Question:
british? the only good website for learning English in UK is the BBC?
SUPERSTAR
2013-02-17 23:53:31 UTC
are there other websites? I am interested on learning English and to learn English pronunciation but people only recommend me the BBC but I want more websites, I am mexican and I live in Mexico and my only way to speak and listen English is on internet, I think I wouldn't be able to speak good English if I live in a non-english speaking country? or what do you think?
Six answers:
Madame M
2013-02-17 23:59:52 UTC
If you apply yourself a little bit everyday, you'd be amazed at what you can do. I know a lot of people in Japan who speak fantastic English -- not like a native, but still, they can communicate quite well.



The BBC really does have a lot -- have you checked their children's sites? A lot of children's shows will cover basic pronunciation with songs and nursery rhymes.



But if that isn't enough, there's the British Council, which is a huge site for teaching and learning English.



One good technique for improving your pronunciation is "shadowing" -- you listen to a report or watch a segment, and try to say what the announcer is saying -- when you get good you will only be half a second behind them. Don't even worry about what you are saying at first, just concentrate on getting the sounds right. Do this for a few minutes every day.
Lance
2013-02-18 19:41:13 UTC
Help can come from many sources, not only the BBC. For example, A new book/ebook available worldwide, "What Foreigners Need To Know About America From A To Z: How to understand crazy American culture, people, government, business, language and more,” helps foreigners benefit from a better understanding, including our language. Endorsed by ambassadors, educators, and editors, it even has chapters on English grammar and speech that identify the key problems common to foreigners (and Americans!) and how they can polish their communication skills. It has simple tips for speaking our vowel and consonant sounds, and even website addresses where you can hear actual English pronunciations.

Why is English such a monster to learn? Here's an excerpt from the book: "As you may know, English grammar rules are full of generalities and the generalities are full of exceptions. Even the exceptions have exceptions. This is why English is one of the most difficult languages to master."

The book (and e-book) is filled with tips anyone can use to polish their speech and understand the basics of English. Probably the number one problem foreigners have is slowing down when speaking English, followed by pronouncing consonants.

As the book points out, foreigners may think they know English but in many cases they have difficulty communicating to Western ears because of common problems most have. For example, if Spanish speakers learn to pronounce the TH sound in English instead of like the DA sound, it will significantly reduce their accent. However, most struggle in their efforts and need guidance. Perhaps concerned citizens and books like this can extend a helping hand. Good luck, you can do it if you persist and try different avenues to learning!
joanna
2016-04-28 11:00:31 UTC
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guiri
2013-02-18 00:57:39 UTC
Have a look at http://www.spanishdict.com/





OK, I know, but it is a great tool.



For English, English pronunciation, try a small "Oxford Speaking Dictionary".
David S
2013-02-18 08:21:18 UTC
Reading English books will help too
?
2013-02-18 17:22:55 UTC
HIIII


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