If you have a study partner that is also learning English, make a point of speaking to one another exclusively in English.  This will sometimes be frustrating, but there’s no better practice than actually speaking the language you’re hoping to learn.  Get a part-time job that requires you to speak English.  Places that have a large amount of tourist clientele are ideal, as the global use of English ensures its use by many world travelers.  Since English is so common, you can likely practice your English in everyday conversations with strangers as well.  For instance, when ordering food or buying something in a big city, greet the cashier in English. If they respond in English, you have a great chance to practice. Outside of any formal coursework, make sure to practice writing in English, ideally about things you’re interested in or find meaningful.  One easy option is to keep an English language journal, and simply write in it every evening. Talk about your day or something you've been thinking about.  Without even trying, you’ll end up using new English language skills as you learn more advanced grammar.  Correspond with a friend via written letters.  This is a fun way to practice, because you get to read and talk to your friend as you do it. If you don’t have a reliable speaking partner, you can always find one online.  People are trying to learn English all over the world, and there are plenty of other people looking for a speaking partner!  There are entire websites dedicated to helping people learn languages together.  Use Speaky.  Set up a free account on the Speaky website and find speaking partners based on shared interests.  This site lets you chat through texts and audio and video calls. Speaky also offers a mobile app so you can practice speaking on the go. Check out Coeffee. Coeffee is another online language-learning community where you can play cooperative games that will help you learn English words and phrases. Read in English out loud, and look up words you’re unsure about pronouncing correctly. Though it may feel silly, practicing your pronunciation out loud is vital to truly mastering a language.  For extra silliness and creative inspiration, read English-language poetry or English translations of your favorite poems or stories out loud.  Familiarizing yourself with English rhymes gives you extra clues as to certain words’ pronunciation. Record yourself speaking English. Listening to recordings of yourself will help you identify words and sounds you’re struggling with. A word could sound alright when you say it out loud, but you might notice a few mistakes when you hear yourself saying it.
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One-sentence summary -- Speak English whenever you can. Write in English casually. Practice both speaking and writing in online learning communities. Emphasize pronunciation.


The DMV will likely flag your old license, just in case somebody else tries to use it. The DMV may also tell you how to replace the license in your state. To find your local DMV, search here: https://www.dmv.org/dmv-office-finder.php. A duplicate license is the same as your original license. The process for getting a duplicate license can vary by state. While many states will require you to fill out a form at the DMV, some states have slightly different processes.  For example, in Colorado, you must renew your license if you lose it. Follow the same process as you would to renew it.  Some states, like Florida or Tennessee, allow you to apply for a replacement online. Most states, however, require you to apply in person at a DMV. You can look up the requirements by state by going here: https://www.dmv.org/replace-license.php. When replacing your driver’s license, you must prove your identity. Since you don’t have your license, bring multiple types of alternative identification. Depending on your state, the following documents may be acceptable:  Passport Government ID Military ID Birth certificate Social Security Card Vehicle insurance policy in your name Mail with your registered address To save time, find the form on the website of your state’s DMV. Print it and fill it out. Bring the filled form with you to the office. If you don’t have a printer, you can fill out the form at the DMV. In most cases, this form will be the same as applying for a new driver’s license. There may be a box on the form asking if your last license was lost or stolen. Check the right box. It is illegal to drive without a license in the US. Do not drive to the DMV. Ask a friend to give you a ride, take public transport, or get a taxi. The DMV will issue you a temporary license that you can use after you apply for a replacement. The fee can vary from state to state. Generally, it costs between $15-30 USD. When you are done, you will receive a paper license that will be good for 90 days. You may receive your plastic license by mail in 3-4 weeks. Some states may be able to print off your license right away. In this case, you will not need to wait for the plastic license to arrive in the mail.
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One-sentence summary -- Call your local DMV to report the lost license. Look up how to get a duplicate license in your state. Collect alternative identity documents to bring with you. Fill out the proper form online or in person. Get a ride to the DMV. Pay the replacement fee.


Locate the shutoff valve in back of the toilet, connected to a pipe coming out of the wall. Turn this valve clockwise as far as you can to turn the water off. Make the mark at the highest point where the water in the back of the tank reaches. This will help you to determine whether the water in the tank rises or falls over time. For best results, use a sharpie; a pencil mark will work, but it may be washed away if the water rises. Add 1 dye tablet or 10 drops of food coloring to the water in the tank. Dyeing the water this way will allow you to see whether the water in the tank is leaking into the toilet bowl.  You can normally purchase water dye tablets from your local water provider. Be sure to wait at least 10 minutes so that the water in the tank will completely change color. If the water in the bowl has any trace of the dye you put in the tank, the water in the tank has leaked into the bowl. This means the cause of your leak is a faulty flush valve. If you have a damaged flush valve, it will have to be replaced. If the water has risen, this means there’s probably something wrong with the fill valve. If the water has gone down, there’s a probably a leak in your flush valve. If the water level has gone up, check to see if there’s any water in the overflow tube. This would also indicate that the fill valve is leaking and overflowing the water in the tank. If dyed water has seeped out from the bottom of the tank and onto the floor, this means it’s probably a leaky gasket. If dyed water has come out of the body of the tank, the tank itself may be cracked. Unfortunately, if the tank is cracked, it will have to be completely replaced.
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Turn off the water supply to the toilet. Mark the water level in the tank with a marker or a pencil. Add coloring or food dye to the water and wait 10 minutes. Check the water in the toilet bowl to see if it’s changed color. Look to see if the water level in the tank has gone up or down. Check if the dyed water from the tank has leaked onto the floor.