How to Learn English
from Scratch
This article "How to Learn English from Scratch" is the first of many articles aimed at helping you learn English. No matter what your level you will soon be able to find the best way to learn.Where should we start?... What about at the beginning? How to learn English from scratch? A difficult and seemingly impossible task, but when you start to learn a language the key is to be patience, consistent and determined. • You have to be patient because learning a language takes a lot of time and effort. If you expect to be bilingual in a week then you will end up frustrated and probably quit.
• Be consistent because consistency is the key to learning a language. If you vow to study for 20 minutes a day you know that you will improve over time. It might be slower than you would like but it will happen (remember…be patient).
• Learning a language takes determination and effort. In our opinion most if not all language programs work, when the learner puts the effort into using them.
Think about an aerobics video that someone buys to loose a couple pounds? It doesn't work well if the video collects dust on the shelf. Make the effort and you will see the results.
How do I know if this guide is for me? Will it show me how to learn English? Is my English level elementary or null? Honestly answer the following questions to find out (to know):1. Translate the following English into your native language:
hello, bye, dad, mom, brother, twenty-seven and yellow.
2. How do you conjugate the verb “to be”?
3. What are the days of the week in English?
4. How would you ask someone’s age?
See the answers at the bottom of this page
If your level of English is Basic, here you will find tips about how to use free online resources and start to acquire the basics of English.
You can begin with something fun and interactive by enrolling in the “English 101” course from Livemocha.
To read more of this guide visit...
page 2: How to learn English, for Beginners
This document has been written
in collaboration with David Garcia,
author of the useful and free English blog,
Learn English Online
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Answers First question:
We don’t know what your native language is, sorry!
Second question:
I am, You are, He / She / it is, we are, you are, they are.
Third question:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Fourth question:
How old are you?
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