9) Don’t think too much about grammar, and don’t worry about mistakes.
One of the biggest “mental blocks” for English learners is being nervous or afraid to make a mistake – or embarrassed if they don’t speak perfectly. But remember: Communication is MUCH more important than perfection!
Here’s an example:
Imagine someone says, “Yesterday I go to party in beach.”
This sentence is incorrect; it should be:
“Yesterday I went to a party on the beach.”
However, even with the errors, it still communicates the message SUCCESSFULLY!
Of course with time you will want to correct your mistakes – but for everyday speaking in general, RELAX and remember that mistakes are not fatal; the important thing is to communicate.
10) Don’t give up… never stop learning!
I’ve had a lot of students who study for a few years, then stop… then start again, then stop for a long time, then re-start… maybe you have done this, too.
The problem is that you often lose the progress you made before, and then becoming fluent takes much, much longer.
But the good news is that you don’t need to be a genius to become fluent in English – you just need to have dedication and practice consistently.
If you do this, you WILL reach your goal of English fluency.