- Write down what motivates you to learn English. Why do you want to learn English? Make a list of all your reasons. Try and be specific. The more specific you are the clearer the picture will be for you.
- Think about your long term goals - 2 years, 5 years, 10 years - for your English capabilities. See yourself in 10 years time. What will you be able to do? How will English help in your future life; career, friends, communication, understanding, self-fulfillment, travel?
- Now think of what you can do today to start working towards those long term goals. Be specific. Make a plan for every day of the week. Find time in your schedule - morning, afternoon or evening. Write it down - the exact times you're going to listen, read, speak and write English. It doesn't matter if it's just 10 minutes. Write it down and keep to it. One day at a time.
- Keep a diary or record of your progress. Set yourself short term goals - I'm going to learn 10 new vocabulary words this week - and give yourself a pat on the back when you achieve your goals. Find a friend and work together. Help each other to stay motivated. Keep it fun and interesting.
- When you have written out your goals and plans find a quiet time during the day, close your eyes, and see yourself in the future, having achieved your goals. See how happy you feel at doing everything you wanted to do. Keep that picture in your mind and return to it every day. What you see you will follow.
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