Learning English: Tips for Beginners

English as a Second Language What do you want to talk about?
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Hi Madona

Thanks for your reply. Please give me some hints for improving the writing skills.

Thank you fro your time

Take care

Sahab

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Hi Sahab,

You might want to read How can I improve my writing skills? and take part in the workshop.
Let me know what you think. By the way, what exactly is “slashome technologies”?
Regards,
Torsten[YSaerTTEW443543]

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Hi Torsten

Thaks for your great support.

Thanks and regards
Sahab :lol:

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Hi Allisfriend,

Thanks a lot for joining our forum. Could you please tell us more about the service you mentioned? How exactly does it work and how does it relate to this discussion?[YSaerTTEW443543]

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Hi Torsten, I am new to this forum, and i liked it very much, i think it is an ideal place to learn english.My native language is Punjabi (From Punjab,India), my main problem is that i use to speak lot in my native language at my place & i think this is the reason that i can’t speak english very well,i can listen to,speak fluently(by reading) but when it comes to daily conversation or interview like situtations, i just freezes,words don’t come in my mind.I have tried many things like speaking in english with my friends,worked on my vocabulary etc., but the problem is that i start it with great spirit but slowly my interest becomes low and what i get is problem in speaking in english.So what do you think, what should be the strategy for me to improve my speaking skills? (Forgive me for any mistakes in my written english, i am also working on it). :?:

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Hello Torsten,

May I also send one of my audio files to you and have your feedback on my accent?

If positive, I will be most grateful.

Thanks a lot.
Mohammad

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Of course you can, Mohammad. We look forward to receiving and listening to your audio recording.
Regards,
Torsten[YSaerTTEW443543]

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Hello Torsten,

At first I should say I’m very grateful. A query: Where should I put the audio file? Shall I send it to your mail box? If positive, what’s your email address?

Hear from you soon.
Mohammad

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I was expecting a positive reply from you, Torsten! I feel like nobody saw my post?

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Hi Majorgeek,

Sorry for not responding to your message – I think the best method of developing your speaking skills is to listen more to English. In addition, you might want to read How to learn English and let me know what you think.

Regards,
Torsten[YSaerTTEW443543]

TOEFL listening discussions: A conversation between two students in a chemistry class[YSaerTTEW443543]

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Hello

I feel like nobody saw my last post?

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Hello Torsten,

Please tell me does my voice sound robotic? Is it near American accent, British, a mixture of both or none of them? How do I pronounce the words?

I must confess to not being able to make it better. I’m very eager to have your advices on it.

Sincerely Yours,
Mohammad

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Hi Mohammad,

I will tell you what I think about your accent as soon as you send me your recording so I can listen to it.
Thanks,
Torsten
PS: The noun “advice” is uncountable so it doesn’t have a plural form. (Please give me some advice.)[YSaerTTEW443543]

TOEFL listening discussions: Why has the student been taking statistics?[YSaerTTEW443543]

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Hello Torsten,

I’ve sent it. Haven’t you recieved it yet?

PS. In my native language the advice aquivalent can be use in a plural form. Anyway thanks I’ll take your tip down.

Take care,
Mohammad

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Hi Mohammad,

Please send your file again and make sure you use the right email address.
Thanks a lot,
Torsten[YSaerTTEW443543]

TOEFL listening discussions: A conversation between a student and his counselor[YSaerTTEW443543]

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Thanks Torsten for taking interest in me, i know it is very difficult to give attention to everyone here seeking help, but i am glad you gave me response.
I liked the idea and i am looking forward to it, it may be difficult to collect audio files first but i will try other sources also.
Could someone here help me finding some good audio files on the internet, some links etc.?

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Hi Majorgeek,

You can try out Audible.com[YSaerTTEW443543]

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Hi,

Why not just use a tape recorder for recording your voice? Then you could send the audio cassette to Torsten…

All the best

EU

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Hi Mohammad,

I think your voice sounds very pleasant and your pronunciation is very clear and easy to understand. To give you a more comprehensive assessment I’d need a longer recording of yours.

Regards,
Torsten[YSaerTTEW443543]

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