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Complete this sentence: the cat meows, while the dog…. You probably answered “bark,” right? And haven't you stopped to think if it is the third person of the simple present indicative or past perfect subjunctive? This is what you will achieve if you reinforce your practical English: speaking this language in a natural way . Traditional methodologies are based on the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and, although this base contributes to learning, especially in the field of comprehension, it does not complete mastery of the language, especially in relation to public speaking. In this sense, according to the Theory of Second Language Acquisition by renowned linguist Stephen Krashen, “a language is only acquired when the messages received are understood, without being defensive; which does not require the conscious use of grammatical rules or continuous repetition, which can be very boring.” Although English is taught in compulsory education and, therefore, today, it is learned from childhood, in Spanish-speaking countries a medium or low level of English is recorded , compared to the very high level of other nations, such as the Netherlands, Austria or Denmark, with more innovative educational systems, according to the EF English Level Index 2021.
What is practical English? Have you never felt disappointed in yourself because, despite your years of study, you have understood practically nothing when you have visited an English-speaking country or when you have seen a series in its original version? This occurs because, in classes that follow more traditional methodologies for teaching English, formal structures are usually taught that, in practice, are little used. Hence, despite having an intermediate level of English, you Europe Mobile Number List get blocked when you have to have a conversation . And this happens even if these conversations are based on everyday scenes , since just as you don't greet a close friend with a “Good morning. I'm glad to see you”, but with a “Hello!, How are you?”, “How are things going?” or “What are you saying?”, the same thing happens in the rest of the languages. In this way, the grammatically perfect “How are you?” that you have always studied is the "How's it going?" when you face this situation in the real world. To alleviate these possible shortcomings of classic methodologies, currently, the teaching of practical or conversational English is gaining momentum . Its purpose is still learning the language, but focused on its real use , whether on a personal or professional level.
That is, practical English initiatives focus on your needs; They are not about learning English as a language, but about learning to speak the language naturally in your daily life. For example, if you want to enter the international job market, this training will help you master the vocabulary and structures of your profession, while, if your goal is to communicate with your American partner's family, you will learn to speak American English with a more colloquial use. Practicing speaking is a basic part of practical English Why should you focus on conversational English? Practical English pays more attention to other aspects, such as comprehension and conversation, than to grammar. By having a higher level of interaction, it helps you train your ear, improves pronunciation and allows you to acquire fluency when speaking . In addition, you will discover how you can face real situations by becoming familiar with the language spoken in each context. At the same time, by relying on an eminently practical approach, you will lose the embarrassment that is usually felt when speaking in a foreign language . And the thing is that most people have a psychological barrier when it comes to conversing in English , due to fear of ridicule. However, since public speaking will be a habit, you will be able to get out of your comfort zone and gain confidence.
