5 basic problems why people study English for many years and still cannot speak English

There are 5 basic problems why people study English for many years and still cannot speak English.

1. Too much emphasis on grammar

·         Studying grammar will help you with exams, but will slow you down when trying to speak English

2. Too much time spent on studying words and vocabulary

·         You will know 1000 words, but will not be able to communicate

3. Spending most of the time on listening and reading, but not practicing speaking

·         You will be able to read, write, and understand, but will not be able to speak

4. Not surrounding yourself in English

·         English speaking will continue to be difficult by not surrounding yourself in English

5. Studying the wrong material

·         You will spend countless hours studying without any results

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