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Use it or lose it: ways to keep your English alive!

  • Writer: Centre for Language Learning
    Centre for Language Learning
  • Sep 16, 2025
  • 2 min read

Learning a new language is fun, and can be useful when you want to travel or work overseas. It’s important to practise what you learn to make sure your skills stay strong. In this blog, we talk about some easy ways to use the English you know.


Useful ways to practise English:


  1. Watch movies and TV shows to improve your listening skills and expand your vocabulary. Choose movies you enjoy and turn on the English subtitles.

  2. Listen to music and podcasts to improve your pronunciation. Find a podcast that interests you to learn new words and phrases. 

  3. Read books and articles to improve your grammar and vocabulary. Start slowly, with simple English, before moving to more challenging texts. 

  4. Write in a journal about your day, what you did and how you feel. This helps you think in English and improves your ability to express yourself. 

  5. Use language learning apps that make learning fun. 

  6. Teach someone else who doesn’t know any English but would like to learn. Start by teaching them a few basic words and some of the greetings. 

  7. Speak with native speakers every day to build your confidence and fluency. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes – you will learn from them!


Practising English daily doesn’t have to be stressful. Add these fun and effective habits into your routine to enhance your language skills. Keep practising, stay curious, and watch your English improve day by day.


For your interest:  One of the possible headings for this blog is Keeping up your English. The English phrase ‘to keep up’ means to continue doing something.  This blog therefore suggests ways for you to keep using and practising your English when you are not in class or not in an English-speaking country.


 
 
 

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