Stop Procrastinating and Improve Your English Every Day

Do you want to improve your English but feel overwhelmed? Do you keep putting off your studies because you don’t have time? You’re not alone! Many learners struggle with procrastination, distractions, and feeling stuck. But the good news is, even 15 minutes a day can lead to great results!

Attending an English class twice a week is helpful, but if you don’t practice in between, it’s easy to forget what you learned. Building strong habits is key—just like regular exercise, daily English practice strengthens your skills and helps you remember what you learn. Learning a language is just like training a muscle—you need to do it regularly!

Why do we find it so hard to start doing something even if we know that it is good for us? One big reason why people procrastinate is because they feel overwhelmed. For example, thinking about learning all the grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation can be stressful because there is so much you need to know. But learning English doesn’t have to be hard. The trick is to break it into small steps.

If you say: “I need to improve my English,” it is a very big goal. Say, “I need to listen to a short English podcast every morning" or "I need to do one practice task before going to bed.” Make the step so small, that you can do it no matter how busy, tired or lazy you are at that moment.

Here are some simple ways to fit English into your day, even if you're busy:

Spend 15 minutes on English each day by doing some quick and easy tasks. This will help you stay connected with the language, makes practice an automatic activity, and keeps learning feel easy.

Instead of scrolling through social media, use your phone to practice English - watch a short video, do a quick grammar task or practice with vocabulary cards.

Even if you don’t have a partner, you can talk to yourself or use voice recording apps. Choose a simple question or topic, like "Who did you meet today and what did you talk about?", speak for one minute without stopping (you can record your answer!).

Motivation doesn’t always come first - make action come first! Use the two-minute rule: if a task feels too big or you're feeling lazy, just start with two minutes.
For example, don’t think, “I need to study English for an hour... but I’m already so tired.” Instead, say, “I’ll write one sentence in English.” Often, you’ll keep going longer, but even if you stop after 2 minutes, doing 1% is better than doing 0%.

One thing is clear: make English part of your daily routine, and you'll improve faster. Don’t wait until you feel motivated - just do it! Set small goals, find 15 minutes each day, and start. If you pick a big, difficult task - it'll leave you feeling more tired and less motivated to repeat it. Choose a simple task that’s easy to complete and you will want to do it again the next day.
So, what’s one small thing you’ll do today to improve your English? Let me know in the comments!