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"Top 5 Mistakes English Learners Make"
What are the most
common mistakes that English learners make? Which mistakes do most
English learners need to correct, in order to learn English much faster?
Here are the top 5 English Learning Mistakes:
1. Focusing On Grammar
This is the biggest, most common, and worst mistake. Research shows
that grammar study, in fact, actually hurts English speaking ability.
Why? Because English grammar is simply too complex to memorize and use
logically.... and real conversation is much too fast.
You don't have
enough time to think, remember hundreds or thousands of grammar rules,
choose the correct one, then use it.
Your logical left-brain cannot do it. You must learn grammar
intuitively and unconsciously, like a child. You do this by hearing a
lot of correct English grammar- and your brain gradually and
automatically learns to use English grammar correctly.
2. Forcing Speech
Both English students and teachers try to force speech before the
learner is ready. The result is that most students speak English very
slowly- with no confidence and no fluency. Forcing speech is a huge
mistake. Don't force speech. Focus on listening and be patient. Speak
only when you are ready to speak- when it happens easily and naturally.
Until then, never force it.
3. Learning Only Formal Textbook English
Unfortunately, most English students learn only the formal English
found in textbooks and schools. The problem is- native speakers don't
use that kind of English in most situations.
When speaking to friends,
family, or co-workers, native speakers use casual English that is full
of idioms, phrasal verbs, and slang. To communicate with native
speakers, you must not rely only on textbooks.. you must learn casual
English.
4. Trying To Be Perfect
Students and teachers often focus on mistakes. They worry about
mistakes. They correct mistakes. They feel nervous about mistakes. They
try to speak perfectly. No one, however, is perfect. Native speakers
make mistakes all the time. You will too. Instead of focusing on the
negative- focus on communication.
Your goal is not to speak
"perfectly", your goal is to communicate ideas, information, and
feelings in a clear and understandable way. Focus on communication,focus on the positive. You will automatically improve your mistakes in
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5. Relying On English Schools
Most English learners rely totally on schools. They think the
teacher and the school are responsible for their success. This is never
true. You, the English learner, are always responsible. A good teacher
can help, but ultimately you must be responsible for your own learning.
You must find lessons and material that are effective. You must listen
and read every day. You must manage your emotions and remain motivated
and energetic. You must be positive and optimistic. No teacher can make
you learn. Only you can do it!
While these mistakes are very common, the good news is that you can
correct them. When you stop making these mistakes, you change the way
you learn English. You learn faster. Your speaking improves. You enjoy
learning English.
Good luck... you can do it!
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