Elaine Said:

What do you think of my efforts for picking up English?

We Answered:

I would say to look up American news websites (nbc4.com for example).
They usually stream video of a story with an exact written form of the story below. That way you can test your comprehension.

Also, when I was learning Italian, it was useful for me when I tried to narrate what I was doing in the language I was trying to learn, either out loud or in my head.
Finally, the best way is what you're doing already. Speak and USE what you're learning in the proper context.

Katie Said:

Would you encourage free conversation in an English lesson & how would it help the student?

We Answered:

I think that will help student to buildup the conversation capability and they will learn to speak-up quite fluently. Also they will get chance to ask whatever they don't know.

Claudia Said:

Would you please correct my English?

We Answered:

All you need to do is 'take' a bath and 'sleep' in your bed with your dog. I know it's a habit with proper nouns, but facebook is all lowercase, because that's how they decided to type it.

Kevin Said:

Can someone correct my English?

We Answered:

Try this:

I had been thinking about the English conversation tutor who gave me a lesson last evening. She remembered me well and asked about the results of the English exam I took. I was surprised she knew me as she has many students and lessons everyday.

Oscar Said:

HELP : Can someone correct this flyer? I need English lessons.?

We Answered:

Well to start out with, your beginning sentance makes it wound like your looking for a Native American (Indian) :)

Do you speak American English?
24 yo French girl wants to improve her conversational American English. Need someone who is fluent, prefer someone whos 1st Language is American English.
10 Euros p. hour or 15 Euros for 2 hours. Willing to trade for French lessons.
Please phone me at: XX XX XX XX ask for Marielle.

Marcus Said:

How do you teach English conversation?

We Answered:

Try to think of a topic based lesson that can be split into several (varied) short activities. You can structure it much as you would a normal lesson in that you begin with a greater level of input from the teacher, maybe in the form of vocabulary, structure or pronunciation, and lead through the practice stages until you reach a free practice stage.

Group work and pair work is vital to give the students the maximum amount of speaking practice. The teacher can monitor and correct as and when necessary.

All sorts of material can be adapted for conversation classes - pictures, videos, poetry, newspapers etc.

A lot of games can be utilised too.