how long does it take to learn engish
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thestudentproofreader
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Hi Mohsin-
The very fact you were able to type your message in English in the first place suggests you already have a somewhat decent grasp of it
But if we're talking from scratch- well, that really depends on several variables:
a) how much time you are willing to put in
b) how quickly you can grasp new languages
c) how often you are exposed to other mediums (television/magazines/PEOPLE!) who use English regularly
If you score high on the above, then you should be able to have a reasonable understanding of the English language within a year
Though again- this is such a broad question it is impossible to put a definitive answer on it
However- if any members know of any legitimate studies that outline this scenario, then they would be welcome here
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The very fact you were able to type your message in English in the first place suggests you already have a somewhat decent grasp of it
But if we're talking from scratch- well, that really depends on several variables:
a) how much time you are willing to put in
b) how quickly you can grasp new languages
c) how often you are exposed to other mediums (television/magazines/PEOPLE!) who use English regularly
If you score high on the above, then you should be able to have a reasonable understanding of the English language within a year
Though again- this is such a broad question it is impossible to put a definitive answer on it
However- if any members know of any legitimate studies that outline this scenario, then they would be welcome here
http://www.studentproofreader.com
englishstudent
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Mohsin,
I agree with the points listed by studentproofreader.
It also depends on what aspect(s) of English you wish to
learn. I mean, you will learn spoken English pretty
quickly since you are already living in an English-speaking environment.
But learning English to pass some test (ESL/TOEFL) will
require work and time.
in this. 'other mediums' - may mean Mohsin is also a 'medium' (one through whom spirits communicate), which he well might be. ;-)
As far as I understand, 'mediums' is used only for people
communicating with spirits, and 'media' is used for TV,
newspapers, magazines, as also for CD, tape, etc.
No offense meant.
While on the subject of mediums, here is a short joke on psychics:
One psychic to another: "You are OK. How am I?" :-D
I agree with the points listed by studentproofreader.
It also depends on what aspect(s) of English you wish to
learn. I mean, you will learn spoken English pretty
quickly since you are already living in an English-speaking environment.
But learning English to pass some test (ESL/TOEFL) will
require work and time.
Studentproofreader, I happened to see some (seemingly unintentional) humorthestudentproofreader said:
in this. 'other mediums' - may mean Mohsin is also a 'medium' (one through whom spirits communicate), which he well might be. ;-)
As far as I understand, 'mediums' is used only for people
communicating with spirits, and 'media' is used for TV,
newspapers, magazines, as also for CD, tape, etc.
No offense meant.
While on the subject of mediums, here is a short joke on psychics:
One psychic to another: "You are OK. How am I?" :-D
thestudentproofreader
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englishstudent- point taken
Though I was using 'medium' to signal a form of suitable communication here, be it through the mass media or the close community
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Though I was using 'medium' to signal a form of suitable communication here, be it through the mass media or the close community
http://www.studentproofreader.com
englishstudent
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thestudentproofreader said:
OK, I got it now.
Thanks
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