How to Understand Native English Speakers

My students often complain to me that native English speakers speak too fast. They say that movies and TV shows seem too difficult to understand, and this causes them to get discouraged.

The truth is, native speakers can be difficult to understand, however, this is NOT just because of speed…..Even more than speaking quickly, the reason why native English speakers seem difficult to understand is that they change and transform their pronunciation of words and sentences.

This transformation of sounds means that there is a huge difference between classroom or written English and the real English that native speakers speak in everyday life.

How to Understand Native English Speakers: Plan of Action

In order to better understand how native English speakers speak, you must:

Understand that written, classroom English is different than natural, spoken English.

When you are practicing your speaking and listening skills, recognize that you are learning a different language.

Listen to/watch videos of native-level English speakers while reading the transcript.

Re-listen to and take notice of how the speakers are transforming their language, and how this compares to careful written English.

The more you understand the differences between written English and spoken, the more you can train your ears to listen to native speakers and understand them.

ENGLISH MANIA !!!

ENGLISH MANIA !!!

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Why Learn English: 10 Reasons to Learn English

There are many reasons to learn English, but because it is one of the most difficult languages to learn it is important to focus on exactly why it is you want to learn English.

Here we will look at some great reasons why English is so important. Post this list somewhere you can see it and it will motivate you to keep going even when you are tired of trying to figure out which witch is which!

English is the most commonly used language among foreign language speakers. Throughout the world, when people with different languages come together they commonly use English to communicate.

Why learn English when it is so difficult? Well, knowing English will make you bilingual and more employable in every country in the world.

Despite China, the United States is still a leader in technical innovation and economic development. English is used in the United States and in each of these fields.

English is commonly spoken throughout much of the world due to Great Britian’s expansion during the colonial age. People in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, parts of Africa, India, Pakistan and many smaller island nations speak English.

English is the commonly adopted second language in Germany, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands. Speaking English opens these countries and cultures up to you.

Another reason why English is so important is that it is the language of science. To excel in science you need to know English.

English is based on an alphabet  and, compared to Chinese, it can be learned fairly quickly.

English is also the language of the Film Industry and English means you no longer have to rely on subtitles.

In the United States, speaking English immediately opens up opportunities regardless of your ethnicity, color, or background.

Learn English and you can then teach your children English -- or if they are already learning, you can now communicate with them in English.

English speakers in most countries earn more money than non-English speakers. Learning English will open your job prospects and increase your standard of living.