Learning English for Beginners: My top tips

English with Emma · engVid
17 Jan 202112:18

Summary

TLDRIn this video, Emma shares six essential tips for beginners learning English. She recommends starting with common verbs, not worrying about perfect grammar, and focusing on the three key tenses: simple present, past, and future. Emma advises practicing listening skills in short bursts and learning vocabulary relevant to your daily life, including family, work, and weather words. Lastly, she stresses the importance of consistent practice and reviewing new words regularly. Emma also suggests using the website www.engvid.com for additional learning resources.

Takeaways

  • 📚 Learn common verbs first: Focus on the 50 most commonly used verbs in English, such as 'ask,' 'be,' 'have,' and 'work.'
  • 💬 You don't need perfect grammar: It's okay to make mistakes; communication is more important than perfect grammar.
  • 🕒 Focus on 3 verb tenses first: Start with the simple present, simple past, and simple future tense to build a solid foundation.
  • 👂 Practice short listening: Listen to short segments of English (10 seconds to 1 minute) to improve your listening skills effectively.
  • 🏠 Learn vocabulary relevant to your life: Focus on learning English words that are important to your family, work, and daily routines.
  • 🌦️ Master weather-related vocabulary: Learn common weather terms like 'cold' and 'hot,' as they are frequently used in conversation.
  • 🔁 Review new words frequently: Practice new vocabulary multiple times a week to help retain and reinforce the words you learn.
  • 📖 Test yourself: Challenge your memory by quizzing yourself on the new words you've learned.
  • 🌍 Tailor learning to your environment: Learn English that's meaningful to your own life, like family or work-related words.
  • 🖥️ Use online resources: Visit websites like www.engvid.com for more practice in vocabulary, grammar, listening, and pronunciation.

Q & A

  • What is the main focus of the video?

    -The video focuses on providing tips for beginners to learn English effectively.

  • What is Emma's first tip for learning English?

    -Emma's first tip is to learn the most common English verbs or action words. She recommends starting with 50 commonly used verbs.

  • Why does Emma emphasize learning common verbs first?

    -Emma emphasizes learning common verbs first because most English sentences contain one of these verbs, making them essential for basic communication.

  • What is the second tip Emma gives in the video?

    -Emma's second tip is that learners don't need perfect grammar to communicate. Making mistakes is acceptable, as communication is more than just grammar.

  • How many verb tenses are there in English, and which ones are most important for beginners to learn first?

    -There are 12 verb tenses in English. For beginners, Emma recommends focusing on the simple present, simple past, and simple future tenses first.

  • Can you provide examples of sentences using the three basic verb tenses Emma recommends?

    -Yes. Simple present: 'On Mondays, I work.' Simple past: 'Yesterday, I worked.' Simple future: 'Tomorrow, I will work.'

  • What does Emma recommend when it comes to listening practice for beginners?

    -Emma recommends starting with short listening exercises, such as listening to English for 10 seconds to 1 minute, instead of watching long movies.

  • Why does Emma suggest learning English vocabulary that is relevant to your own life?

    -Emma suggests this because learning vocabulary that is meaningful and important for your everyday life, such as family or work-related words, will make the learning process more practical and engaging.

  • How does Emma suggest learners review new vocabulary words?

    -Emma suggests reviewing new words often by studying them repeatedly, testing yourself, and making sure to revisit the words multiple times to help remember them.

  • What resources does Emma recommend for further English learning?

    -Emma recommends visiting the website www.engvid.com, where learners can practice English and learn more about vocabulary, grammar, listening, pronunciation, and other language skills.

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