, usually a interpreted message.Enunciate-(verb)Feedback (noun) -responseGenre-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 inferiorIntonation-(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 mirrorStammering-(verb) making stops & non-words in the middle of the sentence, a common sign of nervousness .Ex: “ I……… would, ah ahlike to speak ah.. ah.. with you.”Stuttering-(verb) making repetitive words or sounds when speaking, also a sign of nervousness Ex: “ I..I…would-wouldlike to speak ah.. ah.. with you, with you.”