Listening to English

sweran · Post by **sweran** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 12:28 pm

Listening to real English speech is not easy. It's not the same as listening to English-language radio or watching English-language television, because people don't really talk in real life the same way they do in the media. In real speech, people stumble and repeat themselves, misuse grammar, and use a lot of slang and particular expressions.

It is almost impossible to learn how to listen to English effectively unless you practice listening to actual conversations. Ideally you will be able to listen to these conversations, and, if it's available, view the transcript of the conversation at the same time to reinforce what you've heard. After that it's a matter of sheer volume of listening, because after a while you will start to hear the same words and expressions repeated over and over again, and these words and expressions will seep into your brain unconciously. Go to http://www.listeningesl.com for the kinds of conversations you should practice listening to.

RicardoNasco · Post by **RicardoNasco** » Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:22 am

Hey,

I think it will be great we share language skills.
I usually stay online everytime at skype. My skype name is ricardo_nasc.

I am a brazilian. I live in Sao Paulo city. I like to talk and listen either. There is no special topic only a pleasure talk.

I hope we can talk as soon as possible!

P.S.: The skype is a internet telecomunication service. After you downloded the software (not much memory required) they ask you to create a account (skype, name, password, profile if you want, photo, etc) then you sign in.
The best thing about skype is the quality of conection. You can chat, send files, call (it is free bettwen skypers users). Only you need for talk it is a headset.
The link for website is: http://www.skype.com/helloagain.html

I use their service about a 2 years and I like it. I use in my work too.

But I am sorry for this advertising, but I only said that because I use it everytime and everywhere so we can talk from all of the world there without telecomunicatios bills.

I hope you can find me there for start a conversation.

Bye,

Ricardo
P.S.: Feel free to contact me for more questions.

fabulous · Post by **fabulous** » Tue Dec 25, 2007 5:19 am

hello,

if you use msn messenger, yahoo messenger or gmail , porbably few people would have a talk with you. skype is not that popular in this forum. try other messenger so that other would join you.

happy chatting!

kangta · Post by **kangta** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 11:05 am

:D Hello,everybody! I'm from Viet Nam. I need to learn English for my job in the future but I don't know how I start,I'm shy

.Everyone help me,please!!!!!!! Thanks@@@@@@@@ :)

aznfantasii · Post by **aznfantasii** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:06 am

Does anyone know if there might possibly be some website where you can speak english with other people?(like in chat/conversation mode)Not forum. I really want to find one and see how its like speaking with someone whos totally new at english and I can teach them a little..

aznfantasii · Post by **aznfantasii** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:08 am

Ask questions.. I don't know how to start.

aznfantasii · Post by **aznfantasii** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:17 am

yea lets talk english MAN! *******.com

aznfantasii · Post by **aznfantasii** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:19 am

Beginner at english? Talk to me!

*******.com

i wanna talk =D

mybikiny · Post by **mybikiny** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 4:42 am

Right, But Would you please give me your nickname on yahoo chat room. We can talk to each other.... :P My nick chat is *******.com... Nice to meet you there....

Dixie · Post by **Dixie** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 7:25 am

Where are you from? :D

aznfantasii · Post by **aznfantasii** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:16 pm

lol sorry, i dont use yahoo!

aznfantasii · Post by **aznfantasii** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:17 pm

born in Canada but im asian.

sure · Post by **sure** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:57 pm

aznfantasii wrote:lol sorry, i dont use yahoo!

What's funny here? I didn't get it!!!

jedwards · Post by **jedwards** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:25 am

When I write English on my pc I usually trust Word backed with another grammar software as my grammar and spelling checker, however, I found that as regarding to punctuation I still need to rely on guesswork regarding the correct use of comma. :?

Can anyone recommend of a professional english writing / editing tool that is able to analyze my sentences and correct me with the use of comma (and maybe some other “problematic” punctuation marks?).

Cheers,

Jerry.

beaverbeaver · Post by **beaverbeaver** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:59 am

Hello, i'm new to this community. very nice to meet you all, i used to be an english teacher, now i'm working in IT field with many projects. I still love english language, it's one of the best language i've learned so far. Japanese is also cool.

Just for fun, I'm putting an IT+English language project, building a small but active long term friendship group.
English learners only.
still looking for few more people to register as new family members before closing new registrations. www.beavercanal.net.
private group, designed for less than 100 members who are willing to actively communicate with others.
Share, discuss, make Real close friends from around the globe that you can meet one day.
the system deletes inactive members every 30 days, not a place for unserious people.

Anyone also from the IT industry here?

beaverbeaver · Post by **beaverbeaver** » Wed May 07, 2008 1:49 pm

If you are SERIOUS about making close friends from around the world using your english, join Beavercanal English Community at http://www.beavercanal.net/index.php?referredby=1
If you're not serious then you might just wasting your time bec non active members are deleted. And the members are limited, not too crowded making it more friendly and private. check it out, if you like the discussions, register there

rekha · Post by **rekha** » Wed May 21, 2008 11:15 pm

hi,
i'm an indian.I can speak telugu.I can understand english but i can't speak properly.plz help me.

zshuangyong · Post by **zshuangyong** » Sun May 25, 2008 9:02 am

Hello,I from China.I have the same issue with you .Maybe we can help each other.

tracylam · Post by **tracylam** » Wed May 28, 2008 2:31 pm

i wish too!

rekha · Post by **rekha** » Wed May 28, 2008 5:56 pm

thanks for the reply

Namnack · Post by **Namnack** » Sat May 31, 2008 10:17 am

If you like we could start with debating/discussing some issues through mail. Debating stuff will force you to think hard about how to structure your arguments which can be very useful when you try to improve your English.

If you're interested you can reach me at: *******.com

Tschüs!

Namnack (The Netherlands)

VitaUkraine · Post by **VitaUkraine** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:13 am

Hello everybody! My name is Vita. I am from Ukraine. I' ve studied English for 6 mounth, but speaking is difficult for me. But I want to speak Englisn very much! Let's improve English together!

lliekamia · Post by **lliekamia** » Tue Jun 03, 2008 7:49 am

Hello Everyone,
Am liekamia a new member here,

hope to help you guys, am not that good in English but i believe that
dealing with other people can help us to learn a specific thing.

good luck to us guys and lets help its other to become more knowledgable
about languages.

have a nice day.

lieka mia

Pheakdey · Post by **Pheakdey** » Wed Jun 04, 2008 3:08 pm

Dear Friend,
My name is Pheakdey from Cambodia. Here I am the latest member who want to improve my English as well, but I do not know how to increase. But I firmly hope that if we tried to study hard, so we would know English more as what we wanted. Otherwise, there are many ways that we might improve our language by doing:
1- Practise reading English everyday if we have any free time.
2- Listen to English everyday by listening to the radio....
3- Read English stories.
4- Go to visit anywhere that is spoken English, start making up dialogue with them.
And especially, if you wanted to know how to speak English well, you would be the instructor to your neighbours who have never studied English a bit before. And you would find how to speak Englis to your students to make them understand. Sooner you will be improvable more and more out of your expection.
Yours faithfully
Pheakdey

AZIZBARCA · Post by **AZIZBARCA** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 3:20 pm

hello every body, am Aziz from Morocco, and am ready to practice english with every one who want to improve his or her language.
and this is my e-mail:*******.com
i remain

Mori · Post by **Mori** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:46 pm

I'm an EFL teacher at elementary and intermediate levels. However, English isn't my first language and sometimes I run into problems I need to talk about with an English native speaker and preferably an English teacher. I'd like to make friends with native speakers, especially Americans, and keep in touch with them via email, messenger, and so on. I’m looking for good friends and language guides at the same time. Please send me an email if you’re interested.
Many thanks in advance…
Mori

pkgr · Post by **pkgr** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:31 pm

Hello,
I am looking for friend
my skype id is --esl999
email-- *******.com
My interest are to learn various language and culture around the world.
My native language is Hindi, I can teach Hindi ,
Although I can speak English but not fluently,
p.kumar

pkgr · Post by **pkgr** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:38 pm

Hello,
I am looking for friend
my skype id is --esl999
email-- *******.com
My interest are to learn various language and culture around the world.
My native language is Hindi, I can teach Hindi ,
Although I can speak English but not fluently,
p.kumar

pkgr · Post by **pkgr** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:39 pm

Hello,
I am looking for friend
my skype id is --esl999
email-- *******.com
My interest are to learn various language and culture around the world.
My native language is Hindi, I can teach Hindi ,
Although I can speak English but not fluently,
p.kumar

denvinbo · Post by **denvinbo** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:25 am

All of you should post with other people after you introduced yourself here.....

Nice!

sunhoek · Post by **sunhoek** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:44 pm

suna wrote:Hi,

I am Suna from Germany, I would like to make friends so that my english would improve. Is there someone who would like to help me out please. If so, then please do write me back.

Regards
Suna

Hello Suna, It is good to meet you here, Englishclub. I am also an English learner who comes from South Korea. I enjoy learning or using English in daily life and want to be one of friends of yours. I normally use email for communicating with people and want to share my email address with you. Mine is below and it would be great to hear from you via email and hope we can improve our English via email and other English users are welcome as well.

*******.com

Best regards,
Sunho Lee

starseeker · Post by **starseeker** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:19 pm

hello, i'm claire from china:)
i'll rent a room together with an american girl together in this summer.
why don't you try the same?
i guess this is a good way to practice english and you can also teach s/he indian

if you need any help, or want to chat with somebody, welcome to add my MSN:
*******.com

wish you many nice days!

AlexSeed · Post by **AlexSeed** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 3:47 pm

Hello,

My name's Alex, I'm both native and currently living in England. My main subject of study is English, at university level, so i'd really love the chance to start corrispondance with some non-native speakers and either teach the language or just talk and in-directly pick things up!

Feel free to contact me on al24_*******.com if you'd like some English conversation!

Alex,

Timik · Post by **Timik** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:43 am

Hi EVERYBODY!!!!!

I'm from Uzbekistan,
here, as most of you, lookig for friends, looking for advices how to improve english, and just to chat.
My native language is RUSSIAN,
iF some of you want to chat, to give some advices pls leave a note for me, i'll be glad to talk with everyone

ICQ : 301123602
my mail: titbit911@mail.ru

emilykorea · Post by **emilykorea** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:07 pm

Hello! My name is Emily and I'm from Korea. Aside from learning English in school..having friends who know the language best helps...you need to practice speaking and writing...as they say..practice makes perfect..:)

Timik · Post by **Timik** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:19 am

Hi Emily!
Have you got ICQ?
If it's possible i'd like to speak with you, i'm almost always ON LINE, if you've got free time connect to me, we'll get aquainted : O)

my icq 301123602

Timik · Post by **Timik** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:05 pm

Hey!!! EVERYBODY WHERE ARE YOU?
i thought we are here for improving our languages, but as i see no one of you is trying to chat about smth, to disscus smth, or everybody connect to each other through another way????

Kebybu · Post by **Kebybu** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:35 am

Hi All,

I would like to join you guys too. Hope we will all improve our english

my msn: *******.com

emilykorea · Post by **emilykorea** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:38 pm

i already did but i haven't been approved..

emilykorea · Post by **emilykorea** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:49 pm

Hi Mori! I am Korean but English is my native language..where are you located?:)

Kebybu · Post by **Kebybu** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 3:20 am

Hi All,

I am from Hongkong, i found that pretty hard to speak english in my country. By the way where are both of you guys located?

Timik · Post by **Timik** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:24 am

HI EVERYBODY!!!

I'm here to propose everybody, who wants, any help with THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE,in exchange for help in learning ENGLISH.

I'm from Uzbekistan, Tashkent city .
Russian is my native language, at present time i learn english and of course need help, practise, advices, so i'm looking people for cooperation.

my contact info:
icq - 301123602
mail- titbit911@mail.ru

Faty · Post by **Faty** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 4:49 pm

[*]Hello every body,,

I'm Arabic girl, English learner. I found this great club and read some of your posts. I think all the members have a fun, helping soul. Everyone want to give his/her friend a good information.
I want to improve my English language, but I dont know from where I must start..

My English is not bad, but I want to study English Literature.. So I want to read and read a lot of poems, novels, stories,, and articals..
Also I want to subscribe in an English magazine.. but I dont know which one is want me ((because I'm not a proffitional writter)) !!
Any one can help me in this case??

Let me note you something about my self>> I'm one of your big family
I'm a witter, preacher.. but in Arabic. I have written 3 books until now.

I hope to be a new distinct member.

with my greetings to all

sweetmaria · Post by **sweetmaria** » Wed Jul 02, 2008 10:28 pm

Hey Faty!

I will just say welcome to this wonderful forum...

I really hope that you will enjoy and have it fun here..

I know a web. http://www.poemhunter.com/ here is many difference of small poem try it!!

shpilka · Post by **shpilka** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:27 am

I'm here for you, Honey!
I'll help you to study English, but you don't have to teach me Russian!

Faty · Post by **Faty** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 2:36 pm

Thanks alot sweetmaria

I tried this site,, it is wonderful

AzizA · Post by **AzizA** » Thu Jul 03, 2008 9:15 pm

i think Mr mori may help me^^
azo-*******.fr

sweetmaria · Post by **sweetmaria** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:19 pm

Faty wrote:Thanks alot sweetmaria

I tried this site,, it is wonderful

I am glad to hear that!!

jedwards · Post by **jedwards** » Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:42 am

Well, in the past few months I do use an English grammar and proofreading software, although it cannot always catch very complex grammar structures, it helps me on fixing basic and common grammar errors. Can anyone recommend of advanced grammar analyzing tool for complex grammar writing assignments?

denvinbo · Post by **denvinbo** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:41 am

1/ Speaking out all the things you're thinking in mind:
_When using English, don't care about the mistakes. If u don't have mistake, it's mean that u won't learn anything. May be u will make small mistakes in English with foreigners. But the major is what can u summarize from ur mistakes. Like as the babies can't walk if they're afraid of falling......

2/ Defining which way of learning English is suitable for u:
_Recent examination makes known that many people have their own way of learning English. If u r a pictures liker, u can make a link between English and pictures such as u can watch movies with English subtitle, try to imagine where u r in English's context, imagine the words u should learn with pictures. If u r a listening liker, u should listen to English music as much as u can and watch English movies. If u like to analysing, let spend most of ur time to learn grammars and compare ur language with English.
_Of course, a good English learn will spend all his time to do all these things. But what a pity, many people is only taught by traditional way is concentrating on grammars and listening.

3/ Studying to remember:
_U can test ur memory by reading books. Most of good English learners appreciate this thing.

4/ Making ur own English environment:
_A Spanish successful businessman studied English by gluing yellow papers around his house, when he went to the kitchen to make a cup of coffee, take a bath or use the remote to change the TV channels, he always saw the words in those papers. When he remembered all those words, he changed new ones. By this way of study, he remembered 10 words per day, 7 days per week. U should read, listen and speak English anywhere and anytime.

5/ Let's access the Internet:
_internet has brought many benefits for English learner. U can find many useful websites to study grammars, vocabulary, pronounciation and now, the most important: communication.

6/ Learning vocabulary by system:
_Please notice that learning English is not only studying grammars. When communicating, u choose vocabulary, combine them and make a sentence to share ur thinking. When learning vocabulary, u should arrange them sensiblely. Don't list a long page of words, let separate them to their own section. For example:
- Theme: Shopping, Holidays, Money...etc...
- Verbs and Nouns together: do your homework, make a care...etc...
- Verbs with prepositions: to grow up, to fell off, to look after...etc...
- Fixed words: on the other hand, in my opinion, by the way...etc...
- Idioms: once in a blue moon, to be over the moon, out of the blue...etc...
- Words with prepositions: at night, at the weekend, in March, in 2008...etc...

7/ U should be excited:
_U should warm up and do all the things u can do today, don't gather for tomorrow.

Good luck!