Mom in eu Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Hi, where would you start brushing up your own English? Starting with grammar or pronounciation? Are there any specialized books for adults or even a curriculum to get started? Any ideas appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Depends a bit on your level. Reading actual books and watching films are much more enjoyable than drilling grammar or pronounciation, and more likely that one will stick to it. That, of course, only works if a certain level of language knowledge has already been achieved. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Watch soap operas. They contain conversational English. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 If pronunciation is a problem, you might consider working with a dialect coach via Skype; this one can teach both American and British accents: https://www.theaccentcoach.com/ If you'd prefer to use prerecorded materials to improve your accent, you can purchase self-teaching material as a download. This one is for learning a non-regional American accent: https://learnaccent.com/product/the-sound-style-of-american-english-3rd-edition/ and this one is for learning a standard British accent (Received Pronunciation): https://learnaccent.com/product/acting-with-an-accent-english-received-pronunciation/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in eu Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Thank you for your great ideas and links, Much appreciated! Well I really don't know about about my level, I completed my degrees at English speaking universities, so actually I should be fine, but that iwas in countries with many different first language (or English bilingual) speakers as a background. Now when living in the US or UK there is not so much variety in syntax and pronounciation, also acceptable in social and formal situations, so sometimes I really feel at loss. The pronounciation coach seems fantastic, unfortunately a bit too expensive right now, Will get ahead with the non-regional American accent downloads for self-teaching. Great links, thank you! Starting with soap operas though right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted September 13, 2018 Share Posted September 13, 2018 Do you have a close American friend? Just ask her to correct you when you hang out... ? It might be a little annoying so you can set a limit, like for 45 minutes correct any grammar, and then forget about it and just be together after that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in eu Posted September 13, 2018 Author Share Posted September 13, 2018 Thank you, a great idea, too! I was also thinking of getting an online or skype tutor usually aimed at highschool students. Which soap opera or series has a good or the best standard American accent btw? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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