How to Learn English Faster – Tip No. 4
How to Learn English Faster – Tip No. 4
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How to Learn English Faster
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Some students like to learn grammar by studying grammar books. If this method works for you, fine!
However, from my experience, the vast majority of students find this method difficult, tiring, and boring.
If you are in this group, then pay attention to the suggestion that follows . . .
First, a quick reminder:
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Tip #04: Learn Grammar Through Absorption
Definition of ABSORPTION: The process of taking in, assimilating, soaking up
e.g. a sponge soaking up water
A baby is not taught grammar rules. Through listening and repetition, a baby naturally absorbs the
grammar by listening to words, phrases and sentences.
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So focus most of your time and energy on LISTENING, LISTENING, LISTENING to English through:
YouTube videos
podcasts
Movies/TV shows
radio
and then practice speaking at every
opportunity. For example, find free English conversation groups through Google or
social media platforms and join them.
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The main areas students normally find challenging
when it comes to English grammar are:
1. Definite | Indefinite Articles: a, an, the
2. Prepositions
3. Tenses (especially Past Perfect, Present Perfect)
4. Irregular verbs
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So in addition to listening at every opportunity to English, set yourself short, high-intensity goals, focusing on one of these challenging areas.
Set a 7-day goal to spend 15 minutes a day using resources such as YouTube or online courses to educate yourself on one particular area.
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For example, if you want to understand
Definite | Indefinite Articles, then enroll in
my course on Udemy:
Master Definite | Indefinite Articles
Go to: http://ma.goodenglish.online
(or click on the link in the DESCRIPTION below)
It uses the picture-sentence example method. By examining hundreds of illustrated sentences, you develop an instinct for what sounds right when using a, an, and the.
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Or if you want to become confident using PREPOSITIONS or IRREGULAR VERBS
simply search Google images (images.google.com)
with the keywords such as:
English prepositions
prepositional phrases
irregular verbs
You will find hundreds of helpful flashcards and charts. Look especially for those that use graphics to illustrate. Set a 7-day goal to review these resources for 15 minutes a day.
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If you would like to practice tenses, then use the exercises on this link:
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbtenseintro.html
(or click on the link below in the Description)
You will also find helpful explanation pages for each tense.
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Additionally, type a specific question into YouTube search. For example:
What is the difference between
OTHER
ANOTHER
THE OTHER
You will find a huge number of videos on any grammar question.
See my video here:
https://youtu.be/r_TV-pOFaR8
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So, to SUMMARIZE:
1. The easiest way to learn grammar is by the ABSORPTION method.
Continually LISTEN to English at every opportunity and your brain will naturally absorb the pattern of sentences and English grammar.
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2. Supplement LISTENING with short, high-intensity goals to focus on one of the four main areas:
Articles
Prepositions
Tenses
Irregular verbs
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3. Use YouTube search to find answers to specific grammar questions on a “need-to-know basis”.
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If you are interested in how to learn English faster, be sure to check out this page for another tip:
How to Learn English Faster – Tip No. 3
Mnemonics are another accelerated learning method. See these examples:
MNEMONICS for English Vocabulary No. 5
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