In this age of country, learning English language is a things we should do. People these days always using English as their second language after their first language. Many company in Indonesia hire an employe which has TOEFL 500 minimal. So, here is the tip to improve your english skill :
1. Trying to speak english anytime, anywhere. The more you think about speaking, the more nervous you will get. Just try speaking more with anyone, anytime, anywhere, don't be shy to do it. The more you speak, the more you will learn how to commuicate properly.
2. Stop transleting everything word for word to your language. Because, transleting everything is slowing down your progress. If you hear something in English and instanly try to translete it to your native language, you won't be focusing on learning english, but rather tranlating. When you hear people speaking in English just listen for words you do undertsand and use contextual clues.
3. Train your ears to understand. Train your ears to listen for words you know in English. Don't focus on grammar or single words. Focus on the phrases. Listen to English movies, music adn tv. if you train your ears, you will automatically start to understand more when people speak English.
4. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Fear can stop you from learning English. You need to stop thinking of the 'What if's...?' Instead focus on doing and your actions. To be a better English speaker and understand more English you nedd to stop being afraid of making mistakes.
5. Keep trying, don't give up. The more you practice speaking English, reading English, listening to English, and writing in English the better you will get. You won't be able to speak English fluently tomorrow or even next month. Over time if you put in the effort, you will be more comfortable and know a lot more English.
6. Keep a small notebook,write down important phrases. Write down entire phrases that you hear. you could write it down beacuse you think you will use it, you learned something new, or you didn't understand. When you look back at the notebook later you will have the whole pharse instead of one word in isolate.
7. Stop negative self-talk. Being positive will help you learn English quicker.
8. Set goals, know why you are learning english.
9. Try something new. Such as, try listening to English podcast, take an online English class, listen to music in English, Watch tv or news in English, find an English speaking firend. etc.
10. Throw your textbook. An English textbook should be there to use from time to time when you have a question or want to look up something. You need to focus on you. What do you need to learn? You are an individual. What you need to learn English is different than what your neighbour, your firneds and your boss to know in English. The textbook will not change based on each individual's needs, it is a one size fit all. Language learning is not one size fits all.
