If you’re pursuing higher education, improving your English grammar skills will improve your grades. It’s a smart idea to explain to your professors that you’re working on your English skills. They will likely be able to give you some leeway when it comes to your grammar on your written assignments, they may also be able to provide valuable feedback on how you can improve your English skills.

While it can be tempting to only talk with others who speak your native language at school, venturing out and talking to native English speakers can help you hone your skills differently than taking formal English lessons.