Although many people have been learning English for years, they face difficulties in speaking. The situation of "I understand, but I can't speak" is familiar to almost everyone. Sometimes the problem is not the lack of knowledge, but the habits in the learning process. Below we will discuss five harmful habits that hinder language development.
1. Only passive learning
Language doesn't develop just by watching TV series or reading books. If knowledge does not enter the active state, it remains only in memory. As if he had never driven a car after reading the driving rules.
Solution: record audio in English, create short texts, and retell the videos in your own words.
2. Not to speak out of fear of mistakes
Many people are afraid to make mistakes and remain silent. But if you don't speak, speech won't develop.
Solution: accept mistakes as natural, communicate via the internet, repeat the dialogue of movies using the Shadowing method.
3. Lack of regularity
Intermittent reading does not strengthen knowledge. A break of several days requires "starting over" each time.
Solution: practice for at least 15 minutes every day, use the interval repetition method.
4. Distraction from multiple sources
Working with dozens of applications and textbooks simultaneously is useless. If attention is not focused on one point, there will be no result.
Solution: choose one primary resource, use others only as auxiliaries.
5. Avoiding weaknesses
Working only on light topics keeps you at an average level. If you avoid difficult grammar or pronunciation, the barrier will persist.
Solution: identify weaknesses through tests, work specifically on those areas.
For effective English language learning, active speaking, regular practice, and not being afraid of mistakes are the most important factors. The main thing is stability and patience.
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