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Learning Spoken English: Expectations vs Reality

Learning a new language is an exciting and rewarding process. But it can also be challenging, especially if you have high expectation from yourself. It takes time and patience; there are no shortcuts! If you have unrealistic expectations about how fast you should be able to learn, then disappointment will set in when things don’t go according to plan. It is important to have realistic expectations about how quickly you'll be able to learn. Whether you are learning a new language or taking up a new hobby, it’s important to manage your expectations. Same goes with learning Spoken English.



English has been around for centuries, with many ways of teaching and learning. The most common method to learn a language is to practice as often as possible. This gives learners the opportunity to hear the language being used in everyday life so they can pick up on its rhythms and expressions naturally.

Another way that people learn new languages is through books or online courses that teach grammar rules as well as vocabulary words so that learners can gain an understanding of how sentences are formed and how words relate to each other in order

Learning a new language is like building a house: you need to lay the foundation first before putting up the walls and roof. It is important to know where you are in your learning journey before expecting too much from yourself or others.

Learning is not an overnight process and the way we learn a new language is different from person to person. We all have different interests and commitments which make it impossible for us to devote the same amount of time to learning a language as others do.

Learning expectations vs Reality

Learning expectations are what you think you will learn in a set amount of time based on your previous experience with learning a certain language or subject.

Reality is what happens in real life instead of what we expect, or hope will happen.

This infographic highlights the difference between how we expect to learn a new language and how things actually go down in reality!




Learning a new language can be tough, but it doesn't have to be! If there's one thing we've learned from our experience teaching English, it's that you CAN do this. You don't have to be born with a natural talent for languages—you just need to set realistic goals and stick with it! Here are our top tips for making the most of your English learning journey:


  1. Don't underestimate yourself. Don't get discouraged if you find it hard at first. You'll get there!

  2. Set realistic goals. Start small, maybe with just one word a day, and build up from there—you'll be surprised how quickly you start seeing results! It doesn’t matter what type of learner you are (visual, auditory or kinesthetic); setting realistic goals based on your personality type will help ensure that you make progress without becoming frustrated by failure.

  3. Stick with it! Stay on track and keep practicing every day so that your progress continues to grow.

  4. Make time for yourself in your busy schedule. Don't put off studying until the last minute take some time out of each day (even if it's 15 minutes) to keep things fresh and fun.

  5. Ask for help! If there's something specific you're struggling with, don't hesitate to ask someone who knows more than you do (a teacher or classmate) to help explain it in their own words.

  6. Do not mug up sentences. Your first few classes should be just being introduced to the words which we use on daily basis so you can get familiar with them.

  7. Set a grammar timeline to learn the tenses. It helps in understanding how to use tenses correctly to indicate when the action took place.

  8. Strong reason to learn a language. You need a strong reason to learn a language, so that it can motivate you to keep going even when things get tough!

  9. Learning a language means doing something for a long time. Don't expect yourself to speak like a native speaker in just two months; it takes time and effort!

  10. Do not be in a hurry to speak a language. You need to give yourself time to become familiar with words and sentence’s structure hence timeline

  11. Get Comfortable With Failure – Learning new things always involves failure at some point! The key is not getting discouraged when things don’t go according to plan; instead, try again until you get it right! There will be moments of frustration you would want to give up but remember learning a language doesn’t happen overnight you’ll need to put in effort continuously.



To gain proficiency in other language, you need curiosity and a sense of responsibility. Keep in mind, learning spoken English implies accomplishing something for a lifetime. Keep your Expectations genuine, and you won’t be baffled.

Try your hand at learning English. We are offering Spoken English course you can enroll now. To know more about our Spoken English course click here.

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