If you're reading this, then I can assume that you're not a kid and your English level is at least higher than pre-beginner. And, consequently, you're not fond of elementary studying materials and books just for kids. But I assure you that kind of kids' stuff can be rather interesting, enjoyable and helpful for you too.

What I mean by kids' stuff is two kinds of materials.

The first one is different "Learning English for kids" courses and other things, such as educational books, different tests, video and podcastings, games (especially online flash games). It can be seems as a rather senseless pastime, but believe me, it isn't. Why? It's easy. Easy for kids, so, of course, it's easy for you. And when it's easy, it's more enjoyable and less tiresome.

Yup, surely you don't learn a lot of new and your English skill will increase not much at all. But some practice, some, maybe, new information... So, why not? And it doesn't mean you should buy educational books for kids, download different courses, and so on. No, just visit a few times some sites for learning English kids, play games, take a tests, read some articles, etc., nothing more.

Here is a list of some such sites:

• Free English Word Games For Kids
• LearnEnglish Kids
• Starfall's Learn to Read with phonics
• English for Kids
• Vocabulary Games and Resources

And the second type of materials is all other stuff, but for kids for whom English is a native language. Books, textbooks, audio books, movies... Do you think this is pretty pointless too? Nope, it isn't. Are you sure that your English is already so good and you can understand all materials for 5-10 years old kids? I'm not sure.

Of course, you can read a lot of serious books, watch a lot of serious movies, discuss serious topics on forums. Your vocabulary can be huge. But it can be not only huge, but too specific. For instance, I read a lot of books, blogs and forums on programming or math regularly. Yes, I have a huge vocabulary. But this vocabulary concerning programming or math and doesn't contain many general words. I may think that I know a lot of words, but all this words are too specific. I can know for sure what "derivative" and dozens of similar words mean, but at the same time have no clue what does word "bench" means.

And in this case books for children are truly indispensable for you 'cause they provide you a basic general vocabulary. And you should read them until you start to understand practically each and every word in them. Of course, you shouldn't give up reading other books, just think of it as an additional way to learn English.