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If mastering English is your goal, then reading == doing

• hrabago 15y ago
  If mastering English is your goal, then doing includes conversing. I know a lot of children of immigrants who can understand their parents' language, but can't converse in it.
  • kami8845 15y ago
    Where does one converse in English while in a foreign country? I basically taught myself English using the Internet and even though my understanding is top-notch due to copious amounts of reading & watching TV shows, my speech & active vocab are severely underdeveloped.
    • fleitz 15y ago
      Get a VOIP/Skype account, find something to sell, phone people in English speaking countries, and sell them it. Google for the expat community in your country if you want someone local. Apply for VISAs or other things at an English speaking foreign embassy. Go on craigslist and find stuff for sale phone them and ask questions about whatever it is they are selling. Phone recruiters from craigslist or something. Figure out something to do that involves English and just do it.
    • ehsanu1 15y ago
      Where does one converse in English while in a foreign country? Here: http://www.colingo.com/ http://www.colingo.com/ Colingo is shaping up to be an amazing product for language learning, and luckily for you, they're focusing on English speaking fluency at first. Disclaimer: I've briefly worked with the guys behind Colingo.