English Practice Activities
Activities to improve your English skills through reading, listening, writing, and speaking.
Reading
What to Read
- 1.The Little Prince – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- 2.Charlotte's Web – E. B. White
- 3.Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone – J. K. Rowling
- 4.Animal Farm – George Orwell
- 5.The Old Man and the Sea – Ernest Hemingway
- 6.Dark Matter – Blake Crouch
- 7.Recursion – Blake Crouch
- 8.The Martian – Andy Weir
- 9.Project Hail Mary – Andy Weir
- 10.Graded Readers (Oxford or Penguin editions)
Watching & Listening
What to Watch or Listen To
- 1.Friends (TV series)
- 2.The Office (US version)
- 3.Modern Family
- 4.Harry Potter movie series
- 5.Forrest Gump
- 6.Finding Nemo or Toy Story
- 7.The Pursuit of Happyness
- 8.BBC Learning English – 6 Minute English
- 9.BBC – The English We Speak
- 10.Voice of America – Learning English
Writing
What to Write About
- 1.Write a daily journal about your day
- 2.Write about an important episode in your life
- 3.Describe your best friend or a family member
- 4.Write about your favorite movie or TV show
- 5.Write a short story (real or imaginary)
- 6.Write about a place you have visited or want to visit
- 7.Write an email or message to a friend
- 8.Write a summary of something you read or watched
- 9.Write about your goals and future plans
- 10.Write your opinion on a simple topic
Speaking
What to Speak About
- 1.Introduce yourself and talk about your hobbies
- 2.Describe your daily routine
- 3.Talk about your favorite book, movie, or song
- 4.Retell a story you have read or watched
- 5.Describe a memorable moment in your life
- 6.Talk about your family or friends
- 7.Practice role-plays (shopping, ordering food, interviews)
- 8.Give your opinion on a simple topic
- 9.Practice speaking in front of a mirror or by recording yourself
- 10.Have short conversations with classmates in English