Ways+to+Improve+Your+English

As English is not your first language, it is understandable that you have concerns about your English skills and are uncomfortable talking or expressing yourself in English. Keep in mind that everything can be learned, just like your English. It can be improved if you are willing to take a chance and give it your best shot.

Coming to America is one of the steps to take in approaching better English skills. Daily life in America provides you with opportunities to make progress in English. However, you might want to know some ideas or ways to enhance that, and here are my suggestions:

__Read more English books__ Reading more books will help you advance in your writing skills: your grammar, vocabulary, and writing techniques. Not only can it help you with writing skills, but also reading skills. There will be words that you might find difficult, and for that, I suggest that you look them up! You should start reading books that match your English level first, and move on to a higher level after finishing reading each book.

__Watch TV shows or movies in English__ TV shows and movies are more useful than people think. For people who prefer watching rather than reading, TV shows and movies are the perfect ways to develop your listening skills. You barely notice that you are learning something through watching because you enjoy it. To challenge yourself, try watching them in English without subtitles or with English subtitles.

__Listen to English songs__ Hip hop gives you new slang and teens’ phrases. Pop teaches you how to express your feelings in English. Rock music and heavy metal bring emotional release. Therefore, listening to songs is also a way to achieve your goal, learning English. Lyrics are good to look into, and to learn from.

__SPEAK! TALK! CHAT!__ Some students are afraid of talking in English because they feel uncomfortable with their speaking skills or pronounciation. DON’T BE. You are here, in the USA, to make it better, so SPEAK UP. Make some friends. They will be more than willing to help you in every way. This will help you in your social life as well.

__Joining after school activities__ After school activities is another great way of making friends. Joining clubs, activities, or sports that really interest you can give you some fun time. People will recognize you, just from participating in activities. Again, this will give you an excellent social life.

"Be outgoing, nice and complementary." - Alex A., 12th Grade "Be as outgoing as possible. Be open to hanging out with different people. Don't be mean." - Jeff M., 12th Grade "Be outgoing and generous." - Katie K., 12th Grade
 * Any tips for international students who wants to make friends with domestic students?**

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