How to Improve My English?

The Ways that I can improve my English

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Website Suggestions

• Voscreen.com
• TED.com (the short videos of talks can be watched with English subtitles, also available as an app)
• BBC Learning English
• British Council
• Duolingo (also available as an app)
• Lyrics Training (practice with songs)
• Vocabulary.com (vocabulary )

HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY READING SKILL?

Reading skill, one of the four basic skills in language learning, is very important in the language learning process. Thanks to the new windows opened in our brains while reading literary works, authentic articles, books, forum posts, etc. in another language, we learn a lot of new information about that culture, we are motivated and we investigate what we read more with our sense of curiosity.

We have some suggestions for you to improve your reading skills in foreign language learning;

• Read Regularly

For planned learning, take time to read every day, and set goals for yourself. Like how many pages you should read in a day, or how many articles you should review. How much time should you spend reading for the level you aim to reach, get help from your advisor if necessary.

     ●  In and Out of Field Reading:

Reading texts with technical words proportional to the section you are reading prepares you for the future professionally. You can get their advice on resources by contacting the faculty members of the department. Or you can find hundreds of English publications about the field for free with search tools such as “google academic”.

Thanks to extensive reading, you can try to guess vocabulary information from different fields with the “try to guess” technique. You can repeat these words at different times during the day by writing the newly learned words on the cards. Isn’t it good brain training to read for pleasure?

• Use Correct Source

When you want to read a source/book in a foreign language, you need to pay attention to two things. What’s my level? What is my area of ​​interest? If you don’t like detective stories, you don’t have to read “Sherlock Holmes,”  do you? Or when you’re a beginner, it shouldn’t make much sense to worry about if you don’t understand daily news texts. It wouldn’t be bad if you try to read a book one level above the level you are and force yourself a little. The important thing is your ability to make sense of the text, don’t forget!

• Read Aloud

Combine reading skills with other skills. For example; read aloud, record your voice, hear how you pronounce the words, and compare with the correct one. Turn the act of reading into fun and make it more productive.

• Read Different Types of Text

Besides books, newspapers, and articles, we spend most of our day reading on social media. Reading whatever we find in English is actually the secret. Read the English parts of the products you examine in the market, holiday brochures or blogs, advertisements, and whatever about daily life!

• Technology and Reading

The number of language learners using mobile applications is increasing. You can access materials, courses, training, and auxiliary resources suitable for your level with these applications. You can read, listen to, and practice storybooks in the target language online. You can improve your communication skills in the target language by meeting with people who have read the same texts as you.

HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY WRITING SKILL?

Many people have trouble writing English, and improving it can seem like a real challenge. Don’t worry, though. The following five tips will help you improve your English writing skills and impress your readers with what you write.

• Expand your vocabulary

You need a good and active vocabulary to express yourself clearly. This means not only being able to recognize many words but also being able to use them correctly. You can achieve this ability by learning new words with example sentences, not just word lists.

Tip: When you learn a new word, try to learn all the forms of that word and the prepositions that are often used with it. (For example, learn the meaning of the words “to depend on”, “to be dependent on”, and “a dependent” instead of just ‘depend’.

• Master yourself in English spelling and spelling

You must know how to spell these words correctly. The misspelling changes the meaning of your sentence. For example, the words “bare” and “bear” are pronounced the same, but “bare” means plain, and “bear” means bear. For this reason, misspelling makes it difficult for the reader to understand what you wrote.

Tip: Practice spelling using flash cards and test yourself when you have free time.

• Read regularly

People often say that we learn to write best by reading. Reading English is beneficial in many ways. It’s a great way to get an idea of ​​different writing styles and see how to use words appropriately.

Tip: Choose books or articles that contain topics that interest you. In this way, it is possible to make learning enjoyable. Read each text several times to make sure you understand how to use new words and expressions in the text.

• Improve your grammar

Grammar is very important because it improves the quality of your writing. Always use the appropriate tense and Remember to use punctuation. Punctuation is a great way to make your writing clear and fluent.

Tip: Always double-check your writing. Look for common errors the first time, and look for errors in the specific grammar point you’re currently working on the second time.

• Don’t be afraid to write!

Writing can be daunting. However, the best way to improve is to grab a pen and paper or sit in front of your computer and actually write. Feel free to write several versions of similar text because, even for professional writers, a first draft is never perfect. Your writing skills will improve with practice.