Here are some ideas to boost your learning – give them a go today!
Tip 01.
Don’t get discouraged if you aren’t learning English fast enough. It’s quite common to experience highs and lows rather than improving at a steady pace. Keep your goal in sight and work towards it!
Tip 02.
Some phrasal verbs have more than one meaning, which can make them tricky to learn. When you spot a new phrasal verb, check the meaning in a dictionary and write it down with an example sentence to help you remember how to use it.
Tip 03.
Try to practise your English as much as possible in your daily life. Listen to English when you are cooking or doing jobs around the home or read something in English on your way to work or school.
Tip 04.
When you come across new adjectives, note down the nouns they commonly pair up with. A good dictionary will help you. Example: avant-garde art/cinema/painting (very original or modern)
Tip 05.
After reading a text in detail, try looking for useful phrases that you would like to remember and underline them. For example, if you have finished reading something to complete some comprehension questions, read it again and underline any new words.
Tip 06.
Make sure you read different kinds of text in English. Don’t just stick to one. Read stories, poems, instruction manuals, newspapers, and so on. This will help you widen your vocabulary.
Tip 07.
If learning English seems very challenging, break it down into smaller tasks. For example, don’t try to learn lots of new words in one go. Instead, focus on learning a few new words every week. You will be much more likely to remember them.
Tip 08.
Try keeping a listening diary and log occasions when you listen to English. Note down any problems you experience and how you helped yourself to listen better. Compare recent entries with older entries to see how well you are progressing.
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