Here are some tips for improving English outside of the classroom because it is important that you practice at home.

1. Remember that learning a language is a gradual process - it does not happen overnight.

2. Define your learning objectives early: What do you want to learn and why?

3. Make learning a habit. Try to learn something every day.

4. Vary your learning routine. It is best to do different things each day to help keep the various relationships between each area active. In other words, don’t just study grammar.

5. Find friends to study and speak with.

6. Choose listening and reading materials that relate to what you are interested in. Being interested in the subject will make learning more enjoyable - thus more effective.

7. Relate grammar to practical usage. Grammar by itself does not help you USE the language. You should practice what you are learning by employing it actively.

8. Move your mouth! Understanding something doesn’t mean the muscles of your mouth can produce the sounds. Practice speaking what you are learning aloud. It may seem strange, but it is very effective.

9. Be patient with yourself. Remember learning is a process - speaking a language well takes time. It is not a computer that is either on or off!

10. Communicate! There is nothing like communicating in English and being successful.