#29 Know your level to improve your level. Tests are not much fun, but sometimes they’re necessary to understand what areas you need to improve the most.

#28 Don’t translate everything. The reason is that if you literally translate every single word of a sentence, it will probably sound terrible to a native speaker. That’s true for every language.

#27 Be patient with yourself! When you start feeling you are not improving – which happens to all learners at some point – don’t say, “I can't speak English,” or “I’ll never learn it.” In fact, ban those phrases from your vocabulary!

#26 Have fun! Learning a language can be hard, but you’ll be more likely to improve if you are enjoying yourself. Play games, do crossword puzzles, sing songs, read comics, and don’t worry too much about making mistakes!

#25 Find out about the people and the culture of English-speaking countries. Learning a language is not just about grammar and vocabulary: it’s about communicating with people who have different ways of thinking as well as speaking!

#24 Find your motivation! Your English learning is likely to go far more quickly if you constantly remind yourself of your reasons for learning. Do you want to learn English to get a job? To travel? To impress a boy or a girl you know? Remain focused on that reason and you will succeed

#23 Subscribe to podcasts or Youtube channels (in English). Like humour? Politics? Blogging? Cooking? Subscribe to a few and listen to them while driving or watch during the commute to school or work.

#22 Get More out of Listening. Try listening not just to what the words mean, but to how the person says them. Notice for example which words the person links together in a sentence. Try to remember these details the next time you speak and your English will begin to sound more natural.

#21 Don’t think of yourself as a student! Start thinking you are an English speaker. It’s a small change, but it will make you feel more confident and help you use the English you already know more effectively