Welcome again to Speak Easy English.
00:01
Today, we are going to share many simple
and useful ways to practice English every
00:05
day, even if you only have a little free
time.
00:12
I'm Leo, and I am very happy to be here
with Sophia.
00:19
Learning English is not only about books
and grammar.
00:24
It can also be part of your daily life in
fun and easy ways.
00:29
For example, in the
morning when I drink my
00:37
coffee, I like to read a
short article in English.
00:40
It only takes five or ten minutes, but I
always find one or two new words to learn.
00:45
That's a great idea.
00:54
In the morning, I usually
walk to work, and I
00:56
listen to an English
podcast with my headphones.
01:00
Sometimes I stop and repeat a sentence out
loud to practice my pronunciation.
01:04
Repeating is very powerful.
01:11
I also like to read children's stories in
English.
01:14
The sentences are short, and the stories
are fun.
01:17
I feel happy because I understand most of
the text.
01:22
Yes, I also read simple books for
children.
01:26
My favorite one is about a little cat that
goes to the city.
01:31
The words are easy, but I learn verbs like
run, climb, and jump.
01:37
Reading easy books gives us confidence.
01:45
Many people think they must read difficult
novels, but that is not true.
01:49
Simple books are perfect for practice.
01:55
And if you don't understand one word,
it is okay.
02:00
You can guess the meaning
from the sentence or
02:05
write it down to check
later in a dictionary.
02:08
Do you use a notebook for new words,
Leo?
02:11
Yes, I always keep a notebook with me.
02:15
When I learn a new word, I write it down,
and I also make a short sentence.
02:19
For example, apple.
02:26
I eat an apple every day in the morning.
02:29
I also like to draw a little picture next
to the word.
02:35
It helps me remember better because I see
both the word and the image.
02:39
Drawing is a very good idea.
02:46
I never tried it before, but maybe I will
start now.
02:49
It is simple and fun.
02:55
Now, what about listening?
02:57
How do you practice listening every day?
03:00
I listen to English songs almost every
day.
03:03
First, I read the lyrics online.
03:08
Then, I listen carefully and try to sing
with the music.
03:12
Singing makes me remember new words.
03:17
I do the same in my car.
03:21
When I drive, I play my favorite English
songs and sing very loudly.
03:25
Nobody can hear me, so I can practice
without fear.
03:30
Singing helps with rhythm and
pronunciation.
03:38
It is like free speaking practice.
03:41
Yes, and if you like movies, you can also
practice listening with films.
03:44
I usually watch with
subtitles first, then with
03:51
English subtitles, and
later without subtitles.
03:54
I sometimes watch the same movie two
times.
04:01
First with subtitles and the second time
without subtitles.
04:05
I can see how much I improved.
04:10
That's a smart strategy.
04:13
Watching again makes the words clearer and
you feel progress.
04:16
Movies also show natural English.
04:21
You hear how people really speak.
04:25
Not just the words in a textbook.
04:27
Very true, but it's important to choose
movies that are not too difficult.
04:31
Maybe a cartoon or a simple comedy.
04:38
Yes, I love cartoons.
04:42
They are funny, short, and the English is
clear.
04:45
People talk about daily life, so it's
useful vocabulary.
04:52
Now, let's talk about speaking.
04:59
Many learners say speaking is difficult.
05:03
Yes, but it doesn't have to be.
05:06
You can speak to yourself in English.
05:09
For example, when you cook, say,
now I cut the onion.
05:13
Now I wash the plate.
05:18
I put the food on the table.
05:20
That's a very good tip.
05:23
I also speak to myself when I walk
outside.
05:25
I say things like, the sun is bright
today.
05:30
The street is quiet.
05:36
Another way is to find a friend to
practice with.
05:40
You don't need a native speaker.
05:43
You just need someone who was is learning
like you.
05:46
You can meet online and talk for five
minutes.
05:51
Ask simple questions.
05:55
What did you eat today?
05:59
Did you watch a movie?
06:02
These small conversations are very useful,
and they give you confidence.
06:04
And remember, don't be afraid of mistakes.
06:10
Mistakes are your teachers.
06:15
I completely agree.
06:18
Every mistake helps you learn and improve.
06:20
If you never make mistakes, it means you
never try.
06:26
Do you also practice writing, Leo?
06:30
Every evening, I write two or three
sentences in my diary.
06:36
For example, about my day or my plans for
tomorrow.
06:42
A diary is a great idea.
06:48
It helps you remember words and use
grammar in your own way.
06:50
I write, today was sunny.
06:57
I talked to my friend.
07:03
You don't need to write a long story.
07:09
Short sentences are very good for
practice.
07:12
What about you, Sophia?
07:15
Do you like to write in English?
07:18
Sometimes I write short messages to my
friends in English.
07:21
We practice together on our phones.
07:25
I also use my phone for English.
07:31
I changed the language on my phone to
English.
07:34
That's a very smart tip.
07:38
Now you see English words every time you
use your phone.
07:41
Words like settings, messages,
send.
07:46
Now they are easy for me.
07:51
So we have many ideas.
07:54
Reading, listening, speaking, writing.
07:56
But what about grammar?
08:01
Grammar is important, but it can be
simple.
08:04
I learn one grammar rule each week.
08:09
That's a good plan.
08:14
Not too fast, not too slow.
08:16
For example, last week I practiced I like.
08:19
This week I practice I am going to.
08:27
You can use that rule in your diary or
when you speak to yourself.
08:33
I try to use the new rule many times in
different sentences.
08:39
Practice makes perfect.
08:45
The most important thing is to practice a
little every day.
08:48
Five or ten minutes every day is better
than two hours only on Saturday.
08:54
Small steps every day make a big
difference after some time.
09:02
So, friends, remember you can learn English
in many easy and fun ways.
09:08
Read a short article.
09:16
Write two sentences.
09:20
Or talk to your cat.
09:24
My cat listens to my English stories every
day.
09:26
That's a good listener.
09:31
Any listener is good for practice.
09:34
The goal is to make English a natural part
of your life.
09:38
Don't try to do everything at once.
09:43
Choose one or two ideas you like.
09:46
For example, tomorrow listen to one
English song and learn three new words.
09:51
That's a perfect start.
09:59
And remember, we are here to help you.
10:01
You can write to us on our website.
10:06
Tell us about your favorite way to
practice.
10:08
We would love to hear from you.
10:12
What is easy for you?
10:14
Learning English is a journey.
10:18
And we are on this journey with you.
10:20
Thank you for listening today.
10:23
We hope these tips are useful for you.
10:26
Keep practicing, and don't forget to have
fun.
10:29
See you next time on Speak Easy English.
10:32
Good luck with your English.
10:38