RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English #438 - 5 Ways to Improve Your English Speaking Alone by Reading Books — The Strategies Used by the Best Learners, Essential Lessons for Life, and Why You Should Focus on Discoveries Rather Than Outcomes
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Apr 21, 2025 AI Snips
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Choose the Right Book
- Find a book slightly above your English level to challenge yourself without feeling bored.
- Choose a book you are motivated to read, possibly one you've read before in your native language for extra context.
Read Between The Lines
- Read between the lines by understanding meaning through context, not looking up every word.
- Highlight whole phrases, not just words, to learn correct collocations and remember usage.
Study Vocabulary Actively
- Review highlighted words in dedicated study time using spaced repetition software for long-term memory.
- Use apps like Memrise to add images, pronunciation, and make vocabulary learning efficient and active.