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How can I become good in English?

I_Andra_I
Hi, I am an Italian girl and would like to become good in English.Can you tell me some tips to achieve this goal?(apps, simple books...) Which is the best translation app? I usually use either Google Translate or Reverso Context.

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supabrandie
Choose a favorite song in English. Learn the lyrics and the meaning of the lyrics. Listen often until you know the song well. Insert any phrases or new words from the song into your English vocabulary. Learn another song etc. Choose songs that are slower with clear sounding lyrics. Good luck!
ExistentialCrispies
First tip that will give you a leg up on even many native speakers is knowing ways to sound more natural using "good". "Become good in English" is awkward because we typically don't do things "good", they're done "well". You can say "good at \[something\]", or you can say you "do \[something\] well". While the meaning in what you said is clear, it would sound more natural if you used one of these alternatives. "How can I speak English well?" (or better yet "How can I learn to speak English well?") "How can I get better at English?" "How can I improve my English?"
Sadlave89
There is no any secret if you want to improve your English you just need to use it every day. You need to immerse in English. Watch English content, try to speak in English use language as much as possible. You are become gradually better in language :)
Pio_Sce
I'd say slowly move your content to English speaking content. When it comes to other resources, probably best way to learn English is to actively use it (eg with tutor). Or learn through apps - speaking apps like Lola or vocabulary learning apps like WURRD
Legitimate-Cat-5960
I think translation is usually the bad way to learn any language. When you were child you didn't need translator to learn your native language. Instead you should try understanding that phrase like you do in your native language. It will be more easier to learn. Also most of the people struggle speaking or understanding not because of grammer but due to having insufficient vocabulary base. So the key to be good at english speaking is improve your vocabulary every single day. Instead of finding a translation of meaning, try to simply it. (Maybe AI help here) For example jeopardize friendship -> ruining a friendship by risk -> ruining -> damaging something the more you simply it, the more it will make sense. Involve yourself in watching US shows, reading english book. If you wanna practice english with me, you can DM me.
Hulkking
As others have said, exposure is the only way. Getting used to hearing it and what phrases native English speakers use. Moving to an anglophone country would be the best way. Exposure to the variety of English is a good idea. A lot of my non-native English-speaking friends have said that one of the most confusing things about English is you'll learn a form of standard English, then go to like...... Manchester, England or Texas, US, and not understand a word anyone's saying. They can hardly believe it's the same language. My partner is from Canada and finds it funny that between Vancouver and Toronto is 4400KM by car, yet they sound nearly the same. Whereas in the UK, London and Birmingham have dramatically different accents, and they're only 200km apart.
irmari01
English is my Second Language and I am self-taught mostly and now I teach English Home Language. I read a lot of books and watched everything I could with subtitles. When reading, I usually wrote down words I didn't know and looked them up, creating my own dictionary.
Ocaoria
I'm an English teacher major at Uni, if you are looking for a pen pal dm me. (23F)
Goodyeargoober
There are Americans in Friuli-Venezia Giulia who would practice with you. I needed help to learn Italian when I lived there, and it proved to be good place to help each other. They also have social media pages that are bilingual.
Appropriate_Clock299
Hi everyone
blocklung
What I ended up doing was just going to a English-speaking country like Canada and took an intensive English course and now I'm completely fluent. I went to Greater Toronto language School and absolutely have amazing things to say about it.
sedney168
Immersion, immersion, and immersion. Reading 50+ English books per year and discussing them with native speakers is what works best for me.
Steff3791
Practising… hello talk, tandem, chat gpt. Shadowing, and of course translation app s
Steff3791
Anytime 🙏
InvestigatorMuted95
Hi! To improve your English, try apps like Duolingo, Babbel, and HelloTalk for practice. For books, start with simple ones like graded readers or *Charlotte's Web*. I recommend using DeepL for translations. If you want to practice speaking, join our community! We have daily free classes to help you improve and connect with others. DM me for the link to join! 😊
Candle-Jolly
American television, American television, American television. It's one of the absolute best ways to learn a language after immersion (actually being in the country/ actively hearing/speaking).
carolethechiropodist
Come to Australia! Working holidays open for Italians. Lots of Italian restaurants and even schools. Of course, lots of good looking Italians of the 3rd and 4th generation whose Grandmothers are going to set you up with them. These guys don't speak more that a few words of Italian.
Pitiful-Chart-5524
Surround yourself with it. Consistency is the key to success. Find a partner to practice with daily
Realistic_Metal_865
I believe that speaking is the best way to learn English. Connect with some native speakers, or use some apps that connect you to real people with whom you can communicate. You can also use Chatgpt; they have an AI voice call feature, which is pretty cool.
jistresdidit
Good at English.
zebostoneleigh
The key isn't apps. It isn't books. It isn't Google Translate. It's practice. There is no "magic bullet" to learning English. Movies, apps, books, podcasts, tutors, flashcards are all nice, but... you need to use it... speak it... write it... practice it.
jistresdidit
Good at English
Legitimate-Cat-5960
I would love to talk to you in the DM. if you are okay. Please DM me.