1. Practical Ways to Improve your English
10 tips

2. Speak in front of a mirror to yourself every day1
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

3. Check for new idioms online2
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

4. Listen to audiobooks and podcasts3
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

5. Chat in English on Facebook/Line4
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

6. Watch a movie in English every week5
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

7. Write a list of activities to do6
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

8. Talk to foreigners at university7
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

9. 8 Keep a diary -Write a daily diary in English
-It is daily writing practice
-You can express your emotions in it

10. 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

11. Read an English book before bed10
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