Register in a listening or writing English course in your town or city. These don't test you on your speaking. Listening classes consist largely of students answering comprehension questions about segments they listen to through headphones. A writing course usually teaches grammar, vocabulary and the styles of common English documents, such as essays, letters and reports.
Purchase audio and visual language-learning programs to aid in your listening and reading skills. These programs, often on CD or DVD, prompt users to answer questions based on tracks they listen to. Sometimes they require users to fill in blanks in sentences, or choose the right vocabulary word. Typically, these programs focus on colloquial English -- that is, English you hear in everyday conversation and reading.
Read easy books in English. The easier the books, the more they raise your confidence in your ability to read English. Select slightly more difficult books each time, but don't advance too fast, or you may become frustrated and doubtful of your abilities.
Find an email buddy online to communicate with through writing. This simulates real conversation without actually having to speak. Because millions of people around the globe speak English, finding an English-speaking email partner should not prove difficult.
Watch films and TV shows, and listen to music in English. Stop them frequently and write down phrases, sentences and even full conversations word-for-word. Look up any unfamiliar words or phrases in a dictionary. Replay the segment, following along with your script. This enables you to fully understand what was said.
Create a realistic vocabulary list. Two words a day, or 100 words in a month, are attainable goals. Choose common, everyday words, focusing on verbs, nouns and prepositions.
Set a schedule for yourself with goals and a daily routine to achieve those goals. For example; write down you will learn 300 new words and 30 phrases and read two books in English in three months. Set aside a time for yourself everyday, even if only for 15 minutes. Take a day off from studying once a week.
Test your comprehension regularly to prove your progress to yourself. Learning a new language can be daunting, but once you realize you learned 100 words, the accomplishment will give you the motivation to continue.