{"id":174380,"date":"2023-05-03T20:18:44","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T00:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/learn-advanced-english\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T08:26:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T12:26:24","slug":"learn-advanced-english","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/english\/learn-advanced-english\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Learn Advanced English with 23 Methods and Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we all know, learning a language is not<\/i> an easy task.\u00a0At higher levels of language learning<\/a>, it’s very common to reach a plateau\u2014a point where you feel like you’re no longer making progress.<\/p>\n

In this post, we’ll discuss 23 methods to continue improving the four major language skills<\/strong> (reading, listening, writing and speaking) at an advanced level of English proficiency.<\/p>\n

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Learning Advanced Reading Skills<\/h2>\n

1. Change your usual resources<\/h3>\n

One of the reasons students reach a plateau in their advanced English reading skills is because they often read the same kind of text over and over again.<\/p>\n

Do you read the same newspaper every day? Are you reading the fifteenth book in a series of mystery novels?<\/p>\n

To get better at reading, change it up! Choose a newspaper<\/a> you’ve never read before. Select your next novel<\/a> from a genre that is new to you. Read an English-language blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re like me, then perhaps you like to check the news in the morning.<\/p>\n

By simply\u00a0switching languages and checking\u00a0relevant English news sources<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>you\u2019ll be able to both keep up-to-date with what\u2019s happening in the world and practice your English reading comprehension.<\/p>\n

If you read a wider variety of genres and authors,<\/strong> you’ll encounter more varied language and you’ll be more likely to learn something new.<\/p>\n

If you’re hesitant to read new material because looking up new words is time-consuming, consider using the online extension Readlang<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Adding Readlang to your devices will allow you to click on any English word for an instant translation. It will even automatically save the words you\u2019ve clicked as flashcards so you can study them.<\/p>\n

Of course, reading anything is better than not reading at all. But to improve your reading skills, you have to get out of your comfort zone!<\/p>\n

2. Test yourself on the text<\/h3>\n

Are you studying English by yourself<\/a> without a classroom or teacher? Has it been a long time since your last formal English reading exam?<\/p>\n

If so, then you may be out of practice with certain skills. For example, guessing the meaning of a new word based on its context is a skill often taught to students when they’re going to take exams.<\/p>\n

So, next time you read something for pleasure, take a few minutes after you finish to study the text as if you were preparing for an exam.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pretend that it’s very important for you to remember all of the most important information about the reading. Imagine what type of questions could appear on an exam, and then try to answer them.<\/p>\n

3. Try speed reading<\/h3>\n

You don’t have to sign up for a speed reading course or get competitive about it, but you can try to increase the number of English words you’re able to read and understand per minute.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow these steps to give it a go:<\/p>\n