Practical Ways to Improve your English 10 tips

Speak in front of a mirror to yourself every day 1 Speak in front of a mirror to yourself every day -This helps to fix pronunciation problems -This will improve confidence -It creates a daily routine for practice

Check for new idioms online 2 Check for new idioms online -Idioms are the most ignored part of learning English -They are important to use the language expressively -Try to learn 10 new idioms a week -Check http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/

Listen to audiobooks and podcasts 3 Listen to audiobooks and podcasts -Listen to an audiobook (such as Harry Potter) when travelling -It will really improve your listening skills and vocabulary -Podcasts are a great and free way to learn too

Chat in English on Facebook/Line 4 Chat in English on Facebook/Line -Try to use English when chatting with your friends online -It is a great way to chat to people from foreign countries safely too

Watch a movie in English every week 5 Watch a movie in English every week -Try to watch at least one movie in English every week -Use subtitles to help link the sounds to the words

Write a list of activities to do 6 Write a list of activities to do -Write a daily/weekly list of the activities you will do that week -Tick the things off when you have done them -Always write your list BEFORE the week/day starts

Talk to foreigners at university 7 Talk to foreigners at university -Use your chance to speak to foreigners at university -They will probably be friendly and keen to talk -It is free practice

8 Keep a diary -Write a daily diary in English -It is daily writing practice -You can express your emotions in it

9 Sing English songs -Use YouTube to practice singing songs in English -Everyone here seems to love karaoke! -It’s a fun and free way to learn

Read an English book before bed 10 Read an English book before bed -Try to read 5 pages of a book each night before sleeping -It is daily reading practice -Harry Potter is a great book to start with