14 Tips for Learning English

 14 Tips for Learning English

1. Learn basic English words first
Before you start implementing the habit of speaking English, it’s a good idea to first learn simple words in English, which are often used in everyday conversation. Like the pronouns I, you, he, and other words that are commonly used in everyday conversation.

2. Often listen to English songs and then write the lyrics
In this age of technology, it is certainly easy for you to download English songs. If you are a music lover, of course, learning while listening to music is very fun for you. At this stage, you don’t just listen to the song. But listen carefully to the lyrics and then record them in your notes or gadgets. After you finish writing the song lyrics, check the lyrics on the internet. Are all right or something wrong. This will increase the level of sensitivity of your ear to English (listening).

3. Often watch English films without Indonesian subtitles
Another fun thing that you can use as a tool to learn English is to watch English films. Of course, to make you smarter, start by watching movies without Indonesian subtitles. If you are still having trouble, use Indonesian subtitles but not too often. If you find a difficult word, write it down and look up the meaning to add to your English word dictionary.

4. Often read English literature
Well, read on. Reading is not a habit for most Indonesians. But of course, even if you don’t like it, you still have to start learning to read any literature in English. This will improve reading skills.

5. Diligently read English dictionaries
Not only entertainment literature such as articles, novels, or news in English. You also need to read an English dictionary. This self-taught English quick way to increase your vocabulary (vocabulary).

6. Learn the meaning of an English word that you don’t understand and then memorize it
If while listening to music, watching movies, and reading in English and you come across foreign words that you don’t understand. Don’t just skip it. Record and memorize. This is one of the easy ways to learn English.

7. Try writing something in English
Next, when you have a lot of English vocabulary. Start writing something in English to improve your writing skills.

8. Learn to speak English in the mirror
Well, before you start talking to other people in English. It’s a good idea to learn to speak English in front of a mirror so that you are fluent and not clumsy.

9. Make it a habit
Make all the 8 ways above a habit or routine so that your English skills can improve quickly.

10. Keep practicing whenever and wherever
Don’t be shy to show that you are learning English. Keep practicing anytime and anywhere.

11. Use the internet for free English practice
The next quick way to learn self-taught English for beginners is to use the internet, where there are lots of websites that can help you learn English correctly.

12. Make friends with people who are good at English and try to talk to each other in English
Look at your surroundings, is there someone you know fluent in English? Invite your acquaintances to speak English while talking to you. This will help your speaking skills.

13. Make friends via the internet with people outside Indonesia who are fluent in English
In today’s era of rapid technological development, making friends with strangers is very easy. There are so many social media platforms that you can use to get to know outsiders. Don’t hesitate to say that you are learning to speak English.

14. Take a course
The final step is with the course. This is not the way to learn on your own. However, if you find it difficult to apply the 13 ways above, then the course is another option that you can choose for a fast way to learn English.