How to Learn English

1. Set Clear Goals

Decide what you want to achieve:

• Speak fluently?
• Understand movies and music?
• Pass an exam (like TOEFL, IELTS)?
• Improve business or academic English?

2. Build a Strong Foundation

Start with the basics:

• Alphabet & Pronunciation
• Basic Grammar (subject-verb agreement, tenses, articles)
• Common Vocabulary (daily routines, food, travel, etc.)

📚 Tools:

• Duolingo, Babbel, BBC Learning English
• Beginner grammar books (e.g., English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy)

3. Practice Listening & Speaking

Even if you don’t have someone to talk to, you can still practice:

Listening:

• Watch YouTube channels, movies, or shows with subtitles
• Listen to English music, podcasts, or audiobooks

Speaking:

• Imitate native speakers (“shadowing”)
• Speak aloud to yourself
• Use apps like HelloTalk, Tandem, or Speak English with AI (some use ChatGPT-style tutors)

4. Read & Write Every Day

Reading builds vocabulary and grammar awareness. Writing helps reinforce it.

Reading:

• Start with graded readers (easy books for learners)
• News websites: BBC Learning English, VOA Learning English

Writing:

• Keep a daily journal in English
• Try writing short emails, messages, or social media posts
• Use tools like Grammarly or QuillBot to get corrections

5. Make It a Daily Habit

Consistency matters more than intensity.

• Practice 20–30 minutes a day
• Mix skills: listen one day, write the next, speak every day if possible

6. Review & Repeat

Learning a language means forgetting and relearning. Use:

• Flashcards (like Anki or Quizlet) for vocabulary
• Spaced repetition to review what you’ve learned

7. Use It With People

• Join language exchange groups (online or local)
• Use English in real situations (ordering food, chatting online)
• Try forums like Reddit (r/EnglishLearning) or language Discords