3. Plan a strategy
Let's review what you have done so far:
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You've set a goal for yourself.
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You thought about the tools that you might use to achieve that goal.
Now it's time to make a plan!
Sometimes, the hardest part about practicing a language on your own is to organize your time and stay motivated. Watch the videos below, made by Ted-Ed and CrashCourse, to learn more about how to practice effectively, how to focus and concentrate, and how to avoid procrastination.
TIP: Turn on the Spanish or English subtitles to better understand what the speaker is saying.
How to practice effectively...for just about anything - Annie Bosler and Don Greene
Focus & Concentration: Crash Course Study Skills #5
Procrastination: Crash Course Study Skills #6
Make plans to practice your English pronunciation as much as possible. Daily practice sessions are ideal, but if you don't have enough time, try to practice at least three times per week (even if it's only for 20 minutes).
Traditional calendars, planners, and to-do lists can help you organize your practice sessions. If you want to try something different, have a look at the suggested productivity and organization tools below.
Pomodoro technique
Perfect for:
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Productivity
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Time management
Habitica
Perfect for:
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Creating and mantaining habits
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Reminding you to do your tasks
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Rewarding you for doing them
Todait
Perfect for:
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Time management
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Productivity
Now, get to work! Be consistent and focus on reaching your goal. After you have been practicing for a while, come back to Repeat After Me and go to step 4. Reflect.