I have often heard people saying that English is a difficult language to learn. But is this true? Are some languages harder than others? We, as teachers, accept that English can seem very difficult. It may be because of spelling, pronounciation, stress, subtle ordering like in adjectives, irregular verbs etc. It can be found many excuses in order not to learn. But I think that it depends on yourself. Instead of telling people who say "No I can't learn so I hate English" that you have to do this and that, you can make them remember to have a fun of it. Everyone can learn and remember easily things that they like. I think the language is the same. There is at least one thing for each person to make learning english funny. Here are some advices that you can give to your students
Have an English-only evening once a week. Cook in English (rewrite your recipe in English) or watch English movies.
Write an English love letter especially girls :)
Write English limericks. (These are excellent and simple for writing, pronunciation and rhythm practice.) Rewrite fairytales, jokes or instructions in English.
Go out and pretend you don't understand your native language (try to get by in only English). I know this is hard in Turkey but it is not impossible.
Go online and find the lyrics to your favourite English songs and sing along to them.
Buy an English board game (like Taboo, Monopoly, Scrabble).
Play cards in English.
Talk to yourself in English while you clean or do the dishes if you are alone :)
Go around the house and try to name everything in English (furniture, clothes etc). Look up words you don't know.
I hope they will help you to find your own way. Good luck!!!
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