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Wondering About My Methods For Learning English Hi. I've been wondering lately if I'm really using the right methods for learning English. First of all because I feel like I'm not improving my speaking and I struggle a lot to include new words in my vocabulary but it's not easy at all. Second because every time I try to speak by using my vocabulary (which is rare because lately it's been difficult to find someone to talk with), that I also use for writing, I can't remember all the words because everybody know we don´t have too much time to think when we are speaking as well as we have when writing. I'm sure there is no other way to improve my speaking skill instead of speaking, of course. My methods are by watching series in English and with subtitles in English every single day. This way I can learn new words and improve my listening. However, it's been a little difficult to be motivated when we can't see a real improvement.

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Yes. Thanks Jo Nell. I sometimes do that by myself. So, once I find a partner to practice with, I'm going to use that method. That's a good tip.
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Hey there, I wanted to let you in on one of my favorite methods. I will watch a show with a notebook near me. That way I pause the show to write down the new words, the meaning I think it has from the show's context and later I will look it up. I will practice using that word right away. Then, if you have a conversational partner who watches the same shows you can discuss the show. That adds an extra level to your understanding and speech progression. Good luck! The extra mile is never lonely (Not everyone takes the extra steps you have).
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Thanks for your tips Tricia. I'm going to do that.
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Something I like to do is listen to music as well. It can be easier to remember new words within the frame of a song or a tune and you can sing along to practice pronunciation. In addition, you could try pausing the TV shows after certain lines and repeating them out loud to practice them and be more actively engaged in watching them. I'm sure you will continue to make progress, even if it seems slow!
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Maybe Robert. But maybe I think I'm stressing my mind by trying to absorb much more than I should every day. I still don't know. I have to review my methods and maybe take it easy. Anyway, thanks for your comment.

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