What are some ways to improve your English language skills outside of class?
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Listen to pre recording with your earphones. Start with basic conversatonal English and practice it
1. Socialise with native English speakers, in English. 2. Watch English language movies 3. Listen to songs in English 4. Read English novels 5. Create a Vucabulary notebook ...
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Reading more books searching for words you don't understand for their meaning in the dictionary. Watching series or TV shows with English subtle Speaking English as often as you can even at home or with friends. Listening to educational podcasts
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Expose yourself to English as much as possible by watching movies, reading books, listening to music, and chatting online.
Watching series, especially those who have clear accents.
I would recommend you read a few pages of a book and then summarise it out loud. This will help you concentrate on what you are reading. You can also record your summary, listen to it and correct your own mistakes.
Watch tv series in English and have the subtitles on so that you can hear and read the words. You can also get audio books in English and listen to them
Just make sure you are in touch with the language as often as possible in as many ways as you can afford, best on a daily basis. Read news in English. Listen to stuff in English. Talk to people in English if you've got an opportunity and don't worry if it's not perfect. No one cares for as long as you get by.
Watch Podcast, read books and dictionary and also talk to yourself with it.
I've had many friends tell me watching the classic TV show "Friends" worked best for them. Most other sitcom TV shows are good as well. I don't recommend movies, as the dialog often isn't clear and can have frequent slang.
Watch English programs on TV. They do assist a lot, that’s how I learned Mandarin
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I don’t fully understand what you mean by “get attached”. However, during school breaks a teacher might share a few learning tips and provide a few extra exercises aimed to boost fluency or any other area that the student needs to work on. I personally make myself available to learners at anytime providing that they’re willing to pull their weight.
