Learning English doesn’t always have to feel like hard work. In fact, some of the best practice happens when you’re not even trying! The holidays are the perfect time to enjoy English in fun, relaxed ways. Here are 10 easy ideas to keep your skills ticking over – no textbooks required!
- Watch your favourite shows – in English
Choose series or films you already enjoy and watch them in English. Subtitles (in English) can help you follow along, and you’ll be surprised how much vocabulary and pronunciation you pick up. - Cook a recipe in English
Find a recipe online or in an English cookbook and follow the instructions. You’ll learn food-related words and common imperatives – plus, you get something tasty at the end! - Sing along to English music
Put on a playlist of English songs and sing along. It’s brilliant for pronunciation, rhythm, and confidence – and it’s a great mood booster too. - Play word games and apps
Apps like Wordle, Duolingo, or Scrabble can make language learning feel like a game. Just a few minutes a day can help keep your vocabulary fresh. - Change your phone or social media to English
Switching your phone’s language settings gives you exposure to everyday English phrases without extra effort. It might feel strange at first, but it really works! - Follow English-speaking influencers
Find content creators who speak clearly and talk about topics you enjoy – travel, fashion, gaming, fitness, you name it! Watching their stories or videos regularly helps your listening skills and keeps things current. - Write your to-do lists or shopping lists in English
It’s a small change, but it helps with spelling and remembering everyday vocabulary. Try keeping a holiday journal in English too! - Talk to yourself (yes, really!)
Narrate your day in English or describe what you’re doing as you do it. For example, “Now I’m making tea. I’m looking out the window. It’s sunny today.” It might feel silly, but it’s fantastic practice. - Join an online conversation group or forum
Plenty of learners (and native speakers) are chatting online about all sorts of topics. Find a group that suits your interests – books, films, travel, etc. – and jump in! - Watch YouTube videos with subtitles
From travel vlogs to how-to videos, YouTube is full of great content. Choose something fun and turn on the English subtitles to help you follow the language and pronunciation.
Final tip: Pick one or two of these each day and make them part of your routine. The more you enjoy the language, the more natural it becomes. And remember – every little bit of English counts!
These are just a few ideas on how to get away from the traditional studying model but also keep your language learning juices flowing!
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