Learning a language can be hard work and while you may have the basics down, becoming proficient and confident in your speaking skills takes a lot of practice.
Here are 11 tips to help improve your English:
Language learning apps
Spending a few minutes a day on language learning apps such as Duolingo and Memrise will help tremendously. They start you out with the basics and begin to challenge you more and more as you progress through the levels.
Immersion
Immersing yourself in any language is one of the best ways to learn. Being around English speakers and participating in conversations will help you develop your vocabulary and confidence. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. It’s the only way for you to improve.
Speak in English
Speaking in English regularly is the only way to really learn and get better. The more you speak the easier it will get.
Write in English on a daily basis
You can keep a journal, start a blog, chat to English friends online or even tweet in English.
Watch English films and television
This will also help immerse you in the language and help you understand the language in many different scenarios and contexts. Where possible watch with the subtitles turned on. You can also watch films in your own language with the English subtitles turned on.
Read and listen to English books and audiobooks/podcasts
When reading English literature you may want to begin with children’s literature. Keep a dictionary close by so that you can look up any words that come up that you don’t understand. You can also read comic books as the pictures will give context clues to help decipher what you’re reading. To improve your pronunciation you could even read along while listening to the audiobook version of the same book. It would be beneficial to read a book that has a lot of dialogue.
Listen to English music
While listening to English music you can read the lyrics as you go. Make sure to keep your dictionary close at hand again. Listening to English music and singing along will help you memorise words and phrases.
Keep a notebook
Keep a notebook that you keep updated with phrases and words that you frequently use, are struggling to memorise or new words and phrases that you pick up.
Dedication
Dedicating time every single day to either listen to, write, read or speak in English is crucial. Don’t get lazy or disheartened when the going gets tough. Its also important to keep reviewing everything you have already learned.
Make friends with English speaking people
A supportive friend that you can ask for help when you get stuck or don’t understand something will really help.
Be patient with yourself
Don’t be in too much of a hurry to suddenly become completely fluent overnight. Learning a language takes time and lots of practice. It’s good to challenge yourself but it’s also important that you take things at your own pace.
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