Friday Focus: Level Up Your Learning

Mastering the Long Game in English

This week, we've been all about you and your English adventure!

In this text, there are some expressions to talk about the path to improvement, plus some videos to help motivate you too.

It's about taking the reins of your learning, really nailing down what you need, and understanding why you're on this exciting path.

We also looked at the importance of not overstretching yourself and instead tackling your goals in small, digestible steps.

Now, let's boost your vocabulary with some fantastic phrases to describe exactly how you're growing and what you're aiming for:

• Taking the reins / Taking ownership: Instead of just passively learning, you're actively in charge of your progress.

• Nailing down / Identifying your needs: Clearly understanding what specific English skills you want to improve.

• Overstretching yourself / Biting off more than you can chew: Trying to do too much too quickly, which can be overwhelming.

• Tackling / Breaking down: Approaching large goals by dividing them into smaller, more manageable parts.

• Digestible steps / Manageable chunks: Small, achievable tasks that make learning feel less daunting.

Think back to when you first started out learning English.

Maybe you were just getting familiar with the sounds and letters, or perhaps you already had a basic understanding but were eager to elevate your skills.