Learn to speak fluent English before starting college: Here are the easiest tips for Hindi-medium students.

The fear of English troubles many Hindi medium students before stepping on the threshold of college life. Students often worry about how they will express themselves in college lectures, presentations and among friends. The good news is that English is just a language, not a difficult subject, which can be learned in a few weeks with the right strategy. Use the time you have before college starts as a golden opportunity. Make it a habit to live the language instead of memorizing it. Proper use of social media, movies and mobile apps can make you confident in a very short time. If you include these small habits in your daily routine from today itself, you will stand out in the crowd from the very first day of college.

Listening habits and selection of right content

The most effective way to learn a language is through ‘input’, i.e. listening. Get your ears used to hearing English before you start college. For this, instead of complicated news channels, start watching podcasts, motivational videos or your favorite movies with English subtitles. Start by watching short animation or comedy videos that use simple language. When you hear the correct pronunciation of words and sentence structure repeatedly, your brain automatically starts copying that pattern. Keep in mind, listening does not just mean listening, but paying attention to how the other person is putting together a sentence.

Speaking Practice and Overcoming Fear

Most students do not learn because they are afraid of saying wrong. Stand alone in your room in front of the mirror and speak. Whatever you did during the day, try to speak in English for 5 minutes before sleeping at night. If you can’t find the words, don’t worry. Record your voice in your mobile phone and listen to it, this will enable you to correct your mistakes yourself. Also, create a small group with your friends where the rule is to speak only in English. Remember, language comes by speaking, not just by reading grammar books. Start with short sentences and express yourself with confidence.