Learning English on their own 14 efficient tools
Forming / / December 19, 2019
Traditional methods of teaching English and other languages has long outlived its usefulness. Most people do not want to do more of the same type of textbook exercises and memorizing dialogues, and lessons with a teacher does not have enough time. Therefore, on the Internet there are more different resources that help all who wish to learn different languages.
1. Lingualeo
Lingualeo provides almost unlimited possibilities of integrated development of the English language. By registering on the site, you can browse the English-language videos, movies, music videos, listen to podcasts and audiobooks. All materials are accompanied by the text, from which you can easily and quickly add the word to the dictionary, and then repeat them in training.
For the development of grammar is a separate section "Courses". The site also presents the business and program English tourist, The English from the ground up and to prepare for the exam, GIA and IELTS.
As a nice bonus, there are browser extensions that allow to replenish the dictionary on any sites, and mobile applications on all major platforms.
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2. The site of the British Council
The site of the British Council - a storehouse of various video, audio and text materials, not only for language learning but also for people interested in English culture. Particularly noteworthy section Learn English, which is divided into sub-sections for children and teenagers, students and adults.
Also on the site of the British Council, you can find a variety of articles on English grammar, which simply and effectively explain even the most complex designs.
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3. busuu
With busuu can learn 12 languages, including English. This app allows you to train all skills: reading, writing, listening comprehension and speaking. After each block can test your knowledge through tests and even a native speaker (his written text you can send).
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4. Ororo.tv
Ororo.tv - a real find for fans of TV series. On the site you can watch the American, British, Australian and other serials with subtitles or a built-in translation. Unfamiliar words can be added to the dictionary. Free is available 1:00 viewing per day.
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5. engVid
The site has over 600 free video lessons from teachers - native speakers. All lessons are lectures are divided into levels, from entry to advanced. The subjects are very diverse: business English, conversational speech and expression, preparation for international exams and more. After viewing, you can test yourself with a test.
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6. Memrise
On Memrise You can learn English at rates that users create for each other. During the training, you will be prompted to select mem - a picture or recording to better remember the words - or create your associative image. Then you need to perform exercises to choose the correct answer and the perception of speech by ear.
Once you have "planted" in his word "garden" (the creators of the human memory is compared with the garden) you will need to periodically it "watered", that is to consolidate the knowledge by means of regular repetition.
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7. free Rice
Free Rice simulator includes exercises for vocabulary of English and other languages, uncomplicated tasks on grammar, as well as tests. For each correct answer you get 10 grains of rice to go to the fight against hunger.
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8. italki
italki - a community of teachers and people studying foreign languages. The site has both professional teachers and native speakers, offering informal tutoring. Each user can be a student and a teacher.
To start practicing, you need to create an account, buy some virtual currency ITC (italki credits) and pay employment with the selected teacher.
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9. Conversation Exchange
This is a free service for finding companions from around the world. By registering on the site, you can find a pen pal or casual conversations in to Skype.
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10. Polyglot Club
Polyglot Club service offers users to join the culture of different countries, communicating with native speakers. In addition, you can watch educational videos to improve writing skills and attend a language meetings in different cities around the world.
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11. Coursera
If you already know English well and can even understand university lectures, welcome at Coursera. You can sign up for courses in physics, medicine, construction, education and other disciplines. Professors of leading universities in the world giving lectures in English. Sometimes classes on writing essays and articles in English.
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12. LearnatHome
In this service, you can take interactive lessons that help you learn the grammar, to develop the correct pronunciation and listening comprehension. Every day, the system creates an individual job plan based on the user's knowledge and progress in LearnatHome. Part of the lesson is available for free, others, including the verification of the teacher, are included in the Premium Package.
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13. Duolingo
Duolingo offers free serial course, designed primarily to supplement the vocabulary of English and other languages. Exercises are beautifully decorated and are based on various game mechanics, so do their bored.
Duolingo formed around an active user community. You can always talk to them in a special forum. In addition, the service develops courses incubator, in which users can create their own teaching materials for all those wishing.
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14. Puzzle English
Puzzle English project is intended for everyone who wants to hone listening comprehension. To do this, the database service has movies, cartoons and TV shows with double subtitles. You can combine business with pleasure: watching your favorite product in the original, simultaneously sending the unfamiliar words in a special dictionary.
In Puzzle English also has video tutorials on grammar, interactive exercises, simulators for memorizing words and even courses for a comprehensive study of English from scratch. The service can be used free of charge. But in order to get rid of the restrictions, you need to buy a subscription.
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Which of these resources have helped you to achieve tangible results? Tell me in the comments!
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