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Feb 12
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How to ACTUALLY Learn English (10 Tips T...

Tayanna Ortiz
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Take these tools with you and keep moving closer to your dream English.

start speaking in my community here: https://www.skool.com/misshoneysclassroom/about


install language reactor here: https://www.languagereactor.com/


here are my book recommendations ☺️:

Beginner (A2–B1)

* Diary of a Wimpy Kid – simple, funny, very readable

* Holes – clear writing, great story, very popular with learners

* The Declaration – dystopian, emotional, but still accessible

* Charlotte’s Web – short chapters, warm story

* The Giver – simple sentences with deep meaning

* Wonder – emotional, easy to follow, very motivating


Intermediate (B1–B2)

* Harry Potter (Book 1–2) – magical, familiar, great vocabulary growth

* The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time – unique voice, clear structure

* Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine – emotional, funny, modern

* The Hunger Games – fast-paced, very readable

* The Perks of Being a Wallflower – short, emotional, reflective

* The Alchemist – simple language, deeper ideas


Advanced (B2–C1+)

* Pachinko – beautiful, emotional, powerful storytelling

* The Night Circus – poetic, magical, slow and immersive

* Normal People – realistic dialogue, emotional depth

* 1984 – classic dystopian, strong ideas

* Never Let Me Go – subtle, emotional, thought-provoking

* The Book Thief – unique narration, powerful language


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