Motivate yourself by setting a goal or reward. How fast do you want to learn English and what will you get if you do? According to the Learn English Free website, if you're not motivated to learn English, it may be too frustrating for you to follow through (see reference 2).
Purchase a conversion dictionary from your local bookstore that translates your native language into English. Also search for the Sparknotes English Vocabulary flashcards, which can help you learn English vocabulary. If you're on a budget, search on line for words in your native language and translate them using a translator, such as the one provided by Google (see reference 3).
Review your English vocabulary daily. Test yourself on how much you know by beginning to watch movies in English. Verbally walk yourself through daily tasks using English instead of your native language. For example: when you are doing the dishes, tell yourself in English "I am doing the dishes."
Practice "active learning." According to Intelegen Inc., active learning is when you learn by physically or mentally stimulated yourself during the lesson (see reference 4). For example, when you're reading vocabulary cards, try thinking about what you are reading. If the card were to say "apple" think about an apple.
Start practicing English grammar. It's a good idea to begin grammar after you have a feel for the vocabulary because it's easier to understand why some words have a specific order when you understand their meaning. You can find simple English grammar worksheets and resources at your local library and on line.
Continue teaching yourself daily. Speak in English one day a week and see how much you can say, and take notes about what you still need to learn. Begin an English journal, and make yourself write a page a day. Have a friend, colleague or English teacher edit your journal.