Yes. A diary is one of the cheapest and kindest ways to practise English. You do not need a teacher, and nobody marks it. Three lines a day is enough.
Write what happened
Use the words you already have. Do not open a dictionary.
I woke up late. I missed the bus. I walked to work.
Write how you felt
Feelings use simple words and they are true.
I was tired. I was happy about the rain.
Do not stop to check
Keep writing. If you do not know a word, write a simpler one, or leave a space.
I bought a ... for my mother. (a gift)
Read it again at the end of the week
You will see your own mistakes. That is good. You will also see your progress.
Keep it small
Three lines. If you feel like writing more, good. If not, three lines is enough.
Do not share it
A diary is for you. When nobody is watching, you write more freely.
Words to remember
- diary — a book of your days
- feel — to have a feeling
- progress — movement towards something better
- freely — without fear or limits
Questions & answers
Q: Should I write every day?
Yes, if you can. If not, three times a week still works.
Q: Should I correct the mistakes?
Later, not while writing. At the end of the week, choose one mistake to learn.
Q: Is a phone note okay?
Yes. Paper is slower, and slow is not bad for learning.
Q: What should I write about?
Your day, your food, your family, your plans. Ordinary life uses the most useful words.
Q: Will this improve my speaking?
It improves your thinking and your sentences. Add one sentence said out loud, and the speaking improves too.