Why & How to Learn English

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a short presentation meant for college students to motivate them to learn english for enhancing their employment potential and for a better life. a few tips to learn english the easy way are included.

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WHY LEARN ENGLISH?: 

WHY LEARN ENGLISH? m n RAJU

It’s Most Popular: 

It’s Most Popular English knowing Indians? First language speakers – world? ESL & EFL users – world? People learning English right now? 10 to 25 crores 40 crores 70 crores Over a 100 crores

It’s Most Useful: 

It’s Most Useful Language of science & technology (90%) Language of global travel & business internet (80% - 100 crore pages) Library language Window on the world

It’s Very Rich: 

It’s Very Rich Ever evolving Ever expanding Largest vocabulary (5,00,000 to 10,00,000 words) Many forms and many varieties

It’s a Career Builder: 

It’s a Career Builder To acquire knowledge To study abroad To improve job potential To progress in career To be a better professional For better living standards To be world class

HOW to LEARN ENGLISH?: 

HOW to LEARN ENGLISH? m n RAJU

Easy to Learn: 

Easy to Learn Simple alphabet – 26 letters & 44 sounds Short Words – many are monosyllabic Easy plurals - very few exceptions Only one word for "you" Very few inflections English is everywhere

The English Alphabet: 

The English Alphabet uppercase letters A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z lowercase letters a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z his is the new British Council phonemic chart. Help your students hear the sounds of English by clicking on the symbols below. Click on the top right hand corner of each symbol to hear sample words including the sounds.

Best Way to Learn: 

Best Way to Learn Use Be confident & be positive Be relaxed & comfortable Use every opportunity Aim at fluency (accuracy comes later)

What Level Are You?: 

What Level Are You? Beginner Elementary Intermediate Advanced Proficient (know your current level, your target level, your enthusiasm, your opportunity)

How Long Does It Take?: 

How Long Does It Take? Depends on How motivated you are How good a learner you are How intensive you work Your current & target levels How much time you spend using English

Must You Study Grammar?: 

Must You Study Grammar? No (grammar is only for exams)

How to Learn New Words?: 

How to Learn New Words? Learn from context Glory has so many friends because she is a gregarious woman. Raju can be quite gauche ; he often blows his nose in the class. Regular Use Remember Reinforce

Which is the Best Dictionary?: 

Which is the Best Dictionary? Any Learners’ Dictionary

Tips to Learn English: 

Knowledge can be imparted Skills have to be learnt Tips to Learn English

Tips to Learn English: 

Tips to Learn English Work Hard Depends a lot on you Be patient with progress Set aside time Practise, practise, practise

Tips to Learn English: 

Tips to Learn English Language is easy to LEARN , tough to TEACH

Tips to Learn English: 

Tips to Learn English Internal Motivation You don’t need a reason Be interested & enjoy learning External Motivation Many influencing factors

Tips to Learn English: 

Tips to Learn English Set Goals Short term Long term

Tips to Learn English: 

Tips to Learn English Work Outside Class Listen Read Speak Write Watch Browse

Tips to Learn English: 

Tips to Learn English Learn to Ask Questions Don’t be afraid Don’t hesitate

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