Read as many books as you can in English. Choose reading material that covers a variety of topics. Make sure you read books by different authors. Ask friends, teachers, neighbors and the local librarian what reading material they would recommend to you. Reading will help you improve your comprehension of written English.
Seek opportunities to hear spoken English. Listen to the radio or attend debates at a local college. Pay attention to conversations in the grocery store. Go to an English-speaking church. By taking advantage of every English listening opportunity you have, you will be better able to understand the nuances of spoken English.
Watch television and movies. Observe how characters react to each other. Try to understand the jokes on the comedies. Attempt to follow the story line. After you have watched a movie or show once in English, watch it again with subtitles in your native language. Listen carefully as you read the subtitles to ensure that you understand the story correctly.
Learn the rules of the English language. Attend classes that explain grammar rules. Make note of speech patterns. Make sure you understand the basic rules for writing properly in English. Study verb tenses and how to use singular and plural words. When you understand the rules of English you are better prepared to thoroughly learn the language.
Focus on building vocabulary. Write down words you do not understand from books and look them up. Ask a friend to define an unfamiliar word from a conversation. Purchase flash cards that contain English words and definitions. Memorize one of these words daily.
Ask for explanations. Solicit the help of a friend if you do not understand an idiom on a TV show. Request that words be repeated when you do not understand what has been said. Make an appointment with your teacher to explain a concept you do not understand. By asking questions you will clarify any uncertainty you have about English.