Kamila, a Dutch polyglot who speaks multiple languages fluently, shares tips and tricks on how to improve English skills. She recommends speaking with native and non-native English speakers, starting a blog, and analyzing one's own speaking for enhanced confidence and fluency.
Engage in conversations with native speakers to receive corrections and suggestions for language improvement.
Write blog posts in English, incorporating vocabulary and expressions from other blogs, and use grammar checkers to gain confidence in grammar skills.
Deep dives
Speaking with native speakers and Spanish speakers
One of the main strategies Camille used to improve her English was by speaking with native speakers whenever she had the chance. By engaging in small talk and describing things for them, she received corrections and suggestions that helped her learn. Additionally, Camille also learned Spanish and found that by speaking with Spanish speakers who were looking to practice English, she was forced to communicate in English and had no choice but to improve.
Writing blog posts and recording herself
Another approach Camille took to enhance her English skills was through writing blog posts in English. At first, she found it challenging and time-consuming, but by looking at other blogs and incorporating their vocabulary and expressions into her own writing, she saw significant improvement. Using grammar checkers also helped her gain confidence in her grammar skills, allowing her to speak more fluently. Lastly, Camille recorded herself speaking English, focusing on reducing facial expressions and improving pronunciation by observing her own videos.