In a 2023 Statistical report, it was clearly stated that more than 1.5 billion people all around the world speak English. Whether it is as their native language or a very commonly used second language, this means English has successfully surpassed Mandarin and Hindi, which accounted for the second and third languages.
Every big organization, forum, and online space now in the world has English as one of its languages. It is also the most widely used language presented on every entertainment platform. Other than Hindi, which is dominated by Bollywood.
Thus, one can understand how important it is to understand this language if you are a new English speaker trying to get a good grip on the language. Not only understand the simple ‘a,b,c’ but make good words and sentences with it, and then you have reached the right place.
In this article below, we will be giving you ten tips which can make you a pro within a year.
Tips To Learn English Faster
How fast you learn a new language depends on the practice. If you practice daily without fail, you will learn better. It also depends on how well you focus, so do not start learning with a half-heart. Give your 100% to the language, and you will get your rewards.
1. Start Conversing In English
You might find it difficult to speak with pro-English speakers with a fear of judgment. If you want to speed up your learning and frequency, you have to speak without any fear. Doesn’t matter if you are making a mistake, you have to keep speaking.
This is why you need friends who will support you no matter what. Friends who know the language well and correct you properly without shaming you. Do not be afraid to ask questions when you cannot translate a word. But do not stop the English streak because you don’t know the English version of that word.
2. Read Whatever You Can
Books are a good way to help your vocabulary, but if you want to speak fluently, you have to read more than well-written books. Start with writing a few words you have difficulty pronouncing and remembering. Then stick them to your refrigerator.
Then pick up random objects which have written English on them and start reading. These could be newspapers, product descriptions on bottles and jars, random bills, leaflets you get in between the newspapers, magazines, etc.
3. Track Your Vocabulary
If just learning English is not your goal, then it must be increasing your vocabulary as well. Begin with picking your favorite English words and making a list of three words which mean the same as your name.
In the English language, these are known as synonyms. For example, happiness: joy, excitement, ecstasy. If you learn three synonyms of five words each week, you will have a much better vocabulary by the end of the day.
4. Keep A Dictionary With You
You should have two dictionaries with you at all times. One full English and another from your native language translation. For example, Spanish to English, French to English. These will help you understand the written language better in two ways:
1. You should be able to understand a book better when you have a dictionary beside it. Underline the words in your book and mark the pages. Then look through the meaning of each word, and most importantly, write them down.
2. When you suddenly have to translate a particular word from your native language to complete a sentence you are typing, you have a separate dictionary for it.
One more thing is to start communicating over texts and mail through English. Start making proper use of the English keypad on your mobile phone.
5. Consume English Entertainment
Rather than watching the news in your native language, why not watch it in your native language? You can indulge in good English series, movies, and even podcasts and audio shows. The more you hear the language, the easier it will be to understand.
When watching English movies, you can start by following the subtitles, but with the time switch of the subtitles. Try to capture the dialogues with just the audio. It will take some time to understand, and you will lose in between dialogues. But do not get irritated because you are making progress.
6. Ask Questions When Confused
Do not be afraid of asking questions because you will have to. Yes, fear of being judged and shamed will always be there but do not stop you from your efforts.
If you have too many questions, you can always enroll in an english home tuition. When learning in the privacy of your home, you never have to worry about judgment.
It doesn’t always have to be a teacher. In fact, in your free time, when you are practicing the language, you can ask your fellow classmate or someone who you believe knows the language better.
There is no point in speaking a language with the wrong grammar. Make sure that there is someone who you trust will correct your grammar.
7. Listen To Your Favorite Stars
You do not have to make the lessons boring and make it feel like a task you have to complete. Rather why not make it interesting with the stars? We all have favorite actors and singers who we look up to.
Try watching their interviews online with the subtitles. If learning the language is getting a little difficult then why not copy a favorite star? You will also understand the different English accents and how it changes from one region to another.
8. Learn English Songs
Another fun way to make the study interesting is learning your favorite English songs. Even if you do not understand the language, it will be fairly easy to get a grasp of the language since memorizing songs is easier.
Once you have memorized the song, the next task would be to write the song and understand the beautiful meaning behind it. You have no idea how many new words you will get to learn this way.
10. Set Realistic Goals
The key to learning anything is to have realistic goals and not be too hard on yourself. For example, would you rather give yourself a goal to be very fluent in a language in a week, or would you rather give yourself a good year?
Which one do you think is setting yourself up for failure? It is good to have big dreams. However, if you are unable to fulfill even the simplest goal, you will get no motivation to continue.
Give yourself shorter goals and start finishing them first. The success of one goal will give you the motivation to do more.
Don’t Be Too Hard On Yourself
When learning a language, it’s vital to be compassionate towards yourself.
Mistakes are stepping stones to progress, not failures.
Avoid comparing yourself to others; everyone learns at their pace.
Break down tasks into manageable steps and practice regularly.
Patience and self-kindness, with a positive mindset, can help language learning.
Remember, it’s about communication, not perfection. Embrace the process, keep a sense of humor, and enjoy the fulfillment that comes from mastering a new way to connect with the world.
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