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Six proven rules: how to overcome the language barrier

While many are trying to show that they know the language well and are following a difficult path, you should act differently, and that's why.

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Courses have been completed, dozens of audio lectures have been listened to, hundreds of books have been read. It seems that you are fully armed. But when you find yourself in a foreign language environment, you get lost. This is the notorious language barrier. Because of it, we cannot build close and trusting relationships with foreigners, get a new job, or attract people to us. Author of the publication "New time“, talked about how to overcome it.

1 Rule. Communicate simply, use time-tested, unambiguous language constructs.

In any situation. It doesn't matter whether you're trying to inform the development department about technical problems or just having a nice conversation with a new acquaintance. While many people make the main mistake of trying to sound familiar and therefore using “difficult” language, you will act differently. Let's say “no” to metaphors, jargon, and complex sentences. Don't make others feel bad because they don't understand you. Here are some examples of how you can shorten your speech and make it more understandable:

You may remember John whom we met at the conference, he was in his funny suite and talking aloud . When I asked him recently how he was doing he said he was working on a very interesting project and asked me to assist him.

“You probably remember John, who we met at the conference, still wearing his funny jacket and talking loudly. Recently I asked him how he was doing, and he replied that he was working on a very interesting project and asked me to help him.”

John Johnson is now working on new partner program for his company . He proposed us to become his subcontractor on the project .

“John Johnson is currently working on a new affiliate program for his company. He invited us to become the contractor for this project.”

2 Rule. Be honest

If communication is not at work, but personal, then you can safely declare your problem. Yes, yes, we are all people and, believe me, any person will take your side. There is nothing wrong with recognizing a lack of knowledge and then working to fix it.

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3 Rule. Plan

If you can predict a future conversation, better plan it ahead of time. Write down the possible questions of your interlocutor, prepare answers to them. There is nothing wrong. Prepare a short story about yourself, your hobbies, work and plans for the future. Get ready for possible surprises and how you will react if you suddenly do not understand something. Here are some non-banal phrases that will help defuse tense (in fact - your fear and only him) situation:

To take the mickey out of smb - laugh at someone

● To be on about smth - long talk on any topic, rant

● To step up one's game - start doing something better, make more effort

● Fancy a drink? - Do you want a drink?

● Keep me posted! - Keep me informed!

● To be worth a shot - no loss

● To be pushing smb's luck - tempt fate, try fate

● I'd like to pick your brain about ... - I would like to know what you think about ...

● To lose touch with smb - lose contact with someone

4 Rule. Practice

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Everything is clear here: the more you talk, the better your skills. By the way, one of the options is to pay your interlocutors or buy a subscription to language social networks, where you can chat with the carrier at any time. For example, Speaky or HelloTalk. Option two - offline speaking club. There are such clubs of interest, there are even evening meetings "to joke." Yes, yes, you are going with other people to joke in English.

5 Rule. Create a schedule

Like any other practice, speaking requires regularity. I recommend creating a schedule that you will adhere to.

It’s even better if you synchronize your plan with your work task managers. Add a reminder to the task so you don’t forget about your next English practice lesson. Celebrate your successes there - this is an obligatory part. Only by watching your progress will you be inspired to further study English.

6 Rule. Use non-obvious ways

Want a stress test here and now? Send a request for consultation in any English-language service from American support Apple to the insurance company. Just remember to prepare a list of questions and answers in advance.

And finally: focus on the process, not the result, and enjoy every attempt at communication. After all, these are small steps towards a big goal.

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