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STUDY ENGLISH

AS A FOREIGN OR SECOND LANGUAGE

INTRODUCTION TO STUDYING ENGLISH

Everybody lives in a world where studying English as a foreign language or as a second language is very important. Not only for professional development, but a foreign language or a second language brings possibilities to get to know a new culture or new people. However, studying English is much more than simply memorizing the translation of words into your language. This implies a total understanding of the language structure. The language is always rooted in the culture from which it comes. Therefore, you do not expect to be able to study English without having adopted certain criteria and thoughts of the new culture.

Having the accurate information on how to start studying English as an EFL or ESL student is very vital. There is a big difference between partially understanding the language and being fluent. If you want to be fluent but don’t know where to start, then this website is for you. We are going to present step by step to start learning English. 

STEP01: STRATEGY

Learning English is a goal that cannot be taken lightly. Therefore, you need to plan your learning strategy. No matter how lucky you are, no miracle will happen that allows you to handle a smooth conversation overnight. The path of learning requires strategy and preparation. A good tip to start is to make a space in your agenda to schedule your goals. It is good to prepare a list of everything you expect to learn in a certain period of time. Although you may not meet all the objectives, having your purpose clear at each stage allows you to progress steadily.

STEP02: TEACHING METHOD

To start the whole process, you need to think about how you will learn the language. You will need to research and find out which method can help you acquire fluency in English. At this point, it is important to consider your ability to discipline and your daily commitment to the study. Also, it is important to find a material to guide you made by specialists and language scholars.

STEP03: ORGANIZE YOUR STUDIES

It is important to make a commitment to yourself and reserve a daily schedule to study and maintain daily contact with the language. For example, you can set aside about 30 minutes to study English. During this period of study, stay fully focused on what you are doing. Find a quiet place that is free from external factors. Set up a study calendar and follow it according to your goals.

The study needs to be a habit, but it cannot take all your time to the point of tiring your mind. Thirty minutes a day is ideal in a daily routine, especially considering that it is a reasonable period for not compromising other daily tasks. In addition to being important to reserve this study time, you will not miss some idle moments throughout the day. Use them to think, read texts, and listen to songs in English.

STEP04: FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE LANGUAGE

To learn to speak, it is necessary to learn to listen. It is not enough to listen without understanding. Create a base in the language, make contact with English daily. Familiarize yourself with it. A good and fun way to start is by watching English movies and series that you already know. Knowing and enjoying the story, it is easier to watch it a second or third time with English subtitles, and then even without subtitles. The same goes for books and music. Listen to some music you already know and like and follow along with the lyrics. You will see that it will be easier to understand.

The important thing is to be immersed in English and contact with the language exists in every way: speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Try taking the English language for small day-to-day tasks, such as social media or your smartphone.

STEP05: START LEARNING

Now, it is important to know how the learning process actually happens. Studying is not just sitting in front of a book and reading it from beginning to end. The act involves discipline and some more effective techniques. Go through the learning process slowly. Do it with fun, so you don’t get bored easily. Below are some of the techniques to help you quickly learn English.

-STUDY PRONUNCIATION

-STUDY VOCABULARY

-STUDY SPELLING

-STUDY GRAMMAR

STEP06: IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE LANGUAGE

Anyone who has learned English and wants to give you some advice will not find better words to refer to than telling you to watch English shows, movies, series, programs, etc. Watching programs and listening to conversations in English is an option that will develop your learning to new levels. In this way, you will have a real-time interaction with the language. In some cases, you will see the type of behavior and expression of the language used in everyday situations.

The best thing about this is that it gives you the tools and level of English of any native person while enjoying your favorite movies and stories. Your success will be determined by your consistency in learning until your English skills experience rapid progress.

STEP07: MOTIVATION

The simple desire to learn a new language and the personal goals of can already be quite a motivation. However, there are other factors, such as finding an interaction group where you can meet and talk in English. This will make you practice the language even more and learn during conversations and exchanges of experiences.

CONCLUSION TO STUDYING ENGLISH

Remember that learning English requires more effort. You will never finish learning a language. Even in your native language, there are words and expressions you don’t know. Keep in mind that you can’t learn everything, or forget everything. When you forget something, do not get frustrated or do tantrums with yourself. Just go back and check your notes, and you will be back in the game.

Finally, and most importantly, remember that no one was brought into the world with full knowledge of things. Learning English requires time, effort, and energy. But with practice, desire to learn, and dedication, you will find yourself enjoying watching movies and having conversations in English without struggling.

ALL WEBSITE CONTENTS ARE HERE BELOW

A: BASIC GRAMMAR

Adjectives

Adverbs

Articles

Conjunctions

Determiners

Nouns

Verbs

Verb Tenses

Prepositions

Pronouns

Conditionals

Reported Speech

Collective Nouns

B: ENGLISH CONVERSATIONS

Dialog part1

Dialog part2

Dialog part3

Dialog part4

Dialog part5

C: ENGLISH TENSES

Active Voices

Passive Voices

Tense Exercises

D: ADVANCED GRAMMAR

Phrase

Clause

Sentence

Subject-Verb Agreement

English Structure

Grammatical Errors

Grammar Rules

Transition Words

Linking Words

Conclusion Transition Words

Transitions

Grammatical Errors

Preposition Errors

Commonly Confused Words

Confusing Words in Grammar

Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal Verbs: Topics

E: COLLOCATIONS

Verb + Noun

Adjective & Preposition

Noun & Preposition

Verb & Preposition

Collocation Examples

F: ENGLISH WRITING

CV Writing

Cover Letter Writing

Story Writing

Letter Writing

Paragraph Writing

Essay Writing