So, you’ve finished your studies in England and you’re going back home where you will be speaking your own language again. Saying goodbye to friends and making a life change can be difficult but just because you’re home doesn’t mean you can’t still keep your English skills! Here are some tips to help you maintain your English level from the comfort of your own home.
1. DON’T LOSE FRIENDSHIPS
Don’t forget the friends you made here in London! Nowadays, it is easy to WhatsApp, video call, email your friends to keep up with all their news. This is especially useful for your English if you have friends from your class from a different country to you. You could even arrange to meet up with your friends in a different country!
2. FIND NATIVE SPEAKERS IN YOUR CITY
Most cities have cafes or bars where you can take part in a language exchange. There is probably one in your home town or city! Go on google and find one. At a language exchange you can meet people from your country wanting to learn English and you can help English speakers who want to learn your language.
3. ONLINE ENGLISH LESSONS
Studying online is another fantastic option for maintaining your English level as it is flexible to fit in with your work and family life. West London English School offers a wide range of classes online via our own platform
4. LISTEN TO PODCASTS, RADIO AND MUSIC IN ENGLISH
As you move home and no longer hear English as much as you used to, it can be demotivating to feel your listening skills getting worse.
5. WATCH TV, FILMS AND VIDEOS IN ENGLISH
Watching TV, films and videos in English is a great way to improve all your language skills. Netflixis fantastic with a wide range of TV shows, films, documentaries etc.
6. USE SOCIAL MEDIA
Change your phone language to English! You can also log in to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and in settings, change the language.
7. MAKE A STUDY PLAN
A study plan helps you to see your goals and make them a reality! Try to set a weekly goal such as learn 10 new words, or a monthly goal, watch 1 season of a TV show you like in English or read 3 chapters of a book in English!
8. PLAN A TRIP
Travelling is probably the most exciting thing you can do now that you speak English!
Published on 28 March, 2023