Idioms

This site is excellent for learning and practicing idioms.

Here is an example using the well-known idiom “throw caution to the wind.”

YouGlish is great because you hear the idiom in context.

English immersion

Ask yourself: “How is English used in my daily life?”

“Where do I use English?” “Where do I use my mother tongue?”

Do I use English when _____?

• using my phone

• using my computer/laptop

• sending texts/messages

• listening to podcasts

• watching films

• listening to songs/music

• reading books/articles/the news

Which of the above could be switched to English to help immerse yourself in English?

Set realistic speaking goals that you can measure

A simple example you could set: “For the next two weeks, I am going to speak English every day for at least five minutes.”

Achieving a goal you have defined is incredibly motivating.

Make learning English a habit

If possible: study in the same place and at the same time every day.