- Keep a simple journal. You don't have to write a full chapter everyday. A few sentences a day might do the trick. Writing is an outlet for some people to show their creative side. By writing you can increase your vocabulary gradually.
- Watch TV shows. Not only will it improve your listening but it is a window into another culture. Do Americans really walk around their house with their shoes on? (My mother would have tossed me out of the house if I had.)
- If you don't like TV shows or don't have enough time to do so I recommend listening to music or a podcast.
- Think in English 24/7 (If possible)
- Find out more about your hobby on the Internet in English. Do you like playing tennis? I am sure you will find others who love your hobby as much as you. It is a good chance to read about it in a foreign language. Who knows, you might be able to pick up a new tip or two.
- Come to class and practice.
- Find a book you like (in English of course) and read, read and then read some more. A good book and a cup of tea or coffee, a quiet afternoon. Need I say more?
I hope you find some of the advice useful. Do you have any other methods that have worked for you? Please let me know.
Vocabulary list
closet freak~~ 隠れ奇人 (Is this Japanese?)
do the trick~~目的｛もくてき｝を達する［達成｛たっせい｝する］、成果｛せいか｝を挙げる、うまくいく
toss (something) out of~ ～を…から追放する［放り出す］, 放り出す、脱ぎ捨てる
24/7~ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, constantly
Need I say more?~ I don't need to give additional information because the previous statements are already clear enough.
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