Tips on how to learn English faster

1. In combination with English classes, start reading and listening to authentic material in English. 

• Read quality newspapers like the Guardian, the Independent, the Times etc. 
• Listen to the BBC radio online.
• Watch the weather forecast. You'll be impressed with how difficult the weather vocabulary might be!

      http://www.guardian.co.uk/

      http://www.independent.co.uk/

      http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world_radio_and_tv/

      http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio/on-air

      http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/ (Click on the Forecast Video)

    2.  If you can afford travelling, spend some time in an English-speaking country. People who have studied English for years often find it difficult to actually speak the language in a native speaking environment. There are many reasons why they feel like so. English in the classroom environment can be very limited and controlled, especially in traditional settings, where teachers usually focus on grammar structures and vocabulary lists. Make sure you learn English in a student-friendly environment with a Communicative Approach. The more advanced learner you are the less time (and money) you'll need to spend in a foreign country.

   3. When travelling, stay in hostels. It's an easy way to meet a lot of people and start practising the language.

   3. Try to familiarise with culture. Understanding of culture can help you perform better in the target language. For example, many southern Europeans like Spaniards or Greeks and Italians often sound rude to native English speakers due to culture differences. It is quite common for them to forget the word "please" after a request while for native speakers of English it is essential. This kind of errors reflect what it is considered appropriate in every culture, that's why you need to get to know the culture of the language you're learning.

More tips to follow soon! :)