Friends! I have written these English lessons for those who want to learn how to speak English. This is a kind of online tutorial for beginners. With its help, you will learn how to put words into sentences and learn about 500 common words and expressions.
These lessons were recently released as a textbook called Conversational English Grammar. The book was published by AST publishing house, it is available in electronic (pdf) and paper form. I have covered the tutorial in more detail in this video:
The tutorial can be purchased here:
The book includes the same 59 lessons that are presented here, but in a slightly supplemented form: some lessons have been rewritten (taking into account the book format), much more exercises have been added, including oral tasks for working out speech structures.
Introduction
Who is this tutorial for
Firstly, for beginners, but not for absolutely zero level. It is assumed that you:
- you know;
- you can use words like: go, stop, car, name.
Do not worry about unfamiliar words - in the lessons, words are given with translation.
Secondly, for intermediate English speakers, but still struggling when it comes to word folding. You know the words, tenses, and so on, but sentence schemes are chaotically piled up in your head? Take this course to clean up your conversational grammar arsenal.
Tutorial Objectives
The main purpose of the textbook is to help you learn put words into sentences... I myself had this problem: I knew the words, but I couldn't put them into a sentence. And it is impossible to communicate without this, because we speak not in words, but in sentences.
Each lesson (with rare exceptions) is a speech scheme plus its variations. There are not so many basic “blueprints” of sentences, I have chosen those that must be mastered in order to communicate in English. In other words, this is a tutorial colloquial grammar - that part of grammar that is needed in everyday speech, plus a minimum of vocabulary.
After completing all the lessons, completing all the exercises and assignments, you will learn how to build sentences according to the schemes necessary for oral communication.
What are you NOT learning from this tutorial?
1. The textbook is not a textbook for preparing for the exam or any other exam. Words and colloquial expressions are given in the textbook in a small volume. They are discussed in more detail on this site in the section.
2. It is important to understand that neither this nor any other textbook can replace it with living people. Theory is important, but without practice you will only have knowledge (I i know how to tell me how I'm doing), but will not skills (I can tell me how I'm doing).
How are these lessons different from the Grammar section?
Section is directory on various topics. For example, if you want to remember / learn something about Present Simple time, you open a reference article. The tutorial is course, where the material is given sequentially, from simple to complex, lesson by lesson.
How is the tutorial structured?
I proceed from the assumption that all sentences can be divided into four large groups - they correspond to four parts of the textbook.
Part 1.Sentences with the verb to be (to be, to be) in the stem, for example:
My cat iskind. - My cat is kind ( is an kind).
Part 2.Sentences based on a verb expressing an action or state:
My cat bites. - My cat bites.
Part 3.Sentences based on two verbs forming a single semantic whole:
My cat can sneak... - My cat knows how to sneak.
Part 4.Complex sentences consisting of two simple ones:
(1) My cat can sneak, (2) but mice feel it. - My cat can sneak, but mice can feel it.
How do I use this tutorial?
Part 1. Sentence with the most needed word in English
Chapter 1. Sentences with the verb to be and an adjective
Today, there are several ways to learn English: in courses, in a group, with the help of self-taught English, individually with a tutor, or directly in the language environment. Let's take a closer look at some of them.
Learning English: Online vs. offline
Language classes
By choosing this option, you will definitely improve your communication skills, communicating in a group will be able to improve teamwork skills, applying the material studied in dialogues with participants. It will suit people who are shameless, open to new acquaintances. However, when preparing for an interview or working in an IT company, this option is not suitable.
Individually with a teacher
For people with more specific goals. The student is given all the time in the lesson, and a good teacher finds an approach to anyone, even the most shy quiet. Of course, finding a suitable teacher quickly may take some time. Also, the latter may use outdated teaching methods or Soviet-era textbooks. As a result, you run the risk of ending up cramming the material without actually putting it into practice. Plus, this type of training is not cheap at all and takes a lot of time - you need to get to the tutor (or the tutor to you). Not everyone will agree to this, getting stuck and nervous in traffic jams.
Learning English on Skype
Today more and more people are choosing this option. First of all, I would like to emphasize the quality of training. Indeed, in the online English language school, all teachers have specialized education and extensive work experience, constantly improve their skills and use only new teaching aids. These teachers will find the right pace of language learning, a convenient time and place for you. You can do it on vacation, abroad, on the street, at the entrance, etc. You can definitely set aside an hour for class and study productively. More information about learning English by Skype at EnglishDom.
Self-study English
This method is suitable for those who have good self-discipline, willpower and great motivation, as sooner or later everyone starts to be lazy. But when you belong to yourself, you yourself can both accelerate and slow down, depending on the circumstances. You yourself choose what to do the main bias and what type of English tutorial to choose. Nowadays there is a huge variety of them: video channels, books, specialized sites, adapted art books, audio lessons, etc. In addition, this method does not require investment of money, you can save and acquire new knowledge absolutely free of charge via the Internet, however, you will have to put a significant amount of effort into selecting the appropriate textbook and drawing up a plan for your lessons. Also, mastering English from self-study guides, you understand that no one will check your mistakes and help you correct them. For example, it happens that by making an insignificant blot, the student gets used to using it in speech, and it becomes much more difficult to retrain to use a phrase or word correctly.
Self-study guides in English
One of the most successful options - Basic English course. K.E. Eckersley... The focus of this tutorial is on speaking and writing. Thanks to this book, you will be able to get systematized knowledge, since each new topic is given along with the repetition of the previous material. The book also includes a CD where you can listen to live speech and learn how to pronounce words correctly. The tutorial contains many interesting and funny stories, examples + everything is described in great detail. Unfortunately, the entire tutorial is black and white, so the illustrations can be a little boring. If you are a visual or just a lover of bright pictures and this is critical for you, then do not rush. The textbook is definitely suitable for those who do not like grammar, since there is not much of it here, and for those who are studying English for everyday communication.
"English language. Intensive course "from Chernenko D.V. - relevant if you love grammar (or feel the need to tighten it up) and want to understand all the intricacies of using tenses. Here, all the grammar is disassembled in detail and understandable, the book also contains many useful exercises, and at the end there are answers, and you can check yourself, or, as a last resort, if the task suddenly turned out to be too difficult, peep the answer. But all the same, it is better to take such a self-instruction manual of the English language for beginners with one more addition, because studying grammar alone clearly cannot help you speak fluently.
For beginners to comprehend the nuances of the language and who want to use English words in speech, suitable "Self-instructional book of the English language: modern methods of intensive education" by V. G. Kulish Here, the transcription is transmitted in Russian letters, so even beginners will feel comfortable. There are only three parts in the tutorial. In the first, you will get acquainted with English words and their pronunciation, in the second - with grammar, and in the third, dialogues and situations on various topics will await you. There are plenty of exercises in the textbook, to which there are also answers, and all the words that must be memorized are marked with a special sign. A small drawback of the textbook is the construction itself, because each type of tasks is presented separately, and not in a complex, which, in turn, is aggravated by the lack of soundtrack.
Video tutorials for self-study English
As you know, spending time on the Internet can and should be usefully. The resource of various Youtube video materials in this matter is simply irreplaceable. It is interesting to listen to a person who really understands what he is talking about. This will help you in your studies and will certainly expand your knowledge of English. It is recommended to immediately acquire a notebook and write down important information for yourself. Below is a list of useful channels to explore:
Anglo-Link The main feature of the channel is that it is completely systematized according to the levels of knowledge and is perfect as a self-study guide of the English language for both beginners and advanced. Short videos can help you improve your vocabulary and listen to speech more easily.
Air Force Learning English On this channel you can watch a video where ordinary passers-by in London are asked various questions and they are happy to answer them. Excellent practice of listening to pleasant British speech. The site is filled with various entertaining videos + there is a special series for English learners on the channel.
EnglishDom Our channel is constantly updated with content, there are lessons and webinars from both Russian-speaking teachers and native speakers, and situational videos will help you comprehend the intricacies of the English language.
EngVid . Learn English with Ronnie Ronnie's channel contains many videos on the intricacies of grammar. All information is presented with humor, easy and accessible.
JenniferESL An excellent channel for organizing your English lessons and developing your language skills. The teacher Jennifer reveals the secrets of correct pronunciation, improving the quality of spoken language, and working out grammar.
Private English Portal Teacher Steve has extensive experience in education. Watching his video, it is believed that English lessons can be really simple and straightforward for everyone. This, in fact, is the main advantage of the channel, which is suitable for users of any age and level of English proficiency.
PodEnglish The authors of this channel use five-minute thematic videos, which include three stages: watch (look), learn (learn), try (try), which is why any phrase, word or idiom is remembered. Topics range from simple topics like the weather or greeting people to more complex topics like discussing financial health or politics.
Real English Videos on this channel provide an opportunity to find out how speech sounds in everyday life and what phrases native speakers use most often. You can also check how you have learned the material - on the page with the video there is a link to the site where you can, after doing a couple of exercises, practice and consolidate what you have learned.
Speak English with Misterduncan One of the very first channels that can be used as a self-taught English. Briton Misterduncan pleases its subscribers with a video about colloquial speech and British slang, about daily phrases and everyday life of an Englishman.
Interactive English courses for self-study
After watching a variety of videos, you will probably want to diversify your activities a little. This is where interactive courses come in.
- just by registering, a funny robot assistant Robie will be waiting for you in your personal account, who will tell you where to start, and will also motivate you and help monitor your progress. In the vocabulary section, you can play a word memorization game, listen to audio recordings and practice spelling. The section "Phrasebook" will offer you to get acquainted with the most common, sounded phrases.
In addition to all the described tutorials of the English language, you can also visit conversation clubs in your city or, comfortably sitting at home, visit a conversation club from EnglishDom, where you will choose a teacher (native speaker or Russian) and a topic (general English, basic mistakes, idioms and phrasal verbs etc.). All classes of the conversation club are held in an entertaining atmosphere with immersion in the language environment.
Learning English on your own by video
Ted - a site with short videos, where experts, native speakers, talk about science, technology, psychology, economics and other topics. Small lectures are available for viewing with subtitles in several languages, including Russian or English.
Screen Rant - an excellent YouTube channel where creators post unique videos: movie bloopers of popular TV shows and films, jokes and facts about different films. Every video comes with good subtitles, so you can easily understand what the video is talking about.
EnglishDom. Practicum - here you can watch a fascinating video on various topics, everyone can choose a video to their liking and according to their level of knowledge, and there is also an opportunity to perform several exercises after watching, look through a selection of interesting expressions from the video with translation into Russian.
Teach on your own or turn to the pros?
Of course, it is almost impossible to choose only one self-study guide for the English language. It is wise to diversify your activities by choosing several options and combining them effectively. Almost all self-study guides in English are available at any time of the day and anywhere, so improve your English in a way convenient for you and have knowledge. We hope that this collection of tutorials will help you improve your English skills on your own. We also invite you to individual English lessons via Skype - learning begins with a free introductory lesson. Learn and be happy with yourself
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We decided to learn english language? Of course, you made the right choice, because english language - the main language of international communication.
Chances are, you've already run into the main problem with learning English - a huge number of textbooks, courses on the market, most of which are a waste of time and money. And if we add to this selfeducation and complete lack of basic knowledge language, then all this confuses a person, and he loses the desire to learn English. AND a wish is the main key to successfully learning any foreign language.
So, what does the site offer you for a successful learning English from scratch?
First of all, especially for the entry-level in the form online lessons a wonderful self-instruction book by K. B. Vasiliev "Easy English" (from the second lesson, the first completely from the site)... Classes on this tutorial are perfect for children, because the texts are presented from popular English children's fairy tales, such as "Alice in Wonderland", "Winnie the Pooh and all of all", etc. Additionally, typos were corrected, some inaccuracies, and added audio for the whole course for free... And it is not at all difficult to perform the exercises, because for this there are special forms for entering text, as well as keys with answers. To view the answer, move the mouse over the key:. You can only peep back after completing the exercise completely! If you have any questions, you can ask them under the lesson in the form of a comment.
Please note that there is no need to rush and skip to the next lesson immediately after completing the current one. Proceed to the next lesson when you are confident that you have mastered the material of the current lesson. wholly.
Further parallel with the study of the audio course above, you can study the possibly simpler Assimil audio course. The audio courses page also has higher level courses, as well as an interesting tutorial on how to work with audio.
How, have you learned so much information and are still confused with verb tenses? Dont be upset, english verb tenses - this is the hardest part of it. After all, there are not 3 of them, as in Russian, but as many as 12! Especially for a simpler understanding and assimilation of times, the following section was created on the effective lessons of SP Dugin for beginners.
Verb tenses can also be studied in the English grammar section. Initially, grammar lessons were intended for intermediate students, but translations have been added to them, and now they can be studied by slightly less powerful students. In this section highly many lessons, it will help you find answers to many questions, so do not skip it. Only proceed to study it when you are ready. And in lessons for beginners, there will periodically be links to specific grammar lessons from this section.
Have you already studied all this? Well, you give! Congratulations! What to do next? And then you will have even more independent study... Unfortunately, from the middle level it is difficult to build any path for study, build it yourself according to your interests. It takes a lot of practice. Listen to a lot of audio, video materials. Try to talk more. Not with anyone? Talk to yourself! Read, write. The site also has video materials. Perhaps there will be more of them later.
Please note that on the mobile version of the site, the right menu falls to the bottom screen, and the top menu opens by pressing the button ≡ top right.
What kind of English do we learn? British or American?
The correct answer is both.
On the one hand, British refers to the pronunciation rules set many years ago. Almost no one speaks it now, but everyone who studies English, or puts pronunciation, aspires to it, incl. American actors (e.g. Will Smith). Also in all textbooks the standard grammar and spelling of words. It turns out that almost everyone learns British English. In American, grammar and spelling are a little, quite a bit different from British grammar, so look for any American English textbooks. very, very stupid.
On the other hand, British English also includes a special intonation, which almost no one teaches, and it is difficult to get used to it. These intonation lessons also do not teach. It turns out that no matter how hard we try to pronounce, we will still have more American English than British. Aside from intonation, our vocal apparatus is simply more like an American one. Lesson 1 video is pure British English. The audio in the following lessons will sound more like American English. Otherwise, English is standard, there is no need to come up with ridiculous reasons why I should or should not learn these particular lessons. Just teach! I am responsible for the quality! (Site author)
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The learning of English language
If you have never studied English or once studied at school, but you have thoroughly forgotten everything, even the alphabet, and now decided to start learning English from scratch, then our tips on where to start and how to move may come in handy. The first and most important thing is to understand how much you need a language, why you need it, whether you have enough language to learn.
Introductory Articles
Motivation
Motivation should be your engine, without it you will not be able to practice language daily for a long time. Without daily practice, it is impossible to master this huge layer of knowledge. If there is no obvious motivation, but there is a burning desire to learn the language, then you should think about what knowledge of the language will give you - maybe this is a new prestigious job or the opportunity to read special literature on topics of interest to you, or maybe you travel a lot and want to fully communicate with people all over the world or correspond with friends overseas.
Your motivation may still be in the subconscious. Try to extract it from there, it will play a decisive role in your successful advancement in mastering the English language.
Choosing a teaching method
Your next step should be to choose teaching methods or teachers. Now students have access to very good language materials and a large number of teachers who are ready to study on Skype with students from all over the world. It is ideal, of course, to find a good teacher who is a native speaker. But not everyone can afford such opportunities, but someone just wants to study independently and for free, at a convenient time, without any stress, according to their own schedule. Then you need to choose a system that you follow.
English from scratch takes time
Plan time for training, you need to study every day, at least 15 - 20 minutes, and it is better to allocate an hour for classes. Our selection of English from Scratch articles includes beginner materials, tapes and videos, exercises, lots of examples, explanations, and links to resources that will help you get ahead faster.
When choosing resources for your study, make sure you enjoy the materials. This is important, all polyglots talk about it. Interest plays a major role in language acquisition. It allows you to achieve more with the least effort. Just imagine that you need to learn or translate a text on some boring topic for you, but you will fall asleep after the first phrase! On the contrary, if you come across an interesting book, then you will definitely find time to read it. Dare friends, give the language your time and attention, and you will raise your English from scratch to fluency. Good luck to all!
Hello dear readers!
How are you progressing in learning English? What methods and systems have you tried? Have you already chosen what is right for you?
Currently, there are a lot of different offers on the educational services market. And, of course, for beginners to learn a language, it is very difficult to navigate and make the right choice so that learning is effective and brings results.
This article provides an overview of the best tutorials and my recommendations for improving the learning process.
About teaching methods
It is considered that self-teaching English will help you quickly and without the help of a leader, mentor to master the basic course... Plus, it's a less expensive way to learn a language, which is important. Therefore, a lot of people choose this method. Is all of the above really true? Let's figure it out.
All self-study guides of the English language can be conditionally divided into several types:
- traditional,
- to master spoken English,
- for an intensive course,
- copyright,
- self-teaching art books,
- manuals from native speakers,
- online tutorials.
A good self-instruction manual must be included with the application. audio material!
Standard training
You can start learning from scratch using traditional methods, in which the presentation of the material goes from simple to complex. Here you will receive information about the phonetic system, correct pronunciation, intonation, basic grammar rules, and find useful tests and exercises.
One of the most popular in this category is "The best self-instruction manual of the English language" A. Petrova, I. Orlova.
Here one of the reviews on the popular website liters.ru, which reflects the whole essence and content of the textbook: “I liked this book right away ... the text, simple and understandable drawings, a clear structure of the presentation of the material ... Everything is clearly laid out on the shelves: we start from the basics and finish at a significantly advanced level!”
Download the book on Liters
Download the book on Liters
Speech development
The following textbooks are suitable for mastering spoken English.
TG Trofimenko "Spoken English" ... Without learning grammar, you can learn to build the necessary phrases on your own. The technique presented here will help you memorize the necessary words and phrases, as well as master the pronunciation. This tutorial is also suitable for children.
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N. Brel, N. Poslavskaya. "Conversational English course in convenient formulas and dialogues" ... This tutorial is recommended for those who are continuing, those who find it difficult to speak. It is designed to overcome the language barrier.
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M. Goldenkov. “Hot Dog Too. Conversational English " ... A valuable guide from which you will learn about the features of the modern language and slang, common idioms, business correspondence.
Short terms
Intensive methods are mainly designed to train narrow specialists in any field. Here, acquaintance with new material goes in parallel with the consolidation of the topics covered.
Book by S. Matveev "English for Beginners" interesting in that the author presents the material in an extraordinary way, taking into account the psychological characteristics of mastering a foreign language, makes various types of memory work. In this book you will find excellent reviews. “A good book, helps to learn the language from the very beginning. Complicated topics are clearly and easily explained, English words are easily given”. By the way, I have about the books of this author.
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To gain knowledge about business correspondence, negotiation and telephone conversations, I advise you to use the manual S.A. Sheveleva "Business English in 20 minutes a day" .
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Author's methods
I would like to mark the edition Dmitry Petrov, a famous linguist and polyglot. "English language. 16 lessons " Is an initial language course that allows you to quickly start talking in English. You will learn the basic algorithms of the language, learn to apply them in practice and turn everything into a skill.
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Native speaker
The tutorial can be highlighted here K.E. Eckersley's "Self-Study of the English Language" ... It is suitable for students of universities and colleges. Excellent presentation, lots of regional material, and a cool selection of examples and exercises will make learning easy.
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Online tutorials
Lingualeo ... This service can rightfully deserve the title of a tutorial. Therefore, boldly register and use it - it's free. And besides that - interesting, easy, effective! I wrote about this service on the blog pages - for example, here.
If you want step-by-step work, then feel free to purchase a paid course « English from scratch». After it, you can switch to grammar by purchasing a course « Grammar for beginners» ... Also take the course « About yourself and loved ones in English». All this I am writing for those who do not know where to start the process here. I think you will succeed!
Another interesting and gaining popularity online self-study guide is Lim-English ... This simulator is aimed at the simultaneous development of listening, reading, writing and speaking. Study from 30 minutes a day and your English level will increase significantly! I tried it and I really liked it - now you are sure you will enjoy the result!
Nowadays, almost all books have electronic versions. Of course, they can be downloaded for free, but the world does not stand still. Everything changes, revised and improved editions are coming out. Therefore, in my opinion, it would be a better decision to buy a textbook. You will receive quality material for a small fee and appreciate the work of the author. If you are not a beginner, choose audiobooks, they will improve your comprehension of foreign speech and pronunciation.
So to the conclusions
Yes, tutorials can be used, especially those that come with audio reinforcement are worth paying attention to. But be prepared for the fact that in the learning process you will have a huge number of questions... And you will not be able to find answers to all of them on your own. And the search will take too much of your time. Is it worth losing such a colossal amount of time? After all, time, as you know, also costs money.
In my opinion, for productive and effective study, as well as the earliest possible achievement of the result, work on the self-instruction manual should be combined . He will be able to monitor your learning once a week or two and purposefully lead you to a new level. By the way, in I did comparative overview of several online English language schools - be sure to check out - who knows, you might want to change your course of English a little from a self-study guide to a real teacher!
In any case, good luck to you!
P.S. Feel free to take a moment to look at the comments on this post and ask a question of interest, write about your personal experience, or simply supplement the information with your own best practices. This can be useful both for you and for other visitors!