what is the aim of study english language? how will you develop your listening skill?
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Expose yourself to the language as much as possible practice makes perfect which means that if you want to improve a certain skill you have to practice as a beginner you learn you will need to achieve all four languages skills listening speaking reading and writing
English is important
English is very important. The aim of learning English is to make the learners competent communicators and users of this language. There are various reasons why English is taught in all the countries.
The first reason is English is the language of the world now. All the communication, interaction, advertisements, etc. are predominantly in English language. Not knowing English means missing the chance to avail all the facilities provided on internet.
The second reason is English enhances personality, interactive skills, and imagination. No other language in the world is as comprehensive and fast-evolving as English is. If you know English you can access any recent development in any field of knowledge.
Apart from the above mentioned reasons there are many other reasons also. English is the language of the new emerging world. It is the most popular international language in the world. English is the language of diplomacy, business, science, technology, banking, computing, medicine, aviation, engineering, tourism, UN & NATO armed forces, Hollywood films and the best pop and rock music of the world. All the higher education is imparted in English only. During job selection your fluency in English plays a key role in your selection. If you are travelling to any other country in the world for business or leisure, English may prove quite helpful as it is spoken in all the advanced countries of the world. Even in India, it is the official language. So, for the above mentioned reasons everyone must learn English.
English learning can be improved by adopting and practicing the following techniques:
1. Listen to the soundtracks of audio-books, such as, Harry Potter, The Story of My Life, or any other books of your choice. Listen to the tracks at least one hour every day.
2. Do read at least for 2 hours the books whose soundtrack you listen.
3. Use dictionary to look up all the new words that you come across while reading and listening.
4. Don’t let any chance to speak English go by. In the beginning there will be fumbles and bungles. However, you will have to start speaking the language. Hesitation to speak will never let you improve your English fluency.
5. Do improve your grammar by studying any good grammar and practicing the exercises. Understanding of grammar concepts fills you with confidence.
Follow these steps for 6 months. You will feel the improvement. But remember, even after 6 months you will have to continue your efforts.