Can you learn English IN English?
That was the question I asked you yesterday.
Thanks to all of you who left your comments on the blog!
Most of you said, Yes.
For beginners, it’s more of a challenge, both for the student and teacher.
But most agreed it’s possible, or even preferrable. (translation: better)
Here’s my experience.
I learned French in classrooms for years.
The teachers spoke mainly English.
Then I moved to Paris after college and signed up for a French class at the Sorbonne.
And boy, was I surprised when the teacher started speaking French and didn’t stop!
And then she started asking us questions!
To solve that problem, I just sat in the back of the class.
But then a funny thing happened.
My French got better.
And not just a little better.
After three months, I had a job interview entirely in French (and I got the job)!
Of course, that would have happened anyway, just by living and working in a country that doesn’t make it easy to speak English.
But that’s what you’re doing with a teacher who only speaks English.
You’re being forced to survive in the language.
You’ve GOT to understand.
You’ve GOT to say what you think.
I think it’s that push that makes all the difference.
You are right
Ah, my three favorite words:)
I agree
I strongly agree with this statement. Thanks!
My first experience of learning English in English was a long time ago, when I was 19.
I learned in grammar and high school Russian, and I have had some private lessons in English ever since.
And I came to the YMCA school of English in Croydon, Surrey. I was encircled with German, Spanish and Belgian girls and boys who difn:t know a word in Serbian or Russian. Of course, it was the same with the teachers.
But this experience was amazing! After four weeks I had been able to speak quite a good English.
Yes, you should learn English in English!
This is the best way to learn languages.