7 Tips to Help You Learn English While Living in a Non-English Speaking Country

You don’t have to leave your home to become fluent

Do you want to learn English while living in a non-English-speaking country? If so, you’re in luck! In this blog post, you’ll learn seven tips that will help you improve your English skills. Even if you only have a little spare time, there are ways that you can learn English without leaving your home country. Let’s get started!

1. Find an English-Speaking Community

One of the best ways to learn English while living in a non-English-speaking country is to find an English-speaking community. There are often expatriate communities in larger cities that can provide support and friendship. Additionally, online communities can often be an excellent resource for language learners.

The Canadian Tip: Check out meetup.com and couchsurfing.com for English meetups in your town. 

2. Practice With a Native Speaker

Another great way to improve your English skills is to practice with a native speaker. This can be done through formal classes, informal conversation groups, or one-on-one tutoring sessions. Practicing with a native speaker will help you to improve your pronunciation and understanding of the language.

Look at the courses I offer to see if any are right for you.

3. Use Technology to Your Advantage

Many great resources available online can help you learn English while living in a non-English-speaking country. There are websites and apps that offer lessons on grammar, vocabulary, and conversation skills. Additionally, there are online forums where you can practice your English with other learners worldwide.

The Canadian Tip: Download Duolingo and add me as a friend. We can motivate each other as we learn. 

4. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes

If you want to learn a language, jump in and start speaking it, even if you make mistakes. Making mistakes is part of learning, so don’t be afraid to speak up and try your best. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you start to improve.

5. Immerse yourself in the language

Another useful tip is to surround yourself with it as much as possible. If you live in a non-English speaking country, try to find opportunities to speak English as often as you can. Watch English-language TV shows and movies, listen to English-language podcasts, and read English-language newspapers and books. The more you expose yourself to the language, the quicker you’ll learn it.

The Canadian Tip: Read Germans news in English at dw.com

6. Be patient

Learning a new language takes time and effort, so it’s essential to be patient with yourself. Don’t expect to become fluent overnight; it will take time and practice before you feel comfortable speaking English. But if you stick with it, you’ll be surprised at how quickly your skills improve.

7. Have fun!

Learning a new language should be enjoyable, so make sure to find ways to have fun while you’re doing it. Listen to music in English, watch English-language comedies, or play games that involve speaking English. The more fun you have while learning, the more likely you are to stick with it and achieve your goals.

The Canadian Tip: Read the German translation of popular English songs here

To learn a language, you have to immerse yourself in it. This becomes easier by finding an English-speaking community. There are plenty of ways to find one – online, in your town, or even at work. Once you’ve found a group of people who speak English, it’s time to start practicing. Talk with them as often as possible; the more you use the language, the better you’ll speak it. And don’t forget – making mistakes is part of the learning process! Finally, have fun with it. Learning a new language should be enjoyable, so make sure to find activities and content that interest you. With these tips under your belt (and maybe a little hard work), you’ll be on your way to becoming a bilingual speaker in no time! How will you put these tactics into practice?

Questions to consider

1. What are some tips for learning English while living in a non-English speaking country?
2. What are some resources I can use to help me learn English while living in a non-English speaking country?
3. What are some challenges I may face while trying to learn English while living in a non-English speaking country?
4. How can I overcome these challenges and successfully learn English while living in a non-English speaking country?
5. What are some benefits of learning English while living in a non-English speaking country?

Mit Jorge habe ich mit Leichtigkeit und Spaß Englisch gelernt. Jorge ist sehr sympathisch. Sein Unterricht ist abwechslungsreich und effektiv. Jorge kann sehr gut erklären und motivieren. Er hat sich immer individuell auf meine Bedürfnisse eingestellt. Ich kann Jorge zu 100% empfehlen. Er ist ein absolut toller Lehrer!

Cornelia