How to learn English on your own? |🎧 Podcast and Chill

[Music] welcome back to another episode of podcast and chill I'm Leo your cheerful host and today we have an exciting topic to discuss hi everyone I'm Gwen it's great to have you all here with us again Gwen are You Ready for today's topic absolutely Leo let's Dive Right In so today we'll talk about how to learn English by yourself [Music] interesting setting clear goals is very important when learning English by yourself without goals it's easy to feel lost or unmotivated also a smart goal needs to be specific measured able achievable relevant and time Bound for

example instead of saying I want to improve my English you could set ASM T goal like I will learn and use 10 new English words every day for the next month but when setting goals we should know that there are short-term and long-term goals can you explain what long-term and short-term goals are sure long-term goals give us a big picture for example become becoming fluent in English for work or travel they are big things you want to achieve in the future yes and short-term goals are smaller more immediate steps that help you reach your long-term

goals like learning grammar rules this month or practicing speaking skills next month exactly short-term goals could also include things like reading one English book every two weeks or watching an English movie every weekend remember it's it's also important to celebrate your progress and adjust your goals as you go this keeps you motivated and helps you stay on track when after setting our goals what's next next we need to find the right resources to help us achieve those goals thankfully there are many online resources available both free and paid that can make learning English easier and

more enjoyable that sounds great can you give us some examples sure one of the most popular apps is dualingo it's free and covers a wide range of topics with fun game like lessons I've heard of dualingo it's really engaging and keeps you motivated with its point system another great resource is BBC learning English they offer a variety of lessons and videos on grammar vocabulary and even British culture it's a fantastic way to improve your skills with real life examples I think having real life context can really help make the language stick what else do you

recommend there's also memorize it's a great app that uses spaced repetition to help you remember new words and phrases you can learn at your own pace and even compete with friends competing with friends sounds like a fun way to stay motivated exactly and don't forget about YouTube channels like English adct which offer free lessons and tips on learning English it's like having a personal tutor available anytime with so many resources there's really no excuse not to practice and improve our English every day absolutely Leo utilizing these resources can make learning English more accessible fun and

effective Gwen can we talk more about YouTube there are so many channels that help with learning English of course YouTube is a fantastic resource for learning English there are channels for every learning style can you recommend some good channels sure one great channel is English-speaking course they offer clear and simple lessons on everyday conversation it's perfect for beginners that sounds helpful what else do you suggest another excellent channel is learn learn English with Jessica Jessica uses fun methods to teach grammar vocabulary and pronunciation she makes learning enjoyable Jessica's lessons sound fun do you have any

other recommendations there's learn English podcast it's perfect for those who enjoy listening to podcasts they cover various topics and real life conversations which helps improve listening skills podcasts are great for listening practice do they also provide transcripts yes Leo they provide transcripts so you can read along while listening it's a great way to improve both listening and reading skills with these channels it feels like we have our own English teachers available anytime YouTube makes learning English accessible interactive and fun there's always something new to learn Gwen after setting goals and finding resources how can we

make sure we study consistently that's a great question Leo creating a study schedule is key it helps us stay organized and ensures we dedicate time to learning every day so how do we start making a study schedule first look at your daily routine and find a time slot that works best for you it could be in the morning afternoon or evening choose a Time time when you are most alert and can focus well that makes sense should we study every day yes it's important to study a little bit every day rather than a lot at

once consistency is key even 153 minutes a day can make a big difference what if we miss a day it's okay to miss a day sometimes just try to get back on track the next day the goal is to create a habit of studying regularly should we plan what to study each day of course planning what to study each day helps you stay focused for example you could practice vocabulary on Mondays listening on Tuesdays speaking on Wednesdays and so on that sounds like a good plan can we also use online resources in our schedule definitely

incorporate online resources like dualingo or BC learning English into your schedule for instance you can do a lesson on dualingo every morning or watch a video on BBC learning English in the evening thanks Gwen with a good study schedule it sounds like learning English can become a part of our daily routine consistency and planning are the keys to success in learning any language now let's talk about practicing speaking English practicing speaking is very important here are some tips to help you practice on your own one simple way is to talk to yourself in English describe

what you're doing or thinking that's a great idea Gwen sometimes I pretend I'm hosting a show and talk about my day in English it's fun and helpful another tip is to record yourself speaking listen to the recording and see where you can improve Pro and don't be too hard on yourself it's about learning and getting better over time using language exchange apps like hello talk or tandem is also very effective absolutely you can practice with native speakers and make new friends from around the world and don't forget to join language clubs or online groups speaking

with others regularly helps build confidence the more you practice the more natural it becomes [Music] goal definition an aim or desired result example setting clear goals is very important when learning English resources definition materials money and other things that can be used example we Define the right resources to help us achieve those goals consistency definition doing something the same way over time example consistency is key in learning any language achieve definition to successfully reach a desired objective or result example planning what to study each day helps keep you focused and achieve your goals schedule definition

a plan that gives events or activities in the times that they will happen or be done example creating a study schedule is key celebrate definition to do something enjoyable because of a special occasion or success example it's important to celebrate your [Music] progress what online resources were mentioned in the conversation that can help with learning English they mentioned dualingo BBC learning English memorize and YouTube channels like English addict english- speaking course learn English with Jessica and LEP learn English podcast why do Gwen and Leo think it's important to set both short-term and long-term goals when

learning English they say it's important because long-term goals give you a big picture and future targets like becoming fluent in English short-term goals are smaller and immediate helping you reach the long-term ones like learning grammar rules this month or practicing speaking next month [Music] now let's discuss immersing yourself in English yes Leo immersing yourself in English is crucial for improving your language skills Gwen why is it so important to surround yourself with English when you're surrounded by English you naturally start to think in English and improve your understanding it's like when children learn their native

language by being constantly surrounded by it they hear hear it see it and use it every day creating an English environment around us works the same way exactly by immersing yourself in English you are giving your brain the chance to pick up the language naturally just like a child learns their first language that makes sense so what are some ways to do this one effective way is to watch movies and TV shows in English try to watch with English subtitles to help with understanding I love watching comedies in English they are fun and educational another

method is to listen to English music pay attention to the lyrics and try to sing along yes and reading books articles or blogs in English can also help a lot it expands your vocabulary and understanding absolutely you can start with simple books or articles and gradually move move to more complex materials as you improve and don't forget about online forums and groups joining english- speaking communities helps you practice and learn from others yes interacting with native speakers and other Learners can boost your confidence and speaking skills so the more you surround yourself with English the

faster you'll improve immersing yourself in the language makes learning more natural and enjoyable Gwen do you remember how we used to make flashcards in school yes flashcards are a classic method for Learning and memorizing vocabulary and now with technology we have apps that make this even easier and more effective absolutely apps like anky and Quizlet use flashcards but add features like the spaced repetition system or SRS SRS is great because it helps you review words just before you're likely to forget them making your study sessions more efficient right by spacing out your reviews you reinforce

your memory at just the right times and using apps like anky and Quizlet is so convenient you can study on the go whenever you have a few spare minutes that's right Leo these apps also let you create your own flash cards or use sets made by other Learners which can save time and provide new new learning perspectives so everyone make sure to check out anky Quizlet and other vocabulary apps they're powerful tools to help you learn and remember English words more effectively incorporate these tools into your daily study routine and see how much faster you

can learn it's all about finding what works best for you and making the most of it Gwen one thing I found really helpful is tracking my progress do you do that too yes Leo keeping track of your progress is essential it helps you see how far you've come and keeps you motivated how do you track your progress Gwen I use a study journal every day I write down what I studied what I learned and any challenges I faced it helps me reflect on my learning that sounds great I also like to set milestones and celebrate

when I reach them for example after learning 100 new words I treat myself to something nice celebrating Milestones is a fantastic idea it makes the learning process more enjoyable and gives you something to look forward to exactly it doesn't have to be something big even small rewards like a favorite snack or a short break can be motivating another great way to track progress is using apps that monitor your learning activity they can show you stats and graphs of your improvement over time apps like dualingo and memorize have features that let you see your streaks and

achievements which is very motivating so everyone start keeping a study journal and use tracking apps celebrate your Milestones no matter how small it's all about recognizing your hard work and enjoying the journey keep pushing forward and rewarding yourself along the way keep learning and celebrating everyone surround definition to be all around something or someone example when you're surrounded by English you naturally start to think in English and improve your understanding environment definition the surroundings or conditions in which a person animal or plant lives or operates example creating an English environment works the same way as

when children learn their native language improve definition to make or become better example when you immerse yourself in English you are giving your brain the chance to pick up the language naturally and improve lyrics definition the words of a song example listen to English music pay attention to the lyrics and and try to sing along confidence definition a feeling of self- assurance arising from an appreciation of One's Own abilities or qualities example interacting with native speakers and other Learners can boost your confidence and speaking skills reward definition a thing given in recognition of service effort

or achievement example celebrating Milestones with small rewards like a favorite snack or a short break can be motivating why is it important to surround yourself with English according to Gwen according to Gwen it is important to surround yourself with English because it helps you naturally start to think in English and improve your understanding similar to how children learn their native language by being constantly surrounded by it what methods does Gwen suggest for immersing yourself in English answer subtitles Listening to English music and paying attention to the lyrics reading books articles or blogs in English and

joining English-speaking online forums and groups to practice and learn from [Music] others well that's all the time we have for today folks we hope you found our tips helpful and inspiring remember learning English is a journey not a race set your goals use the resources available and most importantly enjoy the process and don't forget to celebrate those small wins along the way every step forward is a step toward success we love hearing from you so share your progress and experiences with us in the comments or on our social media and if you have any questions

or topics you want us to cover let us know we're here to help you on your English learning Journey thanks for tuning in to podcast and chill until next time keep striving and thriving [Music]