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Whether you already have some knowledge of English language or you’re just getting started with all the wonderful lessons that will bring you closer to using it, there’s no better way to learn than learning by yourself.

Even though it might come as a surprise, self-studying is the go-to method of learning for the simple fact of working at your own pace. That being said, here are a couple of tips and tools that you can use in order to boost your English self-study process.

1) Listen, watch and read: The best way to learn a new language is to expose yourself to it. Even though you may not have any native English speakers around you, listening to music and watching movies with English voices is a great way to learn a few things. The same rule applies for reading books or even comics, because not only will you learn how to say words and name objects, you will also learn how to spell and write. This is a must when it comes to learning a language.

Once you get ahead and become more confident of your English skills, you can try creative online writing or a similar task to see if you remember anything. Repetition is the Mother of success, and this goes double with self-study.

2) Join an online forum: Once you get a hang of using English a bit more confidently, you can apply what you learned on an online forum. Whatever you are studying or doing for a living, there is bound to be a forum dedicated to your interests. This is a perfect opportunity to practice and expand on what you learned so far. Visiting one of the blogs that offer writing challenges is also a good way to start practicing.

Keep in mind that people you chat with will always be helpful when it comes to correcting your mistakes and this is a great way to communicate with someone online and practically use the words you just learned. Even if you are not into forums, you can always play an online game that requires cooperation with other people. That way you will start communicating with them without even realizing that you are putting much effort into it.

3) Use online tools to learn: Watching movies and chatting with people online will only get you so far. This is why it’s important to realize that there are numerous online tools out there that offer help with English self-studying. These tools will not only teach you English but also track your progress and give you clear direction of study.

Resumes Expert – One of the best ways to learn English is through writing, and what better way to do so than by using one of the best online writing services out there? Resume Expert has been around for a long time, and in that time, they have built a reputation for themselves.

The service works with some of the best writers on the market, offering services such as CV writing or making and editing a cover letter. This means that you will always have a place to go when it comes to editing and advising you on your written materials. This is a good practice when writing something for the first time, especially while learning English by yourself. Give Resume Expert a shot and take a look at what they offer.

FluentU – Remember what we said about listening to music and watching movies? FluentU is a tool that selects what type of sound or video you should use according to your current knowledge of English language. Not only that, but you can use this tool to learn other languages as well.

How it works is that it shows you a video and then asks you to spell or recognize certain words or phrases used in that same material. In turn, FluentU uses this data to choose the next viable learning material selected just for you. Considering that visual learning is the best way of remembering things, there really is no reason not to give FluentU a go.

With all being said, English self-studying is not as impossible as some might think. All it takes is some personal discipline and patience. Take an hour or two during each day and dedicate it to specifically trying to learn new things about the language.

Whether by watching videos online or actively listening to music, make sure that you are always aware of “why” you are doing it. You will be perfectly capable of putting together thoughts and sentences using the English language before you know it.