Strategies to Learn English | Strategies to Learning English

Learning a new language can be very frustrating, but if you have the right tools it can be very fun and rewarding.

Here you will learn 10 strategies that will help you learn English faster and easier.

1. Find a Place to Study

Look for a quiet and nice place where you can study in peace. A place where you are not interrupted and you can really concentrate on your study.

2. Set a Time to Study

Set some time to yourself to read and write everyday. Be persistent, make your study time a habit.

3. Write the Word in Your Mind

While you read, try to write the word in your mind. Do the same thing every time you listen to a word. A great combination is to read a book and listen to it's audio book at the same time. You not only improve your reading skills but also your listening and comprehension skills.

4. Allow Time to Assimilate

Allow yourself time to assimilate new words, idioms, slangs or bad words that you heard or read so you can really learn them. Try to use the new word as much as you can. A picture dictionary is a great source to learn new words.

5. Think in English - Do Not Translate

While you are writing or speaking English, try to think in English as much as you can and forget about your mother (native) language as much as you possible can. Do not translate.

6. Live in English

Try to speak, read and write in English. In short try to live in English as much as you can in order not to lose your speed of thought.

7. Watch Movies in English

Watch movies in English with or without subtitles. Watching movies is one of the greatest things you can do to improve your vocabulary, listening, comprehension and still have lots of fun.

8.Study Grammar

Study grammar every day. I know it is boring and bla bla bla... but it is very important to develop your writing skills.

9. Use the Dictionary

Use an online dictionary to look up new words. Install a Monolingual (English only) dictionary in your mobile phone, iPhone, iPad, etc.

10. Be Easy on Yourself

Be easy on yourself. You don’t need to get upset with yourself when or if you make a mistake. Learning a new language can be very frustrating sometimes. When you feel that you are overwhelmed give yourself a little break.

I hope these strategies can help you achieve your ultimate goal of learning the English language.

If you have a good strategy to learn English, please leave a comment and share it with us.

Best wishes to all...

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