Tips for learning English

TOP TIPS FOR LEARNING ENGLISH 

Surround yourself with English. You don't need to be in an English-speaking country to surround yourself with English. ...

Make English friends. ...

Find study partners. ...

Use authentic materials. ...

Get online. ...

Set yourself realistic goals. ...

Listen to real English. ...

Find fun ways to learn new words.

DIVE INTO THE DEEP END

Studying English for an hour once a week isn’t usually enough to make any real progress. The best way to quickly improve your English is to spend at least a few minutes practicing every day. Immerse yourself as much as possible every time you study, and challenge yourself to listen to, read, and even say things in English that you think might be too difficult for you. If you want to speak English fluently, you need to make it an essential part of your everyday life.

REMEMBER THE ANSWER IS IN THE QUESTION

Listen carefully when someone asks you a question in English and you’ll answer perfectly every time. English questions are like mirrors:

§           Does he…..?                       Yes, he does.

§           Can she….?                         Yes, she can.

§           Is it….?                                  Yes, it is.

If someone asks you a question and you’re not sure how to answer, start by thinking about the words used in the question.  The person has already said most of the words you need to make your answer. Instead of just memorizing English grammar, start to look for patterns like this one. There are a lot of simple ways to “cheat” and make it easier to remember the right words.

GET MORE OUT OF LISTENING

When most students listen to a native English-speaker, they focus on understanding what all the words mean. This is definitely important, but there is a lot more you can learn from listening. Try listening not just to what the words mean, but to how the person says them. Notice which words the person links together in a sentence, or when they say “ya” instead of “you.” Try to remember these details the next time you speak and your English will begin to sound more natural.

Easier said than done, right? When you listen to native English speakers, it can be hard to understand every single word that is spoken. They might use many words you don’t know, talk too fast or have a strong accent.

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