How to learn English easier

It's no secret that today English is an international link that connects many nations in almost all spheres of life: political, economic, scientific and many others.

. The main language in which international negotiations and conferences are held, the exchange of scientific achievements of different countries, is considered to be English. Without knowledge of this language, it is very difficult to get a prestigious, well-paid job.
Motivation

Motivation is an integral part of any educational process, on which half the success depends. Inner motivation is especially important when learning a foreign language for the reason that such learning requires huge mental and moral costs, especially if a person is not inclined to languages.

Before starting a course, both independently and under the supervision of a teacher, it is recommended to set a specific goal that will not only encourage a person to work, but also determine the further specifics and teaching methods.

The advantage of studying with a tutor is that he himself can stimulate his student by telling him about the opportunities that English can open for him.

The goals of learning English for each person may be different:

Travel around the world.
Chat with friends from other countries.
Immerse yourself in the culture of the people with the help of language.
Watch movies and listen to songs by your favorite artist, understanding their meaning.
Get a certain status in society and a high position with further career advancement.
Get A's in English.
Succeed in the curriculum at school or university.
Pass the exam to avoid expulsion.

Often the motivation for learning is a promised gift from parents who want their child to learn a language. Such a motive cannot be called reliable, and the result of training with such a goal is not successful. Only a conscious choice can help you move along the thorny path of mastering English speech.

Modern learning technologies

The fruits of technological progress are now being used as aids in teaching English, which speed up the passage of the course and contribute to the rapid assimilation of the material. Watching films with original voice acting, conducting listening in the classroom, involving the child in an entertaining game of learning new vocabulary - all this and much more is now available to everyone.

Movies on DVD in English

Now on the Internet you can find a huge number of films in English, both with subtitles and without. There are also sites specializing in teaching a foreign language. On them you can watch your favorite TV shows and at the same time replenish your vocabulary, as there are both a written version of the dialogues and their translation into Russian. Here are some examples of such sites:

(The LinguaLeo project is a comprehensive language learning program that itself determines the level of English proficiency through grammar and vocabulary tests, and develops a learning plan in accordance with the individual abilities of the user).
Educational films (the site offers various educational films with subtitles and translation, explains grammar rules and provides the necessary vocabulary).
(here are the most popular English films and series for viewing, which will certainly captivate any user)

Rewatch those parts of the movie where you don't get the general idea.
It is advisable to read the script of the film or watch it first in the Russian version.

Note: Choose only high-quality voice acting from well-known companies. Only there you can enjoy an adequate translation in stylistic and phonetic terms.

Make a list of unknown words and find their translation. It is useful not to type on a computer, but to write by hand, since visual memory works in this case.
If the language level is not too high, choose films with subtitles. However, in order not to be distracted from English speech, try not to look at them too often.

Listening to English speech contributes not only to active progress in learning, but also to the development of the hearing aid.

Mnemonics

Mnemonics (mnemonics) is a method of memorizing words based on associations. By applying this approach to learning a foreign language, you will activate your memory by creating additional neural connections.

Remember not individual words, but groups of lexical units.
After memorizing the next portion of words, take a break for 10-20 minutes.
Try to find a Russian word consonant with English and mentally fix the parallel drawn. Over time, when you pronounce an English word, you will have some association or image with it.
Don't set yourself the goal of learning a word.
Link words from the group under study by finding similarities and differences between them, thus creating a storyline.

Association example:

The English verb to keep (to keep) is consonant with the Russian word boil. Now it is only necessary to link the two semantic cores "store" and "boil".

It is worth noting that the less logic in the created association, the better the word is remembered.

At first, this method may seem absurd and complicated. if your imagination is not developed, however, having mastered this technique over time, you will be able to memorize a large number of words without much effort.

Spaced repetition method

It is considered one of the most effective ways to replenish vocabulary.

Statistics show that most words are forgotten immediately after reading, therefore, in order to consolidate information in memory, it is necessary to repeat words, taking into account the following periods of time:

The first repetition immediately after reading or listening to the text.
The second - after 20 minutes.
The third - after 8 hours.
The fourth - a day after the first memorization.

Composing phrases

For a more productive study of the English language, methodologists recommend memorizing not individual words, but phrases using these lexical units. Thus, it is possible to form basic language competence in a short time, that is, to speak English.

To develop the ability to compose phrases, do special exercises and always look for the minimum context in which a word can be used. For example, remember not the word will(will), and the phrase to impose one’ s will on smb(to impose one's will on someone).

Communication with a native speaker

Benefits of communicating with a native speaker:

Overcoming the language barrier.
Formation of communication skills in a foreign language in the shortest possible time.
English speaking practice: increasing vocabulary and practicing grammar.
An exciting pastime with a person whose mentality is fundamentally different from yours.

Note: You should communicate with competent people who, if necessary, can correct you.

Forms of communication with a native English speaker:

a trip to the UK or the USA (direct immersion in the language environment);
communication via skype or phone;
correspondence in social networks or by email;
language tandem (a format of some kind of mutually beneficial cooperation, when two people who speak different languages at the native level communicate in order to learn each other's language, as well as the culture and traditions of the countries in which they live).

A language is a very complex system, so not everyone can master it quickly, but it is quite possible to speed up the process if you take into account the following recommendations:

The process of learning English should be, above all, exciting..
Work to the fullest but to the best of your ability. Catch yourself thinking that each time the material is given to you more and more easily.
Set a goal not only general (motivational), but also specific (own for each lesson).
Don't try to learn everything in bulk. Not only will you not remember everything at once, but you will also beat off all the desire to practice.
Combine all modern techniques for learning a foreign language. Over time, you will develop your own set of entertaining exercises, taking into account your interests.
Pay attention to all types of speech: speaking, writing and listening. Reinforce vocabulary as you go through each of these three stages.
If you have a zero level of language proficiency, you will have to start from the basics: alphabet, phonetics and grammar rules. Without them, you will not be able to correctly and beautifully express your thoughts in English. The faster you master them, the sooner you will get closer to the expected result.