You don't have to go to school or go to a class to learn something. Yes, teachers help you to learn faster or more efficiently, but don't expect to learn a new language or any skill if you don't want to spend time and effort. You need to find time to practice on your own.
There are many ways you can learn English at home.
If you would like to increase your vocabulary:
Read novels or articles
Keep a notebook: write down new words from TV shows, movies, or videos (strongly advise you to use English subtitles and not subtitles in your language). Note: Write the phrase or whole sentence. Then, write down your own sentence. - Tips for taking notes: Make a mind map! - TV shows: - Friends - Fresh off the Boat - The Modern Family - Sex and the City - Suits - Movies: - The Hunger Game - Harry Potter (British Accent) - Videos with English subtitles: VoiceTube (I use this all the time with my students!)
Use Apps to play games and learn new vocabulary: - Wordmill Games - Words with Friends: play with your friends
Email yourself a word everyday: wordnik
Check this article out if you want tips to remember new words, don't just try to memorize them. Use them!
If you would like to improve your writing:
Write a diary every day: it doesn't have to be long, start with 3~5 sentences a day but make a habit to write in it every day
Find a pen pal to write to: Penpal - What is a penpal? A penpal is a friend who regularly writes you letters. Even though you've never met him, your pen pal may live in another city or country.
If you would like to improve your listening:
Listen to podcasts - British accent: - Learn English Podcasts from the British Council - BBC 6-Minute English - 3 minutes BBC Talk: The English We Speak - American accent: - Voice of America: Learning English - 5 minute Podcasts in English
Listen to music with English lyrics - Ed Sheeran - Thinking out loud - Jason Mraz - I'm Yours - Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe - Taylor Swift - You Belong With Me
Use apps to learn more English expressions: cake App
Have you thought about your New Year's Resolution for 2020?
What about adding a new habit to include English into your daily life!~
Check on this Instagram post to see more tips or read this blog post
Now, let's practice listening!
Listen to the BBC Talk on Tips for parents coping with kids at home
What is the talk about?
How do students keep educated at home in situations like the lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic? Do you have any suggestions?
Under normal circumstances, which country has the longest school summer holidays? A) Australia / B) Argentina / C) Italy
Do you remember the school holidays when you were a kid? What did you do?
What are the tips you can give parents for surviving the coronavirus lockdown?
What are some healthy ways to let off steam – get rid of strong emotions by doing something energetic?
What words are new to you? Make your own sentence.
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