Good habits for English learners

And a conversation club for women

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Hello!

Conversation club

Before we get to today’s lesson about habits, I’m starting a small conversation group for women. I have two ladies who are interested already and I’m looking for a few more women to join us!

This is a chance for you to practise your speaking and build your confidence, ask any questions you might have, and connect with other women who are learning English.

Here are the details:

- Dates: 4 Wednesdays - 16th April, 30th April, 14th May and 28th May

- Time: 5.00 p.m. UK time (You can ask Google what time that is in your country.)

- Place: On Zoom!

- Group size: maximum 6

- Price: £40 (Again, you can ask Google what that is in your currency.)

Please note that this group is for women.

But I’d also love to start a mixed-gender group which anyone can join.

So please let me know if you’re interested by replying to this email.

Now for today’s lesson…

Good habits

Do you think you have good habits for learning English? Or do you think there’s anything you could do better? I certainly know there are lots of habits I could change or introduce in my own life! What about you?

Here are some of my tips for you if you want to be a successful English learner.

1. Look after yourself

You learn better when you look after your physical health. A good night’s sleep, healthy food and regular exercise all help your brain to work better. And when your brain is working well, you can do everything better, including learning English.

2. Your routine

What time of day are you most productive? I know that it would be good for me to start my day earlier so I can get more work done in the morning. Your life might be very different from mine but is there anything you need to change about your daily routine in order to make more time for learning or practising your English? When is the best time for you to fit some English into your day? Maybe before you go to work or during your lunch break. Or perhaps after the children have gone to bed. Find out what works best for you and make it a habit. (Read more about routines here.)

3. Finding time

A lot of people say they’re too busy to learn English and I know this really is true for some people. But many of us, myself included, could probably find some time in the day to study or practise with a little more thought and planning. For example, could you read something in English on the train? Could you listen to a podcast while cooking dinner? Instead of watching TV, could you watch a Netflix show in English?

4. Have fun

Can you combine learning English with something you enjoy? If you love music, listen to songs in English. If you’re addicted to YouTube, find videos for English learners. If you like sport, read the sports news online. If you’re into fashion, buy a fashion magazine in English. Making English fun means you’ll be more likely to keep going with your learning.

5. Be consistent

Studying and practising English for 15 minutes every day is better than spending two hours on it on a Saturday and then leaving it for another whole week. Just a few minutes a day can make a big difference to your progress and your confidence. Consistency is important for successful learning.

If you’d like to read even more good habits for English learners, read this blog post from last year.

Or come back next week for more!

Katie

PS Don’t forget to reply to this email if you’re interested in joining the women’s conversation club!