Thursday, 16 December 2010

Real English

Real English is just great for helping students get used to listening to real English, like ordinary native people from English speaking countries. Different accents and natural conversations which are incredibly challenging for
learners of a second language. I highly recommend it!

This site combines ESL (English as a Second Language) / EFL (English as a Foreign Language) grammar, lexical items, and functions with the spontaneity provided by the people we meet casually during our filming campaigns. You will not find any actors here. All of our clips are based on people being themselves, speaking naturally and spontaneously, just like in the situations which learners will deal with when their training is finished, when they travel to English-speaking countries, or when they welcome English speakers into their homes and offices. Our videos are based on grammar structures, lexicals, and social functions, providing an anchor and a counterpoint to the spontaneity of street video. This unique approach is greatly appreciated by teachers who have been using traditional materials, which present us with actors speaking slowly and distinctly, as if the real world were slow and distinct. The lessons include images and audio files directly related to what the speakers are saying in the videos, providing meaning for beginners and intermediate students alike.

Important: How to Use Real English®
1 - Go here http://www.real-english.com/new-lessons.asp and choose a lesson.
2 - Watch the video at the top, without subtitles.
3 - Click on "Exercise 1". Follow the instructions. Do all the exercises.
4 - Now watch the video with subtitles.

Your pronunciation will be much better!

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