When studying a language, there are many things you can do to make your learning more effective and efficient. For example, when memorizing vocabulary, many students will write a word many times repeatedly. The truth is, however, that this is not a particularly good way of learning a new word. In these pages we will show you some better ways to learn English. Just click on a topic below to find what you need.

1. Memorizing new vocabulary words -- Part 1 ¥ Which direction is best for your study?
2. Memorizing new vocabulary words -- Part 2 ¥ How often should you repeat words when you study?
3. Guessing words from context ¥ Do you always need to use a dictionary?
4. Making friends with speakers of English ¥ Why you should get to know English speakers
5. Studying for tests ¥ 10 ways to improve your brain's performance.