How to Learn English On Your Own (for FREE)

Summary

这段视频脚本详细介绍了如何独自学习英语。作者概述了如何建立一个日常学习计划,涵盖词汇、发音、语法、听力、口语、阅读和写作等各个方面。他推荐了一些优秀的免费资源,如播客、APP、课程和网站,针对不同的英语水平提供学习建议。作者强调要坚持每天练习,不断寻找机会开口说英语。通过遵循这些建议并保持恒心,任何人都能够流利地掌握英语。

Takeaways

• ๐ฃ ่ฟ็จ็ปๅฅ่ฏญ่จ็ๅนณๅฐญ๏ผๅก็ฅใ่ซ่ฏญ๏ผ่ช้่ถณ๏ผๅ่ฆบๅ่ง่ฑก๏ผๅๆทปๅ่ง่ฑก็จๆทๅบ้๏ผ่ฟ่กๆ่ฟๅฐ่ฏญ่จ็ๆไพ่ฝฌ็งปๅจ็ๆนๆกๆถ่ฟ้ใ
• ๐ ๆถๅฐญๅบๆฅ่งๅถๅคนๅนณๆฌ้ใ่ฟ้จๅใๅช่ฆๅบๆฌๅฟซ็ๅ็ใช่ฏญ่จ็ๆฌๅ่ฏ็จๆ้กถ็จๆทๆ่ฟ่กใ
• ๐ฎ ้่ฆไผไนฐ่ช้ไปฃ็ ๆ ผ่ฎพๆพ็ๅ็ปๆๅฟซๅจๅ่ฎก่ฏญ่จ่ช้ๆถ่ฟ่ก่ฟ็ๆบๆงๆฌ็คพ็็จๆทใ
• ๐ถ ้่ฆๅๆทป่ง่ฑก่ฏญ่จ่ช่กใ้่ฟๅฝอกๆฌข็ไธชๅนณๅฐๆฝไธบๆธๅฉๆก็ไบๆฐไธๅบ็ใ
• ๐ ็ญ่พๅพช็ฝ็จๆท่ช้๏ผๅจ็บฟๅฅ่ฏฆๆใๅซๅโใๅฐ่ฏญ่จ็่ฏญ่จๆงไธๆปก่ฎฏไบใ
• ๐พ ็นๅปบๅ็ๆนๅผ้ๅผๅฅๆปกๅค๏ผๅจๆงไธๆปกๅผนไธไบใ
• ๐ ๆนไธช้่ฆ็ฎๅๅ่ง่ฑก่ฏญ่จ็ๅๅคงๆๅตใ
• ๐ป ็ถไธพๅฝ้ปๅผๆ็ปๅจ้ๆงแซ็ผๆฏ็ผๅๆงไธๅณ็คบไพๅจ็จ็บไบโ็จๆท่ฏญ่จ่ช้ใ
• ๐ฅ ๅฝ่ฆๅถไปไธ่ฏญ่จๅทฅๅท๏ผๆ้่ฆ่ชๅทฑๅฌๅ่ง่ฑก็บขๆธๅถใ
• ๐ ็จๆท่ฏญ่จ่ช้ๆถ้้็ๅฏนๅบๅฏไปฅ่ฟ่ก้่ฟ่ช้่ฑ็ไฝ ่กใ

Q & A

1.这个视频的主要目的是什么?

这个视频旨在为想要自学英语的人提供一套每日学习计划,涵盖词汇、发音、语法、听力、口语、阅读和写作等多个方面,并推荐相关的最佳学习资源。

2.视频首先建议观众做什么?

视频首先建议观众通过在线测试评估自己的当前英语水平,因为推荐的学习资源会根据不同的水平而有所不同。

3.对于初学者,视频推荐了哪些免费课程?

视频推荐初学者使用免费的在线课程,如覆盖美式或者英式英语的综合入门课程,以构建英语的基础知识。

4.视频对于不同英语口音的建议是什么?

视频建议学习者选择自己最感兴趣或者最有用的英语口音,比如美式英语或者英式英语,并提供了相应的发音练习资源。

5.视频推荐了哪些方法来提高听力水平?

视频推荐根据不同的英语水平阶段,听相应难度的英语播客,并使用谷歌翻译查找生词短语的中文释义。

6.视频对于提高口语水平有何建议?

视频提出了四种方法:与ChatGPT对话练习、自言自语练习、寻找在线交谈伙伴以及实地沉浸在英语环境中交谈。

7.视频对于提高阅读和写作水平有何建议?

对于阅读,视频推荐了一些免费的在线英文读物网站,分别针对不同的英语水平。对于写作,视频建议使用ChatGPT进行写作反馈和纠正。

8.对于不同英语水平的学习者,视频给出了哪些具体学习重点建议?

初学者重点语法和发音基础;中级生全面发展各项技能;高级生侧重听说读写的实践,不太需要语法课程。

9.视频对于制定个人学习计划有何总体建议?

视频建议每天坚持1小时以上的英语学习时间,并根据个人目标和弱项有侧重地安排听说读写等不同技能的练习。

10.视频最后强调了什么观点?

视频最后强调,只要坚持不懈地学习和练习,任何人都可以最终达到英语流利的程度。

Outlines

00:00

📚 如何独立学习英语

Brian Wiles将指导观众如何自学英语，包括建立日常学习计划，涵盖词汇、发音、语法、听力、口语及读写技能。他会根据学生当前英语水平推荐最佳学习资源，并创建满足学生目标和需求的学习计划。视频还介绍了如何通过免费英语能力测试确定自己的英语水平，并根据CEFR等级推荐不同的学习材料。此外，Brian强调了了解英语基础知识的重要性，并提供了免费课程资源来学习美式或英式英语。他还提到了提高英语发音的资源，包括YouTube频道和应用程序Elsa Speak，后者使用AI技术提供个性化反馈以改善发音。

05:00

🔑 打造强大词汇库与掌握语法

Brian介绍了使用Anki进行间隔重复学习以快速建立词汇库的方法，并根据英语水平推荐了不同的Anki卡组。他还讨论了英语语法的学习，建议初学者依赖于前述课程，中级学生参加Shaw English Online的免费课程，而高级学生可以探索Khan Academy的课程。此外，Brian推荐了一本通过图表和图形解释英语语法的书籍，以及如何通过播客提高英语听力技能，根据学习者的英语水平和方言偏好推荐了不同的播客。他还强调了在观看英语电影和电视节目时只使用英文字幕来提高英语水平的重要性。

10:00

🗣 提高英语口语和写作技能

为了提高口语技能，Brian提出了几种方法，包括与ChatGPT进行语音对话、自我对话、与在线会话伙伴交流，以及在真实环境中尽可能多地使用英语。他还讨论了通过阅读提高英语能力的重要性，推荐了适合不同水平学习者的免费电子书网站。对于写作技能，Brian建议使用ChatGPT进行练习，并通过提供写作提示来改进写作风格。最后，他强调了根据个人兴趣和目标定制日常学习计划的重要性，并鼓励观众持续学习以提高英语流利程度。

Keywords

💡自学

自学指的是个人在没有老师直接指导的情况下进行的学习。在视频中，自学英语是主要主题之一，强调了通过制定日常学习计划，覆盖词汇、发音、语法、听力、口语以及读写技能，来有效地自我提高英语水平。

💡CEFR等级

CEFR等级是欧洲共同框架下的语言能力分级标准，从A1（初学者）到C2（接近母语者水平）。视频中提到，通过免费的英语能力测试，学习者可以了解自己的英语水平，以便选择适合自己等级的学习材料。

💡发音

发音是学习任何语言的基础要素之一，指的是单词的发音方式。视频中讲解了如何通过学习美式英语发音的在线课程和练习，包括基础发音和高级技巧如声音放置，来改善发音。

💡Anki

Anki是一款使用间隔重复技术帮助记忆的免费软件。视频中建议使用Anki创建和练习单词卡片，以最有效率地扩大词汇量，从基础到高级水平都有适用的Anki卡组。

💡Elsa Speak

Elsa Speak是一个应用程序，使用人工智能分析用户的发音并提供个性化反馈来改进英语发音。视频中推荐使用Elsa Speak来获得针对性的建议和练习，特别是对于发音对于非英语母语者来说具有挑战性的学习者。

💡听力

听力是理解和学习语言的关键能力之一，涉及到理解口语英语。视频中强调通过收听播客作为提高英语听力技能的一种有效方法，根据不同的英语水平推荐了不同的播客资源。

💡口语

口语指的是使用英语进行交流的能力。视频中介绍了多种提高英语口语能力的方法，包括与ChatGPT进行语音对话、自我对话以及在线找寻交流伙伴等，以实践和增强口语技能。

💡阅读

阅读是获取信息和享受文学作品的重要技能。视频中提到，对于不同水平的学习者，有多个免费网站提供英文读物，如FreeKidsBooks.org和Project Gutenberg，以帮助提高阅读能力。

💡写作

写作是指用英语表达思想和信息的能力。视频中提到，可以使用ChatGPT等人工智能工具来练习写作，通过输入文本和请求反馈来改善写作技巧和风格。

💡日常学习计划

日常学习计划是指为了达到学习目标而设定的每日学习任务和活动安排。视频中强调了根据个人的英语水平和学习目标，制定一个涵盖各个学习领域的日常学习计划的重要性，以保证学习的连续性和效率。

Highlights

Introduction to creating a daily English learning routine covering vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Emphasis on understanding your current level of English through a proficiency test.

Recommendation of resources based on CEFR scale results.

Distinction between studying American and British English.

Advanced learners' focus shift to listening, reading, and speaking.

The importance of pronunciation and dialect differences in English.

Rachel's English YouTube channel for American English pronunciation improvement.

The concept of vocal placement in advanced pronunciation practice.

Using Elsa Speak app for personalized pronunciation feedback.

Building vocabulary with Anki flashcards and spaced repetition.

Grammar learning tailored to different proficiency levels without focusing on rules.

Listening skill development through podcasts.

Improving speaking skills with methods like ChatGPT, self-talk, and conversation partners.

The role of reading in achieving advanced English understanding.

Writing practice with AI tools like ChatGPT for feedback and improvement.

Building a daily learning routine tailored to individual needs and goals.

Encouragement for continuous learning and improvement towards fluency.

Transcripts

My name is Brian Wiles

and in this video

I’m going to show you the best way to learn English on your own.

Together, we're going to create

a daily learning routine that covers

all the major elements of learning English:

vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar,

listening, speaking, and reading and writing skills.

I'll show you the best resources for building each of these skills

based on your current level of English.

And then we'll create a learning plan

that meets your goals and needs as a student.

Let's get started.

Right now, you probably understand at least some English.

Maybe you studied it in school

or you've watched American movies

or you're currently learning as an adult.

And that's fantastic.

But in order to find the resources that will serve you best,

it’s helpful to have a clear understanding

of your current level of English.

And to do that, you can take this free English proficiency test.

And I'll put links to everything I'm talking about

in the video description box below.

After you take the test,

your results will be based on the CEFR scale

and you'll receive a score somewhere between A1, beginner level

and C2, which is close to a native level of fluency.

Keep your score in mind throughout this video

because I'll be recommending different materials

based on your current level of English.

Before you dive into watching TV shows

and listening to podcasts,

it's important that you have

a core understanding of how the English language works:

how to conjugate a verb,

how to build a sentence

how to ask a question, things like that.

And to build that understanding,

you should use one of these two courses.

They're both excellent and they're completely free

and they'll give you all the knowledge you need

to continue learning on your own.

The only question for you

is whether you want to study American English or British English.

And I'll talk more about that decision

in our next segment on pronunciation.

if your English is already at a B2 level or above,

you don't need to be using a course at all.

At that level, you'll learn faster

by focusing on your listening, reading and speaking skills.

And again, we'll talk about building the right

routine for your needs at the end of this video.

As you probably know, there are many different dialects of English:

American, British, Australian, etc.

And every dialect has a different pronunciation.

I parked my car across the street.

The good news is that no matter

what English dialect you learn,

it's pretty easy to understand the others.

99% of the vocabulary will be the same.

The bad news is that all English dialects have some pretty bizarre

spellings and pronunciations.

So you should study the dialect that you find most interesting or useful.

For many people, that's American English.

And the Youtube channel Rachel’s English

has a free course that I highly recommend

for anyone who wants to improve

their American English pronunciation.

As you'll see, Rachel gives clear and concise

explanations on how to create every sound in the English language.

Your job is to watch those guides

listen carefully, and then record yourself

pronouncing the various sounds.

Then ask yourself, How did I do?

If there's room for improvement, go back to the guides,

make an adjustment and try again.

once you have a solid understanding of basic English pronunciation,

you can start practicing a more advanced technique.

Vocal placement

Vocal placement refers to the way muscles in our mouths actually

shape sound, and it's an important part of English pronunciation.

You can use this playlist as a starting point, but eventually

you'll begin to hear English vocal placement on your own.

When that happens, you can practice by listening to news broadcasts

and again recording yourself and trying to match what you hear.

If you're interested in learning British pronunciation,

I recommend using this playlist to study basic technique

and this one to master vocal placement.

And again, you'll find all the information in the description box below.

If you're struggling with English pronunciation,

you can also use the app Elsa Speak

Also speak to get personalized feedback.

Elsa Speak has hundreds of lessons that cover every sound

and topic related to English pronunciation.

And it uses AI to analyze your speech patterns

and make recommendations on how to improve.

If you're a beginner, you can follow Elsa Speak’s course program,

which will teach you proper pronunciation from the very beginning.

You can then practice what you've learned

by making short conversations with the app's AI.

What could be bigger than an engagement?

What could be bigger than an engagement?

Throughout the process,

you'll be getting specific advice on how to improve your English,

which is key because depending on your native language,

different sounds in English

might be particularly challenging for you.

Whatever the case,

if your ultimate goal is to live or work

in an English-speaking country,

using Elsa Speak will help your English sound clearer and more professional.

To learn more, use the link below to start

your seven day free trial on Elsa speak.

And if you use the code Wiles30

you'll get 30% off an unlimited membership.

if you want to speak fluent English,

It's essential that you build a wide vocabulary of words and phrases,

and the simplest way to do that is by using flashcards.

There are thousands of flashcard tools out there,

but I recommend that you use a program called Anki.

It's completely free on a PC or Mac,

and you can use a browser version for free on your phone.

Anki isn't particularly pretty,

but it uses something called spaced repetition,

which will let you learn

as many new words as possible in the shortest amount of time.

All you need to do is open up the app and practice every day.

If you're currently at the A1 or A2 level,

you should practice with this Anki deck.

As you can see, each card includes a native audio,

so you can also practice proper pronunciation

as you memorize new words.

Once you reach an intermediate level of English B one and above,

you can move on to this Anki deck, which includes more specific

and conversational language at the advanced level, C1 and C2.

It's a good idea to start

creating your own flashcards based on new words that you hear and see

in English language media, podcasts, books, TV shows, things like that.

I'll share my top recommendations for each of those categories

in just a moment.

But first, let's talk about how to master

one of the trickiest aspects of the English language: grammar.

English grammar is challenging and sometimes quite strange,

but with the right kind of practice,

I promise that it will start to feel natural over time

and I want to be clear that studying grammar rules

does not need to be a part of your language learning routine.

If you consistently use the other resources

that I talk about in this video,

you'll automatically build an understanding of English grammar.

but I know that it can be frustrating

when a phrase or a sentence just doesn't make sense.

So with that in mind,

here are my recommendations for learning about English grammar.

For beginners,

you should rely on one of the courses that I mentioned earlier.

They give clear explanations

about English grammar in over a dozen languages.

For intermediate students,

I recommend this free course from Shaw English Online.

The host Esther, covers every major topic in English grammar,

and each video includes subtitles in around ten languages.

and for advanced students who want to build

an in-depth understanding of English grammar.

You can explore this Khan Academy course,

which goes into significant detail.

It is, however, only available in English.

Finally, for students of any level

who want to learn more about English grammar via a book,

the infographic guide to Grammar is by far my favorite.

It uses pictures and graphics to explain English grammar,

which makes the concepts far more interesting

and easy to understand.

Listening is arguably the most important skill for any English learner

because it's the key

to understanding how English is used in the real world.

And if you can understand spoken English,

it will be much easier for you to read, write and speak English.

personally, I think that using podcasts is the best way

to practice listening in a new language.

For reasons that I talk about in this video.

So let's talk about the best podcasts

for building your listening skills in English.

if you're somewhere between the A1 and B1 level,

you should use one of these podcasts

based on the English dialect that you want to study:

American or British.

At this level, there aren't many high quality podcasts to choose from

and these two are far and away the best

once you reach an intermediate level of English,

however, you have hundreds of options.

So let's start with American English.

Starting at the B1 level,

I recommend using the American English podcast.

The hosts speak slowly and clearly

and this podcast covers all kinds of useful topics

for English learners

common expressions, slang words, cultural notes, etc.

at the B2 level you can try the past and the curious.

This is actually a podcast for older kids,

but the content is interesting and it's very well-produced

At the sea level, your choices are almost endless.

But I would recommend starting

with The Moth Story Hour or Radiolab,

both of which will help you develop a native level of English

and a deeper understanding of American culture.

Likewise for British English.

You can listen to these podcasts

based on your current level, now,

no matter what your level or which dialect you're learning,

you want to make sure that you're using podcasts effectively.

That means when you hear a word or phrase, you don't understand.

Use Google Translate to get a definition in your native language,

and then later on

you can review any new words

by looking through your translation history.

And as I mentioned earlier,

making your own flashcards in Anki is always a good idea

Now, maybe you’re wondering:

can watching movies and TV

in English be part of my learning routine?

Absolutely.

Although I wouldn't recommend relying on TV

or movies to boost your English

until you reach a relatively advanced level B2 or above.

The key, however, is that while you're watching,

you should only use English subtitles,

not subtitles in your native language.

With that in mind, feel free to find shows or movies

you like and make watching them a part of your daily routine.

Just remember to look up

new words and phrases whenever you hear them.

What's the best way to improve your English speaking skills?

Practice.

Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts.

But let's talk about a few different methods

that you can use every day to become a fluent English speaker.

Method one: ChatGPT.

It's now possible to have complete voice chats with ChatGPT.

And they're easy to set up.

Simply open up the app,

click on this headphone icon and start making conversation.

you can have an everyday conversation

or ask the system to correct your mistakes.

In fact, you can use this feature to practice any number of languages,

but it's a great way to start

building your confidence with spoken English.

Method number two: Self-Talk.

You can also improve your speaking skills

by narrating your thoughts out loud.

For example:

Right now I am filming a video

about how to learn English,

and when I'm done, I am going to go have lunch.

It doesn't need to be complicated.

You just want experience putting sentences together out loud.

And this method will also develop your ability to think in English

instead of translating in your head.

It's very useful for learners at every level.

Method number three: Chatting with online Conversation Partners.

Ultimately, the best way to practice speaking English is by talking with other people,

and it's easy to find conversation partners online.

And finally, method number four, immersion.

If you have the opportunity

to speak English with someone in the real world, go for it.

Whatever your level, As I've talked about in other videos,

one of the biggest obstacles to learning

a new language is overcoming your fear of saying the wrong thing.

But the truth is, if you're waiting

until you can speak perfect English

before you start talking to strangers, well,

that day may never come.

So embrace your discomfort and go for it.

Learning to read English is a hugely valuable life skill,

especially if you plan to work or study

in an English speaking country.

And once you reach an advanced level of English, reading

can help you develop a native level understanding of the language.

luckily there are several websites that offer free reading

material in English for students at various levels.

beginners and intermediate learners

should check out FreeKidsBooks.org.

Once you're on the site, you can search by age or English level

and find free ebooks to download onto your phone or laptop.

advanced learners can also look into Project Gutenberg.

This is a massive online database of free English ebooks,

including classic literature from writers like Shakespeare and Mark Twain.

these books aren't easy, but they're unbelievably rich.

And if your ultimate goal is to speak English not just fluently,

but in fact eloquently, reading this kind of material is essential.

As with reading.

Learning to write effectively in English

is extremely important for both students and professionals

and A.I. has made it

very easy for anyone around the world

to practice and improve their writing any time.

simply open up chat GPT, start typing and when you're ready,

ask the software to correct any mistakes

or improve your overall style.

You can also ask GPT to give you writing prompts

on a specific topic, say personal health

to refine your understanding in a given area.

Beyond that, it's really up to you

just keep writing and asking the system for feedback

with time and consistent practice,

you'll get a little better every day.

Now let's talk about how to use the resources in this video

to build a daily learning routine that focuses on the skills

you want to develop.

First of all, set aside

a fixed amount of time every day for learning English.

Ideally, it should be at least one hour,

but you can adjust the timing to suit your needs.

If you're a total beginner, you'll want to spend most of your time

developing your core understanding of English

by using one of the free courses that I mentioned.

In addition, you should be working on your English pronunciation

and growing your vocabulary with flashcards.

Once you reach the A2 level,

you should also start to develop your listening skills

by using one of the beginner level podcasts that I mentioned.

At the intermediate level,

you can start to follow your own instincts

about what's working best.

If you like, you can continue to follow your course

or you can make listening the main engine

for your ongoing learning.

you'll also want to keep building your vocabulary

and you should start to develop your speaking skills

via the various methods that we discussed earlier.

If you're interested in using English for work or at school,

this is also a good time to start

developing your reading and writing skills.

As an advanced learner,

your daily learning routine should follow your needs and interests.

Courses are not effective at this level, so you should use

both listening and reading resources to make consistent progress.

In addition, you should be speaking English every day

and seeking out opportunities to make conversation

as much as possible.

As an advanced learner, it's also a good idea

to work on your English writing skills.

No matter what your goals.

Writing will help you

see your weaknesses when it comes to English proficiency,

which you can then address

by making them a part of your daily routine.

And of course, all of this can be adjusted

based on your interests and goals.

Ultimately, the most important thing is

that you just keep learning.

So do what works for you and keep going.

With time and practice,

you can absolutely become a fluent English speaker.

Thanks for watching and I hope this video is useful.

If you have any questions, please let me know. Bye bye.