Here are some scenarios that might be preventing you from improving English skills:

Too Busy to Study

            When was the last time you took a class? When was the last time you did your homework? If you don't know the answers to these questions, then your plate might be too full for English classes.

            Learning English online requires ample time to digest the information you've received, and even more to process them. If you schedule classes that are too far apart, chances are you'd start at Level 0 with every class. If you also do not do your homework, you'd end up using your class time listening to the teacher's explanation rather than applying what you should have already learned.

            Solution: If you find yourself too busy to study, maybe you should take a break from your classes, and wait for an off-peak season at work. That way, you can focus a little bit more on your English lessons and work on your improvement.

 Not Quite the Teacher

            You just love your teacher! She's sweet and funny, and she kindly corrects your mistakes. But why is it that you don't remember the important points of the lesson after the class?

            One of the advantages of learning English online is that you can choose your teacher, but it can work to your disadvantage as well. Establishing rapport with your teacher is good to a certain extent, but if it prevents her from conducting a lesson that will sharpen your skills, then she's not helping you at all. Find a teacher who reviews the past lessons and integrates it with the present, not just someone who asks how your day was and what your plans are for tomorrow. Although these questions will help you practice your conversational skills, they should never be the sole focus of the class.

            Solution: You can try enrolling with different teachers and see how their teaching styles differ. If you find someone who can balance both rapport and teaching, you've found the one!

Aim High... Not Too High!

            You want to be fluent in the English language. Not just that, you want to become a good speaker in three months' time. That's what you call aiming high!

            Not really. That's more of aiming too high. There's a difference between setting realistic goals and setting ones that will only disappoint you. It is said that a student who has been studying/learning English as a secondary language for four years will acquire the skills of a 12-year old native speaker. If your aim is to speak like a professional, then you'd have to give yourself more time to acquire the skills.

            Solution:Take a look at your present level. Evaluate your own performance. Establish your goals from there.

 Maybe online should be offline.

            You find online classes confusing. Your teacher sounds like she is having a hard time teaching you too. Is it still a good option for you to learn English online?

            As is the case for anything and everything, learning English online is not for everyone. There are people who perform better in a classroom setting, than in online classes, and there are those who thrive in the opposite. Most often, students who have very little English background find online classes hard, especially with a non-bilingual teacher. If this is the case, then you might be exerting effort in the wrong arena.

            Solution: Consider taking extra classes after work, or during the weekends. Perhaps studying or working in an English-speaking country can also help you. Whatever your choice is, whether online or offline, always remember that allotting time and effort to the English language is a good investment, especially at this age.