Courses for self-study of English. Learning English on your own from scratch: tips for success

Teaching English for free involves acquiring knowledge in this area on your own. The main source of information is the Internet.

There are many online services with which you can start learning from scratch, by learning the alphabet. To diversify and significantly simplify complex science, you can use educational games that quietly present the necessary information in an easy and accessible form.

English language training is free. How to learn English at home (at home) on your own from scratch?

When learning a foreign language, you should take into account that your knowledge should be divided into four areas:

1. Reading.

When reading, you are sure to encounter new unfamiliar words and turns of phrase, the knowledge of which necessarily increases your vocabulary. Please note that texts must be selected in accordance with your level of language knowledge. When choosing literature that is not according to the level, a large number of incomprehensible words, phrases, and idioms will dishearten anyone.

1. Letter.

Written speech is complex from the point of view of orthographic theory. The science of constructing sentences is also difficult to study, in which you also need to choose one of 16 verb forms.

To simplify learning, you should write reminder notes to yourself and keep a personal diary describing all life events. The best option would be to find a pen pal. It is convenient to use social networks for these purposes.

1. Oral speech.

Spoken English is formed by retelling the text read. New words and phrases should be added in each lesson.

1. Listening speech perception.

To understand English by ear, you need to communicate in it with other people.

During the learning process, special attention should be paid to communication via chats, emails and telephone calls. By learning a language, in addition to knowledge, you can also significantly increase your IQ.

Where to start learning English on your own?

When learning a foreign language on your own, success in learning directly depends on the correct approach to learning chosen.

To do this, you must follow the correct sequence of obtaining information:

1. English alphabet.
2. Transcription.
3. Rules for reading English letters and their combinations. It is convenient to use the website Translate.ru.
4. Replenishment of vocabulary. For efficiency, it is better to learn 10 words per lesson. Moreover, it is important that these words are pronounced correctly. When learning on your own, no one can tell you this, so it’s convenient to contact the Internet service Lingvo.ru or Howjsay.com. Here you need to choose a set of words for learning, then launch the program, listen to each word several times and repeat it after the speaker. This exercise is also useful when practicing your own pronunciation. When replenishing your vocabulary of words, you should also focus on certain rules.

   It is better to start expanding your vocabulary with simple words that belong to a general thematic category that is most often used in the vocabulary. The Englishspeak.com service can come to the rescue, which recommends spending more time studying verbs, because it is this part of speech in the English language that makes speech understandable and dynamic.

5. Formation of vocabulary. To do this, you can use the Studyfun.ru service, where, with the help of bright pictures, voiced by native speakers and translation into Russian, the process of memorizing words will significantly speed up.
6. It’s not difficult to learn grammar rules, the main thing is to choose suitable literature, which presents information in an easy and concise form.
7. View news in English. To do this, you need to find an English-language service in the list of your television channels, which will help you build your vocabulary in an unobtrusive manner. For reading, you can use the news portal Newsinlevels.com, where information is presented to readers, divided into several levels. It is important that each news is accompanied by an audio recording, which will help to capture the nature of the pronunciation of certain words.
8. When reading simple, uncomplicated texts, visual memory is activated, At the same time, new words and phrases are memorized automatically.

When learning English on your own, the process of optimal organization is important to ensure the effectiveness of classes.

• set the duration of classes to one hour;
• the frequency of lessons should not be less than 3 times a week;
• the ideal learning rhythm, taking into account the completion of additional tasks, is 30 minutes a day;
• when working on speaking skills in a foreign language, you should rewrite short texts, read newspaper articles and news;
• it is important to find someone to talk to to practice your speaking skills;
• All acquired knowledge should be immediately applied in practice, and you should try to use all words and grammatical structures in oral and written speech.

It should be noted that ordinary cramming will not give an effective result without practical consolidation of knowledge.

Words need to be mastered 10 at a time, according to the scheme:

• learning words;
• independent written compilation of a short story in such a way that all the newly learned words are involved in it;
• reading your own story;
• retelling;
• repeating what has been done.

What can get in the way of learning English at home?

The main mistake that beginners make when learning a language is:

• dispersion in the information provided;
• an attempt to absorb a lot of information, to study a large amount of multidirectional material.

The result of mistakes made may be a complete lack of progress in knowledge and a lack of desire to learn due to the confusion that has arisen in the abundance of information received and unprocessed by the brain.

At home, it can interfere with learning a foreign language:

1. Lack of proper motivation for language learning.

You shouldn’t study a language because it’s fashionable, or because they won’t hire you without knowing a foreign language. The basis for studying should be cognitive foundations that develop thinking, which contributes to career growth.

1. Inability to manage time.

This is especially true for preparing homework, which, as usual, is completed immediately before classes. It is necessary to break the task into several stages for better assimilation. Don't try to cover huge amounts of information in one sitting.

When doing homework step by step, you should first of all pay attention to simple exercises that are easy to do. Tasks that require working with a dictionary should be put in second place.

1. Fear of difficulties training.

Wrong choice of methodology, which should be based on individual characteristics of the ability to perceive information. Some people remember easier by hearing, while others need to have a visual example before their eyes. It is important to create the right training program, taking into account the form in which information is presented.

Tools for self-learning English at home

To learn English it is convenient to use the following tools:

• Polyglot, an English course consisting of 16 episodes, each of which covers a separate topic with grammatical and phonetic rules;
• Puzzle English tool, in which, with the help of video exercises, you can quickly learn to understand English speech;
• Interactive Wordcount activities will help you master difficult science in a playful way.

Services for learning English for free

There are many services for learning English on your own, each of which has a specific thematic focus:

• To learn new words, it’s convenient to use the Lingualeo mini-tutorial, thanks to which you can learn the technique of spaced repetition;
• The Duolingo application will allow you to master grammar in addition to new words, thanks to which it is easy to learn how to build a sentence.

Polyglots are fluent in several foreign languages.

So how did they manage to learn them in such quantity, when learning English alone causes so many difficulties:

1. Difficulties arise only when learning your first foreign language; all other languages ​​are easy.
2. In order to speak a language perfectly, you should enjoy the learning process. Anything you like does well. You have to be in love with the language to understand it.
3. To increase your vocabulary, you should not only regularly learn words and phrases, but also be able to and constantly use them in colloquial speech.
4. It is easier for adults to learn a foreign language due to the awareness of its actions.
5. For learning to be effective, you should pay attention to the lesson every day for at least one hour.
6. The development of oral speech and its understanding comes only as a result of communication with native speakers.
7. Reading content texts in accordance with your level of knowledge contributes to better memorization of words and individual phrases.

Today, English is a universal means of communication. With its help, excellent career prospects open up. And we shouldn’t forget about access to a wealth of information material. Thanks to your knowledge of English, you can watch your favorite TV series at the moment they are shown, and not wait until they are translated and adapted to the Russian language.

There are many advantages of knowing a second language, which is usually English, and they can be listed for a very long time. It is difficult to learn Shakespeare's language even in England itself. But everyone can master the basics of simple spoken language.

This does not require teachers and stuffy classrooms. Thanks to modern techniques, self-learning English is a fun and interesting activity. And it’s not as complicated as it seems at first glance.

IMPORTANT: There are no people incapable of “languages”. Yes, learning a foreign language may be easier for some, but more difficult for others. The main thing is to learn how to properly motivate yourself and find a training course that is suitable for this.

Of course, if you need English not for watching TV series and reading your favorite blog, but for more serious tasks, then self-study is unlikely to help. You will have to attend special, highly focused courses. But you can reach them, starting with self-study.

Of course, it is much easier to learn any language from scratch, including English, by attending special courses and communicating with a “live” teacher

But such communication has a number of disadvantages:

• these types of activities cost money
• need to adapt to schedule
• If you miss one lesson you can fall far behind

Of course, many of the disadvantages of such training can be minimized by training with the help of Skype. But, if it is not possible to carve out several tens of thousands of rubles from the budget for such an activity, then the only way to learn English is to study it independently.

How to learn English from scratch?

• In order to learn JK Rowling's language from scratch, it is best to use a computer program or audio course for beginners. With their help, you can understand the pronunciation of individual letters and words. By the way, an audio course has a lot of advantages in this.
• With its help, training can be carried out without interrupting other activities. You can turn it on in the car while driving to work. If you prefer to travel by metro, then download this course to your smartphone and listen to it on the way
• Of course, an audio course cannot replace the visual perception of the English language. But there are special online trainings for this. Choose the course you need and start studying

IMPORTANT: From the first day of learning English, you should try to speak it. If this is not done, then you will not be able to speak it even when your vocabulary and knowledge of grammar improves.

Choose a training where learning new words is presented in the form of cards. A word in English should be written on it and what it means should be drawn. Scientists have long established the power of visual memory of information.

There is no need to try to remember too many words at once. At first, new information will come easily. Then, new words will be remembered easily, but old ones may be forgotten. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to pay more attention to consolidating new material. It is better to learn one new word a day, but reinforce all the old ones, than to learn 10 new words a day, but forget what you have already learned.

Where to start learning English?

• Usually people start learning English from the alphabet. There is a reason for this; you can understand how this or that letter sounds. But, it is not at all necessary to remember its correct order. You can remember the pronunciation of letters without the alphabet. Moreover, they do not always sound like in this list of letters from “Hey to Zeta”
• When you begin to understand letters, try to read as many English texts as possible. There is no need to understand what is written there. Of course, interesting pictures in the text will make you want to understand what it says
• Then you can use online translators. But don't put all the text in them. Translate one word at a time. This will allow you to learn the language even better and remember a few words.

• Write down in it (precisely write down with a pen) all unfamiliar words and phrases you encounter, and their translation
• In parallel with maintaining your dictionary, you need to start paying attention to grammar. English has a very complex tense system. There are irregular verbs and other difficulties in learning this language. All of them require a lot of time. But it will pay off in spades
• Don't forget about pronunciation. Even a person who understands well what is written in English text will not always be able to understand what native speakers of this language are talking about. As a rule, they speak faster than teachers and teachers of language schools.
• To make it easier to understand English, watch films, TV series and documentaries without translation. This is a great way to learn this interesting language.

IMPORTANT: Try to devote at least 30 minutes to English every day. To do this, it is advisable to choose certain hours. So by this time our brain will be able to “tune in” and the learning process will go easier in a few days.

How to easily learn English: methods of teaching English?

There are quite a few methods for learning this foreign language. The most popular are:

• Dmitry Petrov's method. A well-known polyglot in our country invented his own methodology and way of presenting information that fits into 16 lessons. Probably, many who were interested in learning English have seen a series of television programs in which Dmitry taught famous people. Thanks to this technique, you can quickly immerse yourself in the language environment and understand grammar
• Method "16". Another technique that allows you to learn the basics of English in just 16 hours. It is based on educational dialogues, after mastering which you will be able to understand the English language
• Schechter's method. This system of learning English was developed by the famous Soviet linguist Igor Yuryevich Shekhter. Unfortunately, this technique cannot be used for independent learning of a foreign language. Moreover, a linguist teacher who will be allowed to teach using this method must himself undergo special training and pass an exam
• Dragunkin method. A popular method of teaching English in our country, developed by the famous philologist Alexander Dragunkin. He built his system on the so-called Russified transcription. In addition, he derived the “51 rules” of English grammar. By learning which you can master this language

The list of methods for learning English can be continued for a long time. The above systems are well suited for independent mastery of this language.

Students learning English using this method are given two texts. First comes the adapted excerpt. This is usually a literal translation, often accompanied by lexical and grammatical comments. After reading such a passage, the text in English is presented.

The technique is very good, interesting, but has one significant drawback - it is more suitable for learning to read in English, rather than speaking in it.

How to quickly learn words in English?

• There are many methods for memorizing words in a foreign language. The simplest of them is the traditional method. In a notebook you need to write down a few words in English (on the left side of the sheet) and their translation into Russian
• It is advisable to always keep the notebook open and in a visible place. Read the words and repeat from. Try to remember and go about your business. Refer to your notebook several times a day. After some time, you can write down a few more words. It is advisable to do this on another sheet. So that you leave it in a visible place and at any moment cast your gaze on the sheet with the words
• If you don't want a notebook, you can use the card method. To do this, you need to cut sheets of cardboard into small cards. On the one hand, you need to write the word in English
• And on the second, its translation into Russian. Turn the cards over with the English or Russian side facing you and try to translate the words written there. Unfold the card and check the correct answer

On the Internet you can find online services where such cards are presented in electronic form. Thanks to the popularity of this method, today it is not difficult to buy ready-made cards. But it’s still better to make them yourself. After all, when we write something down on paper, we write it into our subconscious.

Don't try to remember a lot of words at once. This is not very effective in the long run. Words learned quickly are usually quickly forgotten.

How to learn English verbs?

In principle, the above methods for memorizing English words are suitable for both nouns and verbs. But among this category of English words there are also so-called “irregular verbs”. Like the correct ones, they mean:

• Action – to speak (speak), to come (come)
• Process – to sleep (sleep)
• State – to be (to be), to know (to know), etc.

At school such verbs are taught as follows. Students are given their list, and the teacher asks them to learn as much as possible from it by the next lesson. This list does not have any structure to facilitate the study of such verbs. Therefore, few of us were able to master English at school.

How to quickly learn irregular verbs in English?

• As mentioned above, to learn such verbs you can use the “card method”. But, unlike “simple” words, irregular verbs have three forms. What actually makes them wrong
• To make cards with irregular verbs, you need to write down the first form on one side, and the other two on the second side. Moreover, the first form does not need to be provided with a translation. And on the reverse side you not only need to write two forms of the verb with translation, but also provide a hint. For example, “alternating irregular verbs with a vowel in the root from [e]”
• The advantage of this method is that it is easy to use. You can go through the cards with your hands, first remembering the main shape, and then turn them over and do the same with other shapes. Such training can be done both at home and at work. Students can take these cards with them to college and repeat the verbs during breaks.

Example card:

To make it easier to memorize irregular verbs, they can be grouped into:

• the method of formation of the second and third forms
• repeatability or non-repeatability of forms
• alternation of root vowels
• sound similarity
• spelling features

All other verbs should be structured not alphabetically, as in school, but according to the above principles:

How to learn tenses in English

Another pitfall for anyone who wants to learn English is tenses. Having understood their use, you can take a big step forward in learning this language.

In general, there are three tenses in English:

But the difficulty lies in the fact that each time has types. The first type of such tenses is called Simple. That is, there is:

Continuous (continued, long) is the second type of tense.

The third type is called Perfect. Thus there are:

There is also another type of tense that combines all the previous Perfect Continuous tenses. Accordingly, the times can be:

IMPORTANT: In specialized literature on the English language, Simple can be called Indefinite, and Continuous - Progressive. Don't be scared, it's the same thing.

• In order to use English tenses in sentences, you need to understand what action is happening? It is regular, happened yesterday, is happening at the moment, etc. Simple tenses denote an action that occurs regularly, but its exact moment is not known. on Sundays – on Sundays (specific time is not known)
• If the sentence specifies a specific time (at the moment, from 4 to 6 o’clock, etc.), then Continuous is used - a long time. That is, time that denotes a specific moment or a specific period of time.
• If the action is completed, Perfect is used. This time is used when the result of an action is already known or you can know exactly when it will end (but may still be going on)
• The Perfect Continuous construction is used least often in English. It is used to denote a process whose action is not completed, but needs to be said about it at the moment. For example, “In May it will be 6 months that I have been studying English.”
• To study the tenses of the English language, you can also create tables, as for irregular verbs. Just enter linguistic formulas instead. You can use special literature. Better than several authors at once

How to learn text in English?

• If you need to learn a text in English in a short period of time, you can use several techniques for this purpose.
• Before learning a text in a foreign language, you need to prepare. Namely, translate it. On the one hand, it is impossible to learn a text in English without knowing what is written there. On the other hand, while we are translating, something will already be recorded in the “subcortex”
• When translating a text, you need to re-read it several times. If you do this during the day, then repeat this procedure before going to bed. We will sleep and our brains will work
• In the morning, the text needs to be printed and hung in visible places. When preparing food, the text should be in a visible place in the kitchen. We vacuum in the living room, it should also be visible

Let's go to the store, put headphones in your ears and listen, repeating every word to yourself. In the gym, instead of hard rock, you need to listen to this text again.

If the text is large, then it is better to break it into several small passages and memorize each of them in turn. Don't be afraid, learning text in English is not as difficult as it seems.

How to learn English in your sleep?

At the end of the Soviet era, many “unique” self-education methods poured into our country. One of them was to study foreign languages ​​while sleeping. Before going to bed, a cassette with lessons was put into the player, headphones were put on and the person fell asleep. They say this method has helped some.

I know everything that sleep is very useful. According to researchers involved in this problem, sleep can improve mental abilities.

• But for some reason he absorbs it after sleep. English words from the player can only ruin your sleep. This means worsening the perception of information the next day.
• But, sleep can really help. But, only if you set aside time immediately before studying English
• After such a lesson, you can get some sleep, and during this time your brain will “process” the information and put it into “shelves.” This method of learning foreign languages ​​has proven effective and is used by many people.
• This technique can be improved if, immediately after sleep, you consolidate what was learned before bedtime.

Learning English: reviews

Kate. To learn a foreign language you need to devote at least 30 minutes a day to it. Every day for half an hour. Even one missed day will have a very negative impact. I make sure to devote 30 minutes to English a day. Plus, if you still have time, be sure to take it as a bonus.

Kirill. Now there are a lot of sites on the Internet where material is presented in a playful form. I'm learning English through TV series. I watch TV series in this language with Russian subtitles. I used to read subtitles all the time. And now I’m trying to understand myself.

Video: Polyglot in 16 hours. Lesson 1 from scratch with Petrov for beginners

Just imagine - approximately one in five inhabitants of planet Earth speaks English! At the moment, this is no longer a trend, not fashion or a feature. This is an international language of communication, which can sometimes be called not only desirable, but simply a necessary skill even in everyday situations.

That is why it is not at all surprising that people continue to search for the most effective methods to learn English on their own: they study with tutors or choose to learn English via Skype. In addition, the choice often falls on an interesting, but far from the easiest path - learning English on your own from scratch. Let's figure out what it is and what it is eaten with. Mkay?

First of all, you should understand that learning English on your own is not just being on a desert island with a bunch of palm trees, on which, instead of coconuts, new words and grammatical rules hang, but learning, which requires you to independently plan, select and control classes . We hope that some of the following tips will help you find your fighting spirit and embark on a journey of new knowledge.

Motivation to learn English on your own

Is it possible to learn English on your own? The first step to success is clear goals. Do you want to feel like a fish out of water during your next vacation abroad? Is promotion impossible without good English? Will parents buy a new iPhone for five in six months? Then get to work immediately! Don’t forget to include your goals and define the time frame for achieving them.

Summing up after 3 months of regular classes, and realizing how much new you have learned, you will have interest and a desire to move on.

Learning English from scratch?

So, you have come to the decision to learn English on your own. It's time to face the truth or, as they say in English, “face the truth” and determine your level of language proficiency. We usually distinguish the following categories:

• Beginner (basic);
• Elementary (initial);
• Pre-Intermediate (below average);
• Intermediate;
• Upper-Intermediate (above average);
• Advanced (free).

You can determine your level of English with us. This will allow you to analyze your strengths and weaknesses, and will also help you create the right training program in the future.

Self-paced language learning blocks

Now let's talk about the most interesting and difficult moment - organizing the work process and choosing materials that will become your indispensable assistants during training.

It is important to remember here that the tongue is like your favorite chair on which you drink coffee in the morning. It, like your seat, has its own “support points”, only these are not wooden legs, but the main sections of language learning:

• Reading (reading);
• Listening (listening);
• Grammar (grammar);
• Speaking (speaking).

You need to understand that only by successfully combining all these sections, your language proficiency will improve, and your English will reach a decent level. If you miss something or don’t pay enough attention to one section, the tongue (or, remembering the comparison, the chair) will wobble, or even fall apart. At the same time, remember that all your studying should be focused on improving your speaking skills, so don't try to devote all your study time to grammar exercises or writing articles.

A, B, C, D... We will learn to read in English!

Reading, perhaps, occupies one of the first steps on the pedestal of necessary language skills. If you start learning English from scratch, then the first thing you need to learn, in addition to the English alphabet, is reading.

Moreover, this is a great way to learn new information on your own, study words that interest you, and, of course, improve your pronunciation. A few tips for beginning readers:

• Read texts that you understand;
• Carefully practice the pronunciation of all words in the text (try reading aloud);
• Pay attention to the most difficult words, write them down, repeat them several times;
• Try to tell yourself what the text is about, even if it’s just a few basic words and sentences at first;
• Practice difficult words and sounds. They can be found in online dictionaries by selecting the desired audio.

Listen and understand

One of the most difficult tasks is understanding speech by ear. And the point is not even that you may not understand some words or the peculiar accent of the interlocutor - it’s a matter of habit. In such cases, the brain is like a person who decides to go to the gym. Of course, it is more comfortable for such a person to continue to lie on the couch at home, just as you are more accustomed to listening to speech only in your native language. But you need to work! Therefore, we accustom ourselves to listen and hear English speech. For this we can use:

• Online radio;
• News and online speeches of famous people;
• Listening to podcasts (educational videos on topics that interest you), for example, a topic about idioms ;
• Watching movies (possibly with subtitles - it all depends on your level).

Learning and understanding grammar

Grammar is the basis, the foundation of any language, so speaking without it will not be possible. Actually, grammar is like a new wardrobe from IKEA - once you assemble a strong case, your brain will begin to fill with new words, just as shelves are filled with your favorite books or flowers. Here it would be correct to adhere to the following tips:

You need to start with the basic rules - then take something new. Don't try to learn everything at once.

Do “drilling” - repeat the structure until it starts to bounce off the teeth. As they say, “Practice makes perfect” or “Repetition is the mother of learning!”
Immediately use grammar in speaking. Having learned a new structure, try to use it as often as possible in conversation - then it will not remain just lines in a notebook with your homework.

Speaking is not just one of the language skills, it is also one of our main goals.

The main rule is not to be afraid! Don't be afraid to forget a word or make a grammatical mistake - this will not lead to the death penalty. In fact, this is exactly the case when silence is not golden. The following principles may be helpful to you:

• What I see is what I sing! (describe and think about everything you see around you in English);
• Repeat what you remember - even if it’s a couple of words from the song that’s playing on the radio in the car.
• Don't translate. Your thoughts from Russian to English. This not only takes a lot of time, but also does not encourage you to feel freer speaking a foreign language.
• Look for friends. This is where an interlocutor is worth his weight in gold! Try to practice your speaking wherever possible: in a hotel, in a cafe, in a store or with a neighbor on an airplane.

With the advent of the opportunity to learn English via Skype, there is also the opportunity to communicate with people from all over the world one-on-one or, for example, in language clubs.

Another interesting and useful resource can be interesting applications for gadgets that modern people practically never part with. A “Polyglot” course has been developed for smartphones and tablets with the Android operating system, which includes videos and grammar lessons, as well as a program for learning English on your own from Lingualeo.

Finally, I would like to say that every person can achieve success in learning a language with the right and competent approach to their learning. And don’t forget that, in addition to the importance of language, it can also be very exciting.

Our team is always ready to help you achieve high results and make your language learning effective, fun and comfortable.

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How to learn English on your own at home from scratch? So that the phrase “Landan from the Capital of Great Britain” is not your only signature, we have collected the best tips for you! Choose what you like best.

System

If you want to quickly learn English on your own at home from scratch, then you should stick to some system. It is similar to the system used in physical training and covers all areas when learning a foreign language.

There are only five points that you must master:

• grammar;
• reading;
• lexicon;
• listening;
• speaking.

The point of the system is that every day you should devote 15-20 minutes of your time to a specific item.

Day 1: Grammar

Grammar is the basis of everything. First, you should remember all the pronouns, tenses, irregular verbs and exceptions.

§English course from Dmitry Petrov and from the channel "Culture". In just 16 lessons, the teacher will introduce you to the basics of the English language, using his individual system.

§Channel English Galaxy will tell you how to learn English on your own at home from scratch and for free. The channel presents a huge number of lessons that will help you master a foreign language.

Native speakers use only 4 tenses in everyday speech: Present Simple, Past Simple, Future Simple and Present Continuous. Well, they also love the passive voice. This is enough for the elementary level.

Useful software

The Duolingo app will explain the basics of English grammar. You will need to devote only 10-15 minutes of free time a day to the language. The application will teach you simple grammar and translation of basic things.

You shouldn't sit studying English for 4-5 hours. 15-20 minutes a day is enough. There may be 3 or 4 such days a week.

Day 2: Reading

Start with the simplest texts. Let these be children's books about bunnies, cats and foxes. But you will understand everything that happens there. Books can be found in large book houses or ordered online.

Yes, e-books are cool, but it’s better to print the text or buy a book in English. So you can write the translation of a word right above the English word. Like they used to do at school.

In addition to books, you can find websites, entertainment portals or blogs in English that talk about things that interest you. The most important thing is that you should like it. If you are more interested in reading technical texts, then why do you need to know about how God sent a piece of cheese to the crow? Read what you want.

§Books in English for beginners (level elementary):

• Peppa Pig (books about Peppa Pig);
• Danny and the Dinosaur (Denny and the Dinosaur);
• Winnie the Pooh (Winnie the Pooh);
• Moomin and the Moonlight Adventure (adventures of Moommi Troll);
• When Lulu Went to the Zoo (When Lulu went to the Zoo).

intermediate:

• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
• Alice in Wonderland
• Mary Poppins (The Adventures of Merry Poppins)
• The Black Cat (Edgar Poe)/(Black Cat)
• The Gift of the Magi (Gift of the Magi).

§Books in English for level advanced:

Yes, you are the God of English! Read either “Harry Potter” in the original or “The Lord of the Rings”.

• The Time Machine;
• The Invisible Man;
• Pride and Prejudice;
• Four Weddings and a Funeral;
• The Grass is Singing.

Day 3: Vocabulary

How to learn English on your own at home quickly? You need to expand your vocabulary. You can combine this day with the second day if you wish. While reading, write down all the unfamiliar words that catch your eye.

Get a dictionary

Get your own personal dictionary so you don’t lose all the words, because not everything can fit in your head. This could be a notebook or notepad.

§1 option: unknown English word | Russian translation

§Option 2: unknown English word | explanation of word translation in English

§3 option: unknown English word | explanation of word translation in English | Russian translation

Useful software

A cool app that will help you remember foreign words is called Easy Ten.

• You can choose the words you want to learn yourself;
• you can choose the difficulty level of words;
• there is a pronunciation of words;
• there are examples of phrases using a specific word;
• Russian translation;
• The application sends notifications every half hour; the word being studied with translation is displayed on the screen, which contributes to better memorization.

• The application is paid, only 3 free days are given.

Translate the menu of your phone or work computer into English. The most basic words in English will always be before your eyes.

Day 4: Listening

Forget about those stupid cassettes of terrible quality that they played for us at school. Because of the noise, you were just starting to listen to the boring text about some newspapers, business and cap of tee, and the dialogue was already ending. And you didn’t have time to catch anything. How to easily learn English on your own at home?

Watch and listen to what interests you:

• foreign YouTube channels;
• interesting and educational videos;
• tracks and clips in English.

Both TV series and YouTube videos come with subtitles. Just press the Play button and enjoy. Try to protect yourself as much as possible with the English language so that you can get used to it, and then you will automatically understand everything that is said, and without subtitles.

Day 5: Speaking

If you have a friend or acquaintance who speaks perfect English, talk to him more often. But if you don’t have such people nearby, this is not a reason to be upset.

§How to learn spoken English on your own at home? You need to communicate with the indigenous people, who ideally own it. The Hello talk application will help with this. You simply register, indicate your level of English, your interests, tell about yourself and look for friends from different countries. It's like a small global social network.

Pros of the application:

• You can improve your level of knowledge of any language;
• communicate with people from different countries;
• help them learn your native language;
• if you wrote or said something incorrectly, your interlocutor will correct you;
• you can correct other people too;
• the ability to record audio messages;
• the ability to share your moments and photos;
• likes and comments are present.

§A similar application with similar functionality is Tandem.

§You can also recommend the fiverr resource. There you can find a person who speaks English as a native speaker and talk to him on Skype. The service is paid.

Useful channels, sites and applications

How to learn English on your own at home from scratch and for free? We have collected several methods and tips for you! Take what you like.

Channels

Here are some useful channels:

Learn English with Papa Teach Me

Channel of a guy who teaches English in English! Everything is super simple and clear!

Skyeng: online English school

A cute girl teaches English through songs, series, videos, TV shows and much more. An interesting and educational channel for anyone who doesn’t know how to learn English on their own at home from scratch.

VenyaPakTV

How many have seen videos of foreigners listening to Russian music? Venya has a lot of such videos in which you can see the reactions of various people to CIS content. Venya also travels a lot around the world, teaches English and shares a lot of life hacks.

Marina Mogilko

A Russian girl who founded her own business and went to live in the USA talks about her life, her work, the pros and cons of America. And she is simply beautiful!

English Maria

A great English teacher who teaches the way she wants. And, by the way, she does it quite well!

Applications and websites

In addition to the above applications, several more can be noted:

§LinguLeo

Interactive learning of the English language, where everything is collected: grammar, speaking, reading, listening. Completing tasks is easy and simple. And most importantly, it’s not boring. Also LinguLeo has its own website that helps you learn the language.

§English with Puzzle English

U Puzzle English There is both a website and an application. This is a great project that is suitable for those who want to learn English. The idea is that you need to use puzzles to assemble a complete picture of audio, video or text. You can also find a huge number of interesting articles and memes. Well, where would we be without games?

If you urgently need to check a text in English, then entrust this task to native speakers. On the site you can ask for help editing your article or essay.

§Sites with double subtitles

Movies with double subtitles will help you learn English at home from scratch. You can find them on the following sites:

As you can see, learning English on your own at home from scratch and for free is quite possible. Do, read and watch only what you like. Feel the language, catch its rhythm. And soon you will not feel embarrassed when speaking English, and will be able to express your thoughts clearly.

Let mi speak from may hart,

Thanks for your time!

Time to learn about the pitfalls of English grammar. Based on our experience, we have compiled a list of sites where it is great to practice it.

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For newbies

• EnglishDom.Grammar

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  Pros: detailed and accessible grammar rules, several types of tasks for consolidation, interesting and popular videos with exercises. A convenient dictionary with ready-made sets and the ability to create your own collections. Absolutely all exercises are supported by English voice acting, and the selection of material is based on the student’s interests. The site is also suitable for more advanced users, because it is possible to choose the difficulty level, and the list of grammatical topics is quite large.
  Minuses: Not all grammar topics have video explanations.

  Pros: Russian-language site that presents more than 75 grammar lessons with examples, explanations and tests. The site has excellent videos created by native speakers.
  Minuses: not the most convenient and outdated interface.

  Pros: This site is perfect for beginners. The theoretical part is written in clear and simple language; you won’t have to rack your brains trying to figure out complex structures. All topics are perfectly structured - from easy to more complex.
  Minuses: students at higher levels may find it simple and boring.

For those in the know

• BritishCouncil

  learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/english-grammar

  Pros: the same site from the British Council where you can read the rules in English and practice your grammar by selecting the desired category. The site has a lot of other useful information, as well as games in English and preparation for exams.
  Minuses: the site is positioned as intended for all levels, but is entirely in English.

  Pros: An interesting and detailed blog on the topic of grammar from the popular service Grammarly. You can find a lot of useful information on grammar, writing and modern slang.
  Minuses: There are no tasks to reinforce the rules.

  Pros: a cool site from a whole team of teachers with video explanations and a fun way of presenting grammar rules. There are exercises for consolidation and breakdown by topic.
  Minuses: The site is entirely in English, so some details will have to be clarified using dictionaries.

  Pros: the site is conveniently divided into categories: tenses, nouns, verbs, prepositions and other grammar topics. You can also find video lessons on the site and, if you do not have constant access to the Internet, tasks and rules can be downloaded to your computer or phone.
  Minuses: The site may seem difficult for beginners learning English.

  Pros: here are rules, examples and exercises, as well as a division into difficulty levels. A distinctive feature of this resource is that after each topic there is an example of using a rule not just in a sentence, but in a literary text.
  Minuses: quite complex even for users with a high level of language knowledge.

For experts

• reddit

  www.reddit.com/r/grammar

  Pros: a very famous site with a separate section dedicated to grammar. It will be useful to everyone who already speaks English well and wants to understand its individual aspects and nuances, because on the site you can get answers from the most qualified specialists.
  Minuses: there are no tasks to reinforce the rules, the site is entirely in English.

  Pros: The site also needs no introduction. Here you can learn about English grammar and individual cases of using certain vocabulary.
  Minuses: The site provides reference information only, without consolidation exercises.

  Pros: a site that is often used by many teachers. The nuances of grammar, the frequency of use of certain words, modern slang or the history of origin and pronunciation - this and even more can be found out here.
  Minuses: There are also no tasks to reinforce the rules, and it is worth looking through all the comments to make sure the answer is correct.

Continue to study English comprehensively: words, grammar, written and speaking practice, live communication. It is this approach that will help you master the language much faster than studying its individual aspects.

We wish you good luck in your studies and look forward to your comments!

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