You may have been studying English for many years but still, feel that English is stuck in your mouth and you can’t express yourself freely to people. When it comes to talking, you may realize that your English is frozen and you don’t remember any words. You may think that your English level isn’t enough to speak fluently and you need more practice to increase your level from intermediate to advanced one.
Feeling stuck is frustrating and discouraging. Sometimes, you might lose confidence and give up. The good news is you can fix this problem. Here are some tips you can use to begin to move forward and avoid feeling stuck in your English.
1. Make English a part of your everyday life:
Practice English regularly, just for 10 or 15 minutes daily. Do something in English every day. For example, listen to different English podcasts every morning, read something in English before you go to sleep, and watch something in English in your free time.
2. Read out loud and record yourself talking in English:
Read aloud to practice the pronunciation. You can also record yourself talking about what you understood. Record yourself talking in English and then you can see what you need to improve if it is grammar, vocabulary or pronunciation.
3. Engage in a conversational class:
Enrol in a class of English conversations to learn how to express yourself in each real-life situation. In this course, you can learn new vocabulary and grammar and how to use them in conversations. Moreover, you will practice speaking and listening.
4. Watch series or movies in English without subtitles:
That way you will sharpen your listening skills plus you will get the real language that native speakers speak. In this case, there is a great chance to remember the spoken language because of your high concentration and desire to know what they are talking about in the movie.
5. Listen to music lyrics with their scripts:
It is fun for you and you can learn new words from the lyrics of songs you love. These new words you learned are used in sentences so it is easier to remember them.
6. Use what you learn the same day:
If you learn a new word, a new phrase or some grammar, you should use it the same day. For example, you can write a comment on Facebook or an email, and tell your friend or relative about it.
7. Communicate with a native speaker:
The best way to develop your confidence in English is to communicate with native speakers so they can help you practice authentic English.
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