Study tips for English
Stop memorizing random word lists. That’s not how our brains work, and it’s a slow way to get better at English. The only way forward is to make the language part of your life, not just another subject to study.
Reading is the most common advice, and it's good advice. But nobody ever tells you how to read. Don't just grab a dense novel and a dictionary, because you'll just get frustrated and quit. Start with things you actually want to read—blogs about your hobbies, news articles, even comic books. The goal is to be around the language in a way that doesn't feel like a chore. When you find a word you don't know, guess from the context first, then look it up.
Write it down in a notebook. And don't just write the word and its translation. Write the entire sentence you found it in. Your brain remembers stories, not random facts.
Make It a Habit, Not a Project
A little bit every day is better than a three-hour cram session on Sunday. Consistency is what matters. A simple habit tracker can make a real difference here. You could use an app like Trider to set daily reminders and build a streak. The point isn't to become a grammar expert overnight; it's to make English a small, automatic part of your routine. Like brushing your teeth.
I remember when I was trying to get this down. I had this whole elaborate schedule. At exactly 4:17 PM, after I got home and parked my 2011 Honda Civic, I’d sit down for my "official" study session. It felt important, but it was also so rigid that it was easy to skip. What actually worked was ditching the schedule and just finding small pockets of time. Five minutes on the bus, ten minutes waiting for coffee. Those little moments add up.