A programme of the association Djigui-Ba-Mali
Tools & Tips to Accelerate Your English
Curated resources for English speakers in Mali — from beginner tips to advanced tools. More resources are shared with members in the club's WhatsApp group.
How to learn English faster
Listen Every Day
Spend 20–30 minutes daily listening to English podcasts, songs, or YouTube videos. Your ear adapts faster than you think.
Speak Without Fear
Mistakes are part of learning. Speak at every opportunity — in sessions, with friends, even to yourself in the mirror.
Keep a Vocabulary Notebook
Write 5 new words every day with their meaning and an example sentence. Review them weekly.
Repeat & Imitate
Find a native speaker you admire and imitate their rhythm, pronunciation, and intonation. This is how children learn.
Watch with Subtitles
Start with English subtitles, then try without. Movies, series, and documentaries are powerful learning tools.
Practice in Community
Join our Saturday sessions. Real conversation with peers is the fastest path to fluency — no textbook can replace it.
Essential words for everyday English
Recommended platforms & apps
BBC Learning English
All LevelsFree lessons, videos, grammar guides, and quizzes from the BBC. Excellent for all levels.
Duolingo
Beginner–IntermediateGamified daily English practice. Great for building vocabulary and grammar habits.
TED Talks
Intermediate–AdvancedWatch inspiring talks by world leaders, scientists, and innovators. Subtitles available in many languages.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
All LevelsThe most trusted English dictionary. Look up definitions, pronunciation, and word origins.
Forvo
PronunciationHear how native speakers pronounce any word. Essential for improving your accent.
Grammarly
WritingFree writing assistant that checks grammar, spelling, and style. Use it when writing emails or essays.
Resources shared on WhatsApp
In the members' WhatsApp group we share the weekly schedule and any useful resource someone finds: books, PDFs, tips and more. Join the club to get access.