English learning #9
I think the biggest barrier of English learners is that when you speak and write out something you're not sure if it is natural or it is used by native English speakers or not. We're afraid that we are speaking and writing wrongly and therefore we think and hesitate and try to communicate what we've known and taught.
Probably we all know that learning languages are to mimic and imitate others. We can't produce them but we can follow English speakers. I have several references for you to check whether it is natural in English use.
1) Youglish
What a fantastic source!!
2) Google it
A quick approach is taking a look at google images
3) You can use Google translate
Many good English learners negate using Google translate. I disagree with this. To be a master at anything, we all have to be beginners. To use this site efficiently, you should know what is probably wrong and what is right and the ability to check with other resources.
Particularly when I write the blog, I remind myself that I can use Google translate to figure out what my sentence looks like if using Google translate instead of always using my vocabulary range. It turns out I might have new words to express my message.
PS. Languages don't change much apart from slang and new definition. But learners can enhance their English ability over time. One day, we can reach nearly native speakers :))
I also think the biggest difference between English speakers and English learners is the learners cannot distinguish what is natural, what is not, what is wrong or right. But we can reduce it by exposure to the language more, and this accumulation helps us to notice and detect the natural and right things.
Nghe An, January 30, 2022
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