How to improve your english

How to improve your English
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1. Watch the news on tv each night. That should give you an unlimited source of topics.
2. Subscribe to local newspapers. Weekends are a great time to brush up on what's happening all around you.
3. Coffee shops are great places to strike up a conversation. Take advantage of the casual atmosphere.
4. What about the person sitting next to you on the bus? You already have something in common!
5. Get out of the house. Go for a walk and talk to everyone you see.
Commenting on their gardens is a good opening for conversation.
6. Join a club. This gives you plenty of opportunities to chat with new people. 7. Take a class. This will provide you with a new hobby to talk about and new faces as well.
8. If you find yourself suddenly tongue-tied, fall back on this suggestion. It works every time! Ask the person beside you something about themselves.
They will be so surprised at the opportunity, you probably won't have to say a word!

Learning English (or any language for that matter) is a process. You are continually improving your English and the following "How to" describes a strategy to make sure that you continue to improve effectively.
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Remember that learning a language is a gradual process - it does not happen overnight. Define your learning objectives early: What do you want to learn and why?
Make learning a habit. Try to learn something every day. It is much better to study (or read, or listen to English news, etc.) 10 minutes each day than to study for 2 hours once a week.
Remember to make learning a habit! If you study each day for 10 minutes
English will be constantly in your head. If you study once a week, English will not be as present in your mind.
Choose your materials well. You will need reading, grammar, writing, speaking and listening materials
Vary your learning routine. It is best to do different things each day to help keep the various