There are many things you can do yourself to improve your English language abilities. Can you think of what some of these techniques might be?

English is all around you.

1. Practice your target language in and out of class.

Ask your teacher questions before, during and after class. Speak to a foreigner. Listen to an English radio program. Watch an English movie. Read an English article on the Internet. Write an e-mail to an English school asking for information. Use English software.

2. Take risks.

Talk knowing your English isn't perfect.

3. Keep talking or listening without understanding every word.

4. Make connections between what you know and new ideas to help remember the new information.

5. Use context to understand.

6. Practice. Review. Practice. Review. Review. Practice. Review. Practice.

Look for ways to improve your English that interest you and it can be a fun learning experience.