The best way to learn English is the way you'll actually keep doing. When learning is fun, you practise more, remember more and stay motivated. Here are 19 enjoyable ways to learn English.
Watch and listen
- Watch series and films in English, with English subtitles if you need them.
- Listen to podcasts on topics you love, from football to fashion.
- Learn songs and sing along: great for pronunciation and rhythm.
- Watch YouTube videos about your hobbies in English.
- Follow the news in English on topics you already know about.
Read
- Read graded readers, books written for learners at your level.
- Read comics and graphic novels: pictures help you understand.
- Switch your phone and apps to English.
- Follow English-speaking accounts on social media.
Play
- Play word games such as crosswords and word puzzles.
- Play video games in English, especially story-based or team games.
- Use language apps for short daily practice.
- Make your own flashcards with pictures and example sentences.
Do
- Cook from an English recipe and learn food vocabulary as you go.
- Keep a diary in English about your day.
- Join a conversation club or language exchange.
- Volunteer or join a club where English is spoken.
- Teach someone else a word or phrase you've learned.
- Travel and study in an English-speaking country, where every day is an adventure in English.
Make English part of your life
Choose two or three ideas you enjoy and do them every week. For the ultimate fun way to learn, join an English course in the UK with a lively social programme. Explore our courses for adults and summer schools for young learners.
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