Many refer to the fact that you must first learn the rules for using the language, and then, learn to write, read and speak.

There is also an opposite opinion - like learning your native language, you first need to “create” a vocabulary, and then learn to read, speak and write.

Which way to choose is up to you. But the truth is unchanging, the main thing is to teach.

If you do not have any understanding of the language and your "zero", i.e. Beginner, then it is better to start studying it with children's literature and textbooks for children 7-10 years old.

Unlike books for preschoolers, the information contained in them is not so primitive.

If your level is Elementary, which is no longer Beginner, but your maximum knowledge of the language is the phrase - "London the capital of great Britain", which is already not enough, but still not enough - you can start learning the language from books for older children.

However, in the first and second cases, it is necessary to learn from the basics.

The main points of study are:

1. Grammar rules;
2. Building and expanding vocabulary.
3. Learning the rules of reading English

The development of reading rules should begin. This is necessary in order to learn how to pronounce sounds correctly, with the features inherent in this language.

You should also pay attention to mastering the rules for pronunciation of consonants and vowel combinations. Without this basic knowledge, you will not be able to read correctly.

Clarification of the pronunciation of words

In English, like in any other language, there are exceptions. Including in the rules of reading and pronunciation of words. Many who came to English from others do not obey any pronunciation rules.

Therefore, it is necessary to pay special attention to this category of words and learn their pronunciation, as they say, “by the teeth”.

Vocabulary formation

Contrary to popular belief, you need to expand your vocabulary not by memorizing individual words, but by memorizing phrases, and even whole sentences.

This method is the most effective and, due to the fact that the word is remembered in its context, it allows you to learn not 30 words at the same time, as it would be in the first case, but 2.3 or 4 times more.

Also, this technique also helps to memorize several meanings of the same word at once.

You can start simple:

• Write down, translate into English and memorize your most common phrases and everyday sentences;
• Teach and children;
• Learn in a foreign language.

Get yourself your own personal dictionary and write down the learned words and phrases in it. Create a special section with hard-to-remember words and give it more attention.

Grammar learning

Grammar is rightfully considered one of the most difficult sections in learning English. However, this opinion is erroneous. There are not so many rules in English compared to others, which is why it received its status as the "language of international communication."

However, the rules do not need to be memorized, they need to be understood. Therefore, instead of memorizing them, it is better to do as many practical grammar exercises as possible.

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View news in English

In order to learn to understand English speech, it is necessary not only to listen, but also to read. The easiest way is to read the news feed of one of the English newspapers.

This is useful not only from the point of view of learning the language, but also from the point of view of the general development and knowledge of the world, as well as foreign culture. The news is written in an accessible and simple language, they contain a lot of commonly used words in everyday life, in this regard, reading the news will be simple and useful for you.

Read simple texts

Reading is one of the main ways to learn any language. Speaking beautifully will help you exactly. Of course, all the most beautiful turns and phraseological units for beautiful speech are contained in classical literature.

However, reading it requires a large vocabulary, therefore, at the first steps of learning a language, read.

Install useful apps

Today, on the Internet, as well as in any mobile software store, there are many applications that allow you to learn English anywhere and at any time.

It is convenient, as it is very simple and mobile. You can learn a language while waiting in line at the doctor, while driving to work, or while waiting for a friend in the park.

The most popular applications on the market are:

• words The goal is to increase vocabulary. The learning process takes place with the help of various games, as well as interesting tasks aimed at training memory.
• Easy ten- the principle of operation of the application is similar to Words, however, here, in addition to visual memorization of words, it is also possible to listen to them, which develops auditory memory.
• Busuu- the application allows you to learn not individual words, but speech structures, which is considered a more effective way to memorize the language and expand vocabulary. The application provides for the writing of short texts and their subsequent verification.
• Polyglot- the application has a rich database of teaching aids that accompany each task. The intended purpose is the study of grammar, but also the replenishment of vocabulary.
• English: Speak American- the purpose of this application is to increase your level of perception and understanding of English speech by listening to dialogues, compiling and translating them.

Study online

The Internet can also be useful for learning English. On the World Wide Web, many sites are ready to open their pages to you, designed to help you, for a moderate fee, become a real polyglot.

The indisputable advantage of online resources for learning English is the inexpensive subscription price (about 1000 rubles per year) and the rather extensive content of teaching aids: rules, tasks and games that will help, if not simplify the process of learning a language, then certainly make it more interesting.

The "top" online tutorials are:

1. Lingualeo- the resource contains many tasks and games, allows you to create a personal program for learning the language. The purpose is to study the grammar of the English language, as well as the development of vocabulary and skills in the perception of English speech.

1. Duolingo- the principle of the resource is similar to Lingualeo. And the main purpose is the same - studying the grammar of the English language and consolidating the knowledge gained. However, its advantage is the ability to learn words not separately from each other, but in context, which is the most effective way to replenish vocabulary.

1. puzzle-english is an online language learning resource similar to Lingualeo and Duolingo. However, its intended purpose is to develop listening skills. In this regard, the main educational game content on the site are audio and video games.

Our century, by right, is considered the century of opportunities, in the field of education - in the first place. All kinds of programs, tutorials, games and applications are trying to diversify the boring process of learning English and improve it.

The Internet is full of various teaching aids available for download, and in any bookstore you will find many books on the English language.

Now you don’t need to visit expensive ones, it’s enough to have a goal, stock up on the necessary literature, in any format convenient for you, and consistently go towards your goal - to become a native speaker.

Today, English is the universal means of communication. It opens up excellent career prospects. And you should not forget about access to a large information material. Thanks to the knowledge of the English language, you can watch your favorite TV shows at the time they are shown, and not wait until they are translated and adapted to the Russian language.

The advantages of knowing a second language, and as a rule it is English, are many and they can be listed for a very long time. Learning the language of Shakespeare is difficult even in England itself. But, everyone can comprehend the basics of a simple spoken language.

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

IMPORTANT: There are no people incapable of "languages". Yes, learning a foreign language can be easier for someone, and more difficult for someone. The main thing is to learn how to properly motivate yourself and find a course of study 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 self-study is unlikely to help here. You will have to attend special, narrowly focused courses. But, you can reach them, starting with self-study.

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

However, such communication has a number of disadvantages:

• these activities cost money.
• need to fit in with the schedule.
• Missing one class can leave you far behind.

Of course, many of the disadvantages of such training can be minimized by training with 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 on your own.

How to learn English from scratch?

• In order to learn the language of JK Rowling from scratch, it is best to use a computer program or an audio course for beginners. With their help, you can understand the pronunciation of individual letters and words. By the way, the audio course in this has a lot of advantages.
• With its help, training can be carried out without looking up from other things. It can be turned on in the car when commuting 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 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 the 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 the study of new words is presented in the form of cards. The 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 a lot of words at once. At first, new information will come easily. Then, new words will be remembered easily, and old ones can be forgotten. In order to avoid this, it is necessary to pay more attention to the consolidation of 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 has already been 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 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 the letters, try to read as many English texts as possible. It is not necessary 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, do not paste all the text into them. Translate one word at a time. This will allow you to learn the language even better and remember a few words.

After you get comfortable in English, get a dictionary

• Write down in it (just write down with a pen) all the unfamiliar words and phrases you encounter, 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. They all need a lot of time. But it pays off handsomely
• Don't forget about pronunciation. Even a person who understands well what is written in English text will not always be able to make out what native speakers of this language are talking about. As a rule, they speak faster than teachers and teachers of language schools do.
• In order to make it easier to understand English speech, watch movies, series and documentaries without translation. It's a great way to learn this interesting language

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

How to learn English easily: a method of teaching English?

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

• Method of Dmitry Petrov. A well-known polyglot in our country invented his own methodology and method of presenting information that fits in 16 lessons. Probably, many who were interested in learning English saw a series of TV shows in which Dmitry taught famous people. Thanks to this technique, you can quickly immerse yourself in the language environment and understand the grammar.
• Method "16". Another technique that allows you to learn the basics of the English language in just 16 hours. It is based on learning dialogues, having mastered which you will be able to understand English.
• Schechter's method. This system of learning English was developed by the famous Soviet linguist Igor Yurievich Shekhter. Unfortunately, this technique cannot be used for independent study 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, which was developed by the famous philologist Alexander Dragunkin. He built his system on the so-called Russified transcription. In addition, he deduced the "51 rules" of English grammar. By learning which you can master this language

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

But, the best way to learn English is Frank method

English learners using this method are given two texts. First comes the adapted passage. Usually this is a literal translation, often provided with lexico-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 it.

How to quickly learn words in English?

• There are many methods for 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 about your 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 to throw your eyes on the sheet with words
• If you don't want a notebook, you can use the card method. To do this, 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. However, it is better to make them yourself. After all, writing down something on paper, we write it down in our subconscious.

Do not immediately try to remember a lot of words. In the long run, this is not very effective. Words learned quickly are usually forgotten quickly.

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

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

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

How to quickly learn irregular English verbs?

• As mentioned above, the “card method” can be used 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 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 need to not only write two forms of the verb with a 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. Cards can be sorted out by hand, remembering first the main form, and then turn over and do the same with other forms. Such training can be carried out both at home and at work. Students can take such cards with them to the institute and repeat the verbs during the break.

Card example:

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

• the method of formation of the second and third forms
• repeatability or non-repetition of forms
• root vowel alternation
• sound similarities
• spelling features

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 who wants to learn English is the times. By understanding 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 times is called Simple (simple). That is, there is:

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

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

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

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

• In order to use English tenses in sentences, you need to understand what action is happening? It is regular, it was yesterday, it 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 (the specific time is not known)
• If the sentence indicates 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 applied when the result of the action is already known or it is possible to 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 designate a process whose action is not completed, but it needs to be said 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 instead of them enter linguistic formulas. You can use special literature. Better than multiple authors

Very well told about the times in Dmitry Petrov's method "Polyglot 16"

How to learn 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, learning a text in English without knowing what is written there will not work. And on the other hand, while we are translating, something will already be written to the “subcortex”
• During the translation of the text, you need to reread it several times. If you do this during the day, then before going to bed, repeat this procedure. We will sleep and the brain will work
• In the morning, the text should be printed and hung in prominent places. Cooking, the text should be in the kitchen in a conspicuous place. Vacuuming in the living room, it should also be visible

The text in English is very well remembered if it is recorded on a voice recorder

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 again need to listen to this text.

If the text is large, then it is better to break it 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 a dream?

At the end of the Soviet era, many “unique” methods of self-education poured into our country. One of them was to study foreign languages ​​during sleep. 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.

Everyone knows that sleep is very useful. According to researchers involved in this problem, sleep can improve mental abilities.

And in general, a sleepy person “absorbs” information better.

• But, for some reason, he absorbs it after sleep. English words from the player can only spoil the dream. So, 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 the brain during this time will “process” the information and put it on the “shelves”. This method of learning foreign languages ​​has proven to be effective and is used by many people.
• And you can improve this technique if, immediately after sleep, you consolidate what was studied before bedtime.

Learning English: reviews

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

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

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

Learning any foreign language on your own is not an easy task. First of all, it is important to understand why you need a language. Maybe you need English for travel? Or do you need business English to get your dream job? Or just pull up the level for an assessment at the university?

That is, first you need to determine the goal, and then the tools that are suitable for achieving it. For example, Puzzle English has a course for beginners where you can start learning the language without knowing the alphabet.

First, if you are completely new to English, it would be nice to imagine how words are read. That is point number 1 - rules for reading words. Read and repeat words aloud, including drawing on examples from movies, TV shows, or songs. On Puzzle English, excerpts from them can be found, for example, in the "Video Puzzles" section. Repeating all this regularly, you will train both pronunciation and listening comprehension.

The second is the formation of a personal dictionary. It is not necessary to memorize all the words in the vocabulary from A to Z. As a rule, everything starts with general topics and simple words. Remember what words you most often use in everyday life, determine the range of topics that interest you. It is convenient to use an electronic dictionary, especially one that works offline. That is, if you are learning English for travel, start learning the vocabulary that you will need on the trip.

Third - grammar. To successfully use your vocabulary, you need to understand how words fit together, how to express this or that thought correctly. English grammar has a lot of rules and even more exceptions. But without her, nowhere. There are many tutorials to help you learn the rules. If textbooks are not to your liking, you can always pick up a convenient online resource. It is better to choose a course with feedback. This will give you the opportunity to quickly receive answers to questions that arise in the learning process. And there will definitely be a lot of them. For example, on Puzzle English you can watch a video with a detailed explanation of the grammar, and if something is not clear, you can always ask in the comments and you will be answered by experts in English.

So, there is a certain base. What's next? And then, so that the language does not remain just a passive baggage, you need to speak it. And to speak, you need an interlocutor. And in order to communicate successfully, you need to understand the interlocutor. Two more important components in language learning - speaking and listening which is usually the most problematic.

You need to get used to the sound of foreign speech. Do not rush to immediately watch films in the original, focus on your level. The ideal way out is to find a resource that will offer you videos of different levels, it is very good if it is a video with subtitles. Or, for example, the Puzzle English website has “Podcasts” - live conversations of native speakers with simultaneous translation.

Sing songs. It has been proven to be a very effective way to train speech and hearing at the same time. For music fans, Puzzle English has its own section, which is called “Songs”. Popular songs are sorted literally line by line and you will finally be able to understand what your favorite performers are singing about.

And finally, speaking. Who to talk to? You can train on others, you can talk to yourself. But what to do with the inevitable mistakes and a bunch of questions? To develop your speaking skills in a language, you will most likely need not just an interlocutor, but a competent interlocutor who will correct your speech.

So, the goal is set, the means are chosen. It remains to understand how to motivate yourself and not give up halfway.

Make sure your goal is realistic and meets your needs. Start with the basics, do not try to embrace the immense and learn everything at once. Go from simple to complex. But do not set yourself very easy tasks, otherwise you will stagnate. The training should be a little hard, but still possible to complete successfully. So you will receive joy from your achievements, and not disappointment that you again failed or did not understand.

Choose the teaching method that suits you. Don't leave your phone? Install the appropriate application. Love to read? Read books. Of course, Shakespeare in the original is not immediately defeated. But it is quite possible to choose adapted literature in accordance with your level. Listen to music, watch movies. Learning a language is not boring cramming, but a process that can be enjoyed.

Decided to learn English language? Of course, you made the right choice, because English language- the main language of international communication.

Most likely, you have already encountered the main problem when learning English- a huge number of textbooks, courses on the market, most of which are a waste of time and money. And if we add to this selfeducation and complete lack of basic knowledge language, then all this confuses a person, and he loses his desire to learn English. BUT a wish- the main key to the successful study of any foreign language.

So what does the site offer you for a successful learning English from scratch?

First of all, especially for the entry level in the form online lessons a wonderful tutorial by K. B. Vasiliev "Easy English" was designed (from the second lesson, the first is completely from the site). Classes on this tutorial are also perfect for children, because the texts are from popular English children's fairy tales, such as "Alice in Wonderland", "Winnie the Pooh and all all all", etc. Additionally, typographical errors were corrected, some inaccuracies were added, and audio for the whole course for free. And doing the exercises is not at all difficult, because for this there are special forms for entering text, as well as keys with answers. To view the answer, hover your mouse over the key: . You can peep back only after you complete the exercise! If you have any questions, you can ask them under the lesson in the form of a comment.

Please note that you do not need to rush and jump to the next lesson immediately after completing the current one. Proceed to the next lesson when you are sure that you have mastered the material of the current lesson. fully.

Further parallel with the study of the audio course above, you can also study the possibly simpler Assimil audio course. The Audio Courses page also has advanced courses, as well as an interesting tutorial on how to work with audio.

How do you learn so much and still get confused with verb tenses? Dont be upset, verb tenses in english- this is the most difficult part of it. After all, there are not 3 of them, as in Russian, but as many as 12! Especially for a simpler understanding and assimilation of tenses, the following section was created on the effective lessons of S. P. Dugin for beginners.

Verb tenses can also be studied in the English grammar section. Grammar lessons were originally intended for intermediate students, but translations have been added to them, and now they can be studied by slightly less advanced students. In this section very many lessons, it will help you find answers to many questions, so don't skip it. Proceed to study it only when you are ready. And in the lessons for beginners, there will periodically be links to specific grammar lessons from this section.

Have you already studied all this? Well you give! Congratulations! What to do next? And then you will have even more independent study. Unfortunately, from an intermediate level it is difficult to build any path for learning, build it yourself according to your interests. A lot of practice is needed. Listen to a lot of audio, video materials. Try to talk more. Not with whom? Talk to yourself! Read, write. The site also has videos. Perhaps there will be more later.

Please note that on the mobile version of the site, the right menu falls down to the very bottom screen, and the top menu opens at the touch of a button ≡ top right.

What kind of English do we study? British or American?

Correct answer: both.

On the one hand, British refers to the rules of pronunciation set many years ago. Almost no one speaks it now, but everyone who studies English, or sets the pronunciation, strives for it, incl. American actors (for example, Will Smith). Also in all textbooks standard grammar and spelling of words. It turns out that almost everyone learns British English. In American grammar and spelling is a little, quite a bit different from British, so look for any American English textbooks. very, very stupid.

On the other hand, British English also includes a special intonation that almost no one teaches, and it’s hard to get used to it. These intonation lessons also do not teach. It turns out that no matter how hard we try to pronounce, we will still get more American English than British. Intonation aside, our vocal apparatus is simply more like an American one. The video of the 1st lesson presents pure British English. The audio of the next lessons will be more like American English. Otherwise, English is standard, no need to come up with ridiculous reasons why I should or should not learn these lessons. Just teach! Responsible for quality! (Website author)

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It is a known fact that the most popular language in the world is English. Knowing him, you can communicate with a resident of almost any country. All this is possible due to the fact that English is an international language and is spoken in 106 countries of the world. It is not difficult to guess that in order to be a successful person, you need to expand your language boundaries. Learning English from scratch is not so difficult if you know where to get the information from and how to use it. This article will help you learn everything you need to learn English on your own absolutely free.

Once you have realized the need to learn English, it's time to take action. Modern technologies of the 21st century allow you to learn a new language on your own without teachers. Thanks to the Internet, you can learn a language quickly and effectively. To do this, it is enough to find sites and video lessons in English, sign up for online courses or take online lessons. In addition, you can find a lot of material where English for beginners is intelligibly explained.

Before you start learning a language, you need to understand where to start learning.

If you have at least some long-forgotten English skills, then it will be easier to learn the language on your own. After all, if you once learned grammar and words, then you already have some basics of the English language and everything you need will pop up in your subconscious, you just have to start going through the program.

If you have never touched English or foreign languages, it does not matter. Find an English tutorial that you can understand. In such books, as a rule, basic rules and words are written, which are enough for a foreigner to understand your speech, and you can conduct an elementary dialogue.

If you are interested in a deeper and more effective study of the language, then here you will have to look for special literature or find a site on the Internet that tells how to learn English from scratch, for free. Such sources exist in large numbers, so learning a whole foreign language on the Internet will not be difficult and you can be sure that your knowledge will be at the level.

So, if you decide to learn English from scratch, this article will help you step by step to figure out how to organize your studies without involving expensive specialists and at the same time get up-to-date information about the language.

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How to organize self-study in English?

How long do you plan to study English?

Learning English on your own is easier than you think. To begin with, determine how much you plan to study and for what period of time you plan to learn the language. Honestly decide for yourself, if you have enough superficial knowledge, then in 3 months it is quite possible to learn basic words and basic grammar. If you want to master an intermediate level of English, get ready to set aside 3 days a week for this for at least a year. And, of course, if your goal is to know English perfectly, then when you start learning English, get ready to practice the language every day, learn something new and improve your knowledge every year.

What do you need to learn a language?

Stock up on materials and tools depending on your needs. To learn the basics of English for tourism purposes, a self-instruction manual and a dictionary with basic words and phrases will be enough. If your goal is more global - you need a good and high-quality dictionary, a grammar book and various audio and video lessons in English. It is a well-known fact that communication with a native speaker is the best way to acquire speech skills. If you have the opportunity to communicate with a native English speaker, take advantage of it. Alternatively, watching English films without translation (subtitles are acceptable) or reading English fiction in the original is also suitable. Be sure to get a notebook in which you will write down new words and always have it with you so that you can repeat the words while in traffic, on the way to visit or at any other time.

Set yourself a goal

Once you decide what level of English you need and how much time you are ready to learn new words and rules, set yourself goals. By reaching each new small goal, you overcome the path of learning English from scratch step by step. Each new step is a new level for you. It will be relevant if you set yourself approximate deadlines:

1. Learn the entire alphabet in 2 weeks;
2. Learn the correct pronunciation in 3 weeks;
3. Learn the main tenses in 1 month (present, past and future);
4. Learn in 50 days the minimum vocabulary - 300 words or more;
5. Learn to make complete sentences in 1.5 - 2 months.

Schedule your classes

Once you have decided on all the main points, it's time to organize your work. Decide which day you study grammar when you watch instructional videos, solve tests, or read. At least you need to spend an hour of time studying, learn about 5 new words every day. On Saturday evening, watch episode 1 of your favorite English series without translation, believe me, this will help you a lot in learning the language. Over time, you can switch from TV shows to films, and there you can already start and read books in English.

Surround yourself with English

In addition to the specially allotted time for learning the language, it is necessary to fill the space around you with English speech and words. For example, hang leaflets with new words in the apartment, listen to the news in English (again, everything is available on the Internet). Find a foreign friend with whom you can chat every day on Skype or chat. There are special sites where oral and written practice of a foreign language is possible. If you have the opportunity to go abroad where they speak English for 1-2 months, this will be the most informative and interesting trip for you, as you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself entirely in the English atmosphere without creating it artificially.

will pass quickly and successfully if you learn to read English text, master vocabulary and grammar, listen to speech, learn to write and train pronunciation

Free websites and online programs for learning English from scratch

So, the Internet can be your main assistant in learning English. The main thing is to find useful sites and video courses and look at them daily, looking for new words, interesting videos and grammar rules. The program for learning English at home can be based on ready-made online courses, or you can combine watching helpful videos, reading books, and even using chat rooms to communicate with native speakers. You can learn English easily and quickly if you choose the way and method that you like. Below you will find various resources for learning English from scratch, from which you can choose what you like best.

Learning to read correctly and quickly in English

1. Reading English consonants - alphabet and sounds
2. Alphabet and Basics of Reading in English- video, part 1, basic knowledge;
3. "A" in a closed syllable, sh pronunciation and more- video, part 2, pronunciation of the article and some sounds;
4. Reading rules and pronunciation ar, are, air, y, e, ch- video, part 3, rules for reading complex sounds.

It is also good to read magazines (britishcouncil.org) in English aloud or silently. You can find any material that interests you.

Memorizing new vocabulary

So that new vocabulary is not hard labor for you, the best way is to download and install special applications for your phone in order to be able to learn vocabulary even outside the home, when you can just get your phone and not waste time in a traffic jam / subway / queue, but learn the language.

The channel will be useful for business negotiations Business English Pod.

Another good way to learn new words is to solve crossword puzzles from English words:

Listening to English speech

To understand English, it is important to listen to foreign speech as often as possible. These can be songs (lyrics.com), audio recordings and audio books (librophile.com). To constantly expand your vocabulary, it is useful to watch news in English (newsinlevels.com), foreign TV programs, films and series in English. But first, you should take a small online course on understanding English speech. YouTube will help you with this.

1. English with Jennifer. There is a special section on the page “understanding rapid English speech”, where in 20 lessons you can acquire good skills.
2. You can also use the link to the channel Real English, where you can find many videos of real people speaking English, each video has subtitles.
3. Another useful channel british council, where you can find a selection of educational cartoons with various situations in which people communicate in English.
4. No less useful would be comprehensive study of English with the BBC on the YouTube channel.

Learning and improving grammar

The main thing to learn is grammar. Tenses, verb forms, pronouns and much more can be learned using the English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy, which describes English tenses, verbs and sentence structure in a very accessible way. This tutorial can be easily found on the Internet and downloaded for free. Any free grammar books that you can download that you can understand will also work.

But you can learn grammar using any resource for adults and children. One of the most interesting ways for beginners is to subscribe to one of the YouTube channels:

Also, you can start learning English grammar on the following web resources:

And do not forget to solve English proficiency tests, some can be found here - englishteststore.net , begin-english.ru , english-lessons-online.ru .

We read adapted texts in English

Adapted texts are very useful when learning English, especially at a beginner level. You can download them. So, we learn to read and immediately understand the meaning of the text, avoiding cumbersome sentences and unnecessary constructions. On this site envoc.ru you can find both easy texts and more difficult ones to improve your reading technique. Here, in each work, simple phrases are used and translations are given. Also, simple texts can be found. In addition to the texts themselves on the site, you can repeat the rules of reading and some words. Remember, to read even adapted literature, you need basic knowledge of grammar, vocabulary and knowledge of reading rules.

Improving speech skills

Perhaps the biggest problem for a person who wants to master English is to find English interlocutors to practice speaking. Communication is a very important part of learning, as communication helps you learn the right tone, pronunciation and learn new words. To find English interlocutors, you can use one of the sites below. It is enough to register and the doors to the world of English speech will open for you.