YOGYAKARTA - Studying English is very important in today's era. Not only for study needs, English language skills are also useful for developing careers and businesses. Currently, the way to learn English is also easier through various digital platforms.

Given the many media to learn foreign languages for free, it's no longer an excuse to be lazy to practice English. Behind that, many people give up on the way when trying to learn English.

Learning English does seem difficult and boring. Apart from having to be consistent and persistent, learning English can feel fun and fun if the method is interesting. So what are the best methods to master English without difficulties?

The reason why many people fail to learn English is because they think it is difficult first. Even though learning English can be easy and fun as long as it is done using attractive or attractive methods.

Here are some of the best ways to learn English so they don't get bored and master it faster:

Flashcard is a card form that contains words from certain categories, such as animals, colors, or food. Although often considered boring, this method is shown to be effective for memorizing because the words are repeated continuously.

You can make your own flashcard easily. In addition, you can also buy various types of flashcard English that are available on the market. Usually, this flashcard product is equipped with images so that it is more attractive.

For beginners, start by reading English children's books. Children's books are not only full of interesting pictures, but also using vocabulary and basic grammars that are used daily.

After getting proficient or recognizing a lot of vocabulary, you can gradually read more difficult books such as fiction novels or self-development books. Try looking for English-language imported books with your favorite themes and topics.

The following methods may be heard frequently. It is recommended to often watch English films as a way to improve your foreign language skills. You can play movies via Netflix, YouTube, and other platforms.

So that viewing activities can boost your spirits up, you can choose your favorite film. First, turn on subtitles in English and Indonesian. Delete or stop videos every time there are confusing sentences. Write and translate these sentences. Repeat this method every day.

You may unknowingly learn English while listening to English song lyrics. Listening to music is a method that is often used to teach language to children. However, that doesn't mean adults can't take advantage of this method.

You can also learn English through music listening. Choose your favorite type of song to make it more fun. Don't forget to learn the meaning of the lyrics to enrich your English vocabulary.

Often read news and articles in Indonesian? Try to start looking for the latest news in English, be it news about business, celebrity, or health. Some popular sites that you can choose from, including CNN, Dailymail, and Yahoo News. There are also many other news sources that you can explore.

In this digital era, podcasts are increasingly popular among young Indonesians. From comedy stories, sports, to socio-cultural stories, podcasts can be heard while doing various activities. You can also use podcasts as media to learn English

Every now and then, try listening to English-language podcasts. You can easily access it via Spotify or Apple Podcast. Start with a podcast that delivers short news or a theme you like.

Learning English doesn't need to be expensive. There are many free apps that can help you to be proficient in English. For example, you can use a Grammarly free writing app that can check your English grammar and vocabulary.

For smartphone users, try downloading the DuoLingo application. This application is quite popular to learn various foreign languages, including English, French, Spanish, and even Indonesian. In addition, there are many other foreign language learning applications that you can use.

Those are some of the best ways to learn English that you can follow. If you have been bored and in trouble in increasing English mastery, try applying the methods above. Also read interesting Japanese learning applications.

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