Having Difficulty Speaking English In a New Country
Many people have come to English speaking countries but still have trouble speaking English. Normally, these people come from countries, where English was not their first language. If there English skills do not improve, it can have a huge impact upon their lives in their new country for many years to come.
One of the worst effects of having poor English skills in a country that uses English as it's first language is the lack of good job prospects. When a persons English is poor generally the only jobs they will qualify for a low paying menial labor jobs. This is the reason that many of the low skill, low paying jobs are filled by immigrants. Although most of these immigrants are highly skilled people, their lack of English prevents them from getting the jobs they really want.
Besides not having good job opportunities, the lack of English also effects people now living in English speaking countries on a more personal level. To fit in the the community and develop relationships outside their immediate circle of friends, having good English Skills is vital. To be able to have a conversation about a subject takes a lot of skill, but knowing how to simply say "hello" does not. Imagine living in a country where you could not have an in-depth conversation with most of the people that live there. That is a situation that is faced by many people that are new immigrants to the USA, Great Britain, Australia, etc.
Fortunately, there are many free resources available to help people in this situation. If they have access to internet, there are thousands of websites that will help them with there English for free. A simple search for the term - free online English lessons - will bring thousands of results. If the person wants help with a particular type of English (American, Australian, British), they should be able to find it on the internet. These types of websites assist people improving their English in their own home and avoid being embarrassed.
Another option for people in this situation is to contact their local government in their new country. Most English speaking countries have government sponsored programs where they can develop friendships and study with other people in the same situation.
The most important thing for people who are still struggling to speak English in their new countries is to make a commitment to themselves to improve. When these non-native English speakers do improve their English proficiency, a new set of employment prospects open up. Improving their English skills also allows them to make deeper relationships with people who only speak English.
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