Tips for Using English!

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Grammar

There are many grammar rules to follow and use in the English language, but can you avoid learning some of them.

Read this useful article

http://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/sep/30/10-grammar-rules-you-can-forget

Speaking

Most of the commonly used English is in the spoken form. So how important is pronunciation?

Pronunciation is always important because you want someone to understand what you're saying, but listen to a range of native English speakers across the world, from the USA to Australia and the variety of spoken English is enormous. In the UK you'll find over 100 different forms of native English spoken.

What do you do to make being understood easier?

Keep your sentences short.
Don't try to be grammatically perfect.
Use simple ideas to make others understand you.
Use the information you understand in English, not your native language.
Speak clearly and slowly.
Remember words reflect and show your personality.
Always use your own voice, not a copy of someone else's.
A key to successful spoken English is to learn how to use your mouth correctly.
Don't speak quietly, speak with confidence.
Think about what you're saying, as you're saying it.
Have fun when speaking!

 Reading

To help improve your reading skills the Internet is a wonderful source of free information.

For free ebooks visit Project Gutenberg at http://www.gutenberg.org/

For a selection of daily news subscribe to ESS Daily News for English Language Learners

Listening

Another useful free resource for listening is iTunes, where you can find free podcasts on a wide range of subjects. iTunes is available to download free for Apple products and PC.

Finally, ESS is offering a number of discounts to its standard lesson rates, get in touch to see how we can help you!