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There are a lot of mistakes the learners make in learning English. It should be remembered that like all languages, English is fun to learn, and making mistakes is a part of the learning process. First and foremost, you need to evaluate the reason why you want to learn English: is it merely because of the inherent interest in the language, or is it because another person wants you to learn it. Well, if the latter is the case, it is best you stop because you will easily lose interest soon enough.

It is also important as a learner to have a fixed set of goals. ... Read more...

Nowadays, many people wish to learn English due to the developing importance of the language all over the world. But, while learning English many people tend to make certain mistakes and top 5 mistakes done by most of the English learners are given below:

  1. Too much focus on grammar:

This is the main mistake done by most of the learners. According to researchers, grammar study tends to affect the English speaking ability of an individual. This is because the grammar of this language is too complex to remember and it is also difficult to use the grammar logically. When it comes to conversation, the learner cannot remember thousands of rules in grammar and choose the perfect one and use them. Researchers say that left brain cannot do that logically. So, if you focus more on grammar when you are learning to communicate in English, you will not be able to learn.

But, this mistake can be rectified by listening to a lot of correct grammar and by doing this; the brain will automatically and gradually learn the usage of grammar perfectly.

  1. Forcing speech:Read more...

Proper basic English grammar is very much essential for effective international communication in terms of writing and speaking. We will be able to get the benefit of effective communication by practicing simple exercises, which will improve our grammar. The knowledge of English grammar cannot be acquired all of a sudden. It is a step-by-step process and the steps are given below:

Step 1:

Reading of good books: To develop our knowledge in any subject the first step is to try to read some good books written in that language. When it comes to learning of a language, you can select literary classics books for reading. You will be able to learn new words and you can develop your knowledge in that particular subject by reading these types of books. Here, it is obviously English.

Step 2:

Keep up with the news: The second step required to be done is listening to English news broadcasts via television, radio or through internet, which will of great use to train your ears to identify proper grammar and you will also be able to update yourself reg... Read more...

Punctuation is important. It is an essential part of the signaling system of language and is central to effective communication – as well as to the passing of exams. A lot of people, however, make an awful mess of punctuation, which means that their performance in essays suffers and that they fail to do themselves justice.

The question mark, unlike the exclamation mark, is essential, and something you must take care to include when it is required:

Did Napoleon represent a real threat to Britain?

Whenever you ask a direct question in your writing, you need to include a question mark: Can I borrow your bike? Is your name Marco? Does metal expand when heated? How long is a piece of string? It is sometimes a little Wore difficult to remember that you are asking a question if you construct a complex sentence with subordinate clauses that delay the arrival of the Question:

The question is, given British naval superiority and the fact that Britain is an island; did Napoleon represent a real threat to Britain?

It is all too easy to forget about the question mark at the end of a long Sentence like th... Read more...