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English is one of the most widely spoken language in the world.
Go to any city in the world, whether its Beijing, Dubai or even Harare in
Zimbabwe, and youre likely able to communicate with the locals in English.
Not only that, English is also the primary language used by many companies
in Malaysia, so your employment may very well depend on how proficient you
are in English. In fact, according to a survey by JobStreet, having a good
command in the English language is one of the top deciding factors when
hiring fresh graduates.
So, what do you do if your English isnt that great? Is there a way to improve your
English without spending thousands of ringgit on language classes?
Weve scoured the depths of the internet to find the best resources for you. Here
are thirteen ways for you to improve your English all without spending a
single sen!
Dictionary.com
WordThink
FlyFM, Hitz.FM and RedFM are some of the most popular English radio stations
in Malaysia. By tuning into these English radio stations, you can train your
listening skills and learn how English sentences are constructed. Most of the
deejays are entertaining to listen to as well, so youll be having some fun at the
same time!
Love food? Start a food blog! Know or thing or two about gadgets? Write about
that! Writing down your thoughts, ideas and opinions will not only improve
your English, but also help you articulate and structure whats on your mind. It
doesnt matter if its about your daily agenda or the most random of topics, keep
practising your writing by blogging about your interests!
Theres no better way to learn while having some fun! Pick your favourite tune,
look up the lyrics online and sing along! Songs are great way to learn a new
language (not just English!) becausethey contain useful vocabulary and lots of
everyday words and phrases, so you wont be stuck learning words that no one
uses anymore. Phrases that are learnt through songs tend to stick better too,
because of the catchy tune that comes with it.
Pro Tip: LyricsTraining is a great site where you can choose your favourite song,
and while the song is playing, you need to fill in the blanks. Its a fun way to
practise your listening skills!
Personally, Ive tried this before and it is really fun to do! All you have to do
is pick your a celebrity like Robert De Niro or Arnold Schwarzenegger and try
speaking like them. Listen to some dialogue and phrases, and repeat what they
say. Shadowing someones way of speaking can help improve intonation &
pronunciation, and perhaps get rid of some Malaysian slang.