Let's keep it short and simple... Technically, we call it KISS. Okay, jokes apart. See, dear friend, communication is not rocket science. It's an art, and it will take a long time to learn this art. An overnight change would be just like daydreaming.
Let me hit the nail right on the head. English communication thrives on two pillars - Verbs and Tenses. Make a list of all verbs and learn how tenses work in English. That's it. No big deal at all.
As far as your fear is concerned, it's not that you cannot communicate. It's, in fact, a fear of finding a word in your mind before you say it. So, make a list of (Your Native) - English words, especially the verbs. Work on it. And do not send me $699.99 as a check/draft or cash once you succeed. Lol... Keep it light, bro, I was just kidding.
Andy - No man is an expert; no man is a novice even.
From India, Lucknow
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Let me hit the nail right on the head. English communication thrives on two pillars - Verbs and Tenses. Make a list of all verbs and learn how tenses work in English. That's it. No big deal at all.
As far as your fear is concerned, it's not that you cannot communicate. It's, in fact, a fear of finding a word in your mind before you say it. So, make a list of (Your Native) - English words, especially the verbs. Work on it. And do not send me $699.99 as a check/draft or cash once you succeed. Lol... Keep it light, bro, I was just kidding.
Andy - No man is an expert; no man is a novice even.
From India, Lucknow
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Hi Ramesh,
Here you find many people who are guiding you. But you have to take action; only action can change your communication. I am also an MBA student and facing lots of problems regarding that, but I have always tried to learn. Two years ago, my English was very poor, but now I have improved myself with skilled communication due to my determination. If you commit yourself, definitely you will improve yourself. There are various methods, but you should follow and implement them. Don't lose heart. If you lose, then you've lost. So, fight your fear and follow all instructions given by members.
All the best.
With best regards, Raj
From India, Delhi
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1Here you find many people who are guiding you. But you have to take action; only action can change your communication. I am also an MBA student and facing lots of problems regarding that, but I have always tried to learn. Two years ago, my English was very poor, but now I have improved myself with skilled communication due to my determination. If you commit yourself, definitely you will improve yourself. There are various methods, but you should follow and implement them. Don't lose heart. If you lose, then you've lost. So, fight your fear and follow all instructions given by members.
All the best.
With best regards, Raj
From India, Delhi
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Dear Ramesh,
As a professional communication skills and language trainer, I know of innumerable people like you sailing in the same boat. You have invested in yourself by completing your MBA. Now go a step further by enrolling in a good institute where you can brush up on your grammar, which I must say is rather poor.
Linda Trevino, a professor of Management, has this to say: "MBA is often seen as a ticket to more lucrative employment, so perhaps getting the degree is more important to them than the knowledge gained along the way." In fact, it is just a glorified business degree. However, you could also surf the web, and you will find a lot of free English learning sites. All the best.
From India, Hyderabad
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As a professional communication skills and language trainer, I know of innumerable people like you sailing in the same boat. You have invested in yourself by completing your MBA. Now go a step further by enrolling in a good institute where you can brush up on your grammar, which I must say is rather poor.
Linda Trevino, a professor of Management, has this to say: "MBA is often seen as a ticket to more lucrative employment, so perhaps getting the degree is more important to them than the knowledge gained along the way." In fact, it is just a glorified business degree. However, you could also surf the web, and you will find a lot of free English learning sites. All the best.
From India, Hyderabad
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I’m sorry to add that the English used by most people on this site are awful. Sorry, but no offence meant.
From India, Hyderabad
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From India, Hyderabad
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Hi Ramesh!
What I can tell you is that you'll truly learn those things that you would find interesting. Reading is a great way to learn. Think about a topic that truly interests you, then find an English book on it and start reading. You should start small, that is, you should read short books first. If getting books is a problem, try newspapers. Read those stories that you find interesting. The point is:
a) read things you find interesting and,
b) read as much as you can.
Sab log seekh jatey hain. Kuch pehle, kuch baad mein.
From India, Aligarh
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What I can tell you is that you'll truly learn those things that you would find interesting. Reading is a great way to learn. Think about a topic that truly interests you, then find an English book on it and start reading. You should start small, that is, you should read short books first. If getting books is a problem, try newspapers. Read those stories that you find interesting. The point is:
a) read things you find interesting and,
b) read as much as you can.
Sab log seekh jatey hain. Kuch pehle, kuch baad mein.
From India, Aligarh
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Dear Ramesh,
Do you want to learn English very quickly? The best way - at least it appears to me (and I suppose you are not married) - is to marry an Anglo-Indian girl or a girl who can speak only English and no other language! You will be forced to learn the English language not only by compulsion but also she will teach with all love, and love makes learning English very easy for you.
Please, don't take it seriously. This is only a suggestion. Otherwise, others have given you really good advice in this regard. Follow them meticulously.
M.J. SUBRAMANYAM, CHENNAI
From India, Bangalore
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Do you want to learn English very quickly? The best way - at least it appears to me (and I suppose you are not married) - is to marry an Anglo-Indian girl or a girl who can speak only English and no other language! You will be forced to learn the English language not only by compulsion but also she will teach with all love, and love makes learning English very easy for you.
Please, don't take it seriously. This is only a suggestion. Otherwise, others have given you really good advice in this regard. Follow them meticulously.
M.J. SUBRAMANYAM, CHENNAI
From India, Bangalore
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My English education started in the fifth standard at a remote rural government school.
I started reading the Cambridge Dictionary College Edition. I literally read each and every word from it and then wrote it down with all its meanings, synonyms, and antonyms.
I then began writing down all my thoughts to the best of my abilities and continuously worked on improving it.
Wren and Martin, with its keys, helped me greatly in correcting my grammar. However, let me make it very clear that it was my obsession to learn English in all its facets that continued all through and up to the present day, making all the difference.
My only regret is that, as I have not studied the language systematically, I still make a lot of unintended slips of the tongue and errors.
In terms of speaking, I started thinking in English and then expressing myself in it, initially with hesitation, mistakes in pronunciation, and lack of fluency. But when you have done your homework, developed a love for the language, and truly started enjoying it, nothing will stop you from becoming a master of that language.
Reading Reader's Digest and English newspapers (such as The Hindu) greatly helped me learn the correct usage of words and gain a lot of general knowledge. This provided me with topics to talk about and contribute to discussions.
Continue to write, write, and write your thoughts. This will tremendously help you train your thoughts, refine your expressions, and articulate your words aptly. What more could you want? Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts. Good luck.
From India, Bangalore
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I started reading the Cambridge Dictionary College Edition. I literally read each and every word from it and then wrote it down with all its meanings, synonyms, and antonyms.
I then began writing down all my thoughts to the best of my abilities and continuously worked on improving it.
Wren and Martin, with its keys, helped me greatly in correcting my grammar. However, let me make it very clear that it was my obsession to learn English in all its facets that continued all through and up to the present day, making all the difference.
My only regret is that, as I have not studied the language systematically, I still make a lot of unintended slips of the tongue and errors.
In terms of speaking, I started thinking in English and then expressing myself in it, initially with hesitation, mistakes in pronunciation, and lack of fluency. But when you have done your homework, developed a love for the language, and truly started enjoying it, nothing will stop you from becoming a master of that language.
Reading Reader's Digest and English newspapers (such as The Hindu) greatly helped me learn the correct usage of words and gain a lot of general knowledge. This provided me with topics to talk about and contribute to discussions.
Continue to write, write, and write your thoughts. This will tremendously help you train your thoughts, refine your expressions, and articulate your words aptly. What more could you want? Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts. Good luck.
From India, Bangalore
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Hello sir,
I think for improving English, a lot of friends have given suggestions. But one thing I don't understand is when you said I am as like as any MSW. What do you think about MSW? This is also a professional degree. If you have any misconceptions regarding MSW, please contact me at 9501760135. For your kind information, I also belong to a moderate village family. I believe I have a good command of English and I am an MSW student. Having an MBA doesn't mean that you are superior. Come down to ground reality and then talk.
Regards,
S....
From India, New Delhi
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I think for improving English, a lot of friends have given suggestions. But one thing I don't understand is when you said I am as like as any MSW. What do you think about MSW? This is also a professional degree. If you have any misconceptions regarding MSW, please contact me at 9501760135. For your kind information, I also belong to a moderate village family. I believe I have a good command of English and I am an MSW student. Having an MBA doesn't mean that you are superior. Come down to ground reality and then talk.
Regards,
S....
From India, New Delhi
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Hi, I am also from a village background. When I went to Bangalore, I started speaking with other people only in English, that's why I have picked it up. When I come back from work, I listen to discussions and advice given to people on TV shows on various channels. Communication and chatting with two people, especially during interviews, will be a great help to you.
From India, Ludhiana
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From India, Ludhiana
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Hi Ramesh,
So many people have given very good suggestions. I find the suggestion of Avin practical and applicable. Try to speak in front of a mirror. Try to read the letters appearing in the Letters to the Editor column of any English newspapers. For correct pronunciations, go to this site: [Free demo to create avatars using Text-to-Speech (TTS) by SitePal](http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_example.php?sitepal). You may practice by talking to your close friends who would not mind with small sentences.
Wishing you all the best.
Usuf Ali
Chennai / 20091226
"The winner finds a solution to every problem; the loser finds a problem in every solution."
From India, Madras
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So many people have given very good suggestions. I find the suggestion of Avin practical and applicable. Try to speak in front of a mirror. Try to read the letters appearing in the Letters to the Editor column of any English newspapers. For correct pronunciations, go to this site: [Free demo to create avatars using Text-to-Speech (TTS) by SitePal](http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_example.php?sitepal). You may practice by talking to your close friends who would not mind with small sentences.
Wishing you all the best.
Usuf Ali
Chennai / 20091226
"The winner finds a solution to every problem; the loser finds a problem in every solution."
From India, Madras
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