Learning English from 0. Independent study of English

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

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

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

Motivation to learn English on your own

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

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

Learning English from scratch?

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

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

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

Self-paced language learning blocks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Listen and understand

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

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

Learning and understanding grammar

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Another interesting and useful resource may become interesting applications for gadgets with which modern man practically never comes apart. For smartphones and tablets with operating system Android has developed a “Polyglot” course, which includes videos and grammar lessons, and a program for learning English on your own from Lingualeo will also help.

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

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

Big and friendly EnglishDom family

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

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

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

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

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

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

But such communication has a number of disadvantages:

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

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

How to learn English from scratch?

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

IMPORTANT: From the first day of learning English, you should try to speak it. If this is not done, then you will not be able to speak it even when lexicon and knowledge of grammar will 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 cards. A word in English should be written on it and what it means should be drawn. Scientists have long established the power of visual memory of information.

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

Where to start learning English?

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

Once you have mastered the English language, get a dictionary

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

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

How to easily learn English: methods of teaching English?

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

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

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

But the best method for learning English is Frank method

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

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

How to quickly learn words in English?

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

The card method is very popular

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

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

How to learn English verbs?

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

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

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

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

How to quickly learn irregular verbs in English?

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

Example card:

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

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

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

How to learn tenses in English

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

In general, there are three tenses in English:

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

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

The third type is called Perfect. Thus there are:

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

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

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

Dmitry Petrov’s method “Polyglot 16” talks very well about tenses

How to learn text in English?

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

Text in English is remembered very well if recorded on a voice recorder

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

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

How to learn English in your sleep?

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

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

And in general, a well-rested person “absorbs” information better

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

Learning English: reviews

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

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

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

Knowledge of foreign languages ​​is considered by many to be an incredible talent and almost a gift from the gods. But every polyglot knows that it’s more about hard work and personal interest than about natural abilities, much less a miracle. Anyone can do this if they choose the right technique classes. We will share tips on how to learn English for beginners today.

In the material we will consider all the nuances educational process: From the motivational part to lesson plans and moving to the next level. With us you will be 100% able to learn English from scratch on your own!

In any business, the main thing is to take the first step. That is, it is not easy, for example, to spontaneously take 10 minutes and play learning English words on a smartphone or practice grammar for half an hour. We are talking about purposefully starting to study English, that is, conducting regular classes, do exercises, repeat the material covered, and so on. And here the problem arises: how to force yourself to do it?

The solution is simple - become sincerely interested in the English language. Setting goals will help develop interest in activities. Think about why you want to learn English. A variety of things can act as motivation, for example:

• Go on a trip;
• Make acquaintances with foreigners;
• Move to another country;
• Read books in the original;
• Watch movies without translation.

And even the most banal thing is a burning shame that everyone around you understands English at least a little, but you don’t yet. This state of affairs needs to be corrected, right? So let this be your goal!

The main point when defining a goal is to understand that it is 100% important and necessary for you.

And as an additional motivator, before taking English lessons for beginners, set yourself the desired reward for achieving a successful result. For example, every 5 lessons completed give you the right to an extraordinary trip to your favorite restaurant or the purchase of some nice little thing.

The main thing is that the reward should not be missing the next lesson, because... Under no circumstances should the regularity of the process be disrupted. As a last resort, it is possible to reschedule a lesson on a free day, but not completely cancel it.

Goal and encouragement are effective mental tricks that are very important to use at the initial stage of learning English. Thanks to them, after just a few lessons, a program will be formed in your subconscious that learning English is very useful and profitable. Well, in the future, when you begin to understand the linguistic culture and features of the language, on the basis of these partly selfish motives, a natural interest in further study will develop.

At what level should I start learning English?

Before you start learning English, you need to determine your level of knowledge.

It’s one thing if you have never encountered this language and have only now decided to choose a course to independently study the basics at home English speech. In this case, you completely learn English from scratch: starting with pronunciation of sounds, memorizing the alphabet, learning numbers, and so on. To master these skills, the Beginner level training program is used.

The situation is completely different if you have already covered some material on school lessons, university couples, or studied spoken English on their own. Then you are probably familiar with such basics of speech as:

• Sounds, letters and numbers;
• Personal pronouns;
• Uses of the verb tobe;
• Constructions This is/There are.

If this is indeed the case, then you have already moved from the beginner class to the second level of knowledge - Elementary (basic). With this level you can learn English for beginners not from the very beginning, but with more difficult topics, eg. Present Simple, degrees of comparison of adjectives, practice exercises on verb tenses, etc. But, if you are not confident in the quality of your knowledge, then it would be a good idea to repeat English from scratch.

How long does it take to master a basic English course?

We all learn English or another language in different ways. Some memorize vocabulary in 5 minutes, others quickly grasp the basics of grammar, and others have perfect pronunciation. Accordingly, for each student, some lessons are easy, while others are difficult and require more time.

The duration of the training course is also influenced by the chosen methodology. Classes with a teacher in a group usually last 3 months. Individual lessons can reduce this figure to two or even one month: this result is achieved through daily and long lessons. For self-learning, the time frame is completely blurred.

Thus, the time spent on learning English varies from person to person. On average, this period ranges from 3 to 6 months. You can only speak specifically if you know the program. training course and student abilities. Our method, for example, offers beginners to master English from 0 on their own in about 4 months. Let's talk in more detail about this tutorial.

English for beginners - lesson plan for the entire course

This section presents the curriculum for the English language course for beginners. This is a step-by-step schedule with lesson topics in English for Beginner and Elementary students. The course lasts 4 months and ends with a transition to the next level of knowledge. If you plan to study the language on your own, then the material provided will be an excellent help in organizing classes.

General rules

Before we begin to study the plan, I would like to dwell on important points educational process. To obtain a positive result, you must follow the following rules.

1. Always speak English out loud . This point is important not only as working out the correct pronunciation, but also as psychological factor. Be sure to pronounce all letters, words and sentences out loud, and then you will “get used” to speaking English. Otherwise, there is a risk of never speaking English at all. But why teach him then?
2. Don’t skip “uncomfortable” topics. Yes, it happens that the material does not “go” at all, but this does not mean that you should abandon it. Nor does it mean that you need to understand it for 3 years until you become a “pro.” If you feel that the topic is difficult, then try to grasp at least its essence. The use of “inconvenient” construction in speech can be minimized, but you must know what it is about and why.
3. Be sure to repeat what you have learned. Repetition is included in the plan and is just as important as learning new material. Only through timely repetition is information retained in memory for a long time.
4. Keep your own grammar notebook. In the age of the Internet, many people prefer to learn the rules directly from the screen. But writing it out in your own hand is necessary, because this way the information passes through you and is better absorbed and remembered.
5. Do exercises in writing. Again, the more you write, the more familiar you become with a “foreign” language: you remember the spelling of words, the order in a sentence, and the construction of grammatical structures. In addition, writing helps you focus more on completing the task and avoid making unnecessary mistakes.

This is a kind of code for a beginner “Englishman” who learns the language on his own from scratch. In fact, there is nothing complicated about these points, and after a few lessons, doing them will already become a habit. At the same time, we note that neglecting at least one point has a negative impact on the effectiveness of training, and can reduce all efforts to nothing.

First month

The first English lessons for beginners are lessons of a more educational and playful nature. The emphasis is not on the amount of material, but on getting used to the new language, creating a positive atmosphere, and developing interest in classes. Therefore, this stage can be called an introductory course in learning English.

The following table contains the work plan for the first month of study. Classes must be conducted three times a week, and the duration of the lesson depends on the degree of perception of the material. Simply put, you analyze the topic until you can navigate it freely.

English for beginners (month No. 1)
A week	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
First	1. Introduction to the alphabet We study the sounds of letters and remember their spelling. 2. Phrases of greeting and farewell We learn the first vocabulary in English by heart.	1. Sounds and transcription We learn transcription signs, carefully practice the pronunciation of vowels (short and long sounds). 2. Repetition of the alphabet and learned vocabulary	1. Sounds and transcription Now we focus on the transcription and pronunciation of consonants. 2. Repeat material about vowel sounds 3. New vocabulary(20-30 popular words)
Second	1. Personal pronouns + to be We consider only the affirmative form. 2. Practicing pronunciation Repetition of phonetics and transcription. 3. Repetition of the alphabet and all learned vocabulary	1. Word order in a sentence 2. Design to be Review of the previous lesson + study of questions and negatives with to be. 2. Articles Catch the difference in the use of a and the. 3. New vocabulary Everyday words. Designation of objects, professions, food and drinks.	1. Writing proposals We use personal pronouns, the connective to be, articles and thematic vocabulary. We work through all types: statements, questions, denials. 2. Possessive pronouns We study in contrast with personal ones (I-my, You-your, etc.) 3. Compiling sentences with possessive pronouns 4. Repetition of learned vocabulary + new words Hobbies, entertainment, days of the week and months
Third	1. Introduction to reading rules Open and closed syllables. If necessary, repeat transcription signs. We study 1/3 of the rules. 2. Consolidate the rules We work through selections of words for each rule. 3. Exercise on the learned grammar Writing proposals 4. New vocabulary Family, friends, relationships.	1. Continued mastery of reading rules After a little repetition, we learn the remaining 2/3 of the rules. 2. This design is /There are and demonstrative pronouns Features of use, construction of your own examples. 3. Reading and translating easy text 4. Written exercises on the studied constructions + to be	1. Design I like /don 't like Usage, construction of sentences. 2. Learning numbers up to 20 3. Listening Listening to dialogues or learning new words from audio recordings. 4. Repetition of learned vocabulary
Fourth	1. Building a dialogue We use all grammatical combinations and learned vocabulary. 2. Working through dialogue by role If you practice alone, then simply change the timbre of your voice. 3. Singular and plural nouns Methods of education, exceptions. 4. Numbers up to 100	1. Adjectives General concepts and vocabulary (colors, characteristics). 2. Reading and translation of text Preferably with many adjectives. 3. Constructing sentences with adjectives and nouns in different numbers For example, He is a good doctor. They are bad drivers. 4. New vocabulary Weather, travel	1. Possessive case of nouns Education and use. 2. Listening 3. Special issues Words and sentence construction. 4. Repetition of all grammatical structures Compiling simple text with the maximum variety of combinations and vocabulary used.

Let's sum up the intermediate results. In just a month of not the most intense work, you will learn to read, perceive English speech by ear, understand the meaning of popular phrases, and also compose your own sentences and questions. In addition, you will be familiar with numbers up to 100, articles, basic grammar English nouns and adjectives. Not enough anymore, right?

Second month

Now it's time to start the main work. In the second month of school, we actively learn grammar and try to speak English as much as possible.

A week	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
First	1. Verb Indefinite form and general concepts. 2. Prepositions General concepts + stable combinations like go to school, for breakfast 3. Vocabulary Common verbs 4. Listening	1. Repetition of prepositions 2. Verb to have Forms and features of use 3. Exercises to practice sentences with to have 4. Reading and translation of text	1. Making sentences with prepositions 2. Listening 3. Repeat constructions I like, There is/are, to have 4. Vocabulary Daily routine, work, study, leisure
Second	1.Present Simple Statements, questions, denials. 2. Development of theory in practice Independently composing sentences in Present Simple. 3. Vocabulary repetition	1. Questions and negation in the Present Simple Compilation of mini-dialogues. 2. Reading and translation of text 3. Repeating phrases with prepositions 4. Vocabulary Verbs of motion, thematic selections (in a store, hotel, train station, etc.).	1. Exercises on all the nuances of Present Simple . 2. Listening 3. Vocabulary review + new words
Third	1. Modal verb Can Features of use. 2. Time indication in English + repetition about days of the week and months 3. Vocabulary Thematic collections	1. Repeat Present Simple Compose a short text with all types of sentences. 2. Prepositions of time and place 3. Reading thematic text (topic) 4. Listening Dialogue + vocabulary	1. Written exercises on the verb Can 2. Compiling mini-dialogues on the topic of time What time is it, what month were you born in, etc. 3. Number repetition 4. Repetition of half-forgotten vocabulary
Fourth	1.Present Continuous Forms and features of use. 2. Practical training Writing proposals 3. New vocabulary Popular verbs, adjectives	1. Questions and negatives in the Present Continuous Working off for units. and plural 2. Studying numbers from 100 to 1000, writing and reading years 3. Countable and uncountable nouns	1. Exercises on using Present Simple and Continuous 2. Modal verb May Situations of use 3. Practical practice May 4. Repeat counted/uncounted nouns 5. New vocabulary

Third month

We continue to master grammar and add more variety to our speech.

English for beginners (month No. 3)
A week	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
First	1. Past Simple Usage and forms 2. Practical training 3. Reading and translation of the topic 4. New vocabulary	1. Questions And Past Simple negations and Present Simple Making sentences on do/does/did 2. Time in English Vocabulary repetition. 3. Listening 4. Repetition of forgotten vocabulary	1. Modal verbs Must , have to Difference in usage 2. Practical training 3. Compiling a story on the topic “My Family” At least 10-15 sentences 4. Listening
Second	1. Writing exercises on Past Simple 2. Using much , many , few , little 3. Listening 4. New vocabulary	1. Degrees of comparison of adjectives 2. Practical training 3. Reading and translation of the topic 4. Reuse of articles + special cases	1. Use any , some , nothing , no 2. Written exercises on adding articles 3. Modal verb should Situations of use 4. New vocabulary
Third	1. Exercises on what you have learned modal verbs. 2. Adjectives. Turnover as …as 3. Reading and translation 4. Repeat verb tenses.	1. Practical exercises for use Present Simple /Continuous , Past Simple 2. Compiling the story “My Hobbies” 3. Listening 4. New vocabulary	1.Exercises on adjectives. Degrees of comparison + as…as 2. Imperative mood 3. Practical training 4. Repetition of learned vocabulary
Fourth	1.Future Simple Forms and situations of use 2. Practical training 3. Listening 4. New vocabulary	1. Future Questions and Negations Simple 2. Written exercises on the imperative mood 3. Reading and translation of the topic 4. Repeating prepositions	1. Listening 2. Exercises for all studied verb tenses. 3. Compiling the story “My Dreams” Use as many different tenses and combinations as possible 4. New vocabulary

Fourth month

The final stage of the course “English for Beginners”. Here we tighten up all the shortcomings and finish mastering the grammatical minimum level.

English for beginners (month No. 2)
A week	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3
First	1. Adverbs Features and use 2. Indirect and direct object Place in sentence 3. Listening 4. New vocabulary	1. Turnover to be going to Situations of use 2. Practical training. 3. Adverbs of manner 4. Written exercises Interrogative sentences of all tenses, combinations + special questions	1. Written exercises on Future distinctions Simple and to be going to 2. Reading, listening and translation 3. Verbs that do not take continuous Features + vocabulary
Second	1. Practical practice of verbs without continuous 2. Listening 3. Adverbs of frequency 4. New vocabulary	1. Exercises for learned verb tenses 2. Cardinal and ordinal numbers 3. Reading and translation of the topic 4. View adapted video A small and easy to understand video.	1. Tests for modal verbs and imperative mood 2. Writing a story on any topic Minimum 15-20 offers 3. Listening 4. Repetition of forgotten vocabulary
Third	1. Exercises on adjectives and articles 2. Irregular English verbs What is it + vocabulary (top50) 3. Watch video	1. Reading, listening and translation of the topic 2. Elaboration of dialogues based on the studied text Self-composition 3. Repeating irregular verbs	1. Construction like/love/hate + ing- verb 2. Practical training 3. Watch video 4. Repeating a list of irregular verbs
Fourth	1. Exercises to test your knowledge of irregular verbs 2. Repetition of prepositions and adverbs 3. Watch video 4. New vocabulary	1. Compiling a story in Present Simple using irregular verbs 2. Tests for articles and prepositions 3. Reading, listening and translation of the topic 4. New vocabulary	1. Compiling sentences for all verb constructions 2. Tests for 3 forms of irregular verbs 3. Exercises on adjectives 4. Exercises on original/non-existent nouns + few , many , much , little etc.

– Where to start learning English on your own?

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

Now I’m addressing only you, beginners: this article is dedicated to your route from beginner to elementary level. 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. Precisely for those who want to do everything themselves.

Contents of the article: teaching English independently 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: in English there are almost no soft consonants, there are long/short and wide/narrow vowels, etc. To understand 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 studying entire phrases, you need to understand grammar. But not in theory, don’t delve into it by itself - learn useful English phrases and using their example, delve into the essence of grammatical rules. How it works, .

Also watch the video on how to properly teach grammar to a beginner

Let's look at what exactly needs to be understood and remembered at the initial level:

Articles. They are not in the Russian language at all. An article is a function word that is used together with a noun:

an apple (apple)

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

a dog (dog)

But besides indefinite article, there is also a certain - the. This video will help you understand articles:

Plural. Learn the rules of education plural in nouns. This is usually done by adding the suffix -s:

a cat – cats (cat – cats)

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

I love my job. (I love my job)

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

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

It will help you deal with these subtleties.

There must be a verb. Without a verb English sentence it 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 time system. The English language has three tenses, just like ours: present, past and future. But each time has four forms, and those who study them are constantly confused. You don't 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! (Make it this one)

And other topics: degrees of comparison of adjectives, regular and irregular verbs, phrase there is – there are. Full 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 improved 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 now is zero or beginner. On average, it takes 90-100 hours of study to reach the next level. Decide right away how many hours a day you are willing to study? If it’s an hour, then in 3 – 3.5 months you should reach the elementary level. If it’s half an hour, then multiply the time by two. So set this period as a deadline for yourself.

– Now break down this huge goal of “reaching the elementary level” into specific and very clear tasks like “learn to express thoughts in the present tense”, “learn the 100 most common words”, “read a book in English”. Also plan these tasks according to specific deadlines.

Be sure to read it! Or watch the video:

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

Friends, many of you probably had a desire to start learn English for free without outside help or any paid educational courses.

And that's great! After all, learning a foreign language expands human consciousness, opens up opportunities for travel and communication with people from other parts of the world. Believe me Having mastered another language, you will begin to think and perceive the world around you differently!

However, judging by the experience of most students, some people give up trying to learn English due to a lack of self-discipline and simple laziness! And indeed, an abundance of all kinds of rules and bad memories from school curriculum training discourages all desire to learn!

We decided to help everyone learn English on your own and prepared 7 the best ways to master it. These methods significantly save time and simplify understanding of grammar, and most importantly, they are free!

Using these methods and devoting at least 1 hour a day to studying, in a few months you will master basic principles, expand your vocabulary and be able to speak freely on general/simple topics with native speakers.

1. Dmitry Petrov's method

Dmitry Petrov is a famous linguist, translator and public figure who speaks more than 15 languages. He developed a course of 16 video lessons that can be found on the Internet in the public domain (episodes of the “Polyglot” program on the Russia TV channel). You can watch video tutorials.

In addition to the course of video lessons, there is a free mobile app for learning English using the method of Dmitry Petrov.

The effectiveness of Dmitry Petrov's method: the material is presented in a very simple and understandable form, thanks to which the fear of tenses, verb forms, etc. is quickly dispelled. Behind a short time You will gain communication skills, plus you will practice basic language algorithms until they become automatic.

2. Duolingo.com platform

A free international language learning platform without premium packages, advertising or webinars, which was launched in 2011. The training system is built in the form of interesting lessons based on gamification, during which students help translate websites, articles, etc.

The basis of training is Dualingo skill tree, through which users advance by completing tasks and earning experience points. The platform has many functions, such as completing tasks against time, etc. In addition to the web project, Duolingo has a mobile application. On Dualingo you can learn not only English, but also German and French, and soon Spanish and Swedish will also be available.

Duolingo efficiency: According to research, 34 hours of Duolingo training provides the same reading and writing skills as a semester of study (130 hours) in higher education. educational institutions. Currently, many teachers in schools use the Dualingo program. The project provides excellent recognition skills oral speech and translations.

3. Movie mania with subtitles

The method is based on watching your favorite films and TV series with double subtitles, but in English dubbing. It turns out that you simultaneously hear English speech and see the writing and translation.

The main point is making the right choice series and films. Beginners need to watch films that have simple dialogues and do not use specific words. Many people call the famous series “Friends” ideal for watching with double subtitles.

Efficiency of the method: quickly remember new words and phrases, master pronunciation. However, to feel the effect, you need to watch quite a lot of episodes or films.

4. Ilya Frank method

This method involves learning a language by reading books in English without a dictionary. You read and remember due to the repetition of words in the text of books.

In addition, for interesting reading, it offers explanations with translations of each sentence. Just download Ilya Frank’s books and read them at any time convenient for you. You can see what the text in the book looks like in the picture below.

The effectiveness of Ilya Frank's method: Frank's learning is ideal for memorizing words. You read a book and as you learn, you begin to skip the explanatory inserts. According to reviews it is said that if you read 1-2 hours a day, then in a year you will be able to read English books in the original without any problems.

5. Alexander Dragunkin method

Alexander Dragunkin developed his own method of teaching English, in which he abandoned the traditional classical study of the rules of reading words, replacing it with Russified transcription.

In his method he also developed 53 “golden” grammar formulas, which differ from the classic ones. Dragunkin offers his vision of language learning and an understanding of grammar that will be simple and understandable for beginners.

To get started, we recommend watching the 3-hour video tutorial, under which you will find a link to many teaching materials and Dragunkin tables to help with learning.

The effectiveness of the Dragunkin Method: the main advantage of Dragunkin’s method is that the material is presented in a very accessible form for “dummies.” All the material (tables, rules) by Dragunkin is systematized, making it easy to remember.

6. Dr. Pimsleur Method

Dr. Pimsleur's method is based on listening, when the student listens to dialogues, constructs phrases and reproduces them from memory. Course of Study consists of 3 parts, each of which contains 30 lessons(audio material + text).

The important point is that learning using the Pimsleur method requires great concentration. In particular, it is impossible, for example, to combine training with being in public places, because Often, as part of training, it is necessary to repeat after the speaker.

The effectiveness of Dr. Pimsleur's method: training on this method Perfect for those who have poor pronunciation. The course using Dr. Pimsleur's method perfectly develops memory and promotes good recognition of English speech (especially dialects).

7. YouTube training

In addition to the above methods, we will leave for you several excellent YouTube channels for learning English. Each of them has its own training program that will help you master English.

Puzzle English- an excellent channel with a wide variety of grammar lessons, language learning tips, lessons on correct pronunciation, etc.

English like clockwork is an entertaining channel where language learning is carried out through jokes, games, music, films, etc.

OXANA DOLINKA— a channel of the user of the same name, where a girl teaches English and focuses on live modern language, as well as the nuances of spoken English when traveling.

English at Steve Jobs School- a channel where short lessons touch on certain topics of the English language, as well as dialogues in films, talk about metaphors in English, etc.

Albert Kakhnovskiy- a channel where English is taught by the famous Raymond Murphy.

Efficiency of the method: learn English in youtube channels simple and fun. Studying does not oblige you to anything and you can devote as much time to studying as you wish.

Learn English on your own not easy! Most people note that it is often difficult to overcome their laziness, remember this! Do not succumb to the provocations of your consciousness to abandon your studies!