みなさん、こんにちは！

トークるズの柏木です！

英語は、上達してますか？

毎日の継続学習をよろしくお願いいたします。

今日は、ゲストに登場いただきます！

日本人のプロフェッショナルコーチ付きのトークるズの

プログラムで、ネイティブ講師をしていただいている

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ジェリー・シュレーゴさんです。

個人から、大手企業まで、英会話講師の経験の長い方です。

阪神タイガース、そして、ランディ・バースの大ファンでも
あります。

そんなジェリーさんの似顔絵はこちら！

今日は、

“What's the best way to study English?”
　(英語学習ベストの方法）

と題して記事をお送りいたします！

今日は英語のみです。

後日、日本語訳を掲載します。

今はがんばって英語にトライしてみてください！

“What’s the best way to study English?”

“I feel that my English level has slid backwards, what should I do?”

“Daily conversation is no problem, but when I am in a business situation, I have no confidence!”

Hello! My name is Jerry Schlegel. I have taught English in Japan and the U.S. for over 20 years. These are just a few of the comments I have heard from students over the past years. I can feel real empathy with students of English because as I struggle with the Japanese language, I too have faced these very same dilemmas.

My wife, (A Japanese native and a very fluent English speaker) and I often have discussions on this very topic.

What are some of the best ways to study a foreign language?

Here is a list of a few suggestions that we came up with:

1) Slow and steady! I have seen far too many students cram and try to learn the English language in just one month or two only to burn out and quit altogether. Take it a day at a time.

2) You have to make an effort. If you are already confident in your daily conversation abilities, the next step is back to step one. Spend real study time at your desk. Without an honest effort, your English will not improve.

3) Watch English T.V. Even for beginners, when you hear a word that you do not know, write it down in katakana. Scour the dictionary and look up the meaning. Your reward will come when that very word is used again on other shows.

4) Overcome your fear to speak out. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Remember you are a non-native speaker, you are allowed to make many mistakes.

5) Use your English. There are many opportunities to speak English, even in Japan. When you see that a foreigner needs help or directions, don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and help them out.

6) Persistence. I can’t emphasize this point enough. Find the same time everyday to sit down and study, even if for 5 minutes. Make it a habit like brushing your teeth.

7) Teach English. I have found that my best students are often teachers of English themselves. Enjoy sharing what you have learned.
8) Have fun!

The very most important rule to remember is to have fun. Speaking English can help you expand your world, make new friends. Who knows, you may even surprise yourself and find unexpected great rewards. We call that “Serendipity”

Let’s Start and Good Luck!

Jerry Schlegel

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