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5 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR BEGINNERS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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1. Remain calm and take a deep breath.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often we are responsible for getting in the way of our own learning. By worrying too much about making mistakes, our instincts kick-in and make it difficult to focus on anything but our fear. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Place new vocabulary around your home or office<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 <\/strong>By placing new words or phrases around you, you can remember them more easily and get used to seeing them in your everyday life. After all, most people need to use a new word an average of 17 times (over a period of time) in order to retain it. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Immerse yourself as much as possible<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to learn a language is to become a part of it. By watching TV, listening to the radio and reading in English, you will better understand how native speakers talk. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Make English speaking friends<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By making friends who speak the language you are trying to learn, you will be able to practice more often and in a more casual setting. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Have fun<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People are often too worried about making mistakes to simply enjoy the process of learning a new language. By learning in a way you enjoy, you are more likely to learn fast and retain what you have learned since you will be associating the new language with a positive experience which in turn can allow you to form better neural pathway connections. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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