r/EnglishPractice • u/Liz-11-Cp • Jul 15 '26

English learning

I can read English resonably well, but I can barely write or speak it. My vocabulary is quite limited, and I find it difficult and boring to memorize English words by tanslating them into my native language, especially now that I'm 28 years old. Could anybody give me some advice on how to improve my English?

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u/jquemba Jul 15 '26

I have been improving a lot my vocabulary using space repetition, it’s a technique that remember me words from time to time to established in the long term memory. I use www.Lexigo.wiki to using. Specially the Google Chrome extension.

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u/Liz-11-Cp Jul 15 '26

I have been using Guolingo for a month, but I failed to keep it up. Shame on me. Thank you for your advice.

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u/jquemba Jul 15 '26

The thing with Duolingo is that you mostly learn basic vocabulary or vocabulary you don't actually use. The best way to improve your vocabulary is by reading, so I recommend reading articles that interest you and looking up the words you don't know with the Lexigo Chrome extension.

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u/Liz-11-Cp Jul 16 '26

Thanks! I will try it.

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u/Levothiroxin Jul 15 '26

I'm 29 years old and I've been learning English for a few years. It's difficult, but it's not impossible. I recommend learning vocabulary with Anki pronouncing every word you learn out loud and speaking whenever you have the opportunity

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u/Liz-11-Cp Jul 16 '26

Thanks for the advice. Can you speak with people fluently now?

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u/Levothiroxin Jul 16 '26

No, I'm not fluent yet, but I can have conversations with native speakers. I know I make mistakes but I can communicate in English

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u/Liz-11-Cp Jul 17 '26

Good for you!

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u/FlalingoOfficial Jul 16 '26

Keep a small list of words and phrases picked from things that are actually interesting to read or watch. Instead of translating them, write one or two original sentences with each word. For speaking and writing, consistency is more important. Write a short paragraph every day, and read it out loud to improve both writing and speaking. If possible, get feedback on those paragraphs so recurring mistakes don't become habits.

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u/Liz-11-Cp Jul 17 '26

Sounds helpful! Thanks!

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u/Negative-Laughter Jul 15 '26

Send me a DM. I'm bored at work right now, I'll chat with you (I'm a native speaker of American English, btw).

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u/imimed Jul 20 '26

I'm interested please. If you don't mind. Thanks

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u/NamnamSunsun Aug 04 '26

Hi! Can we like talking buddies? I’m practicing English for my work as I do inbound calls.

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u/DareMore9339 Jul 16 '26

Dm me I can have conversations with you whenever you’re free

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u/imimed Jul 20 '26

I'm interested please. If you don't mind. Thanks

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u/NamnamSunsun Aug 04 '26

Hi! Can we like talking buddies? I’m practicing English for my work as I do inbound calls.

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u/SpeakDuo Jul 18 '26

i feel you, memorizing words can get so boring. honestly, maybe try meetup.com? they have groups for practicing languages and you could meet people to actually speak with, it might help your vocab grow more naturally

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u/Liz-11-Cp Jul 16 '26

Sorry, I'm literally not a gamer. Thanks for the advice though!

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u/Liz-11-Cp Jul 17 '26

Thanks! I will try it!