The strategy laid out focuses on enhancing English language skills through three primary avenues: vocabulary, grammar, and spoken English. "Improving Vocabulary" involves reading new books, learning and using new words weekly, and engaging in conversations with native speakers. For example, one might join a book club and use a vocabulary app daily to broaden their word knowledge, creating a holistic approach to vocabulary enhancement.
"Enhancing Grammar Skills" targets improving grammatical accuracy through various methods such as attending weekly classes, completing daily exercises, and utilizing grammar correction tools. For instance, writing weekly essays and getting them reviewed by a teacher can pinpoint mistakes and foster improvement over time.
"Improving Spoken English" is about boosting confidence and clarity in speaking. This could involve joining conversational classes, practicing with a language partner, and participating in English-speaking events. Recording and listening to one's speech can also help in identifying areas that need improvement, leading to gradual and sustained enhancement in spoken English proficiency.
The strategies
⛳️ Strategy 1: Improving Vocabulary
- Read one new book every month
- Learn and use five new words each week
- Use a vocabulary app daily to expand word knowledge
- Write a new sentence for each new word learned
- Engage in conversations with native speakers
- Watch English movies or series with subtitles
- Join an English language book club
- Review and revise new vocabulary at the end of each week
- Create flashcards for difficult words
- Participate in online forums or chat groups in English
⛳️ Strategy 2: Enhancing Grammar Skills
- Attend a weekly grammar class
- Complete daily grammar exercises
- Write a short essay every week and get it reviewed by a teacher
- Use grammar correction tools while writing
- Read grammar books and guides
- Watch grammar tutorials online
- Practice parsing sentences
- Join an English grammar-focused study group
- Take practice tests to assess grammar knowledge
- Keep a journal to track progress and mistakes
⛳️ Strategy 3: Improving Spoken English
- Join a conversational English class
- Practice speaking with a language partner daily
- Record and listen to your own speech to identify areas for improvement
- Participate in English-speaking events or meetups
- Use language learning apps focused on speaking skills
- Watch and mimic English speakers in movies and TV shows
- Set aside time for daily practice speaking aloud
- Engage in public speaking opportunities
- Seek feedback from native speakers
- Enroll in an English pronunciation course
Bringing accountability to your strategy
It's one thing to have a plan, it's another to stick to it. We hope that the examples above will help you get started with your own strategy, but we also know that it's easy to get lost in the day-to-day effort.
That's why we built Tability: to help you track your progress, keep your team aligned, and make sure you're always moving in the right direction.
Give it a try and see how it can help you bring accountability to your strategy.
