The coronavirus pandemic and resulting lockdown means we are living through some very strange times. Many of us have much more free time available during the day due to reduced working hours or simply by having to spend more time at home.
Why not use some of this extra free time to improve your English? Take a look at some suggestions below.
1) Read aloud.
When you read aloud instead of reading in your mind, you can identify which words or phrases are difficult for you to pronounce.
Download a pronunciation app to give you examples of how to pronounce the words you find difficult. Keep a list of the words you need to practise.
2) Play board games in English.
This is a fun and sociable way to use English.
Try playing Scrabble, Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit or Guess Who?
3) TED talks.
There are TED talks about a great range of topics – technology, science, design, health, the environment, personal growth and many, many more.
They offer a good opportunity to practise listening skills, learn vocabulary and hear ‘real’ English.
Have fun learning English!
Louise