I want to learn English, but…… Nigar Tarunnum Amani AlSalman English Dept. 26/12/1434

 In today's global world, the importance of English cannot be denied and ignored since English is the most common language spoken everywhere. With the help of developing technology, English has been playing a major role in many sectors including medicine, engineering, and education, which is the most important arena where English is needed. The importance of learning English

 English is used as a medium of instruction at many universities for a number of reasons. First, it helps students find a high quality jobs. Second, it enables students to communicate with the international world. The last reason for favoring English as the medium of instruction is that it facilitates accessing information.

English is difficult to learn “English is difficult” is the biggest myth among students. This has been spread by people who have acquired only English speaking skill and jealous or feared of talented others learning it.

If you want to learn English-speaking skill, first you have to listen carefully to native English speaker everyday. Most people try to read textbook to study English grammar rules, but actually, you cannot learn the correct English pronunciation of the words by just reading it. You should listen to how native English speakers pronounce their words and observe their mouth movements. Second, If you've got enough self- motivation, it is possible brush up your language skills in your spare time. Learn English

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To learn the basic grammar rules in English are important. However, you do not need to learn it in detail because it will make you be afraid in speaking English. Most people try to avoid grammatical errors while talking, so sometimes, their accents become stilted. So that, you have to be brave to tell anything on your mind and later you can improve your grammar slowly. Learn English

One of the most effective English speaking tips is to think in English. Most English learners try to think of what they have to say in their native language, then they will translate and tell it in English. This can be mentally exhausting and time consuming.. If your goal is to speak English fluently, construct the sentences in English as you think about them before saying them. With practice, you will be able to respond automatically in English. Learn English

Overcoming your fear of speaking English

English alphabet is much simpler than the alphabet of most of the Eastern languages. Only 26 letters used in English. All letters are used only in simple form only. No combined letters or variations

What you speak and write is not always the same There is hardly any difference between spoken and written English.

Yes, English language has thousands of words. But commonly used words are few in number. Do not get afraid by seeing big dictionaries. Dictionary (Just like a directory) is for references and not to learn all the words.

English is easy to learn. When you speak or use English as a second language, no one expect you to be perfect

Some functions of English in daily life  Greeting  Introducing yourself  Talking about likes and dislikes  Expressing opinion  Agreeing  Complaining  Making appointments  Shopping  Asking for things  Making a booking

1. Greeting Greeting means welcoming someone with particular words or a particular action.

Greetings Hi, hello. I'm fine thank you What about you?/And you? Good morning/Good afternoon/Good evening

You can use "Hello" with people you don't know, but a more formal greeting is "Good morning / afternoon / evening’’ "How do you do?" this isn't really a question, it just means "Hello“  Good morning (6am - 12pm)  Good afternoon (12pm - 6pm)  Good evening (6pm - 12am) Greetings

Saying Goodbye

I don't speak English I don't speak much English I only speak very little English could you please repeat that? I don't understand I know I don't know Excuse me I am sorry Making yourself understood

Here are expressions to introduce yourself:  My name is...  I'm....  Nice to meet you; I'm...  Pleased to meet you; I'm...  Let me introduce myself; I'm...  Nice to meet you.  Pleased to meet you.  Happy to meet you. 2. Introducing yourself and others

 Nora, please meet Maha.  Maha, have you met Nora?  I'd like you to meet Manal.  I'd like to introduce you to Haya.  Leila, this is Haya. Haya this is Leila. Here are expressions to introduce others:

When I say Hi to a new person, I can tell them what my name is. Then, I can ask them what their name is. Hi! My name is Jaden. What is your name? Hi Jaden! My name is Olivia.

Now Then Immediately Soon Later Earlier Five minutes ago A week ago, a month ago, a year ago Time Expressions

could you tell me where the... is? bread counter meat section frozen food section Fruit section 3. Shopping at the Supermarket

 I'd like...  a pizza  some olives  could I have a carrier bag, please? Supermarket

Pharmacy I'd like some.. Toothpaste have you got anything for...? a sore throat chapped lips.

4. Agreeing  In English conversations, people often say that they agree or disagree with each other. There are many ways:  Agreeing in English "I think you're right." "I agree with you."  Disagreeing "I'm not sure that I agree with you."

 If you have a problem with something, you can complain, but it helps to be polite by using:  Examples: "Excuse me, but there's a problem with …..” Sorry to bother you, but I think there's something wrong with 5. Complaining

 You can express your opinion about something through using different expressions like:  I think that…  I believe that...  In my opinion, Expressing an Opinion

 Asking for things in English doesn't need to be stressful. Just remember some key phrases, and you'll be able to deal with most situations smoothly and confidently!  (Hello.) Can / Could I have ….. please?  (Good morning.) Can / Could you give / get me ….. please? 7. How to ask for things

 If you love something  "I Love eating ice-cream.“  If you like something a lot  "She's fond of chocolate."  “I like swimming very much." 8. Talking about likes and dislikes

 If you don't like something  "She doesn't like cooking very much”  "I dislike wasting time."  Be careful where you put "very much" or "a lot". These words should go after the thing that you like.

9. Making Booking  I'd like to make a reservation  Do you have any vacancies?  I’d like a single/ double room  OK, I'll take it.  Could I see the room?