Read short stories to see how grammar works in "real life".
Alex began to visit the attic every day. Instead of just memorizing lists of irregular verbs, he started to to the rhythm of the stories. He began to repeat the phrases he liked, mimicking the speaker’s intonation. He even started keeping a small "Vocabulary Diary" where he drew pictures next to new words like adventure and discovery .
Alex sat at his desk, staring at page 9 of his English workbook. The title, "How to Learn English," seemed like a puzzle he couldn't solve. He knew the grammar rules, but when he tried to speak, the words felt heavy and stuck.