Study Tips to Learn English Faster:
Become Fluent Quickly and Easily
Jackie Bolen +
Jennifer Booker Smith
Table of Contents
About the Authors ....................................................................................................................... 8
Jackie Bolen .............................................................................................................................. 8
Jennifer Booker Smith ........................................................................................................... 8
Motivation and Goal Tips .......................................................................................................... 9
Think about your Motivation ............................................................................................... 9
Think about your Goals ......................................................................................................... 9
Enjoy English ......................................................................................................................... 11
Dont Give Up! ....................................................................................................................... 11
Sleep Enough ........................................................................................................................ 11
Don't be Afraid of Mistakes ............................................................................................... 12
Practice Every Day .............................................................................................................. 12
Immerse Yourself in English ............................................................................................. 13
Tell your Family and Friends about your Goal ............................................................ 13
Reward Yourself (Short and Long-Term Goals) .......................................................... 13
Have a Positive Attitude about Criticism ...................................................................... 14
Grammar and Vocabulary Tips ............................................................................................. 15
Learn Fillers .......................................................................................................................... 15
Dont Worry about Perfect Grammar ............................................................................. 15
Repetition ............................................................................................................................... 15
Study Vocabulary ................................................................................................................. 16
Practice Speaking Quickly ................................................................................................. 17
Learn another Language Besides English .................................................................... 18
Dont Forget Review ............................................................................................................ 18
Study Language Chunks ................................................................................................ 19
Think in English .................................................................................................................... 19
Remember that English is a Strange Language ......................................................... 20
The Answer is in the Question ......................................................................................... 20
Check out BBC Learning English .................................................................................... 20
Understand Formal vs. Informal English ...................................................................... 21
Use Contractions and Link Sounds ................................................................................. 21
Practice the Schwa Sound ................................................................................................. 22
Study Irregular Verbs ......................................................................................................... 22
Beginners: Start with Basic Grammar and Vocabulary First .................................. 22
Collocations ............................................................................................................................ 22
Countable and Uncountable Nouns ................................................................................ 23
Review Conjunctions and Transitions ............................................................................ 23
Tips for Having Fun with English ....................................................................................... 26
Play Board Games ................................................................................................................ 26
Use Snapchat ......................................................................................................................... 26
Watch YouTube ..................................................................................................................... 26
Take up a Hobby ................................................................................................................... 27
Sing! ......................................................................................................................................... 28
Make English Speaking Friends ...................................................................................... 28
Meetup.com ........................................................................................................................... 28
Find a Language Partner ................................................................................................... 29
Host Couchsurfers ............................................................................................................... 30
Host AirBnb Guests ............................................................................................................. 30
Join Toastmasters ................................................................................................................. 30
Find International Roommates ........................................................................................ 31
Study Abroad ......................................................................................................................... 31
Tips for Learning in a Classroom ......................................................................................... 32
Join a Conversation Class .................................................................................................. 32
Learn from Non-Native Speakers Too ........................................................................... 32
Get a Private Tutor .............................................................................................................. 33
Switch Conversation Partners (in Class or Real Life) ............................................... 33
Do a Speaking Test (TOEIC or TOEFL) ......................................................................... 34
Record English Classes with your Cell Phone ............................................................. 34
Don't Be Afraid to Ask Questions .................................................................................... 34
Use the Learning Center .................................................................................................... 35
Speaking and Conversation Tips .......................................................................................... 36
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