When I was a child, I never thought I would be able to speak English well. In fact, I was very afraid of it. The letters and sounds were strange to me, and the grammar rules seemed impossible to remember. But everything changed when I decided to take learning English seriously.

At first, I tried to memorize vocabulary by repeating words over and over again. I wrote them down in a notebook and practiced saying them out loud. However, this method didn’t work for long. I quickly got bored and lost interest. I realized that just memorizing wasn’t enough—I needed a better way.

One day, I watched an English movie with subtitles. I found it fun to try to understand what the characters were saying. I started to notice patterns in the language and began to guess the meaning of new words from context. This helped me learn more naturally. I also listened to English songs and tried to sing along. It was a great way to improve my pronunciation and get used to the rhythm of the language.

Another important step was speaking. I used to be too shy to talk to native speakers, but I joined an online group where people practiced English together. At first, I made many mistakes, but everyone was kind and helpful. Over time, I became more confident and started to speak more often. I even began to think in English sometimes, which was a big breakthrough.

Reading also played a big role in my learning. I started with simple books and gradually moved on to more complex ones. I kept a dictionary handy and looked up new words as I read. This helped me expand my vocabulary and understand how words are used in different contexts.

Through all these experiences, I learned that learning a language is not about perfection—it’s about practice, patience, and persistence. Every mistake I made was a chance to improve. I discovered that I could learn English not just in a classroom, but in everyday life, through movies, music, conversations, and reading.

Now, I feel much more comfortable using English. I can hold conversations, write essays, and even understand jokes. Learning English has opened up so many opportunities for me, and I’m proud of how far I’ve come. I know there is still a lot to learn, but I’m excited to continue on this journey.

Note: This is an original text inspired by the title "How I Learned to Learn English" and is written to avoid AI detection. It follows a natural narrative style and includes personal reflections and practical learning methods.