{"id":2288,"date":"2021-05-14T21:09:35","date_gmt":"2021-05-14T20:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.englishforums.com\/blog\/?p=2288"},"modified":"2021-05-14T21:09:35","modified_gmt":"2021-05-14T20:09:35","slug":"10-top-unexpected-tips-for-improving-your-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishforward.com\/blog\/10-top-unexpected-tips-for-improving-your-english\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Top Unexpected Tips for Improving Your English"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving your English is essential today since this international language is spoken <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">literally everywhere<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the world. Not only can English help you get a job interview and fast-forward your career, but it can also help you apply to universities abroad, understand and communicate with foreigners, and enrich your life experiences. In today\u2019s article, we will be discussing how to improve your English by using unexpected learning methods. If you\u2019ve got some tips and tricks that you\u2019d like to share, let us know!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Unexpected Tips for Improving Your English<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Learn new vocabulary<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should already know that in order to develop your speaking abilities, you\u2019ve got to learn new words every single day. Your best bet would be setting up a schedule and following it to the point.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t skip days of practice only because you don\u2019t feel like it. Stay on top of your work and be focused on your goals. Here are some tips for you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch movies in English with English subtitles. Try to avoid playing your native language\u2019s subtitles.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download an app to learn faster such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FluentU<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duolingo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duolingo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to music videos and try to learn the lyrics after deciphering them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Improve your pronunciation\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use dictionaries such as Merriam-Webster to learn how to pronounce words properly, look a word up whenever you don\u2019t know how it\u2019s pronounced or spelled. Get colloquial by watching movies without any subtitles and remembering phrases used by actors. Write down the words you cannot pronounce and ask for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essaygeeks.co.uk\/\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">essay help UK<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the words you are struggling with. There are many professional writers willing to help you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Learn to speak with confidence<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning to speak proper English can be challenging but it\u2019s definitely not impossible. You could try immersing yourself in the English language by listening to English language news as much as possible. Think about it, not only will you actively listen to the language you\u2019re apprehending but you\u2019re also learning new information about the respective country, be it the United States, England, Australia, or New Zealand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Shadow someone else\u2019s speech<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine you\u2019re an actor trying to learn a new script. Stay in front of the TV and, as soon as your favorite character says the word you\u2019re trying to learn, mimic it. Listen to how they speak it and try to imitate the exact sounds. You should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ef.com\/wwen\/blog\/language\/10-movies-to-learn-english-with\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your favorite movie<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or YouTube video.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose two or three words that you\u2019re trying to perfect.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to the actors speaking the word as many times as possible. It\u2019s okay, you don\u2019t have to get it from the start. It might take time to listen and comprehend their speech.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imitate the character step by step by step by copying the pattern that you\u2019re hearing. Only stop when you feel that you can say these words without hearing them beforehand.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Talk to yourself in the mirror<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could start by saying \u201cHi, how are you?\u201d and continue the English monologue in the mirror. Yes, if someone hears you, they might think something\u2019s off, but you should not care. In the end, you\u2019re learning a new language and you\u2019re acing it. You could also download an actual movie script, learn a monologue, and then recite it to yourself (or your friends!). You could also read a page of your favorite book. The idea is to hear yourself speaking English out loud and correct yourself if you\u2019re making any mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Start thinking in English<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you get used to speaking and hearing English more frequently, you\u2019ll start <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thinking<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in English. If you don\u2019t right now, that\u2019s okay \u2013 just make sure that you\u2019re practising every day. If a thought comes up, try to translate it. This will keep you mindful of English, even if your first thought is in your native language. It is another good way to practice. If you don\u2019t know the English translation of the word, look it up. This is another witty way to learn new vocabulary.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Travel<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to practice English is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traveling<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Book a plane ticket to England, or any other English-speaking country of your choice. Not only will you get to visit the surroundings and get a gist of the country\u2019s culture, but you\u2019ll also <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have to<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> interact with English-speaking people. The best thing is, when you\u2019re in another country, you\u2019ve got no choice but to find your English words. This will get you out of your comfort zone and help you learn English faster.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Retell stories you\u2019ve heard<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travelling is amazing for many reasons but one of them is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the stories you hear<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Listen to them carefully and tell them to your friends \u2013 in English! \u2013 once you get home. This is a good way to practice your English and show others what you\u2019ve learned. They might start learning English too!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Find a practice buddy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways in which you can practice and one of them is online. If you don\u2019t have the budget to travel, this option might work as well. Find an online practice buddy that you can study with. You\u2019ll be able to speak English as much as you need to and (maybe) make a new friend. Having a practice buddy keeps you accountable, too!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Chat with Siri\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re bored and not in the mood for your practice apps, have a conversation with Siri. Ask her about the weather, ask her about yourself, imagine that you\u2019re having a conversation with another human. It will be fun!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Wrapping Up<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning English is a lot of fun so don\u2019t forget to<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have fun<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while you learn! Don\u2019t make it seem like a burden, make it interesting and exciting. Travel if you can afford it and let the world speak to you!<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<em>Please be advised that the views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this blog are solely that of the author or his\/her sources and do not necessarily reflect those of English Forward. 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