TheProgrammer: Become a Programmer in 6 months

Follow these Four Steps to Improve English

You need reading and listening at average or above average level to join TheProgrammer: Become a Programmer in 6 months program. But it is not difficult if you follow my lead. Do not worry too much about grammar and spelling as this is not your English degree :).

There are many methods that you can use daily to improve your English, but here are four really effective steps that really work if you follow.

Read in English & Remember Words

Reading is an excellent way to improve your vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills and this is number one in our list.

1. Read two articles from kaalama.org every day
2. Read out loud to practice your pronunciation and fluency
3. Note all difficult words and sentences in a notepad and google for their meaning
4. Read your last three days notes everyday and make sure you remember them
5. Repeat this daily

Listen to English & Recite

Listening to English can help you improve your understanding of the language, as well as your speaking and pronunciation skills.

1. Watch the following 4 videos "repeatedly" with English subtitles daily for 30 to 60 minutes. They are hand picked videos for you but not just random videos.
2. Note all difficult words and sentences in a notepad and google for their meaning
3. Read your last three days notes everyday and make sure you remember them
4. You will remember the lines soon and then speak as if you are the actor of that movie as you hear the dialogue.
1. - Don't be shy and ditch everyone who makes fun of you as they are not your friends.
2. - Don't try to immitate the accent, just follow your own accent and it will become smooth with the time.

Video 1:

Video 2: Please practice with the video 1 until we add this video.
Video 3: Please practice with the video 1 until we add this video.
Video 4: Please practice with the video 1 until we add this video.

Speak in English

Speaking is a crucial component of language learning, so try to practice speaking in English as much as possible. You can do this by finding a good friend, joining an English conversation group, or even just talking to yourself in English. Practicing your speaking skills will help you feel more confident and comfortable when communicating in English.

Think in English

This is another great exercise. When you are alone, in the shower, before bed, waiting for someone, traveling alone, just imagine that you are explaining something to someone and do it in English in your mind.

Good luck team!

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by Dr. Buddika Adikari
B.Sc (Moratuwa), PhD (Surrey, UK)
© Buddika R B Adikari All Rights Reserved.

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