Reading books is one of the best ways to improve your English skills, but did you know that you can also use books to practice vocabulary, listening, speaking, and writing? With the right approach—and tools like ChatGPT—you can develop all aspects of your English language skills efficiently.
Step 1: Plan Your English Learning Routine
Before you start reading, it’s important to create a consistent learning schedule. Ask yourself:
✅When will you read books? (Setting a fixed time each day helps build a habit.)
✅ How much time will you spend on reading, listening, speaking, and writing?
✅ Where will you apply what you learn? (Through conversations, journaling, or speaking practice?)
Having a clear plan will increase your progress and motivation.
Step 2: My Daily English Practice Routine
I personally study English for 1.5 hours a day, focusing on different language skills:
Morning Routine (9:30–10:30 AM)
- Vocabulary practice – 15 minutes (learning new words in context)
- Reading – 30 minutes (reading a book and taking notes)
- Speaking or Writing – 15 minutes (speaking aloud or summarizing what I read)
Evening Routine (11:00–11:30 PM)
- Listening & Reading – 30 minutes (reading a book while listening to the audiobook)
This method helps me improve my reading comprehension, pronunciation, and overall fluency in English.
Step 3: Use Books to Improve All English Skills
Many learners only focus on reading, but books can help you practice all four language skills:
📚 Reading – Improves comprehension, grammar, and sentence structure
🗣️ Speaking – Read aloud, summarize chapters, or discuss the book with someone (or Chat GPT)
🎧 Listening – Follow along with audiobooks to enhance pronunciation and fluency
✍ Writing – Summarize chapters, write book reviews, or journal about what you learned
By combining these skills, you can learn English naturally and effectively.
What’s Your English Learning Routine?
If you find it hard to structure your routine, use the worksheet below to plan your learning schedule.
(You can also download the file to help you build your plan.)