Learning English as Second Language

Some facts on languages – 

 

Most spoken languages? Mandarin, English, Hindi & Spanish

Most spoken Native Langauge? Mandarin, English, Spanish & Hindi

Most used business language? English

Source - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_languages_by_number_of_native_speakers

Learning english in today's time has become a necccesity due to increased globaliation and the way business is done across states/nations. English helps us(Indians) to overcome language barrier due to multiple languages being spoken in India.

Communication (esp Spoken English) is one field where most of the students/business-men from small cities lack and can be impediment to their personal and professional growth.

To start with, there are few things that can help us -

• Create a plan to learn the langauge where equal amount of time is devoted to reading, writing, speaking & listening.
• Reading newpapers, books and articles can help you to improve your vocabulary.
• Watching movies or news can improve your listening skills and accent of the language can be learnt easily.
• Try to talk to yourself as it will help to improve speaking and overcome shyness.
• Try to find a partner with whom you can speak without any hesitation and who will encourage you to improve.
• Start writing, even if it is a small article. Slowly build on to write longer articles which will help you to catch english quickly.
• Don't hesitste to admit your mistake since it will help you to improve.

At last, Start enjoying the language as it should be a fun to learn for you to continue !!