Do you know how to improve your English and make it better? Have you ever been able to improve your English? Here in this post, I explain to you the other 50 ways of 100 ways to improve your English. Please note that they are written based on no particular order. You are supposed to read them carefully and implement them in your life to make your English better and learn it sooner and easier. The text of this post was too long, so I decided to provide it in two parts. You can read the second part here, which provides you with the other 50 ways to improve your English.
100 Ways to Improve Your English [in no particular order] 1st part:
1. Be confident. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. If you want your mistakes to be corrected you need to be heard.
2. Put yourself in an English environment. Surround yourself in an all-English-speaking environment where you can learn passively. Speaking English is a good way to learn it.
3. Practice English every day. Make a study plan for yourself. Decide how much time you are going to spend studying and stick to it. It is better to establish a routine.
4. Let your family and friends know about your study plan. Ask them to help you to study and also don’t let them interrupt you.
5. Practice the four English learning skills: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. You need to practice all of them together to improve your learning process.
6. Write every new word you learn in a notebook and keep it with yourself everywhere. Use them in sentences and try to practice by saying them at least 3 times when you speak.
7. Visit English learning websites like UCLnet.com at least once a day. It would be a great idea to keep yourself updated with the new posts and lessons.
8. Memorize the vocabulary you have learned already. Memorization the list of your vocabulary is one of the most common ways of learning vocabulary for a test. Please note that it’s only good exercise for short-term studying because you often do not retain the information that you have learned for a test.
9. Use your body clock. Determine the best time for your English learning. If you’re not a morning person, study in the afternoon.
10. Lean on the meaning of different vocabularies in a text and not alone. You can learn the meaning of vocabularies easier to remember if you try to use them in a sentence. It helps you to remember an example sentence using that word rather than the word on its own.
11. Take practice tests. This is one of the best ways to prepare for a real test. Practice tests will help you identify any areas where you need to improve and give you a feel for the format of the test. Saying that it’s better not to study just to take a test. Think of the bigger picture.
12. Set long-term goals. What do you want to achieve in the long run? Once you know what you want, you can start to make a plan to get there.
13. Break down your long-term goals into smaller, more manageable short-term goals. This will make them seem less daunting and more achievable. Then, set deadlines for yourself and reward yourself for completing each short-term goal.
14. Create a positive learning environment. Find a place where you can focus and feel comfortable. Make sure you have all the supplies you need and that you are free from distractions. If possible, surround yourself with positive people who support your learning goals.
15. Discover your learning style. Do you learn best by reading, listening, or doing? Once you know how you learn best, you can tailor your study methods accordingly.
16. Experiment with different study methods and techniques. What works for one person may not work for another. Try different things and see what sticks.
17. Get help if you don’t understand something. Ask your teacher, classmates, friends, or anybody who can help with your questions.
18. Review regularly. Make sure to review the things you have learned already.
19. Take breaks. Don’t study for more than 30 minutes at a time without taking a break. Take regular breaks, get some fresh air, and stretch your body.
20. Concentrate on your current level. Don’t rush to move up a level until you have mastered the current one.
21. Watch DVDs instead of TV. DVDs allow you to rewind and review and watch again the information, which is helpful for you and you may miss the first time.
22. Read graded readers. These books are written specifically for learners at your level. Read a whole novel. You can do it! You’ll feel great afterward.
23. Read children’s books. These books use simpler language and are a good alternative to graded readers.
24. Read newspapers. Newspapers are a good place to find examples of passive voice. It can help you to learn passive constructs easily.
25. Read for the general meaning first. Don’t worry about understanding every word at first. You can always go back and look up new words later.
26. Guess the meaning of words from the context. Look at the other words around a word you don’t understand to get a hint about its meaning.
27. Learn root words. Root words can help you guess the meaning of other words.
28. Learn prefixes and suffixes. Prefixes and suffixes can also help you to figure out the meaning of words and build your vocabulary.
29. English uses the word stress. When learning new words, count the syllables and find where the stress is. Two-syllable verbs have a stress on the second syllable, (e.g., beGIN) while two-syllable nouns (e.g., TEAcher) and adjectives (e.g., HAPpy) have a stress on the first syllable.
30. Use English whenever you can. This is the best way to improve your fluency.
31. Don’t translate from your language into English. Instead, try to think in English.
32. You can’t learn English just from a book alone. It is completely like driving a car, so you can only learn through doing it.
33. The most natural way to learn grammar is through talking. Try to talk to the people around you in English as much as possible.
34. Keep an English diary or journal. Try to write a few sentences every day and then get into the habit of writing more.
35. Start an online blog and share your writings with the world. This is a great way to practice your writing and get feedback from others.
36. Brainstorm and structure your writing before you start writing. This is a great way to get your ideas organized and to ensure that your writing has a clear and logical structure. Once you have a good idea of what you want to say and how you want to say it, you can start writing with more confidence.
37. Pay attention to your punctuation. Punctuation is essential for clear and concise writing. It can also be used to convey different emotions and tones. For example, a comma can be used to separate items in a list, while a semicolon can be used to indicate a close relationship between two independent clauses.
38. Sing English songs. This is a fun and effective way to improve your fluency and intonation. Singing also helps to improve your pronunciation and vocabulary. If you’re feeling shy, you can always sing along with the radio or in the shower.
39. Get a pen-friend or use chat rooms, forums, and community sites. This is a great way to practice speaking and writing English with native speakers. It’s also a great way to learn about different cultures and perspectives.
40. Shadow English CDs. This is a great way to improve your pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm. To shadow a CD, simply listen to a few sentences and then repeat what you heard as accurately as possible. Pay attention to the rhythm and intonation of the speaker, and try to imitate them as closely as possible.
41. Have English radio on in your house. This is another great way to expose yourself to the English language and to improve your listening skills. Even if you are not actively listening to the radio, you will still be training your ears to recognize English sounds and rhythms.
42. Mirror CDs. This is a great way to practice speaking English along with a native speaker. To mirror a CD, simply read along with the speaker as they read. Again, pay attention to the speaker’s pronunciation, intonation, and rhythm, and try to imitate them as closely as possible.
43. Listen to a CD or friend and write down what you hear. This is a great way to improve your listening comprehension and spelling skills. To do this, simply listen to a short passage from a CD or friend, and then write down what you heard. You can then compare your writing to the original passage to see how well you did.
44. Record your voice and listen to it. This is a great way to identify your pronunciation and intonation errors. To do this, simply record yourself speaking English, and then listen back to the recording. Pay attention to any areas where your pronunciation or intonation could be improved.
45. Ask your teacher if you can record their lessons. This is a great way to review your lessons and to practice listening to English at a natural speaking pace. To do this, simply ask your teacher if you can record their lessons. You can then listen to the recordings at your convenience.
46. Use an English/English dictionary. This is a great way to learn the meaning of new words and to improve your vocabulary. When using an English/English dictionary, be sure to look up the definition of the word in context, so that you can understand how the word is used.
47. Use a learner’s dictionary. If you find that an English/English dictionary is too difficult to use, you can try using a learner’s dictionary. Learner’s dictionaries are specifically designed for English learners, and they provide definitions of words in simpler language.
48. Don’t become too reliant on your dictionary. While dictionaries can be a helpful tool, it is important not to become too reliant on them. Try to guess the meaning of words from the context before looking them up in a dictionary. This will help you to improve your vocabulary and your ability to understand English without the use of a dictionary.
49. Don’t give up! Learning a new language can be challenging, but it is definitely possible with hard work and dedication. If you feel like you are not learning quickly enough, don’t give up. Just keep practicing, and you will eventually reach your goals.
50. Enjoy learning English and using it! We learn more when we are having fun. This is a great reminder that learning should be enjoyable. If you are not having fun, you are less likely to stick with it. Find ways to make learning English fun, such as watching English movies and TV shows, listening to English music, or reading English books that you enjoy.