You might have already tried several times. An app, a crash course, a teacher who spoke more than you did… and here you are again, looking for how to learn English effectively without losing motivation along the way. But of course, learning a language isn’t like riding a bike. Trying once doesn’t mean it just clicks after that.
It’s not about talent, it’s about rhythm
Some people seem to be born with English in their veins. They understand everything, speak fluently, and don’t freeze even when asked about the present perfect. But let’s be honest: it’s not a gift, it’s practice. Consistency. And above all, a method that fits them.
Many of us were taught English as if it were a list of rules to memorize. And of course, that’s no way to learn. Because language isn’t that. Language is felt. Lived. Tried out. And yes, you mess up a thousand times. But if you do it with someone who gives you confidence, lets you make mistakes, and explains without judgment, I promise you: you’ll learn. And enjoy it.
A good class makes all the difference
You walk in, say hello, and before you know it you’re speaking. You don’t even realize it, but you’re using phrases you wouldn’t have dared to say before. You laugh. You participate. You make mistakes and it’s no big deal. That’s a good English class. One where you’re not just writing past tense sentences the whole time, but telling the teacher what you did over the weekend. Where they explain why we say “I’ve been there” instead of “I was there” without giving you an endless lecture on verb tenses.
And no, it doesn’t have to be in person. Or expensive. These days, you can have online classes with great teachers, videos, audios, role-play… what matters is that it works for you. That what you learn is something you can actually use in real life, not just to pass a test.
When you’re doing it right, English becomes part of your life
And one day, without even realizing it, you’re listening to a song and you understand the lyrics. Or you’re watching a movie and you don’t need the subtitles. Or someone asks you something in English on the metro and you reply like it’s no big deal. That’s when you know you’re on the right track.
One day you struggle to form a sentence, and the next you catch yourself thinking in English. Like when you learn to drive: at first everything feels complicated, but then it becomes second nature.
What matters is not giving up. And surrounding yourself with tools that help. A great teacher. A group to practise with. Or resources like Test English, which let you practise simply, with no pressure, whenever it suits you.