19 Most Common And Useful Chinese Idioms (You Can Actually Use)
Do you know what Chengyu means? Well, if you aren't a Chinese learner, you probably don't know.
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Learning a new language can be difficult but there are a few tips and tricks that can make it a more enjoyable experience. Implementing them not only helps you learn, but it also helps to improve your memory skills, too.
Here are the four best ways to practice English.
Greetings
Salutations (or greetings) may be the most basic words in any given language, but have you tried replacing them with your own language when you greet someone?
Remembering and applying a basic salutation can help you remember more words and this is how basic language is structured: on memory. The more you use it, the more you will remember.
When you verbally apply a foreign word to a situation, it reinforces the usage and understanding of your memory. This, in return, will help you remember other words.
Grammar
Every language on the planet is constructed using grammar. Grammar is the foundation of composing sentence structure (in English, sentence structure is referred to as syntax).
To practice English, first learn what nouns, verbs, and adjectives are and how they fit together in a sentence. Once you find out how nouns, verbs, and adjectives fit together you'll have a strong grasp of the core of English grammar. It will teach you how to read, write and even speak English.
It's All In The Nouns
The English nouns are the literary term for a name, just in a broader sense. It can be a place, a person, or an object. For example:
Sky (the noun) refers to the upper section of the earth (place) where clouds form.
A refrigerator (the noun) is where food and drink are kept in cold storage (the object).
Like with greetings, learning basic nouns and applying them, in the same manner, will help you learn faster and memorize more. And remember: the first objective word in an English sentence is the noun. The and A are not nouns but definite articles, and You or I are pronouns - none of which represent a place or an object. Getting familiar with nouns, just like other parts of English grammar, will help you practice the language.
Read
There is absolutely no better way to practice English than by reading it. Currently, the Oxford English Dictionary has over 171,476 modern words, and reading dictionaries is the most efficient way of building up vocabulary over time. Better still, the majority of online dictionaries provide verbal examples of pronunciation to prevent any embarrassment when saying them out loud.
Utilizing a dictionary and memory while reading contemporary fiction is the most effective way of practicing English. Not only will you build a bigger vocabulary and understanding of the English language, but you'll also enjoy another sort of adventure. The more enjoyable an experience, the more memorable it is, and - going full circle - you'll learn faster because you're applying what you know with what is currently ambiguous or unknown, turning it into something known.
These simple tips and tricks will help you on the way to better understand and utilize the beauty that is the English language.
