I created this section to close up students to the grammar lessons in order to help them break down the barriers to practicing it intensively. Every week, I am going to put on this page basic references to the spoken and written grammar of British and American English.
I don't have the pretension that English learners will get the whole truth about English grammar, however, if you follow the rules in this section, you are unlikely to make many mistakes.
This page is intended for those who want to collect words. If you want to become fluent in the English language, it's important to focus on memorizing a wide range of words. By committing new vocabulary to memory, you'll gradually expand your ability to express yourself and communicate effectively. Whether you're practicing conversation skills or simply reading and writing in English, the more words you know, the more confident and fluent you'll become. Therefore, make sure to prioritize memorization as an essential part of your language learning journey.
The habit of being in permanent contact with the English language, reading, listening, and writing, makes you to memorize a large set of words. However, I suggest at first that you memorize words that are related to your daily life, to your familiar life, to your meeting with friends, your days at labor, and your days at school. If you don't have the habit of increasing your vocabulary, you will not speak fluently.
If you want to start your dictionary, I give you the opportunity to do it by clicking on the button below. My table has 1000 words. What you have to do is only to download the file. After downloading it, you have to open the spreadsheet and save it on your computer. Complete the table with as many words as you can. 3000 words is a good starting.
There might be much more to learn about a language than you can realize. As well as vocabulary, speaking and listening are important when learning an idiom. However, the reading is the action that puts all together. Choosing appropriate reading material can be extremely challenging, but in the end, all the sacrifices you did will be rewarded for your efforts.
Some good tips are: ensuring that texts you read are well produced with clear fonts and well-chosen illustrations that add contextual meaning; selecting stories with strong narratives or familiar non-fiction topics will be more appealing than texts without an authentic purpose; getting texts about subjects which you like the most, or texts that relate to your own experiences; trying to select stories that are written in active voice; avoiding texts that are overly colloquial, and as possible, picking texts that provide vocabulary explanations.
According to Pim (2012) “suitable books should be identified for those at the early stages of reading. It is really important to ensure that the level of language is challenging, while at the same time ensuring that the content is cognitively and culturally suitable for the age and maturity of the learner” (p. 96).
Wherever you can, read aloud. It's not necessary to read the entire book aloud, but parts of it. In this manner, you will improve your accent, your pronunciation, and your listening.
Some good ideas for developing active reading are:
∎ Text marking – identify time connectives, setting description, powerful verbs, and so on;
∎ Text reconstruction – remove chunks of text from narrative panes or speech or thought bubbles;
∎ Story sequence – provide a scrambled set of panes that require sequencing to retell the story;
∎ Collecting words – underline and separate words that you don't know into a spreadsheet. To know new words and
expressions that have the same or nearly the same meaning will save you from forgetting words you would intend
to speak, write, or listen to.
Listening to songs is a fantastic method of improving your language skills and also enhancing other abilities. It's a fun way to learn English!
Learning a new language can be a daunting task, but incorporating music into the process can make it much more enjoyable and effective. Whether you're a student trying to learn English or someone looking to pick up a new language on your own, using songs can help you remember vocabulary and grammar rules. Besides, it's a fun way to learn and can make the process feel less like work and more like play. So next time you're struggling to memorize a new phrase, try putting it to music and see how much easier it becomes.
Every week, I'll put here a song and its lyrics for those who want to enhance their English skills. Listening to music can aid in the comprehension of idioms, so try it!
My name is Idson Costa, founder of EngStudio. I'm 62, and living in Brazil. I am proficient in the English idiom and graduated in accounting. Nowadays, I have studied Computer Science at the University of The People based in Pasadena, California, in the United States
What made me launch The EngStudio English Course was my willingness to learn English when I was a teenager. At that time, teachers did not teach me what I expected to learn, so I got frustrated because I did not reach my goals. Another reason, the teachers in the several courses I enrolled in were not so effective in teaching English language.
I have a studio where I teach the English language the way I wish the teachers had taught me, that is, not cheating anybody and revealing the main issues of English. My teaching method is to “go straightforward” into the subjects most important of the English language. Also, my studio has been built and outfitted with advanced technological devices for audio and video so that students can enjoy the classes.
To maintain the effectiveness of traditional teaching, I conduct classes in person. Please, visit my website and see my teaching proposal.
