Do you want to learn English at home? In today’s world, there are many options for you to study in the comfort of your own home. Here are some ideas to get you started.

How You Can Learn English at Home

1. Find a Great Website

The internet is an extraordinary tool for students these days. You can find a variety of websites that are designed by educators. Many of these websites are free, and you can use them to study new material, review old material, or test your knowledge about different topics.

There are so many to choose from that you might find it overwhelming. Consider learning idioms with English Sherpa or try these easy-to-navigate websites.

2. Watch Videos

Watching videos is not only fun, but you can also learn English! Surf the internet for interesting videos you can watch. YouTube is a great resource. Sit back, relax, and enjoy while you learn.

3. Read the News

While you’re online, why not catch up on the news? It’s easy to find news sites written specifically for ESL students.

Reading the news will help you improve your skills because you can see how particular grammatical structures are used in everyday speech.

4. Listen to Podcasts

A podcast is an audio show that you can download and take with you anywhere. There are thousands of different podcasts, so you can find a show based on your personal interests or hobbies.

Listening to a podcast in English can help you improve your listening skills as well as increase your vocabulary and confidence when speaking English. If you listen to an interesting show, be sure to talk to someone about it, so that you can practice speaking in English.

5. Watch English Movies and TV

A great way to learn English at home is by watching movies and TV shows. Most have subtitles if you need assistance, but you might find that you can understand what’s happening simply by watching the action on the screen.

6. Sing Along to Songs

If you enjoy karaoke, this might be a great idea for you to learn English at home. Listen to songs in English as often as you can and sing along with the songs.

Singing along to English songs helps you practice your speaking skills. You will learn new vocabulary words and boost your confidence when speaking English.

7. Play Board Games

Playing games in English is a great way to learn English at home. There are board games based on English words, such as Scrabble and Taboo. There are also games that require you to use English in order to win the game, such as Scattergories, Clue, Cranium, or Apples to Apples.

8. Start a New Workout Routine

One of the most entertaining ways to hear English being spoken is through an exercise video.

Try working out at home with an English video. Most hosts use very simple and clear English commands, and you will be able to learn many fitness related English words. On top of all that, you can get physically healthier, too!

9. Study English Posters

You can find many English images online that you can print and study. First, open your search engine (e.g., Google, Internet Explorer, Safari) and type English collocations enclosed in italics. Then, look at the images section of the search.

You will find a huge collection of posters, worksheets, and pictures designed to help you study English. These images are free as long as you’re using them for personal use.

You can save the images on your computer and study the posters when you have free time.

10. Make Your Own Study Material

You can make flashcards and use them to study while you’re relaxing in your free time. Your flashcards can be about vocabulary or grammar. It’s easy to make these study tools and you can review them any time you want.

11. Host an English-speaking Dinner Party

Have fun with friends by inviting them to an English-speaking dinner party. If you know native English speakers, invite them too.

Everyone will enjoy the challenge of keeping the conversation in English for the night. Don’t allow your guests, or yourself, to slip into your native language.

Decide on a fun theme for your party to make it more exciting. Consider hosting a British tea party or an American burgers and fries party.