Yes, you read that right – social media can improve your English! Wherever you are on your language learning journey, you will always need to practice the language and social media can be a great outlet for that. Social media is something that has become a regular part of our lives with most of us spending more time on social media than watching television. Not to mention, social media goes beyond Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and also includes online forums, YouTube, blogs, Yelp reviews and more! In fact, most of our activity on the Internet falls under social media!
Let’s discuss some of the creative ways you can use social media to improve your English.
1. Yelp Reviews
Yelp is review forum where anyone can join and post reviews about businesses from beauty salons to restaurants. Writing Yelp reviews in English is a great way to practice a new foreign language. You could make it a habit to read Yelp reviews before going out to a restaurant. Why not add a new item to your bucket-list to try all the best-rated restaurants on Yelp in your area! Practice writing by leaving a review after every restaurant outing.
2. YouTube
YouTube is a great platform to learn English. From watching YouTube videos in English to leaving comments in English and for the courageous, uploading YouTube videos speaking in English, YouTube offers something for everyone.
3. Blogging
Blogging is the ultimate social media platform to practice reading and writing. What are your interests? Do you love animals, sports, Netflix, or food? Search the Internet for some bloggers in your niche! Subscribe to their blogs, leave comments on their articles and if you’re up for it – start your own blog on WordPress!
4. Twitter
Twitter is an interactive way to follow celebrities, interact directly with brands, keep up to date with Internet humour, and follow your favourite television series! This is a great way to practice casual conversations.
There are also some educational accounts you can follow including @EspressoEnglish and @PhraseMix which post daily English tips and lessons.
5. Instagram
Thanks to the popularity of micro-blogging, Instagram is more than just photos! Instead of just scrolling, try creating an Instagram account with a theme and try to get more likes on all your pictures. You could also try to buy instagram likes cheap fast, to enhance engagement among your visitors. It could be absolutely anything from a fan page of your favourite sports team to an Instagram feed all about unicorns! Practice writing thoughtful (and grammatically correct!) captions for your posts.
6. Facebook Groups
Last but not least, Facebook Groups are a fantastic way to make friends on the same language-learning journey as you! You can also start your own page and with the help of The Marketing Heaven you can increase your followers and start to impress them with your skills.
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