[English]
Hi, everyone.
Welcome again to Speak Easy English.
Today, we are going to share many simple
and useful ways to practice English every
day, even if you only have a little free
time.
Hello, friends.
I'm Leo, and I am very happy to be here
with Sophia.
Learning English is not only about books
and grammar.
It can also be part of your daily life in
fun and easy ways.
That's right, Leo.
For example, in the
morning when I drink my
coffee, I like to read a
short article in English.
It only takes five or ten minutes, but I
always find one or two new words to learn.
That's a great idea.
In the morning, I usually
walk to work, and I
listen to an English
podcast with my headphones.
Sometimes I stop and repeat a sentence out
loud to practice my pronunciation.
Repeating is very powerful.
I also like to read children's stories in
English.
The sentences are short, and the stories
are fun.
I feel happy because I understand most of
the text.
Yes, I also read simple books for
children.
My favorite one is about a little cat that
goes to the city.
The words are easy, but I learn verbs like
run, climb, and jump.
I love that.
Reading easy books gives us confidence.
Many people think they must read difficult
novels, but that is not true.
Simple books are perfect for practice.
Exactly.
And if you don't understand one word,
it is okay.
You can guess the meaning
from the sentence or
write it down to check
later in a dictionary.
Do you use a notebook for new words,
Leo?
Yes, I always keep a notebook with me.
When I learn a new word, I write it down,
and I also make a short sentence.
For example, apple.
I eat an apple every day in the morning.
That's excellent.
I also like to draw a little picture next
to the word.
It helps me remember better because I see
both the word and the image.
Drawing is a very good idea.
I never tried it before, but maybe I will
start now.
You should.
It is simple and fun.
Now, what about listening?
How do you practice listening every day?
I listen to English songs almost every
day.
First, I read the lyrics online.
Then, I listen carefully and try to sing
with the music.
Singing makes me remember new words.
I do the same in my car.
When I drive, I play my favorite English
songs and sing very loudly.
Nobody can hear me, so I can practice
without fear.
That's perfect.
Singing helps with rhythm and
pronunciation.
It is like free speaking practice.
Yes, and if you like movies, you can also
practice listening with films.
I usually watch with
subtitles first, then with
English subtitles, and
later without subtitles.
I agree.
I sometimes watch the same movie two
times.
First with subtitles and the second time
without subtitles.
I can see how much I improved.
That's a smart strategy.
Watching again makes the words clearer and
you feel progress.
Movies also show natural English.
You hear how people really speak.
Not just the words in a textbook.
Very true, but it's important to choose
movies that are not too difficult.
Maybe a cartoon or a simple comedy.
Yes, I love cartoons.
They are funny, short, and the English is
clear.
I prefer comedies.
People talk about daily life, so it's
useful vocabulary.
Good choice.
Now, let's talk about speaking.
Many learners say speaking is difficult.
Yes, but it doesn't have to be.
You can speak to yourself in English.
For example, when you cook, say,
now I cut the onion.
Now I wash the plate.
I put the food on the table.
That's a very good tip.
I also speak to myself when I walk
outside.
I say things like, the sun is bright
today.
I see a big tree.
The street is quiet.
Wonderful.
Another way is to find a friend to
practice with.
You don't need a native speaker.
You just need someone who was is learning
like you.
Exactly.
You can meet online and talk for five
minutes.
Ask simple questions.
How are you?
What did you eat today?
Did you watch a movie?
These small conversations are very useful,
and they give you confidence.
And remember, don't be afraid of mistakes.
Mistakes are your teachers.
I completely agree.
Every mistake helps you learn and improve.
That's right.
If you never make mistakes, it means you
never try.
Do you also practice writing, Leo?
Yes, I do.
Every evening, I write two or three
sentences in my diary.
For example, about my day or my plans for
tomorrow.
A diary is a great idea.
It helps you remember words and use
grammar in your own way.
It's very simple.
I write, today was sunny.
I worked a lot.
I talked to my friend.
We ate pizza.
Perfect.
You don't need to write a long story.
Short sentences are very good for
practice.
What about you, Sophia?
Do you like to write in English?
Sometimes I write short messages to my
friends in English.
We practice together on our phones.
Oh, that's fun.
I also use my phone for English.
I changed the language on my phone to
English.
That's a very smart tip.
Now you see English words every time you
use your phone.
Yes.
Words like settings, messages,
send.
Now they are easy for me.
So we have many ideas.
Reading, listening, speaking, writing.
But what about grammar?
Grammar is important, but it can be
simple.
I learn one grammar rule each week.
One rule a week?
That's a good plan.
Not too fast, not too slow.
For example, last week I practiced I like.
And I don't like.
This week I practice I am going to.
Excellent.
You can use that rule in your diary or
when you speak to yourself.
Exactly.
I try to use the new rule many times in
different sentences.
Practice makes perfect.
The most important thing is to practice a
little every day.
Yes.
Five or ten minutes every day is better
than two hours only on Saturday.
I agree.
Small steps every day make a big
difference after some time.
So, friends, remember you can learn English
in many easy and fun ways.
Read a short article.
Listen to a song.
Write two sentences.
Speak to a friend.
Or talk to your cat.
My cat listens to my English stories every
day.
That's a good listener.
Any listener is good for practice.
True.
The goal is to make English a natural part
of your life.
Don't try to do everything at once.
Choose one or two ideas you like.
Start small.
For example, tomorrow listen to one
English song and learn three new words.
That's a perfect start.
And remember, we are here to help you.
Yes.
You can write to us on our website.
Tell us about your favorite way to
practice.
We would love to hear from you.
What is easy for you?
What is difficult?
Learning English is a journey.
And we are on this journey with you.
Thank you for listening today.
We hope these tips are useful for you.
Keep practicing, and don't forget to have
fun.
See you next time on Speak Easy English.
Bye everyone.
Good luck with your English.