Many international students have reported that after studying abroad for a year, although there are no problems in daily communication such as eating and shopping, communication with Waiguoren is still difficult. Problems often arise, such as being unable to fully express what you mean, not understanding what Wai Guoren is talking about, and not speaking authentically. In fact, the communication barriers that arise here are mainly due to insufficient language skills. I suggest that friends can improve their communication skills from three aspects: words, content, and expression media.

Flexible use of words is one of the ways to express brilliantly

Many friends’ vocabulary comes from some vocabulary books, so they only use a few words to express their emotions completely. Looking at face expression and ignoring a good expression can make the entire communication more lively. For example: I vaguely remember this VS this sound a distant but familiar tone. Obviously, the latter expression is more lively.

In addition, improving communication skills also requires using words according to context. The words used in The Economists and the New Yorker are definitely different, just like the words used in writing novels and academic papers may make the professor frown after reading them. Therefore, using words flexibly according to the context will also make your language more outstanding, but if you use it incorrectly, it will also make you laugh.

To use words that improve, you need to read more

To use words that improve life, you can read more Coming of age novel. Personal recommendations include William Kruger. This author's writing style is clear and his words are precise. It is a recommended reading for intermediate to advanced readers.

Improve business/academic vocabulary: You can read various business weeklies. Many expressions in them are very authentic and worth excerpting and learning.

In terms of content, pay more attention to school activities

It is recommended to pay attention to the school newspaper and read it often to understand the activities in the school. Sometimes you can also get involved in chatting with classmates before and after class. . The reason is that the first element of communication is that you need to know what others are talking about, and others should also have a rough idea of ??what you are talking about. Because the content of everyone's conversations is often limited to the local area, if you understand it, you will naturally be able to participate in more topics, and your communication skills will improve. In addition, some national news is also worthy of attention, which will become a source of conversation and reference for you to communicate with classmates and friends.

The last thing I want to say is: the medium of expression

This is obvious to everyone when they first go abroad, because learning English at the beginning is basically from books, so many words are used. is written language. When I go abroad, I basically speak words with three or four syllables, and I have to repeat them two or three times each time before others can understand them. Just like an American who speaks casually will make people feel strange. In many cases, spoken and written expressions are different. Therefore, in the learning process, it is necessary to distinguish between what is oral expression and what is written expression. To improve your written expression, read more books. To improve your spoken English, it is recommended to watch more dramas, such as Friends, Big Bang Theory and other life dramas that are in line with the background and trends of the times.

These small methods can also greatly improve language communication skills

In addition to improving communication skills through words, content, and expression media, there are also ways to help improve communication skills. There are many methods, such as making local friends, living in multi-person dormitories, joining societies, clubs, working part-time on campus, calling customer service, etc. are all good methods. Friends can also refer to them!

1. Make more local classmates or friends, chat with them more, and add various contact information. This is also one of the effective ways to improve your language skills and quickly integrate into study abroad life.

2. When studying abroad, try to live in the school’s multi-person dormitory or homestay. This can provide a better pure English environment and try to avoid getting together with domestic friends.

3. Pay attention to the various club activities in the school and find one or two who are interested to participate!

4. You can also join the bar (club) in the school regularly. Club Different from pub, this is a very ideal place to make friends and chat, which can help you get to know many local students~

5. If you have time and opportunity, you can legally work part-time in the school, such as There are international student offices, canteens, libraries, etc. It is generally easier to apply during the summer.

6. Calling customer service is also a good way to improve your communication skills. You can become bolder by communicating with various customer service. The general customer service staff are very patient, speak clearly and at a moderate speed. Even if you don't express yourself smoothly and don't understand, they will explain it to you over and over again, which can not only practice your speaking skills, but also make you familiar with some terminology in daily life. It is said that many senior students have overcome the difficulty of not daring to speak in this way~

In fact, in the final analysis, studying abroad involves a transition from clear expression to complete expression, and then to authentic expression. , this is an accumulation of time and quantity, and nothing can be achieved overnight. It is normal to encounter some communication problems when you first arrive abroad. Friends, you should treat it positively and peacefully. You must not be anxious, let alone reduce the opportunities to communicate with others because you are afraid of losing face or saying something wrong! We must cherish the thought that we are Wai Guoren’s thoughts, no shame in asking questions, no fear of embarrassment, the spirit of continuous learning and perseverance, and strive to improve language communication skills! Time will prove that your efforts will make you better!