Why should people continue to learn English once they have mastered the basics?
Learning English to a basic level is fine when you have time to look things up, such as reading emails in English. Not so good when it comes to face to face conversation. Nor is it very useful when writing in English. Only by practicing with a native speaker can you gain the confidence to cope with conversation and writing emails.
Native speakers come in many shapes and sizes. What is needed is a native speaker who is sympathetic and re-assuring when you make mistakes. Generally, the more mature the native speaker is, the more he or she understands your problem.
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