why learning english hard in iran?or what's the problem of learning eng in iran .the solution?
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NO Ishamael ... the only right thing you said was that you could be wrong, and also the fact that your answer is no more than an assumption.\nHeaven ... the main reason why learning English is hard is that Iran is a non-English-speaking country, and so people are not exposed to English. I have to admit English education in schools (even though a subject for 6-7 years) is not quite practical. Solution : read books ... lots and lots of books. I think it's important that you read them aloud. Also, listen to radio, TV, etc.
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I don't believe that it is a matter of refusing to learn English. \nFor Immigrants, it is a challenge to learn to speak a different language. Confusion, embarrassment and frustration are often constant companions for those trying to change the way their tongues work and their minds think.\nAlso, Immigrants are often too busy working and raising a family to take up classes and for some it is a money issue, they simply do not have the extra cash. Some have no education and never attended school in their native country and are illiterate and wouldn't know where to start.\nWhatever their reason might be, learning a different language is hard. It takes an emotional & psychological toll on people, especially when they are older since they will probably find jobs in fields were their co-workers speak their native tongues and don't have to interact with English speakers on a regular basis. Children have an easier time learning a different language as well as adjusting to a different culture since they are constantly around it at school, taking English only classes, making friends who only speak English and watching English programming on TV.\nAlthough it will be a life long struggle for most, they will eventually learn enough to get by on every day life situations.
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I share your concern. Although some people here are not native English speakers, many appear to be from the U.S. and appear unconcerned about the basic tenets of written communicattion. I wonder if writing in such an informal manner will impact the way they communicate when it's important -- like in school or the workplace. I believe you can only learn to write well by practicing writing well. I think some students are in for a big shock when they get to college or enter the workplace because the ability to express yourself correctly, clearly, and succinctly is a major factor in success.
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1. Since my early childhood I guess because English is our Second Language. Nowadays, our colleges and universities used English as their medium for teaching, communicate & even for our examinations.\n\n2. In depends on the genre of the movie itself, if it's a simple Hollywood movie such as Princess Diaries, Freaky Friday, Mission Impossible, I can understand them well. But, if it deals with literature such as Pride & Prejudice, I do understand the flow of the story but to understand the whole things, its hard. You need a very hi-level of English, am I right ?. Sorry to say that, even a native speaker couldn't understand them.\n\nIt is much easier for me to understand what American says because we do have a lots of Hollywood movies, so, we getting used of them but when it turns to British English & Australian English, it will be a difficult task. Of course, listening is not only your problem, it is our problem because English is not our first language.
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No ! Fortunately NO! and by the way, never again use "farsi" !!! \n\nwhy ? :\n\nFarsi or Persian ? (CHN)\nhttp://heritage.chn.ir/en/Article/?id=88 [in English]\nBy Pejman Akbarzadeh.\n\nPersian or Farsi? (PersianDirect)\nhttp://www.persiandirect.com/articles/2004/july/id_00001.htm [in English]\nBy Ali Moslehi Moslehabadi\n\n"FARSI", recently appeared language! (CAIS-SOAS)\nhttp://www.cais-soas.com/CAIS/Languages/persian_not_farsi.htm [in English]\nBy Prof. Ehsan Yarshater.\n\nPersian, not farsi (Iran Heritage)\nhttp://www.iran-heritage.org/interestgroups/language-letter9.htm [in English]\nBy Fereshteh Davaran.\n\nFarsi, is this a new language? (PGO)\nhttp://persiangulfonline.org/articles/farsi.htm [in English]\nBy A. Rostam Beglie Beigie\n\n"FARSI" or "PERSIAN"? What Is the English Name of Our Language? (Payvand)\nhttp://www.payvand.com/news/03/dec/1083.html [in English]\nBy Pejman Akbarzadeh.\n\nIRAN or PERSIA? FARSI or PERSIAN? (Iran Heritage)\nhttp://www.iran-heritage.org/interestgroups/iranorpersia1.htm [in English]\nBy Pejman Akbarzadeh.\n\n"FARSI" or "PERSIAN"? (Payvand)\nhttp://www.payvand.com/news/05/dec/1063.html [in English]\nBy Pejman Akbarzadeh.\n\nThe announcement of the Academy of Persian Language and Literature (Wikipedia)\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_announcement_of_the_Academy_of_Persian_Language_and_Literature [in English]\n\nPersian or Farsi? (Iranian)\nhttp://www.iranian.com/Features/Dec97/Persian/ [in English]\nBy Kamran Talattof.\n\n"FARSI", recently appeared language! (PersianDirect)\nhttp://www.persiandirect.com/articles/2004/july/id_00003.htm [in English]\nBy Prof. Ehsan Yarshater.\n\nTechnical Terminology\nhttp://students.washington.edu/irina/persianword/tt.htm [in English]
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English is one of the hardes languages to learn because it has 44 vowel sounds made up of different combinations of letters it makes writing very difficult because you need to know the correct rules. I would suggest you look at a book store for an English Grammar book to help you. Good Luck!
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From what I have heard English is one of the hardest languages in the world to learn, right after Japanese I believe. Its not because of strict rules and guidelines, but rather the lack of. We speak so loosely and our words have so many different meanings it makes it tougher for others to learn. I suggest possibley taking some classes, but I would say the best way is just to experience it. Got out and have conversations with others, your fluency will improve with time. If you are afriad or unsure about getting into a conversation you dont understand then just listen in and pick up as much as you can. It may also help to hire a tutor, or if you have a close friend who speaks english fluently you can always talk with them to help you sort out any specific issues you may have.\n\nHope that helps ^_^
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As an ESL teacher I would recommend that your friend does not rely on someone else to help with his papers - the university that I work for regards this as plagerism.  But I suppose he could try a local library as they sometimes have free conversation classes for foreign students.  He should also talk to his teacher to find out where his problem areas are. good luck.
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You are at a university, and my English is better than yours???? WOW. I know I type bad sometimes, but if students in universities type or communicate as bad as you, then our country is in deep troubvle. And I only have a high school diploma.
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I don't know much about it except what's in the media. I know they're on Israel and the USA's sh*t list right now. I have heard that the Iranians are very educated people and for being a country in the middle east, Iran is pretty well to do. When I was about 12 years old I had a pen pal from Iran who wrote in perfect English and sent me beautiful postcards from there. The mail was always ripped open before it got delivered to me though like someone was checking it. I have nothing against the Iranian people or their country. My experience with the ones I met have been very pleasant.
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Here are some tips which may help you to master the English Language!\n\nSpeak without Fear \n\nThe biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear. They worry that they won’t say things correctly or that they will look stupid so they don’t talk at all. Don’t do this. The fastest way to learn anything is to do it – again and again until you get it right. Like anything, learning English requires practice. Don’t let a little fear stop you from getting what you want. \n\nUse all of your Resources \n\nEven if you study English at a language school it doesn’t mean you can’t learn outside of class. Using as many different sources, methods and tools as possible, will allow you to learn faster. There are many different ways you can improve your English, so don’t limit yourself to only one or two. The internet is a fantastic resource for virtually anything, but for the language learner it's perfect. \n\nSurround Yourself with English \n\nThe absolute best way to learn English is to surround yourself with it. Take notes in English, put English books around your room, listen to English language radio broadcasts, watch English news, movies and television. Speak English with your friends whenever you can. The more English material that you have around you, the faster you will learn and the more likely it is that you will begin “thinking in English.” . \n\nListen to Native Speakers as Much as Possible \n\nThere are some good English teachers that have had to learn English as a second language before they could teach it. However, there are several reasons why many of the best schools prefer to hire native English speakers. One of the reasons is that native speakers have a natural flow to their speech that students of English should try to imitate. The closer ESL / EFL students can get to this rhythm or flow, the more convincing and comfortable they will become. \n\nWatch English Films and Television \n\nThis is not only a fun way to learn but it is also very effective. By watching English films (especially those with English subtitles) you can expand your vocabulary and hear the flow of speech from the actors. If you listen to the news you can also hear different accents. \n\nListen to English Music \n\nMusic can be a very effective method of learning English. In fact, it is often used as a way of improving comprehension. The best way to learn though, is to get the lyrics (words) to the songs you are listening to and try to read them as the artist sings. There are several good internet sites where one can find the words for most songs. This way you can practice your listening and reading at the same time. And if you like to sing, fine. \n\nStudy As Often As Possible!\n\nOnly by studying things like grammar and vocabulary and doing exercises, can you really improve your knowledge of any language. \n\nDo Exercises and Take Tests\n\nMany people think that exercises and tests aren't much fun. However, by completing exercises and taking tests you can really improve your English. One of the best reasons for doing lots of exercises and tests is that they give you a benchmark to compare your future results with. Often, it is by comparing your score on a test you took yesterday with one you took a month or six months ago that you realize just how much you have learned. If you never test yourself, you will never know how much you are progressing. Start now by doing some of the many exercises and tests on this site, and return in a few days to see what you've learned. Keep doing this and you really will make some progress with English. \n\nRecord Yourself \n\nNobody likes to hear their own voice on tape but like tests, it is good to compare your tapes from time to time. You may be so impressed with the progress you are making that you may not mind the sound of your voice as much. \n\nListen to English \n\nBy this, we mean, speak on the phone or listen to radio broadcasts, audiobooks or CDs i
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English is a tough language to learn.  Practice, practice, practice.  Listening and speaking have to come first.  Purposeful language is a good place to start.  Phonetics works to a point, but not well, because there are so many exceptions to the rules.  Rading and writing can be learned at the same time as speaking and listening.  Grammar will come later with practice.  Many philosophies teach all at once in a whole language type of approach.  Vocabulary at all stages as there are different types of vocabulary - listening vocabulary, speaking vocabulary, etc.\n\nThe poem at the link I've included gives some perspective on it.
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It depends. Everyone has their own anxieties about English as second language. Some people picks it up easily and others can never learn it the way it has to be.\nFor me tenses were the hardest to pick up. Now I have no problems about it. As I am studying English philology and I have no problems about it. \nFor non-native speakers the hardest thing is not to learn grammar but to learn how to speak. Even if they know all the rules perfectly, it is hard for them to say something. They communicate by hands and facial expressions more than words.
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Think about it. If you were to emigrate to another country that speaks Spanish, do you think the locals would all learn English just for you? Hell no. They would expect you to learn the country's official language. I don't see why that is such a hard concept for some people to grasp.
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Could you ask your question differently? It doesn't make sense.\n\nI think I get it now. Are you new to this country and want friends from your homeland? If that's the case you could probably search on the internet for Iranians in your area. Maybe you could make friends with Americans? There are many free english classes around the country. If you improve your english you could talk to lots of people.
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I would suggest eTandem! That way a learner can learn English, but also teach some of their own language(s).
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It's better to have two languages spoken. It would be more conveinient if everyone knew how to speak english, but that's a long and hard task to teach many.