byoungd/english-level-up-tips

English Level Up Tips is a free, community-sourced guide written primarily in Chinese that teaches Chinese speakers how to learn English more effectively. The project grew out of a personal experience: the author was asked by a friend in 2017 how to study English efficiently, and after sharing their own study methods, discovered how many people struggle with language learning despite being highly motivated. The guide was written to share practical, experience-backed strategies for reaching advanced English proficiency. The README is predominantly in Chinese, but an English translation exists at the docs/en/README.md path. The core idea the guide promotes is that language learning, like acquiring one's native tongue, should feel natural rather than forced, and that loving the process matters as much as the techniques. The guide is organized into chapters covering each of the major skill areas: understanding language, building vocabulary, listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing. A recently updated chapter focuses specifically on how to use AI tools in a structured and effective way for language study, for example, how to use Gemini's features like live conversation mode and guided learning flows as a primary study engine, and how to supplement with tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and DeepL Write for different purposes. The guide also includes a curated word list and miscellaneous resources. The content references the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), a widely used international standard for measuring language proficiency on a scale from A1 (absolute beginner) to C2 (mastery), to help learners orient themselves. You would use this guide if you are a Chinese-speaking learner aiming to move beyond basic English into advanced reading, writing, or professional use, particularly if you want a structured approach that combines modern AI tools with traditional skill-building methods. The repository contains only documents (no programming language), is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0, and accepts no monetary donations.