Tips for Language Learning 

Any one who has studied a foreign language knows how difficult  it is to become really fluent.The way a language is spoken in a classroom is often  different than the more informal style of speaking  used in everyday life.There are many idioms and slang terms to become familiar with.Seeking opportunities to actively use language is very important to reach the goal of fluency.Here are some suggestions to help you practice your language skills           

              1.Find a conversation partner.Try to find someone in

               your school or community that is a native speaker,and ask 

               him or her to meet you regularly to have conversations in

               that language.This is a great way to get experience with   

               actual usage,talking to someone with whom you feel   

               comfortable. You’ll be able to ask questions about how to

               speak correctly and appropriately,while discussing topics

               that interest both of you.May be you can offer to help your

               partner learn your native language also.

               2.Watch some T.V.Try to find a foreign language TV

                station and watch often.At first the actors will seem to

                speak quickly,but try to recognize a few words or pharases.

                Later it’ll become easier to follow dialogue.Pay attention to

                patterns of pronunciation,and the way that the voices rise

                and fall when questions are asked and statements are

                made.Children’s shows are great for learning and

                reviewing basic concepts such as alphabets,counting,object

                names and more.You can gain some understanding of pop

                culture and life-styles in another country by watching

                advertisements and shows.

              3.If you are visiting a foreign country and trying to

              learn the language,you’ll want to take every opportunity to go

              out and practice.Each day make a habit of going into a place

              like a shop,restaurant or bank.Even if you’re only buying a

              loaf of bread or anewspaper,you can try to do so in the host

              language.

             Successfully making a purchase or getting information in a

             foreign language will help you become more confident.As you

             become more comfortable in these kinds of public

             situations,you can try to engage others in a bit of casual,polite

             conversations-a comment about the weather, for example;

            You‘ll feel less frustrated about your language skills when you

           accomplish these functional,routine kinds of activities.

           Going grocery shopping in your hometown may not be very  

           interesting,but in a foreign culture it can be a learning     

            experience!

Following these suggestions,you’ll become an active user of your

second language.Making consistent efforts to speak,listen and interact

with others is the way to gain valuable practical knowledge and

experience.