Learn the English!

I have seen so many job vacancies requiring English skill. We know that MEA, Masyarakat Ekonomi Asean (you must know it. If not, google it), has nearly come into reality which forces us to be able to compete them. Consequently, English skill is a must for us. We can’t deny it. If you want to win the competition, then you have to command your English skill. Why English skill? Because English has been used as main language to communicate between people from various countries.

So, how we gonna start?

First, you have to understand what is called Structure/Grammar. Structure is about how you make a sentence in English. You will learn how to put subject, predicate, object, to be, verb, adverb, etc in a sentence. A sentence will make sense when it is written in right structure. You can learn it from books like “English for Beginner” or simply google it (thanks mbah google, you enlighten the world).

Second, understand, memorize, and master vocabulary. There are millions of words in English. The more words you understand, the higher your English skill is.

Third, try to write down a story, a paragraph, or an essay in English. Also read any articles in English. You will know how far your basic English skill has been improved.

Fourth, the most important, practice it. Try to talk to your friends in English in your daily basis. Don’t forget to use your correct grammar. It can improve your speaking/oral skill. You can also watch film using English as the language. Remember, you may enable English subtitle at first, but later, you may not enable it. Just watch the film without subtitle. It will escalate your listening skill.

That is all. It may be so damn hard in the beginning. But trust me, it is worth your effort. Do not easily give up. Good luck!