In addition to an English course that allows personalized study, to learn English solo you need to be disciplined and focused on your studies to achieve your goals. Here are four tips to help you get there!
Tip 1: Have a study routine
Routine is everything for anyone who wants to start studying new languages. Most learners start excited but slow down as time goes by. That's why creating a study routine that fits in with your day-to-day life is important. The focus is not so much on the amount of time you spend doing your exercises and classes each day, but on how often you do them during the week. Of course, those who have more time per day will progress faster, but the important thing here is consistency.
Tip 2: Change your phone's language to English
This is a golden tip for anyone who can't keep their hands off their cell phone. By changing the language of the devices and applications you use, you expand your vocabulary and become familiar with English in your daily life, while browsing social networks or doing other tasks.
Tip 3: Watch movies and TV series with subtitles
Learning English often means leaving your comfort zone. And that includes one of the most frequently listed tips on the internet (the one we endorse the most): watching movies and TV series in English. Yes, it can be tiring at first, but believe us, consuming content in the original language will transform your English, especially if you're already at an intermediate level and struggling to advance. The first step is to start watching with your native language subtitles then, as you get more comfortable, try switching to English subtitles until you can turn them off completely!
Tip 4: Bring English into your everyday life
Another tip that will change your routine but is essential for anyone who wants to get ahead in their studies. Try using English for simple activities, such as making your daily to-do list. By using the language in everyday situations, you become even more involved in the language and improve your fluency more naturally.
Remember that here at EF English Live we offer online English courses with resources and teaching materials , accessible on smartphones, tablets, or computers. Our timetables are also flexible, with teachers online 24 hours a day, allowing you to easily fit our school into your schedule. You can enjoy your study time from anywhere, anytime.