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  Tanya March 2, 2010 17:22

  Dear Jacky! First of all you should say "I can speak but it is hard for me to understand (accept) fluent speech". Well, I know I have already answered this question but I can't find my answer. So, I will tell you again.
  
  The best way is to listen to podcasts that come together with scrips. You should listen the same podcast as many times as you need until you get at least the idea. Then, you should read the text, translate all unknown words and listen audio again and again until it starts sounding like you native speech. It always helps. My students say that it may take them a few days to do with the first task. But, the more they exercise, the less time it takes. You can see a few references to the sites with podcasts above on this page.
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  anothai March 2, 2010 16:59

  Hi Tanya,
  I need your help,My practising english is damn formless and it's not much developed.I really want to do it in routine so I 'd like to ask you howmuch time do I have to spend for practising in a day and what kind of practising should I do in a day? Please suggest me about it .
  
  Waitting your answer in thailand
  Anothai
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  jackychan March 2, 2010 16:57

  hi.Tanya.I'm a VIETNAMESE student.and I'm learning E in my country.I can say but I can't listen well.so with your experient,can u give me an advice or a method?thanks.
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  Tanya February 27, 2010 14:27

  Hi, Sangeeta! I told you I know almost nothing about India except some of its ancient culture and modern movies. I feel bad about that but am short of time to learn more. The British Council is good but I wonder if they teach TOEFL (it is American exam). However, IELTS is the British test of the same level (category). I sure recommend you to get either of these certificates. It will be very helpful for your making any career in the future.
  
  My best regards on your holiday. Tell us more about it, please
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  Tanya February 27, 2010 11:44

  Hi, Senthil!! Glad to see you again! Welcome back! I am always glad to answer to your questions. I like curious people!
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  Tanya February 23, 2010 15:54

  Dear Farid! Thanks for taking such active part in my group! You are right, friendship is worth much!
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  Eugen February 20, 2010 19:00

  My name is Eugen and I signed up for this group to improve my English.
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  frankie February 17, 2010 4:17

  thanks for Tanya's teaching, wish you and your family all the best...
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  Tanya February 15, 2010 8:32

  Thank you, dear Farid, for such great congratulation!
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  Tanya February 13, 2010 16:29

  Dear Sangeeta! Happy Valentine's Day to you! Your English is rather good. You see, it is not easy for me to answer to your question about the participation of the church in this activity. I will tell you what I know. Some American Christian (Baptist) Churches have some institutions where people are taught English. However, their main idea is to attract others to their religion. I don't think it is professional teaching. Some of my students tried to attend such free lessons but they decided it is better to pay to get true knowledge. I am a scholar. I am very far from religion. I believe there is only one institution that gives good education and it is a university. As to talking with natives, I agree. The best way to master your language is to communicate with natives. On the other hand, natives don't usually correct you if they understand. They can't explain things well if they are not English teachers.