Are you prepared to Learn Spoken English
Hello? It’s been a busy few days for me here in Chennai.
Today I’m going to share with you some thoughts regarding what it takes to be successful in learning a new skill. This can apply to anything, but here my focus is spoken English training of course! Three things quickly come to mind:
- Mindset.
- Training material.
- Learning methodologies.
If any one of these elements is missing, you are going to struggle. I know I have – many times over! In one of my earlier posts, I explained to you my story of how I eventually managed to learn spoken English fluently. Looking back on the struggles I had, I can now understand the reasons for my ‘failed attempts’ – either poor mindset, inappropriate training methods or poor quality training materials. All three areas need to be in place for success.
It took me many years, and much frustration before I realised what was required. Let me explain each element separately:
- Mindset. “I have paid for the course, all I need to now to do now is turn up. It’s going to be easy!” Has this happened to you? It has to me. it is the wrong approach. Before starting any course, you must plan appropriately – is this course right for me? what are my objectives of the course? how will I fit the training into my schedule? There are so many similar questions like these that you need to answer. Make sure that you have the discipline and the focus at all times. And let’s not forget perseverence – without the inner strength to push yourself hard when things may be getting a little tough, you may just give up. I found out the hard way. Don’t let this happen to you.
- Training Material. You must ensure that the quality of the product is of the highest class. Before purchasing any course, make sure you do the appropriate research. Speak to previous students of the course or go to the institute if it is classroom-based training. Make sure that you feel comfortable with the product and that by applying the right mindset and using the right training methods, it will deliver on your course objectives. I have been let done so often here! The only person I can blame is – ME. I have been ‘got’ by flashy advertising campaigns. Just make sure that before you invest your time and money that you are going to receive a great quality product that provides real value and is positioned at the correct level for your abilities.
- Training methods. This is very important. I cannot emphasise this enough, especially when it comes to spoken English training. Their are 4 different ways to be exposed to a language - writing, reading, speaking and listening. Now it shouldn’t take a rocket scientist to know which methods are important when applied to spoken English training – yes, listening and speaking. Therefore, make sure that when you select your spoken English training course that both of these elements (combined with lots of interactive practice) are the cornerstone of the training. Don't sit through boring lectures where there is no opportunity to practice speaking and listening to others. This is not a great way to become fluent at spoken English.
Hey, I hope you are still reading this. Just remember to consider each of these elements as part of your purchase criteria.
You have worked hard to be able to make the investment – make the right decisions, and get ready to learn spoken English.
Take care! Poppy.
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