Tips on How to Improve Your English

Reading

• One highly effective way to improve your English skills is by reading in the language. On a daily basis, make a point to look through a newspaper that is written in the English language. Not only will this help to familiarize you with the feel of the language, but it will also introduce you to a lot of new words.

Mouth Movements

• When talking to native English speakers, it can be beneficial to closely analyze their mouth movements during communication. Try to mimic these mouth movements yourself. This can also be done by watching native English speakers on television, such as news reporters and talk show hosts.

New Words

• One of the most vital aspects of acquiring a strong command of the English language is having a strong vocabulary. Teach yourself a few new English vocabulary words on a daily basis. Read the dictionary to find new words, or scour magazines, books and newspapers. Make attempts to use the new words in sentences so you are sure that you understand what they mean and how exactly to use them.

Reading Aloud

• To improve your pronunciation and get a natural "feel" for speaking English, schedule time to read aloud in the language for 15 to 20 minutes every day. This will aid you in strengthening the mouth muscles that you need to speak English well.

Friends

• If possible, find friends who are also learning English and practice speaking with each other. Practicing in a supportive group can build confidence. Try activities such as interviewing each other in English and quizzing each other on vocabulary words.

Journal

• To retain and hone your English knowledge, write in a daily journal in the language. With a journal, your choices of topic are endless. Writing about a random topic or chronicle the wacky day you just experienced. Journaling will give you practice in writing about an array of subjects in English without worrying about someone judging what you produce.

Music

• Immerse yourself in English by listening to a lot of songs in the language. To quickly improve your English, play songs in English as background music, just to familiarize yourself with the sounds and words of the language.