Learn a foreign language on your own at home. A short English course for beginners from scratch. Fast start. Program for learning English at home

Hello, friends! Do you speak any other language besides Russian? Knowing a second language can be very helpful.

Today I will tell you how to learn English on your own at home, since at one time I had an urgent need for such knowledge.

At the same time, you will have to devote at least half an hour a day to classes, but this should be done regularly. So, let's find out if it is possible to learn a second language at home and do without expensive courses.

It is believed that there are no incapable people, but there are bad teachers or insufficient incentive. In fact, it all depends on the person and the strength of his desire. To quickly learn a language from scratch.

An important point before studying can be the formulation of the problem. At the same time, the strength of your desire will help to carry out the planned.

There may be such goals for learning English:

1. Obtaining a position in an international company and working abroad.
2. Tourist trips.
3. International trade and own business.
4. Starting a family abroad
5. Correspondence with friends from English-speaking countries.
6. Study abroad.

Is it possible to learn a language on your own

You can learn a language completely free of charge, but it’s unlikely to be done in a month. Therefore, you should not believe when they promise to do this in courses or with the help of a special video.

For a good knowledge of the language, you will have to spend 2-3 years. At the same time, you need to practice regularly. To learn the language yourself, you need to consider certain tips.

As scientists confirm, English words and phrases are best remembered in the first half of the day.

Language is especially easy for children.

If you learn a new language, then this promises you new opportunities. You can watch movies and series in the original.

Computer programs will be easier to understand. And the colloquial version will allow you to actively participate in world-class cultural events.

This is a lot of new friends, travel and festivals.

The benefits of exercising at home

If you approach learning a language seriously, you can master it on your own, even from scratch, without specialized courses.

These activities have the following benefits:

1. You can choose the time for training. In your free time, you can study the language.
2. Training takes place in a comfortable environment and there is no need to go anywhere.
3. You can choose a suitable company for language learning.
4. English requires constant study over a long period, so self-study will save money.

Learning English from scratch on your own: the main stages

Here is the way to learn the language.

It includes the following steps:

• learning the alphabet and pronunciation of letters. It is important to go over the sound and transcription;
• study the words. Set yourself a plan for a month, for example 1200 words. At the same time, every day you need to memorize at least 20 words. In this case, words can be taken from a dictionary, from articles on the Internet, from books, and from video or audio clips.

It is better to choose words yourself.

You can learn the language according to this plan:

1. Take a manual or even a children's textbook. Learn the ground rules. This is necessary for the base to appear.
2. Listen to the beginners course in audio format. Learn to pronounce sounds correctly.
3. Understand the nuances of transcription.
4. Compose and replenish vocabulary regularly.
5. First, read simplified texts in children's books and comics.
6. Install free mobile offers.
7. Watch cartoons, news and movies in the original version.

Good results can be obtained with daily practice. Such exercises are useful not only for adults, but also for children.
Listen actively to audiobooks and podcasts. There are podcasts to watch and listen to.

Popular podcasts from the BBC, which are educational programs.
Skype more.

It is important to communicate with English-speaking people. With the help of special social networks, you can find a person with whom to communicate via Skype.

You can find an Englishman who wants to learn Russian. At the same time, mutual exchange of knowledge is possible.

It is better to speak correctly initially, so as not to relearn later.

How to memorize words better

Remember that we remember best what is especially interesting. Words are best taught along with epithets. In this case, you can not only memorize the word, but also common phrases.

In this case, you need to combine nouns with verbs and nouns with adjectives.
It is better to memorize the material not in blocks, but in quatrains and phrases. Sometimes catchphrases are easier to remember.
Get a dictionary - a notebook where you write down sentences and phrases that you especially like.

At the same time, writing down words develops motor memory well.
Here's how to use a homemade dictionary:

1. First, read all the information from the page.
2. Then you cover the Russian words and translate.
3. Then you do the opposite.

Remember that it is important to study transcription. It will allow you to deal with especially difficult words. Pay great attention to grammar, as it is important to be able to correctly combine and form sentences.
If you have difficulty reading books, then this game will come in handy. Set a goal to read 3 pages and only after that do what you love.

Memorize phrases that you often use in everyday life.
As the reviews confirm, the online translator Yandex or Google will help beginners in translating. To better learn the language, you can make a friend in an English-speaking country.

You can communicate via skype or chat.
You can watch a movie on a computer and write down words that are unfamiliar. Then pause the movie and look up the word in the dictionary.

You can use the program to play text from voice. You can also learn English with the help of subtitles.
MP3 player will allow you to listen to any audiobook or foreign songs. You can choose books with translation into Russian.

Online services for learning English

Consider the possibilities of the Internet for learning English.

Here are some resources to help you:

1. https://ororo.tv/ru This is a resource for watching movies and series in English. Each film comes with English subtitles. Unfamiliar words can be translated by pressing the cursor.
2. https://www.esolcourses.com/topics/food-and-drink.html Site with board games, grammar exercises and quizzes. You can take tests or download assignments in pdf format.
3. https://www.englishclub.com/reading/short-stories.htm A resource for learning English through stories. This is a free site.
4. Lim-English.com is a remote tutorial based on the Oleg Limanskog method. Texts and exercises of different difficulty levels are offered.

There are special applications for ios and android that are made for learning English. Especially popular is LinguaLeo and Duolingo.

There is also a paid program roseta stone.

What should lessons be?

Start learning from the very basics: the alphabet, sounds and simple constructions. Classes should include the following activities:

1. Reading.
2. Listening to audio texts.
3. Grammar exercises.
4. Letter.

In order to speak English fluently, it is important to have a large vocabulary, that is, to know many different words by heart.

If there is a database of words, then you need to study it periodically.
To replenish your vocabulary, you need to read books in the original. In this case, you need to translate all unfamiliar words.

Suitable for studying and a movie with subtitles.
Where to find free tutorials and materials
I also suggest that you get acquainted with the most popular books, video and audio materials that can be used in home lessons.
Here are some resources you might find useful:

1. "Elementary course of English for Russians with parallel translation" Karavanova N.
2. 90 lessons for beginners according to the method of Dr. Pimsleur.
3. English according to Dragunkin in 115 minutes.
4. Barry Tomalin Spoken English in 3 Months.
5. "Polyglot in 16 hours" with Dmitry Petrov.

Audio courses are especially convenient, as you can listen to the lessons and still go about your business.

So, summing up, we can highlight the following important points in learning English:

1. It is necessary to choose a specific course of study and gain motivation.
2. First, set clear goals for what you need the language for. It can be new opportunities in work, travel or communication with foreigners.
3. Pay special attention to the alphabet, grammar and reading rules. This tutorial will help you. When the initial knowledge is obtained, you can proceed to the subsequent stages.
4. Perhaps you should choose a distance learning course or some Skype classes.
5. Choose a specific time to read fiction in English. The first thing to do is to choose adapted books. Not bad suit novels and detective stories.
6. Be sure to write out and study unfamiliar vocabulary. After a while, you will notice that the dictionary array is often repeated.

Remember that even if you have recently started learning a language, you need to talk more often. And don't be afraid to make mistakes.

First, you will learn how to express your thoughts, and with the technique of constructing sentences, you will get used to experience.
I hope you find my review article useful. After all, you can start learning a new language at any age.

Among other things, this is a great way to train your memory and expand your horizons. Show a little perseverance and perseverance, take a little time every day for lessons and the world will sparkle with new colors.

If you have something to add, write in the comments. Until we meet again, dear guests and visitors of my site!

Hello dear reader!

I understand correctly - you want to learn English at home, and probably quickly, and interestingly, and effortlessly ...? Desire is great! It’s just a gardener’s dream: “bring a new variety of exotic cucumbers at home without care and fertilizer” :).

Well, of course, we decided not to do gardening with you, but nevertheless, everything is real, I tell you. Only with the proviso under certain circumstances and conditions', which will be discussed below. By the way, I will also share with you how to bring these circumstances and conditions to life.

But what materials you can already find on my blog: either for viewing, and for reading, and for listening, for fixing. Remember, I am constantly replenishing the piggy bank of materials - so subscribe to my tasty newsletter so as not to miss anything interesting!

• Firstly, it is simply impossible to learn spoken English, because the word “learn” speaks of the final result, and in our case it is a process that must be constant and uninterrupted.
  Imagine that you have learned Russian and put it on the shelf, using Spanish in everyday speech, for example. And what? Absolutely nothing! You will speak and improve in Spanish, and Russian will remain dusty and outdated knowledge. Do not be surprised if you ever “deciding to get it off the shelf” see phrases like “I am” that you do not understand.

Yes, I exaggerated a little, but just so you understand 2 things:

-language is a living being! It changes with time, like a tree that every year adds its rings on its trunk and renews its branches. Therefore, he needs “constant care and supervision” so as not to miss something important.

— practice makes perfect. If knowledge is a dead weight, it disintegrates, degrades, turns into nothing!

• Secondly, understand, quickly learn a language from scratch - in 1-2-3 months - a myth !!! How long does it really take to learn good conversational English - so this is in a year! Those who promise you a period of 2-3 months are either lying or mean mastering the minimum base. I do not argue that you will be able to say something after this time, maintain an everyday conversation, even understand something of what your interlocutor is telling you. But, your mini spoken English will be full of “maxi holes” to darn and darn… If you’re fine with asking for a glass of water and getting a shot of vodka, then no problem!
• Thirdly in order to fully master the skills of spoken English at home, one on one with yourself, you will have to puff. After all, here we need a developed system, a daily (weekly) plan, regular actions (I wrote about them), constant self-motivation, periodic overcoming of laziness and other less important things. Get ready for it!
• Fourth you need a target. Decide why "you need it" and do you need it at all? Especially for beginners, I will write one fact: those who undertake to learn a language just like that, for company or for the sake of curiosity, as a rule, give up this lesson very quickly. After all, they do not know what they are going to and what they expect from themselves. Do you have a goal? If not, then define it, if yes, then write it down so you know exactly where you should go!
• Fifth you need a mentor. Even if you want a thousand times all do it yourself, without anyone's help from outside, imagining yourself as "Bruce Almighty", think about it. What do I mean by "mentor"? This is not some kind of training site (even if it’s super cool, in your opinion!) And not a book that doesn’t hear or see you ... This is a person who can lead you to your goal, give you knowledge, help you in difficult times, support during "lazy and depressing" times, give feedback, interaction and moral support.

Remember the fair phrase:

Behind the best students are the best teachers!

By the way, by swapping the words “teachers” and “students” in it, you can see an equally true picture! Everyone needs connection and support if they want to achieve something! If he receives them, then he achieves his goals many times (!!!) faster.

Today, I can recommend the search for such a mentor in the EnglishDom online school. Not even like that ... - you don’t have to look for it - they will pick it up for you first free lesson based on your needs, knowledge, personal preferences and time constraints!

This is a reliable and time-tested school where you can definitely find your teacher! And English lessons via Skype at home from a cozy chair will change your idea of ​​learning!

Finally, I will tell you a few words about the importance of a plan in learning spoken English. Don't grab on to everything. Every day (or every week) make a plan for yourself. Write what you decided to master today (for a week) (for example, and write out, come up with situations with these phrases, rehearse them ...). Do it in the form of a checklist and proudly check the box next to each item! It is very disciplined and motivating...

Speaking of motivation...

Emotional underpinnings in language learning can be very useful - that is, when you associate learning English with some bright, pleasant emotional experience or performance, whether

1. desire to communicate with any foreign celebrity,
2. get your dream job
3. write a scientific book in English
4. or settle on an exotic island with an English-speaking population :).

And of course choose interesting materials to study at the sight of which your eyes begin to burn ...

It's time to end, friends. I wish everyone Lady Luck - she will never hurt, patience - they will grind everything together with difficulty, and of course, purposefulness- Without it, there will be no success!

Always in touch, your online mentor Lisa

The well-known proverb "The slower you go, the further you will be" is now almost irrelevant in the field of education. It happens that we need some kind of knowledge at a certain moment, and in a week or a month it will not be of any use. Modern life is fleeting and leaves not much time for additional hobbies.

The study of any language should be conducted on four fronts - reading, writing, listening to speech and speaking practice. It can be difficult to learn English quickly - be patient and stubborn.

Start Small

There is no need to turn the process of learning a foreign language into a dull duty and doomedly sit down at textbooks. That is, it will also be needed, but, oddly enough, it is important to learn the language while playing and having fun.

First, read. A lot, with rapture and passion. Even if you cannot literally translate every sentence in the book, try to guess its general meaning, and then you can make a literal translation. Start with children's books, as well as those that you read in Russian and already know their approximate content. By reading, you will increase your vocabulary and get used to the language faster.

Watch movies and series in English. Ideal - with English subtitles and clear, not too fast-speaking characters. Try to focus all the time on the perception of the speech of the characters by ear - at first familiar words, and then guess the meaning of unfamiliar words.

Find a friend in your environment who knows English and persuade him to practice. If there are none, it does not matter - now there are communities where you can meet and meet in person to practice the language. For example, in Minsk there is an English club that gathers those who want to study and communicate every Monday in the Lido cafe-restaurant on the avenue near the Central Department Store. At these tables you can meet people who speak only English, as well as those who speak at the intermediate and beginner levels. You can join the company by starting with a "Russian-speaking" table.

Pay attention to English songs which you like. Find lyrics with translation on the Internet and each time, listening and singing along, memorize the meaning and construction of phrases.

Read slang guides. This will help to avoid various embarrassing situations while communicating with the local population. Make sure the edition is up to date. Well and interestingly expounds modern active English, for example, Michael Goldenkov in the publication “Caution! Hot Dog! and the like.

The games are over.

The process of learning English will go even faster if you take training seriously. How to do it?

Visit an English speaking country and brush up on your English by talking to the locals. You can also travel for short periods, but experts insist that the best time to practice the language is 3 months.

Sign up for courses. Experienced teachers will indicate what exactly should be studied first of all - what grammar and word groups, popular topics, and so on. You can learn a language at home on the Internet, or attend an educational institution or a language school. The learning process with an experienced teacher can be faster.

self-education. Spend every free minute learning the language. Speak English wherever you can be understood, do not be afraid to make mistakes - if anything, you will be corrected. Download the application on your mobile, or carry the tutorial with you everywhere. Use your English as often as possible. Speaking of smartphone apps, try ANKI, Memrise or Forvo.

Don't spend too much time on grammar. If only because many of the English speakers do not always speak it correctly. You will improve your grammar by talking to the right people. Do not be afraid to make mistakes, because the one who does not try is not mistaken!

Don't try to remember as many words as possible in a row. Little by little is better, but every day. With time and practice, the right words will themselves ask for study. To save words, you can enter them in a special notepad, use a special website or application.

How to start learning English on your own?

This question can be asked by two categories of people: very, very beginners and those who have some kind of weathered base since school days. So let's immediately separate: beginners - to the left (more precisely, we read further this article), and those who studied - to the right and. Because the recipe will be different for you.

Now for you newbies only: this article is about your route from beginner to elementary. Together with Olga Sinitsyna, Head of the Methodology Department, we described each step in detail and collected all the necessary links. This is the most complete article on the topic. It is for those who want to do everything themselves.

Content of the article: learning English on your own from scratch

1. Alphabet: learn English from scratch on your own and for free

Pay attention to the patterns and differences of the sound system as a whole: there are almost no soft consonants in English, there are long / short and wide / narrow vowels, etc. To deal with all this, .

3. First words: learn English on your own from scratch for free online

Since sounds need to be learned as part of a word, at the very first stage you will learn your first English words. You need to start with simple words that are used in everyday life.

6. Learn English grammar for beginners

In parallel with reading and learning whole phrases, you need to deal with grammar. But not in theory, do not delve into it by itself - learn useful English phrases and, using their own example, delve into the essence of grammatical rules. How it works, .

Also watch the video on how to learn grammar for a beginner

Let's take a look at what exactly you need to understand and remember at the initial level:

Articles. They are not in Russian at all. The article is a functional word that is used together with a noun:

an apple (apple)

We have used the indefinite article here. an because the word starts with a vowel. If the word begins with a consonant, then the article will be - a.

a dog (dog)

But in addition to the indefinite article, there is also a definite - the. The video will also help you understand the articles:

Plural. Learn the rules for pluralizing nouns. This is usually done by adding the -s suffix:

a cat - cats (cat - cats)

Order of words in a sentence. In English, it is strict: first comes the subject, then the predicate, then the other members of the sentence:

I love my job. (I love my job)

In an interrogative sentence, the word order is already different and an auxiliary verb is added:

Do I love my job? (I love my job?)

Understanding these subtleties will help you.

There must be a verb. Without a verb, an English sentence simply cannot exist. And where there is no verb in Russian,.

I am a doctor. (I am a doctor or I there is doctor, literally)

Features of the system of times. There are three tenses in English, like ours: present, past and future. But each tense has four forms, and students are constantly confused in them. You do not need to immediately plunge into this chaos, .

Imperative mood when you tell another person what to do. In English, it is formed simply:

love me! (Love me!) Do it! (Do this one)

And other topics: degrees of comparison of adjectives, regular and irregular verbs, turnover there is - there are. The entire list of topics And so you and I will gradually get to elementary.

7. Comprehensively, from all sides: how to learn English on your own from scratch

All this - words, phrases, grammar - needs to be pumped from 4 sides: listening, writing, speaking and reading. We have collected and described for you independent exercises and materials for working on each skill:

– Your level is now zero or beginner. On average, it takes 90-100 hours of practice to reach the next level. Immediately decide how many hours a day you are ready to practice? If by the hour, then in 3 - 3.5 months you should reach the elementary level. If half an hour, then multiply the time by two. So mark this period as a deadline.

– Now break down that huge goal of "achieving elementary level" into specific and very clear goals like "learn to express thoughts in the present tense", "learn the 100 most common words", "read a book in English". Plan these tasks according to specific deadlines.

Be sure to read! Or watch the video:

9. And then what? How to learn English on your own at home from scratch quickly

Learn English on your own online from scratch

Now you have a clear plan of action. All in your hands. If you need simulators for practicing English, then. When registering, we will determine your level of English, together we will choose the goal. And after that, the service will throw up daily activities for practice: vocabulary and grammar training, short stories for reading, video and audio for beginners. Let's break through together. 🙂

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

Stereotypes - that's what hinders the study of English

These are the components that most people face when they decide to go through self-study English course at home and at least a little advance in their knowledge:

• the majority 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 are simply unable to learn a second language;

All of the above can be converted into one single whole and conclude that learning English from scratch is a long and thorny path. However, there are also quick courses, that is, English, you can master in just two months. Just give up the traditional methods of studying, which are based on textbooks, vocabulary cramming, grammar basics, as well as boring and monotonous dialogues.
We are all familiar with this approach to learning a foreign language from school - if you are not going to read Shakespeare in the original, why "nibble" on the grammar stone. User reviews indicate that the methodology of paid services has remained school, only the learning process takes place in an accelerated mode, that is, you study English not 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? Books, lessons leave 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 won’t need it if you just want to communicate with native speakers, listen to radio and TV shows, of course, if you are not going to take an international exam to get a certificate. But this is not the main thing - no matter what method you use when mastering a language learning course at home, your positive mood during classes is important, and then a positive result will not be long in coming.
So, 3 main principles self-learning English from scratch:

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

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