Self-study English at home. First steps in English: where to start

1. Study with interest

Any teacher will confirm: abstract language learning is more difficult than mastering a language for a specific purpose. Therefore, at first, learn things that will be useful to you in your work. Another option is to read resources in a foreign language related to yours.

2. Memorize only the words you need

There are more than a million words in English, but in everyday speech, at best, several thousand are used. Therefore, even a modest vocabulary will be enough for you to talk with a foreigner, read online publications, watch news and TV series.

3. Put up stickers at home

This is an effective way to improve your vocabulary. Look around the room and see which items you don't know the names of. Translate the title of each subject into English, French, German - whatever language you want to learn. And place these stickers around the room. New words will gradually be deposited in memory, and this does not require any additional effort.

4. Repeat

The spaced repetition technique allows you to better memorize new words and concepts. To do this, run the studied material at regular intervals: first, repeat the learned words often, then return to them after a few days, and after a month reinforce the material again.

5. Use new technologies

6. Set realistic goals

Be careful with the load and do not overdo it. Especially at the beginning, so as not to lose interest. Teachers advise you to start small: first, learn 50 new words, try to apply them in life, and only then tackle the grammar rules.

Today, English is a universal medium of communication. With its help, excellent career prospects open up. And one should not forget about access to a large amount of information material. Thanks to the knowledge of the English language, you can watch your favorite TV series at the time they are shown, and not wait for them to be translated and adapted to the Russian language.

The advantages of knowing a second language, and usually English, are many and can be enumerated for a very long time. Learning Shakespeare's language is difficult even in England itself. But, everyone can learn the basics of a simple spoken language.

This does not require teachers and stuffy auditoriums. Thanks to modern methods, self-study of English is a fun and interesting activity. And not as difficult as it seems at first glance.

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

Of course, if English is needed not for watching TV shows and reading your favorite blog, but for more serious tasks, then independent study is unlikely to help. We'll have to attend special, narrowly focused courses. But, and you can reach them, starting with independent study.

Of course, learning any language from scratch, including English, is much easier by attending special courses and communicating with a "live" teacher

But, such communication has a number of disadvantages:

• such activities cost money
• you need to adjust to the schedule
• skipping one lesson can get you far behind

Of course, many of the disadvantages of such training can be minimized by training with Skype... But, if there is no way 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 on your own.

How to learn English from scratch?

• In order to learn J.K. 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, the audio course has a lot of advantages in this.
• With its help, training can be carried out without interrupting other activities. It can be turned on in the car when 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, the audio course cannot replace the visual perception of the English language. But, for this there are special online trainings. Choose the course you need and start learning

IMPORTANT: From the first day of learning English, you need to 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 improve.

In order to learn English from scratch, first learn the alphabet, then move on to simple words - house, ball, girl, etc.

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

There is no need to try to memorize a lot of words at once. New information will be easy at first. Then, new words will be memorized easily, and old ones can be forgotten. In order to prevent this from happening, it is necessary to pay more attention to consolidating the new material. It is better to learn one new word a day, but consolidate all the old ones, than to learn 10 new words a day, but forget what you have already passed.

Where to start learning English?

• Usually they start learning English from the alphabet. This has its own reason, you can understand how this or that letter sounds. But, it is not at all necessary to memorize its correct order. You can memorize 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 the letters, try to read as many English texts as possible. You don't need to understand what is written there. Of course, interesting pictures in the text will make you want to understand what is written in it.
• 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 memorize a few words.

After you get comfortable with the English language, get a dictionary

• Write down in it (just write down with a pen) all the unfamiliar words and phrases you meet, and their translation
• In parallel with maintaining your vocabulary, you need to start paying attention to grammar. English has a very complex system of tenses. There are irregular verbs and other difficulties in the way of learning this language. All of them need to devote a lot of time. But it will pay off with interest
• Don't forget about pronunciation. Even a person who understands well what is written in English will not always be able to make out what the native speakers of this language are talking about. They tend to speak faster than teachers and language school teachers
• 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. For this, it is advisable to select a specific clock. So our brain by this time will be able to "tune in" and the learning process will go easier in a few days.

How easy it is to learn English: English language teaching method?

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 technique and method of presenting information, which fits in 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 the English language in just 16 hours. It is based on educational dialogues, having mastered 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 self-study of a foreign language. Moreover, a linguistic teacher who will be allowed to teach using this method must himself undergo special training and pass an exam.
• Dragunkin's method. The method of teaching English, which is popular in our country, was developed by the famous philologist Alexander Dragunkin. He built his system on the so-called Russified transcription. In addition, he deduced "51 rules" of English grammar. Having learned which you can master this language

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

But, the best technique for learning English is Frank's method

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

The technique is very good, interesting, but it has one significant drawback - it is more suitable for learning to read in English, and not speak it.

How to quickly learn English words?

• There are many methods of memorizing words in a foreign language. The simplest of these is the traditional method. In the 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 conspicuous place. Read the words and repeat from. Try to remember and go to your own business. Refer to your notebook several times a day. After a while, you can write down a few more words. It is advisable to do this on another sheet. So, to leave it in a conspicuous place and at any moment throw your eyes 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 a 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 that are written there. Unfold the card and check the correct answer.

The card method is very popular

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 will not be difficult to buy ready-made cards. But, nevertheless, it is better to do them yourself. After all, when we write something down on paper, we write it down into our subconscious mind.

Don't try to memorize a lot of words right away. In the long run, this is not very effective. Words learned quickly, as a rule, are quickly forgotten.

How to learn English verbs?

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

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

In school, such verbs are taught as follows. The students are given a list of them, and the teacher asks them to learn as much as possible from it for 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 the English language at school.

Modern methods are very different from those by which foreign languages ​​are taught at school.

How to quickly learn English irregular verbs?

• As mentioned above, you can use the "flashcard method" to memorize such verbs. 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 two others on the second side. Moreover, the first form does not need to be supplied with a translation. And on the reverse side, you need not only write two forms of the verb with translation, but also provide a hint. For example, "alternating irregular vowel verbs in the root from to [e]"
• The advantage of this method is that it is easy to use. You can touch the cards with your hands, memorizing the main shape first, and then turn it over and do the same with other shapes. Such workouts can be done both at home and at work. Students can take these cards with them to college and repeat verbs during recess.

Example of a card:

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

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

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

How to learn tenses in English

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

In general, there are three times in English:

But, the difficulty lies in the fact that each time has species. The first kind of such times is called Simple. That is, there is:

Continuous is the second kind of times.

The third kind is called Perfect. Thus, there are:

There is also another kind of times that combines all the previous Perfect Continuous (perfectly-continued). Accordingly, the times can be:

IMPORTANT: In the special literature on English, 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 is happening? It is regular, it was yesterday, it is happening at the moment, etc. Simple times denote an action that happens regularly, but its exact moment is not known. on Sundays - on Sundays (no specific time known)
• If a specific time is indicated in the sentence (at the moment, from 4 to 6 o'clock, etc.), then Continuous is used - a long time. That is, a time that denotes a specific moment or a specific period of time.
• If the action is over, Perfect is used. This time is used when the result of the action is already known or you can find out exactly when it will end (but it can still go)
• Less often in English, the Perfect Continuous construction is used. It is used in order to designate a process, the action of which is not completed, but it needs to be said about it at the moment. For example, "In May it will be 6 months since I study English"
• To study the tenses of the English language, you can also make tables, as for irregular verbs. Only write linguistic formulas instead. You can use special literature. Better than multiple authors at once

It tells very well about the times in the methodology of Dmitry Petrov "Polyglot 16"

How to learn a text in English?

• If you need to learn a text in English in a short period of time, then you can use several methods 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 on 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 the brain will work
• In the morning, the text should be printed and posted in prominent places. Cooking food, the text should be in a conspicuous place in the kitchen. Vacuuming in the living room, it should also be visible

The text in English is very well remembered if you record it on a dictaphone

Let's go to the store, 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 up into several small passages, and memorize each of them in turn. Do not be afraid, learning a 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" methods of self-education poured into our country. One of them was learning 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 that this method helped some.

I all know that sleep is very useful. According to researchers concerned with this problem, using sleep can improve mental performance.

And in general, a slept person better "absorbs" information

• But, for some reason, he absorbs it after sleep. English words from the player can only ruin your sleep. This means that it will worsen the perception of information the next day.
• But, sleep can really help. But, only if you take the time immediately before it to study English
• After such a lesson, you can sleep, and during this time the brain "processes" the information and puts it on the "shelves." This way of learning foreign languages ​​has proven its effectiveness and is used by many people.
• And this technique can be improved if, immediately after sleep, you consolidate what was learned before going to bed.

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 definitely devote 30 minutes of English a day. Plus, if there is still time, then they will definitely take a bonus.

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

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

Despite the fact that at school a foreign language is included in the group of compulsory disciplines, few manage to master it within the framework of the school course. Therefore, the question of how to learn English on your own from scratch at home is acute.

You can also learn the language at home without outside help. You just need to have clear motivation and choose the right course of study. This will achieve results. I have a collection of tips that I will submit to your judgment.

• First of all, determine the goals for which you are learning a language: passing an international exam, finding a job in a foreign company, communicating with residents of other countries or being confident in traveling abroad. Methodology is determined by intention.
• I recommend starting the study with mastering the basics. Without this, it is unrealistic to learn the language. Pay attention to the alphabet, reading rules, and grammar. A self-instruction manual will help to cope with the task. Buy it from a bookstore.
• Once the initial knowledge is stable, choose the contact study option. We are talking about distance courses, a distance learning school or Skype classes. If you are highly motivated and your language learning is progressing well, having an interlocutor will not hurt, since outside control is the key to successful learning.
• While mastering the chosen course, pay attention to reading fiction. At first, I recommend using adapted books. Switch to full text in the future. As a result, master the technique of fast reading.
• Novels and detective stories are suitable for learning. Even if the chosen book is not a literary masterpiece, it will help expand the vocabulary with new words and expressions. If you encounter unfamiliar vocabulary while reading, I recommend writing it out, translating and memorizing it. Over time, you will see that an extensive vocabulary is often repeated in works.
• Watch movies, TV shows and programs in English. At first, even with effective and intensive training, understanding something is problematic. Over time, get used to foreign speech and you will be able to understand. Spend half an hour watching every day.

Even if you have recently started learning a language, try to talk more often and do not be afraid of mistakes. Learn to express thoughts, and master the technique of constructing phrases with practice.

Ways to learn English in no time

Continuing the topic of the article, I will share the technique of high-speed learning of the English language. I don’t know for what purpose you are learning the language, but if you find yourself on the pages of the site, then you need it.

As practice shows, people find themselves in awkward situations due to poor knowledge of the English language. We have to learn the language as part of the school course, but the knowledge gained at school is not enough for work and communication. Many people strive to become better at this issue.

Any foreign language is easier to learn in a country whose inhabitants are native speakers. But not everyone can leave the homeland for such a big goal. How to be?

1. If you can't afford a short trip to the States or England, recreate an English speaking environment at home.
2. Study phrases in the target language every day. Give preference to complex phrases containing phraseological expressions. A proverb or speech of a creative person will do.
3. Put each phrase on the shelves, rewrite it several times, print it on paper and hang it on the refrigerator door or in another prominent place. Speak the material studied out loud constantly, making the correct intonation.
4. Surround yourself with English. He must accompany you everywhere. The player will help with this. Listening to music or statements in a foreign language, initially you will not understand well. Later, learn to catch words that will eventually grow into understandable phrases.
5. Download the original English-language TV series on your computer, but with subtitles. Review the episodes before going to bed and discuss with your spouse or child the next day.
6. An e-book will become an assistant in the rapid development of English. Download from the Internet and read English-language works. The e-book provides a dictionary that will help you master complex literature, and the voice function will sound the correct pronunciation.
7. Don't forget about learning English on Skype. Find a teacher on the Internet, negotiate the time of classes with him and communicate within the framework of the lessons. This technique has many advantages. You can independently choose a teacher and agree on cooperation on favorable terms. He will offer a ton of interactive lessons based on an individual approach.

Video training

The speed of achieving the goal and obtaining the result depends on perseverance, the level of motivation and the course of study chosen in accordance with the possibilities. Work hard and everything will work out. As a result, you will become smarter and feel free anywhere in the world.

Benefits of learning English

Compatriots are of the opinion that a thorough study of foreign languages ​​is inappropriate. Popular films, literary works and scientific works have long been translated into Russian. For the sake of other spheres, areas and segments, it makes no sense to master a second language.

If you are in doubt about the need to learn foreign languages, read the material and find out about the benefits of learning English. I studied it for three years and I find this skill useful. I read, communicate and perceive live speech. A lot of experience has been accumulated over the years.

Once you have mastered English, you will be able to perceive the world in a different way. This will not happen immediately, but by improving your knowledge and skills, you will gain a generally accepted perception of the world.

Let's take a look at the main benefits.

• Broadening your horizons ... The English-speaking audience of the World Wide Web is larger than the Russian-speaking part. Outside the window is the information era, where it is considered the key to success not only in business, but also in life, knowledge of a foreign language expands opportunities in terms of development.
• Watching movies in original ... As a result, it will be possible to enjoy the sound of the voice of your favorite actor, and not the translator who voices the roles. The play of English words and original humor will never slip away.
• Understanding music ... Popular charts are overflowing with foreign musical compositions. Knowing the language, you will be able to understand the meaning of the song, feel the composition and get to know the personality of the performer.
• Communication with foreigners ... Fluency in a language fosters the unification of cultures. People travel and communicate with residents of other countries. It is much nicer and more convenient when you can talk to foreigners. This makes the trip more enjoyable.
• Opening the path to success and wealth ... After reading a few books about success, it turns out that not everything boils down to money. The success of Western people is based on the perception of the world and inner philosophy. You can read the translation of such books, but then you will only be able to understand the essence of the teaching. Only the original helps to absorb knowledge.

Studying a foreign language, you discover a huge number of foreigners around you. I like talking with people who have come to Russia from afar. It helps to make friends and makes the world "at home". If you don't know the language yet, it's never too late to start learning.

Why is English an international language?

The final part of the article will be devoted to the factors thanks to which the English language gained international status. The English language ranks fourth in the world in terms of the number of speakers. But this does not prevent it from remaining international. History will tell what contributed to this.

From 1066 until the 14th century, England was ruled by French kings. As a result, the structure of Old English has changed. It's about simplifying grammar and adding new words.

Two centuries later, the rules of writing appeared, which have survived to our times. At that time, 6 million people spoke English. Thanks to the English colonies, the number of native speakers increased and the formation of an international language began.

Britain was a maritime nation. After the discovery of America by Columbus, expeditions went to the South American shores. The researchers were interested in values ​​and treasures, and so that each voyage ended in success, colonies were formed on new lands. The first such settlement was organized in 1607 in Virginia.

After some time, residents of many countries began to migrate to America in search of a better life. Since they spoke their native language, an international language was indispensable, and the role of the English language went to its role.

The British living in the new settlements brought traditions along with the language. Local residents were forced to speak it. The establishment of the English language as an international language was facilitated by British colonial policy.

In the modern world, the importance of knowledge of English is undeniable, therefore, an increasing number of people are striving to master this language. At the same time, many beginners who have never studied English before are lost from the variety of methods and textbooks. In this article, we will tell you which English textbook to choose, how to maintain motivation and organize the educational process, what to pay special attention to so that knowledge is confident and skills are brought to automatism.

Zero does not exist!

Talking about zero knowledge of English is not entirely legitimate, because in the Russian language there are countless borrowings and related words that everyone understands. For example, the words "information", "radio", "music", "sister", "bank" and others will be intuitively familiar to you. This means that a certain amount of foreign vocabulary will be given to you without the slightest effort. Not so scary anymore, right?

How to keep motivated?

Mastering a foreign language from scratch is not an easy task. After a couple of sessions, you may feel like you will never succumb to this iceberg of rules and exceptions. Think of those who started out like you and reached advanced levels. You can do that too, believe in yourself! Being passionate about your subject is your key to success. One needs English for work, another - for travel, the third - for self-improvement. Everyone has their own incentives, but it is best if there are several of them at once.

Who to study with?

These days, learning English from scratch is possible in many ways:

• individual lessons with a teacher;
• group lessons;
• skype training;
• independent study.

The most effective will be classes with a teacher. Individually or with a group (5-7 people), you will go through the necessary material at an optimal pace. It is important to find a qualified teacher with whom you will be interested. Believe me, the teacher's enthusiasm and love for English will certainly inspire you to conquer the top called "English".

If you choose group training, make sure the group is not too large. Otherwise, the teacher simply will not be able to pay enough attention to each "student". English lessons in groups have one important plus - a person is, as they say, among his own, the same newcomers as himself. Making progress in a friendly atmosphere is much easier, especially since an experienced teacher will support the slightly playful direction of the lessons.

Self-study English from scratch

Those who, for one reason or another, have chosen the path of self-study will have a harder time. You constantly need to spur interest, not to give up and not be lazy. And the hardest thing is to start ...

Where to start preparing?

1. Choice of technique:

Nowadays, there are many methods of learning English from scratch. Choose for yourself the one that is right for you, and with which it will be pleasant for you to work.

2. Selection of teaching aids:

The zero level will not allow you to immediately tackle foreign textbooks, so get editions of proven domestic authors. For example, Golitsinsky or Bonk will do. Later, it is worth referring to well-known British publications: Headway, Hotline, True to Life, Language in Use, Blueprint.

A good manual boasts ample theory and practice, while developing reading, writing, and speaking skills in equal measure. When buying a textbook, make sure that its structure meets your requirements: vocabulary, grammar, topics. The rules should be stated clearly and informatively, and colorful illustrations, additional tables, etc. provide an important advantage over boring black and white editions.

3. Choice of time for classes and their duration:

It is best to study English at the same time: if you are an early riser, devote your morning hours to classes; owls absorb material better in the evening.

To learn a foreign language effectively, you must practice every day - you can afford no more than one day off a week! The optimal duration of one "lesson" is 60-90 minutes, while you can rest 5-10 minutes in the middle of the lesson.

4. Comfortable conditions for training:

Provide yourself with the maximum convenience during classes: a cozy atmosphere, a pleasant background, and the absence of external stimuli. All this will help you abstract from reality and completely immerse yourself in the world of language.

5. Don't overdo it!

Once you have found the optimal pace for mastering new topics, stick to it and do not try to cover several difficult sections at one time. Over time, you will achieve more intensive study, but in the beginning it is not advisable to rush.

6. Constantly review the material you have covered:

Regular repetition is the key to consolidating knowledge and improving skills. Even if you have studied very little so far, practice your knowledge every free minute - in transport, during morning exercises, at lunchtime, before bed, etc. Try to talk to yourself, pronouncing words, constructions, sentences aloud or to yourself. If possible, feel free to chat with someone who knows English. Once you've mastered the base, find a pen-pal who is a native speaker.

How to learn English yourself?

The English language has a well-coordinated structure, and you should start learning this system from scratch. The first thing you need to learn is the alphabet and pronunciation. Without knowledge of the alphabet, you will not be able to write or read, and a distorted pronunciation can completely change the meaning of a statement. Do not neglect the practice of speaking, because in order to become fluent in conversational English, you need to practice as often as possible.

Reading

Undoubtedly, you will have to read a lot at first: rules, examples and simple texts. Reading grammatically correct sentences gives an excellent result - memorization of vocabulary and grammatical structures is in progress. Visual perception is the main source of new information, and regular reading of English-language texts is necessary at any stage of language learning.

Listening

When learning English from scratch, listening comprehension can seem impossible. This is actually a great reading aid. Soundtracks for assignments will help you learn how to pronounce a particular sound or word. By following the text with your eyes and listening to it at the same time, you can kill two birds with one stone. Gradually expanding the boundaries of your knowledge, try to close the textbook and listen to the text again. At first, you will understand only a few words, and then the sentences. This is the only way to learn listening, which will still play a significant role in learning.

Listening to English songs and watching films, including those with subtitles, keep the newcomer in good shape and increase motivation, unobtrusively dipping a person into an authentic atmosphere. It will be very useful to watch in the original your favorite film, which you know almost by heart in Russian. A familiar plot will make it easier for you to understand the lines of the characters in English, besides, you will be able to see a lively and modern, and not purely bookish language.

Letter

Any new material must be worked out in writing! With all the convenience of modern computer programs that offer to insert a suitable word instead of a gap, they are not suitable for those who have just started learning English from scratch. The method of writing in a regular notebook is more effective: performing written exercises allows you to hone knowledge, bringing it to automatism. First, you will learn how to correctly express thoughts on paper, and only then will you be able to confidently use them in speech.

Speaking

Oral practice is an integral part of learning a foreign language. Being able to read and translate does not mean being fluent in English. Beautiful and fluent speech is the dream of any beginner, but in order to fulfill it, you need to practice constantly. If you do not have an "experimental" interlocutor, practice on yourself! For example, talk to yourself in front of the mirror, try to tell as much as possible about your day. As you go through a new topic, invent a new name, profession and past for yourself - create a fictional character. This playful moment will provide you with the variety you need for oral topics.

You can achieve even greater success by combining reading or listening with speaking. After reading the text or listening to the audio recording, try to retell the content out loud (alternatively, in writing). Such a presentation will help train memory and thinking, teach you to retell in your own words, and therefore, speak fluent English.

Vocabulary

The study of foreign vocabulary begins with the simplest and most frequently used words:

• nouns (e.g. a house, a man, an apple)
• adjectives (e.g. big, great, good);
• verbs (e.g. to do, to be, to get);
• pronouns (e.g. I, he, her);
• numerals (e.g. one, ten, the fifth).

Thoughtless cramming is not suitable for those who really want to know English. Undoubtedly, international words are remembered the fastest, and the rest are best combined with familiar lexical units. For example, "a big dog", "an interesting film". It is better to memorize persistent expressions in their entirety, for example, "to make a mistake", "to do one" s best ".

When memorizing lexical units, you need to pay special attention not only to their meaning, but also to pronunciation. That is why it is at the initial stage of learning English that it is important to learn how to correctly interpret the transcription of a word and to firmly master the pronunciation rules for certain letter combinations, for example, "th", "ng". Also set aside a separate lesson to study the features of open and closed syllables, and you will save a lot of time constantly looking into dictionary transcriptions.

Grammar

Knowledge of the English grammar book is perhaps even slightly more essential than a wealth of vocabulary. If you can easily get away with ignorance of a certain word, then the inability to use the times and constructions will instantly give you a layman.

You need to start learning English grammar with the word order in the sentence, because the correctness and meaning of the statement depends on it. Then you can move on to mastering the times of the Simple / Indefinite group (Present, Past, Future). The next sections will be the Contineous / Progressive and Perfect tenses. The constructions "to be going to" and numerous modal verbs (for example, "must", "have to", "can") will become important elements of your knowledge.

English from scratch to some it is given faster and easier, to others a little slower and with great effort. However, with motivation and quality textbooks, anyone can learn English. At the initial stage, it is especially important to pay attention to all aspects of the language as a whole. An integrated approach is the key to successfully learning and acquiring solid knowledge and skills.

Recently, it has become popular to study English on your own to improve your career or to continue your studies abroad. Of course, for many, the question arises - where to find a good English self-study guide, audio lessons and other materials that will effectively help you master a foreign language within a certain period of time. It is worth saying that learning English on your own is a long process, but everything is in your hands and you can make this process fun and enjoyable.
So, you decided not to hire a tutor, not to pay money for courses or self-study books, but to choose free learning English on your own using online lessons. It is worth saying that at first most people fail to achieve any positive result and, naturally, they simply lose heart.

Stereotypes are what gets in the way of learning English

These are the components that most people face when deciding to go through self-study English course at home and at least slightly advance in your knowledge:

• most are confident that learning a foreign language on their own is a very difficult task;
• many people learn the language but do not achieve the expected results;
• most people reach a certain level of knowledge, say, advanced, but it takes them years to learn;
• many people think that they simply cannot learn a second language;

All of the above can be transformed into one single whole and conclude that learning English from scratch is a long and thorny path. However, there are also fast courses of study, that is, English, you can master in just two months. Just give up traditional learning methods that are based on textbooks, "cramming" dictionaries, grammar basics, as well as boring and monotonous dialogues.
We are all familiar with this approach to mastering a foreign language from school - if you are not going to read Shakespeare in the original, why bite the stone of grammar. User reviews indicate that the methodology of paid services remains a school one, only the learning process takes place in an accelerated mode, that is, you do not study English two hours a week, but seven hours a day.

The right methods are the key to success

Do you want to start learning English online? Leave books, lessons for later. First, you need to decide on the important aspects of your teaching methodology. That is, you yourself must become a teacher. The main thing is to move grammar to "Kamchatka", you will not need it if you just want to communicate with native speakers, listen to radio and television programs, of course, if you are not going to take an international exam to obtain a certificate. But the main thing is not this - no matter what method you use, mastering the course of learning a language at home, your positive mood during classes is important, and then a positive result will not take long.
So, 3 main principles self-study English from scratch:

• motivation - you yourself must strongly want to learn a foreign language;
• the right method - try several teaching methods and choose the best one for yourself;
• learning process - decide what you need knowledge of English for - for everyday communication or for further study at prestigious foreign universities.

And most importantly - do not "stand" in one place - constantly develop and improve your knowledge. For this, use the lessons posted on our website, because they are offered to you completely free of charge!