Okay, Google... How can I learn English?
Hmm... I guess Google doesn't know everything yet!
Luckily, I'm here to answer some of the most commonly searched questions about how to learn English.
Let's see what learners like you have been asking Google lately.
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So, what is the number one most searched question about learning English?
How to learn English by yourself
This one doesn't surprise me.
More people want to do self-study, to not be confined to a traditional language classroom for learning.
There are a lot of advantages to learning English on your own, like cost and convenience.
But since you won't have a structured classroom setting and a teacher to tell you when and how to practice,
you'll need to keep yourself motivated and be sure to find the right tools and resources, if you want to succeed.
In terms of motivation, my advice is to set a larger goal and several easily attainable mini goals for yourself.
And don't forget to plan rewards at each step!
To find the right tools, don't be afraid to spend some time exploring what's out there
and experimenting to see what works for you.
Later in the video, I'll give some recommendations for specific resources you may not have thought of.
How to learn English with Netflix
Netflix and other streaming services are great tools for 21st-century language learners.
Watching TV and movies is probably something you already do, to unwind or entertain yourself.
So it's just a matter of changing your habits slightly to watch in English, instead of in your native language.
I made a whole video on this topic, including some recommendations for my favorite Netflix shows in English.
I'll give you the link so you can check it out.
To give you a quick recap, my two main tips for learning English with Netflix are:
Go with sitcoms if you're a beginner, since they're short and deal with everyday topics,
so you'll mostly hear and learn useful vocabulary.
You can move on to feature films when you reach a more advanced level, to give yourself a challenge.
And my second tip is to be sure to switch the subtitles to English
or turn them off completely, as soon as you can.
Even if you don't feel 100 percent ready.
How to learn English fast
You don't become proficient in a language overnight, but I have a few tips to speed up the process:
Learn the most useful words first.
This way it will definitely feel like you're learning fast because you will be able to start to communicate early on.
Pick activities you enjoy.
Whether it's reading comics or chatting with a native English speaker online,
you're more likely to want to practice if you're doing something you like.
And the only way to improve quickly is to practice often.
And immerse yourself in English.
You don't have to travel abroad to do it either.
I just mean make English an integral part of your daily life.
Switch your devices and apps into English,
watch or read the news in English, cook with English recipes...
You get the idea!
These things don't feel like practice either since they're activities you already do every day,
but before you know it, you'll even be dreaming in English.
How to learn English grammar
If you're an independent English learner, it's probably in part because textbook learning didn't work for you.
In our opinion, the classic teaching method of reading an entire chapter of grammar,
doing a few exercises and then moving on to the next chapter isn't the most exciting way to learn.
Nor is it the most efficient use of your time.
Instead, we recommend only turning to a classic grammar lesson
when you feel the need to know a certain conjugation, sentence structure, or rule.
Working this way is beneficial for several reasons.
You use what you learn right away,
and by now I'm sure you know that repetition and practice are key to sustainable memorization.
Plus it makes grammar less abstract and more of a practical tool
and it gives you the time to first try figuring out patterns and rules on your own,
which you can then confirm or clarify with a grammar lesson.
How to learn English with music
If you like to "move it, move it," you'll be happy to know that
listening to music can be an effective way to learn English.
If you're wondering exactly how, here are my tips:
Start by finding an English song you like and listening to it a few times without looking up the lyrics.
This step is important for working on your accent.
You don't want spelling to influence your pronunciation. Especially in English.
So even if you don't know what you're saying, focus on the sounds, not the words.
Next, look up the lyrics and sing along or try your hand at a fill in the blank exercise.
Then look up new words and expressions you might want to know
and add the most useful ones to your MosaLingua app, as new flashcards.
Then, put it on repeat!
I'll link to a more in-depth article about the tools and method I use in the video description.
How to learn English free / online
These two questions go hand in hand because a lot of the resources you'll find online are free.
This is an amazing time to be a language learner, because there are so many possibilities.
But it's also easy to get overwhelmed.
Luckily, we tested tons of free and online resources to help narrow it down for you.
There are links in the video description to our guide to free online English resources,
as well as our ebook revealing the seven best free online tools that polyglots use to learn languages.
How to learn English meme
And, just for fun before I go, since you asked for it, here's a meme about learning English to motivate you!
Now that you have answers to your burning questions about learning English,
go out there and make some great progress!
And if you have any other questions that I didn't cover, feel free to leave me a comment and I'll do my best to answer it.
Take care and happy learning!
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