- You are like a new baby
This is how we should learn a new language. Learn how babies acquire the language. They learn their language slowly. You can't impossibly expect to master a foreign language within days. It takes times. So, be patient and persevere. First babies learn to listen. Then they learn to talk. Finally, they can read and write. Those are the gradual stages you have to follow through.
- Listen to English every day
There are lots of resources, especially online, that can benefit you in learning how to listen to English speeches. Listen to English radio. Watch English TV. Go to English movies. Use online lessons. Visit youtube.com and watch news or any video that can help upgrade your listening skills.
- Make an English/ESL friend
Since a language is a means of communication, then you need a communication partner to learn it. SO, try making up conversations. Practice dialogs. Use beginner textbooks. Use skype.cast to make friends with foreigners. Practice chatting with them.
- Read English stories
To improve your reading skills and enrich your vocabulary, read any English books. Start with children's storybooks. Try ESL readers. Read advertisements, signs and labels.
Try EnglishClub.com for Young Learners. Just go online, and you can get a whole bunch of reading resources in English.
- Write down new words
As an English learner, you need to be able to write, too. All you have to do to exercise this skill is write, write, and write. Start a vocabulary (new word) notebook. Write words in alphabetical order (A...B...C...). Make example sentences. Always use an English-English dictionary first. Throw away your bilingual dictionaries. They don't help you whatsoever.
- Keep an English diary
You can also practice writing by keeping your personal diary IN ENGLISH. Start with one sentence like How do you feel? What did you do today? Then write another sentence tomorrow. You can also try to make a blog in English.
- Visit an English speaking country
This is probably one of the most pricey ways of learning English, that is, go to an English speaking country like England, Australia, America, or many others. Stay with an English family. Hear native speakers talk. Practice your English with them. Have a fun experience.
Adapted from http://www.englishclub.com/learn-english-how.htm
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