Do you want to speak better English? You already study and take online lessons – that’s great! But what can you do by yourself, in just a few minutes a day, to become even better?
Here are three simple activities you can do anytime, anywhere. They are fun, free, and useful. And they work for all levels – from beginner to advanced!
Do you talk to yourself? Now you should! Every day, take 5 minutes to speak in English about your day. You can talk about:
Use your phone to record yourself. Don’t worry about mistakes! Just speak.
Why it helps: You practice speaking, pronunciation, and thinking in English. You’ll hear your progress over time!
Shadowing means listening and repeating what someone says in English. You copy the speaker’s words, speed, and voice.
Choose a short video (1–3 minutes) with subtitles. It can be a YouTube video, a TV show clip, or even a TikTok video. Play a few seconds, pause, and repeat exactly what they said.
Why it helps: You learn the music of English – the sounds, stress, and rhythm. You also learn new words naturally.
Bonus tip: Use websites like YouTube with playback speed controls to make it easier!
Every day, find one post in English online that you like. It could be on: Instagram, YouTube, Reddit, A news website…
Write a short comment. It could be just one or two sentences:
Why it helps: You use real English to write your ideas. You also learn from other people’s comments!
Extra idea: Try replying to another comment. Keep it kind and friendly!
You don’t need a teacher or a textbook to do these things.
Start with these 3 tips today:
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You don’t need a teacher or a textbook to do these things.
Your English will thank you! 
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