Speaking from personal experience, I know that it is tempting to stay in the walled garden that is learner material, but it is not something that will help you advance in the long run. Now, it does go without saying that you have to learn how to crawl before you can walk, and walk before you can run. The sooner you start familiarizing yourself with native content, the better. Plus, it provides you a realistic measure of your abilities.

Please do not believe that you have to start off with something like Shakespeare or Lord of the Rings. While those might be tempting to tackle, they are also quite daunting, even for native speakers. Therefore, it would be best to read those once you have solidified your English abilities.

There is native material appropriate for every level and I would like to go over that with you in today's podcast; Beginner, Intermediate and Beyond.