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Why is it so hard to understand English?
The Number One Reason Why Spoken English is So Hard to Understand. This is what happens when English speakers stress words – or parts of words. The stressed words stand out and are easier to understand. That’s great – but the words around them are much more difficult to hear.
How can I understand English fast?
Here are our top tips on how to learn English quickly:
- Read everything you can get your hands on.
- Actively take note of new vocabulary.
- Talk with real live humans.
- Subscribe to podcasts or Youtube channels (in English)
- Go abroad.
- Use your friends.
- Ask a lot of questions.
- Take a lead from the stars.
Is English the hardest language?
The English language is widely regarded as one of the most difficult to master. Because of its unpredictable spelling and challenging to learn grammar, it is challenging for both learners and native speakers.
Why can’t I understand people speaking in different languages?
Possibly for the same reason I can’t understand people speaking Spanish or French when they speak quickly. Our brains assemble combinations of sounds into intelligible speech. If the sounds aren’t familiar (even if they are in the same language) the brain has to work harder to make sense of it. Sometimes it gets behind.
Why can’t I understand things easily?
Originally Answered: Why can’t I understand things easily? Just because you’re slow to understand things doesn’t mean you will fail in life. Neither does it mean you have a learning disability, working memory and processing speed aren’t considered aspects of intelligence.
Why does American English sound so different from British English?
U.S. English does not generate off the lips. There are many different accents in the U.K. certainly but on the whole speakers of British English generate sound closer to the front of the mouth and the result is they can achieve a greater precision with pronunciation. You will hear resonance to the consonant sounds that you won’t hear in the U.S.
Why does the British accent sound so different in different countries?
There are many different accents in the U.K. certainly but on the whole speakers of British English generate sound closer to the front of the mouth and the result is they can achieve a greater precision with pronunciation. You will hear resonance to the consonant sounds that you won’t hear in the U.S.