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Today I'm giving you tip #5 on how to stay motivated when you're learning English. This is something very practical and if you do it, you will find it very helpful and encouraging.
Keep A Record Of Your Progress (Success Journal)
It's very motivating to keep a record of what you've accomplished. Get a notebook, and after every study session write down the date and a summary of "what I learned today." This results in three benefits.
Hi students! Are you ready to learn tip #4 for how to stay motivated to learn English? This one is something you can put into practice every time you sit down to study.
Visualize The End Goal, And Know That Every Bit Of Time You Invest Is Bringing You Closer!
Do you know WHY you want to learn English? Whatever your reason is, try this simple exercise: when you sit down to study English, spend a couple minutes visualizing (imagining) reaching your goal.
Then, tell yourself that EVERY study session (including this one) is bringing you closer to that situation. This makes your studying more enjoyable and more meaningful, because you know that what you are doing is useful and that you are making real progress.
Hi there! I'm back with tip #3 on how to stay motivated when learning English, and this is a big one – it is:
Don't Take Mistakes So Seriously/Personally
MISTAKES – they have the power to make you afraid to use your English… they can also make you feel humiliated when someone corrects you… they represent your failure to know the rules of English… right?
WRONG!
Mistakes only have all that power if you allow them to have such power. Remember that making mistakes does NOT mean you are stupid. Choose to view mistakes as an opportunity to learn, not a disaster!
Hi students! It's Shayna from EspressoEnglish.net and I'm excited to share with you my second tip for how to stay motivated to learn English. Tip #1, which we learned last time, is to be encouraged because your English is probably better than you imagine.
Now let's consider tip #2, which is: Never Compare Your English Skills To Others'
Do you ever feel sad and discouraged about your English-learning progress? Do you sometimes find it hard to stay motivated, because learning English takes such a long time? Are there days when you just don't feel like studying? If you've ever experienced these emotions, then you will really enjoy the lessons I have for you this month. I'm going to teach you 10 practical ways to stay motivated in your English learning. Click here for tip #1! This is a special series of lessons that isn't specifically about grammar or vocabulary, but instead about how you can stay motivated and keep learning English, even when it feels hard. I'm making these videos for you because I want to see you succeed in your English learning, and these will be my top tips to help you keep going!
Today I'm going to teach you an exercise for practicing the pronunciation of long, difficult multi-syllable words. Our example words for this exercise will be particularly and individualistic. But you can use this exercise with ANY English word!
I hope you'll remember the tips in this lesson next time you see a long, complicated English word! When it comes to pronunciation, practice makes perfect. The only way to get better at English pronunciation is by doing it, by saying the words, and by training your mouth to make the right sounds. I have two courses that can help you train and improve your pronunciation – the American English Pronunciation Course and Shadowing with Shayna. These courses have lots of exercises that will give you the practice you need to speak more clearly, confidently and correctly.
Today you'll learn some common English expressions for talking about education. This lesson will also help you put these phrases into practice by asking you questions that use the expressions - so you can pause the video and say your answer, or write it down! And at the end of the lesson, I explain a very common error in English when talking about what you studied in school or college... make sure to watch or read to the end so that you can avoid this mistake.
If you're following my lessons, it means you want to improve your spoken English. Watching YouTube videos is one way to do that, but it's even better to join my Everyday English Speaking Courses. You'll learn hundreds of real English phrases that are useful for daily life - what to say in daily life, when traveling, when socializing, even when arguing or disagreeing. It will help you speak English more confidently in any situation. To finish up this lesson on education, I just want to say that I'm so glad you're learning English with me! There are a lot of English teachers on the internet, and many of them are really great - but it's an honor to have you watching and reading my lessons. I'm so happy that I can help you learn English :-)
In today's lesson you're going to improve your business English vocabulary by learning some interesting verbs that are used in the business world. If you work in an English-speaking environment – or if you want to do so – you'll encounter a lot of words that you might not have learned in English class. This video is going to teach you 10 business English verbs and how to use them. They're also used outside business, so you might also see these words in news articles, for example.
If you're learning English for your job or career, one of the best ways to improve your skills is to join my Business English Course. Today's lesson has only 10 words, but inside my course you'll learn hundreds of common business English terms and phrases that you can use in a professional context. The Business English Course covers topics like finance, marketing, management, and more - as well as common professional situations like how to give a presentation or make phone calls in English. If you want to speak English more confidently at work, this course is for you!
Did you know that there are at least four different ways to use the -ING form of verbs in English? You might already know one or two of these, but after this lesson you'll have a more complete understanding of when we use English verbs in the -ING form.
English grammar can be difficult, but I try to make it easy for my students! To learn grammar from me, you can get my $1 grammar e-books - these cover basic and intermediate grammar. If you're a more advanced student, then check out my Advanced English Grammar Course for very detailed lessons that will help make complex grammar topics clear to you. The e-books and course will give you a structured and organized way to learn English grammar and improve your speaking and writing.
If you frequently confuse the verbs SAY, TELL, SPEAK, and TALK, you're not alone – these are some of the most commonly confused English words! They seem like they all mean the same thing - and they are similar - but we actually use them differently in English. In this lesson, I'll teach you the difference between say, tell, speak, and talk, and help you avoid some common mistakes with these words.
For more lessons like this, check out my e-book, 600+ Confusing English Words Explained. When you read this e-book, you'll have a much better understanding of how to use English words correctly. I want to help you speak English better, so that you can talk with people more confidently! That's why I'm telling you about my e-book, 600+ Confusing English Words Explained. Other students say that this e-book has really helped them understand English words and when to use them. There, I just used all four words - speak, talk, tell, and say!
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