Process of Learning English

Basic Vocabulary and Grammar

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  The foundations of any language, especially English, lie in vocabulary and grammar. Grammar consists of syntax and phonemes. Syntax is the rule system of language that determines how words combine to form sentences, and phonemes are the spoken sounds associated with a language's written symbols. Because English has many exceptions to its spelling and grammar rules, it's important to learn these as soon as possible. Although most letters and syllables in English are associated with their own phonemes, different words can use different phonemes for the same letter, as in the words "father" and "ash." The English language has 42 phonemes. English flashcards can be an invaluable aid when you're learning vocabulary, but learning proper pronunciation requires a live speaker or audio.

Listening and Speaking

• Before you begin reading texts in English or listening to audiotapes, be sure you understand the basic rules of syntax (for example, the subject-verb-object sentence structure). Become used to hearing, reading and comprehending English just as well as speaking or writing it. Learn to instantly translate the words in your mind--when you're conversing in any language, you don't have time to stop and think about what was said. Listen to audiotapes or sound files online to increase your listening fluency and commit a set amount of time per day to observing how native speakers use English in conversation. Don't just use textbooks; they teach you the correct use of the language but usually not the idioms and quirks of speech that feature in conversation.

Immersion

• Once you have a solid grasp of conversational English from audiotapes or another source, immerse yourself in the language by surrounding yourself with native English speakers and speaking to them in English. Focus especially on speaking with proper grammar. Ask for the correct expression, syntax or pronunciation. Correcting your mistakes early on is the best way to ensure your success in learning English.

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