Instead of ignoring English as just a language subject, one should focus on scoring more with specific strategies.
Read all questions by spending the optimum amount of time in the examination.
Get an idea about the difficulty levels of questions.
Once you know the difficulty level, make a rough plan to pick questions to answer first and leave the rest for later.
While reading any chapters, try to picturise the story to understand the concept and avoid referring to the textbook every now and then.
Practise of writing on a daily basis will help increase the pace of writing, broaden vocabulary and improve grammar
Take as many mock tests to understand the exam pattern, and to improve your confidence level.
In addition to the mock tests, solve at least 3 to 4 CBSE Class 12 English previous years’ question papers to get an idea of the most commonly asked questions in the exam.
One must have a good knowledge of specific formats in each section to avoid waste of time in the exam.
Keep your content neat and organised. Write bullet points and highlight the headings/subheadings.
Improve your communication skills, and watch talk shows or movies to enhance your speaking & listening abilities.
Allocate a good amount of time to study grammar to avoid common grammar errors.
Scoring well in English & mastering speaking skills can help you in the future while attending job interviews.