How to Learn English Fast for Business
Annie Ruden M.S. CCC-SLP
English Pronunciation Trainer & Confidence Coach
While millions of US citizens don't speak English to one another it remains the country's native language. With this in mind, it's important that as a foreigner, you learn it as quickly as possible if you want to have the same personal and career opportunities.
But, how can you learn English fast? Read this article for some tips.
Find Your Passion for Learning
If you want to learn English faster, you need to rekindle a deep passion for learning. You need to eat, sleep, and breathe English so that it becomes your go-to language in social and business situations.
Learning a new language fast is 20% method and 80% emotion. You must be enthusiastic about your goal. You also need to find a strong driver, and what better one than that of new job prospect or a step up the corporate ladder.
Listen and Read at Every Occasion
Another important step to learning a language faster is to focus on input. Yes, you need grammar and vocabulary, but you also need to listen and read as much as possible.
Some ways you can achieve this include:
- Carrying an English book with you
- Buying an e-reader
- Downloading audiobooks to your smartphone or tablet
Start with novels for children and slowly make your way to adult ones. If there are words that you don't understand, you can look them up later.
Don't Go at It Alone!
If you're new to a city or hang out with people who speak your native language, try and infiltrate new friendship groups. Meeting with people who speak English on a regular basis will help your progress twofold.
If you don't know how to go about it, start a social media group for people in your situation. By meeting at least once a week you'll improve your English and help others too.
Use Your English in Real Life Situations
Today, English is among the most spoken languages worldwide. If you're already living in The States, you can be sure to bump into people speaking English on a daily basis. But, you need to go one step further.
Be proactive with your learning by starting conversations in real-life situations. For example, when you do your groceries, you could start a conversation with the cashier. You could also have regular chats with the waiter or waitress at your favorite restaurant.
Practice Without Apologizing
All too often, people who don't use English as their first language start a conversation by saying "Sorry I don't speak very good English". The truth is, there are thousands of confusing words that even native English speakers can't pronounce correctly.
When you start a conversation with someone, do so as you would when speaking your native language. The person you're speaking to will appreciate the effort you'll learn from the experience.
Learn English Fast with the Right Course
While the tips above will help you learn English fast, the key is to choose a good course. Grammar and vocabulary are important but you also need to find a course that teaches you to pronounce words in the right way.
At Pronunciation Pro, our course will teach you how to speak English clearly with an American accent. It will also help you better understand others who speak English. To find out more, contact us today.