Saturday, May 23, 2015

Study Tips For Conversational English To Tagalog Speakers

By Tammie Caldwell


Learning another language allows them to interact better with more people and to project their professionalism and level of education. Studying conversational English to Tagalog Speakers is now becoming more and more popular for Filipinos who aim to move up in their career, finances and their lives. It is great that most Filipinos can speak and understand the language because it is being taught to students even during grade school. Many of the locals still need to polish their skills though and here are some tips.

Although quite old, books are still great as sources of information on languages. The technicalities of grammar are best learned from a well-detailed book with explanations and examples. Books on grammar are found in schools, libraries and bookstores. Some of them are even offered as electronic books, thus making them even more portable than before. So the person can just download the book on his handheld device and study during his free time at school or at work.

While driving or commuting to work, people may listen to audio recordings. This is especially great for auditory learners who find it difficult to study using printed materials alone. The recordings will initially ask the person to repeat commonly-used phrases. Later, they will be asked conversational questions, which they will need to answer with a personalized response. For a more effective audio learning, the accompanying printed materials may also be used.

Watching movies is no longer just done for entertainment but also for learning. Through this, the person becomes exposed not just to the language but also to the culture depicted in the movie. He will learn the different context in which words, phrases and sentences are used. Choosing a movie with subtitles also increases the effectiveness of learning via this method.

For a new learner, carrying a pocket-sized dictionary is a great help in learning English. This makes commonly-used phrases handy especially when speaking with the locals. It is also nice if the person has a Filipino-English dictionary that will help him translate his thoughts from his native language to another. Once he becomes more familiar with the new language, he will need a more detailed reference to check the definitions of more complicated words.

Practicing the language by speaking with other students or with native speakers will also be greatly beneficial. These people should not judge the person for lapses and may also help in sharing references and experiences. Some groups have membership fee while others are free.

A tutor will help a person to learn especially if they find it hard to focus when studying alone. The teacher will direct the student and also set an example while learning. Interaction with a fluent speaker is also within reach of the student. This may just take several hours of study, which is also usually being billed per hour.

Despite having different methods of learning, what is important is the person's motivation to progress. The more time they spend studying a new language, the better they become, that they will barely notice that it has become their second nature.




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