English learning tips

1. Uncomplicate Grammar

• Start with simple sentences: Focus on Subject + Verb + Object (e.g., “I eat pizza”).
• Use everyday situations: Practice sentences related to your routine, like “I go to work” or “She has a book.”
• Avoid complex tenses if you are a beginner: Stick to the present tense at first (e.g., “I am happy” instead of “I would have been happy”).
• Don’t rush into advanced structures if you are intermediate: Focus on mastering present, past, and future tenses first. Use simple conditionals like “If I study, I will pass” before moving to more complex forms like “If I had known, I would have gone.”
• If you are an advanced-level student, don’t overcomplicate your sentences: Use perfect tenses (e.g., “I have finished” or “I had been working”) naturally, but keep your sentences clear. Only use complex structures like subjunctives or third conditionals when they add clarity and precision to your ideas. For example, “If I had studied harder, I would have passed.”

2. Taking the Opportunities of Being in an English-speaking country

• Talk to locals: Use basic English greetings and ask simple questions when buying things or asking for directions.
• Visit tourist spots: Many tours and guides provide beginner-level explanations.
• Watch for language in your environment: Pay attention to signs, menus, and advertisements to learn new vocabulary.

3. Using YouTube Videos and Podcast Apps for Learning

Using YouTube videos and podcast apps is a fun and easy way to learn English. You can watch videos and listen to podcasts that help you understand new words, practice listening, and improve your speaking. There are many videos and podcasts for beginners, so you can learn at your own speed. You can watch lessons about grammar, vocabulary, and real conversations. You can also listen to podcasts to hear how people speak in everyday life. These tools make learning English simple and enjoyable!

• YouTube Channels:
  • Accent’s Way English with Hadar: Focuses on American English pronunciation and conversational skills.
  • Rachel’s English: Focuses on American English pronunciation and conversational skills.
  • Ellii (formerly ESL Library): has great lessons for all levels of learners, helping with listening and comprehension.
  • BBC Learning English: Although British, this channel has great lessons for all levels of learners, helping with listening and comprehension.
  • Real English Conversations: Watch real people having everyday conversations to improve your listening skills and vocabulary.
• Podcast Apps:
  • Spotify: Many free English-learning podcasts are available, such as “The English We Speak” and “All Ears English.”
  • Apple Podcasts: Offers a range of podcasts like “ESL Pod” and “Luke’s English Podcast” to practice listening to natural conversation.
  • Podbean: Search for podcasts specifically aimed at English learners, like “English Across the Pond,” which focuses on American English.
  • Stitcher: A great app to find English podcasts, including lessons on grammar, culture, and American slang.

4. Coffee Shops for Listening and Speaking Practice

• Order in English: Practice saying “Can I have…” or “I’d like…” at a coffee shop.
• Listen to conversations: Pay attention to how people order and greet each other.
• Meet people: Join conversation groups or ask someone in the shop about the menu to practice speaking.

5. Reading Practice

• Start with children’s books: They use simple vocabulary and basic sentence structures. Look for easy readers or books with pictures.
• Read signs and menus: When walking around, focus on short texts like signs, directions, and menus to increase your vocabulary.
• Use beginner websites: Websites like News in Levels provide news articles in very simple English for beginners.
• Read subtitles: Watch TV shows or movies in English with English subtitles. Reading subtitles helps you understand how spoken English matches the written words.