The problems facing learners of English can be divided into three broad categories:
a) (1) problems, some of which involve fear of the unknown, and some of which are caused by the possible homesickness of the overseas students.
b) culture problems, which are bound up with the British way of life, including (2) habits and traditions.
c) (3) problems, for which there are a number of reasons:
First, it seems to overseas students that English people speak very (4) .
Second, they speak with a variety of (5) .
Third, different styles of speech are used.
What can a student do to overcome these difficulties He should attend (6) and use a language laboratory as much as possible. He should also listen to programmes in English on the radio and TV. Most important of all, he should take every opportunity to speak with (7) .
Finally. I have some advice for students who have difficulty in speaking English fluently. Firstly, he must (8) what he wants to say. Secondly, he must try to (9) in English. This will only begin to take place when his use of English becomes (10) .