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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

Template: intro This article will show you how to go from beginner to advanced level of English proficiency.

Steps

1. 1 Read constantly in English, be it books like Harry Potter or popular science books.
2. 2 You can read books tailored to your level of English. Take the Penguin Readers series, for example. These books start from the simplest and go up to the intermediate level.
3. 3 Watch English-language television. News programs such as BBC Worlds, which are available in many parts of the world, are good choices.
   • If you find a word you do not understand while watching the show, arm yourself with a notebook and a pen to write down the word as you thought it was correct, in order to further clarify its correct pronunciation and meaning.
   • Don't rely on subtitles in your own language when watching a TV show or movie. If the subtitles are displayed in your language, then you will not learn English.
   • Instead, choose English subtitles whenever possible.
4. 4 Read aloud to expand your writing and speaking vocabulary.
5. 5 Practice writing more. Essays, articles, blogs, chat messages, etc.
6. 6 Chat in English as often as possible.
7. 7 Find a friend from abroad. There are many opportunities to meet people online.
8. 8 Use a dictionary or thesaurus.
9. 9 Study the phonetic notation used in the dictionary. It is preferable to familiarize yourself with the phonetic transcription of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). Use the IPA when reading aloud and working with a dictionary or thesaurus.
10. 10 Be relaxed and confident when speaking English.
11. 11 Don't be shy or afraid to make mistakes.
12. 12 Strive to build your English vocabulary at the highest level. Otherwise, you will remain a person with an average knowledge of English.
13. 13 Listen carefully wherever you speak and practice your English language arts. This will improve your speaking skills.
14. 14 Communicate with people in person and in chats. This practice is very helpful.

Tips

• Practice speaking natural English instead of looking for equivalents in your native language.
• Grammar is needed not only for the formation of sentences / forms of verbs.You must understand the implications associated with the meaning of the grammatical phenomenon.
• Feel free to read the dictionary to expand your vocabulary.
• Use an English explanatory dictionary, not a bilingual one (unless you are a beginner).
• Find a friend with whom you can practice your English.
• Grammar is very important. Build a good grammar base and your English will improve exponentially. However, don't get bogged down in it, but stick to the grammar rules. You should speak the language, not learn as others say.
• Be careful with the meaning of synonyms. There are no two words that are completely synonymous in English. "Car" and "automobile" are synonymous, but to your English friend, having "automobile" instead of "car" will sound unusual.
• If you are learning English at school, then work as hard as you can in class and always speak only English there (if you can).
• To reproduce speech, your mind must take an active part in syntax development. The more actively the mind participates in the conversation in English, the more effective the learning process becomes.
• Pay attention to how native speakers pronounce words so you can improve your pronunciation. Correct pronunciation is very important for other people to understand you.
• For effective learning and fluency in English, you must also try to think in it.
• Here are a few sites to improve your spoken English, such as Wetalke Club or English Club.

Warnings

• Don't say, "I can't do this." While you are learning English, words and phrases will enter your head unconsciously.