"Learning" English

I find that a learner who is enjoying learning will always learn faster, will retain more information and have a more memorable learning experience, than a student who merely attends the class. Students should be engaged at all times in the lesson, being offered as much authentic material as possible from the tutor. The tutor must adapt to the learners style and develop material that best complements the needs of the learner. Answers should always be explored not given, and a student should be given plenty of opportunity to practise, because it is from making mistakes that they learn how to correct themselves. 

Recommend books for self study:

Five-minute Activities A resource book of short activities Penny Ur &Andrew Wright.

This book is excellent for practising work on your own and keeping English as part of your every day routine. Take part in a cross word, create a list of adjectives for every letter of the alphabet, play eye spy with a list of new vocabulary. The book includes many interactive ways to continue practising English whilst on your own- outside of lesson time.

English Grammar in use by Raymond Murphy

When I first tried learning all the different English grammar rules, I felt daunted and confused. There are so many exceptions to the rule, so many questions that can't be answered. This book explains everything clearly, concisely and in a way that can be repeated to others- making it an excellent resource for teachers and students alike. 

Films

My piece of advice to Learners of English as a second language would be to engross yourself in films. They can teach you about both English culture, language and dialect as well as being an enjoyable learning experience. Students often engage in English more easily if they are surrounded by it - watch it, learn it, use it.