Expert ensures anyone can learn a second language with focus and consistency. Adriana Castro, founder of Craving English, emphasizes that mastering English doesn't depend on natural talent, but on implementing ten realistic and flexible habits to integrate the new language into daily life. "It's not about perfection, but about consistency and purpose," comments Castro. From her experience, the expert highlights the importance of establishing a clear personal motivation and creating realistic habits that integrate English into daily life. Ten Practical Habits to Learn English in 2026. Castro has developed a flexible plan based on ten concrete and customizable habits for anyone to make steady progress: 1. Vocabulary Lists and Review. Weekly separate and review words that are understood but not used, from those that are unknown, practicing them in sentence formation. 10. Weekly Journaling in English. Dedicate a few minutes a week to write in English about the day or what you've learned, strengthening grammar, vocabulary, and personal connection. For Castro, English is a "tool for freedom and growth," not a luxury, as she points out, "If you have a clear reason and turn it into a daily habit, the language stops being a barrier and becomes part of your identity." 2. Daily Immersion with Intention. Practicing in small doses (ten minutes, recording yourself, learning a phrase) has more impact if done consistently. 3. Weekly Review and Adjustment. Evaluate progress and adjust goals if they were too ambitious, keeping the pace without burning out. 4. A "Brave Moment" Weekly. Overcome the fear of making mistakes by daring to speak, watch content without subtitles, or write a message—steps that build confidence. 5. Integration into Routine. Listen to English content while doing other daily activities (cooking, walking) to let the language coexist with your day. 6. Measurable and Realistic Goals. Instead of aspiring to "mastery," it's more effective to commit to concrete goals like "30 minutes daily for three months" or "advance one sublevel per quarter," ensuring they are achievable. 7. Inventory of Tools. Make a list of available resources (series, podcasts, music, books) and use them with weekly variety. 8. Flexible Calendar and Alarms. Schedule 15-30 minutes of daily practice and use reminders to maintain the pace.
