Learning English

Rob
We've all experienced the pain and joy of studying and taking exams. Our top tips have hopefully helped you along the way but we've also asked you to share your advice with us and now we can hear what some of you have been saying…

Melody, in Shaanxi province, China told us about not studying too hard…

Melody
Take a break after one hours revision, don't make your brain work for too long or it will diminish your memory. But all in all, if we revise and practise properly, we will surely improve.

Rob
So study well in shorter spells and don't overdo it. Next, Haridan in Malaysia, told us about his approach to learning in class…

Haridan
When I attended the classes, I always sat at the front seat where I was close to the whiteboard and teachers. I wanted to concentrate on what the teachers taught. If I did not understand something, I seldom asked the teachers questions.  I preferred to go to a library and search for what I wanted to know.

Rob
And Ibrahim has some more advice for the classroom...

Ibrahim
Take notes and review them on a regular basis – it's very important.

Rob
Lily from Japan sent us a good tip about studying alone…

Lily
First I go to the library at school to collect books which help my assignment. And then I go home, and study by myself. Don't forget to read them ALOUD. Reading something aloud is a good way to understand. Next I ask teachers about things I didn't understand to make them clearer.

Rob
And here's a fun tip about how to remember vocabulary, from Veronica in Madrid…

Veronica
I am a music lover, so my technique is to study new vocabulary in English by singing my favourite songs with the lyrics of the songs in front of me. I encourage you to practise this method from 15 to 30 minutes a day and then, you will see how your English will improve day by day in an impressive way!

Rob
And this is what Diardano has to say about learning new words…

Diardano
I think it's useful not only to write the new word on your notes but also, try to figure out the synonyms and build sentences with it.

Rob
Ramin's top tip is an easy one to follow…

Ramin
Learn the basics of a language and then start watching TV shows, movies and songs relevant to that language. As I experienced, it's the greatest way of improving and not forgetting a language.

Rob
Finally, here's a tip that we love from Ali…

Ali
The best source to learn English is to subscribe to bbclearningenglish.com immediately!

Rob
We can't disagree. Thank-you to everyone for sending in your top tips. It's good to learn from each other. Good luck in your studies, exams and beyond.