I bet you often work on your English without direction or prior thinking.
Ask yourself the following questions…
- Is the work you are currently doing really helping to improve your English?
- Are there better strategies to reach your English goals faster?
- Are you checking if your English skills levels are improving?
In the past, I used to work my English without any direction. As a result, I worked a lot and got little results in return.
Let’s look at an easy strategy to increase your learning success.
Your Learning English Success In 4 Basic Steps
I will show you 4 basic steps to follow to make the most of your work.
Your main goal is to improve your English as much as possible with less work.
Let’s take a look at the 4 steps…
- Define your Goal
Before starting to work, you must know what you want to achieve.
As an example, a specific and clear goal would be:
“I want to improve my English vocabulary in my field of work.”
Avoid too generic goals like “I want to read in English.” - Plan a strategy
When you know your goal, it’s time to plan a specific strategy.
For example: if you work on marketing and want to improve your vocabulary in this field, you will read articles or podcasts about it. - Work Towards your goal.
While studying, do not forget your goal to work in the most efficient direction. - Check your progression
When the work you planned is done or whenever you feel it, you have to check if what you are doing is helping you.
If you reach your goal or feel that you are improving…You are in the right direction!
If you are not improving, go back to step 2 and reconsider your strategy.
Never give up because when you make a mistake you are just a step closer to your goal. You only fail when you do nothing at all.
A Personal Example Of How I Use This Strategy
Step 1: I define my goal.
I want to improve my English speaking skills which is my weakest level.
I have to concentrate on reducing my accent and improving my pronunciation of words I don’t know how to pronounce.
Step 2: I plan my strategy.
I’m going to concentrate on two main focuses to reach my goal:
- I need to know how to reduce my accent while talking in English. I also want to learn some basic pronunciation rules. I’m going to look for materials that can help me.
- To improve my speaking, I must speak in English regularly. Then, I will talk almost daily with my English friends to practice what I’m learning about accent reduction and pronunciation.
Step 3: I work.
I’m currently working on what I planned.
I’m listening and watching accent reduction and English pronunciation materials.
I’m speaking in English regularly.
Step 4: I check my progression.
I’m checking my work every now and then to make sure that I’m on the right path.
Of course, my English accent and pronunciation will not improve overnight.
But I think it’s wise to check for new materials whenever I feel I’m not improving anymore.
What About You?
Do you think twice before deciding how you will work your English?
Are you going to use this strategy?
Do you know about other strategies?
All your comments are very welcome!!!