active use of associative methods of memorizing words (using reference words and expressions). Students make a minimum of effort to ensure that new words remain in memory.
learning phrases to make your trip easier, as well as the culture and etiquette of English-speaking countries
I am an English teacher and I know what children are asked at school. I’ll help you do it and explain it clearly, and we’ll attach it to additional material.
Every summer I work in a children’s camp, in an English-speaking group, where children communicate exclusively in English all day long)
In each lesson, you will work to improve your listening (listening), reading, writing and speaking skills, as well as your English grammar. This process will be controlled and guided according to modern communication techniques, which are based on practical independent use English language.
Worked for 2 years children's center child development "Know-It-All" English teacher for preschoolers from 3 to 6 years old. I use a gaming technique with the help of which the child develops thinking, hand motor skills and initial reading skills in English.
I personally took the External Test in English and worked as a school teacher from grades 5 to 11, so I know the requirements and main criteria for passing this exam.
I passed this exam myself and now I am preparing people to pass it. I focus on the main 4 parts of the exam, namely listening, writing, speaking and reading. I provide teaching aids and materials.
I use the communicative method. In lessons taught using this method, most of the time is occupied by communication and practical exercises, and textbooks and methodological manuals are used minimally. Students constantly talk with the teacher and with each other, which allows them to learn to understand the speech of any person.
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The book by the popular author Sergei Matveev includes the following sections: “About English pronunciation” (here are the basic rules English pronunciation, and also presents numerous exceptions to the rules), “Grammar” (provides the information necessary to understand the basic grammatical difficulties and master the skills of oral and written speech), “Dictionaries” (small English-Russian and Russian-English - not bad help for reading and independent study). The textbook provides numerous examples from original American and English literature, as well as from live spoken language. And finally, in the “Appendix” the reader will find the article “Linguistic Astrology: Horoscope of Good Luck”, which talks about how the stars influence the study of a foreign language, and gives advice from an astrologer.
For a wide range of readers of any age and different levels of training - both for those who are just starting to learn English, and for those who once learned it, but have forgotten it.
THE PAST LASTS.
If the present continuous tense ( Present Continuous) is used to denote events that happen HERE AND NOW, then PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE ( Past Continuous) is used if you need to talk about something that happened once and lasted for some time. For example, from 5 to 6 o'clock yesterday. Or the day before yesterday. Or last week. But it didn’t exactly HAPPEN (as in the case of the simple past Past tense Simple), but IT HAPPENED. As they say, it happened and happened, but it never happened.
To form it, we simply replace the forms of the verb to be, which were used for the Present Continuous, with the corresponding forms of the past tense. That is, a sentence like “I am reading” turns into “I was reading.” That's all! No hidden fees or cash withdrawal fees!
CONTENT
From the publisher
About English pronunciation.
How to speak so that you are understood correctly
About transcription
Letter of the law
English alphabet
Publicity
Consistency
Publicity of consonants
Unpronounceable
Total
Exceptions prove the rules
Pronunciation 500 the most important words English language
Grammar. Easy and fast
CAT - it’s CAT in Africa too!
Subject - predicate - object - adverbial
I, you, he, she; together - the whole country
You - for me, I - for you
Earth's gravity
Selfishness
There's something here and there
One, two, three, four, five
Glagolitic
Easier than steamed turnips
From afar for a long time
The path to perfection
There is no limit to perfection
An order is an order
Verbs with postpositions and idioms
Uncle Hera
Verbs that require an infinitive after themselves
Verbs that require a gerund after them
Modus Vivendi
Repetition is the mother of learning
Small small less
That's the question
Conversators in formation
Find the most necessary words to say the main thing
Virtual love
Irregular verbs - the most complete table
Dictionaries
Application. Linguistic astrology: horoscope of luck.
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We decided to learn English “from scratch” in mature age? Great idea! Do you doubt your own abilities? In vain. We will tell you what features of training to pay attention to and free you from psychological restrictions. Believe in yourself, you can handle English!
Believe in yourself, otherwise others will have no reason to believe in you. The English language is increasingly penetrating our lives. If previously it was used only by travelers and translators, now the situation has changed. Without knowledge of the language, it is difficult not only to get a well-paid position, but also to learn how to work on a computer, read the instructions for household appliances etc.
Schoolchildren and students, as a rule, are forced to study English in courses or in educational institution. But those who have reached the age of 25 and have not mastered English are difficult to convince to take up their studies. We find a million excuses, remembering how we wasted 10 years in school learning English! Are you in a hurry to write yourself down as a “non-humanitarian”? Of course, the easiest thing to do is give up. But we offer an effective approach to solving this problem.
First we need to destroy myths and get rid of imaginary barriers that prevent us from starting to learn English. You can read about some of them in the article “”. We change destructive thoughts to constructive ones! Let's find out what attitudes prevent us from learning English as adults.
A common misconception that early age they drive it into our heads. Some English teachers intimidate schoolchildren: “If you don’t learn the language at school, you’ll never learn it at all. Try while you still have the opportunity to understand something. You don’t want to be a janitor, do you?” Agree, this is not at all an inspiring motivation. But, nevertheless, it sticks in your head: you need to study while you’re young; nothing will work out in adulthood.
In fact: Everything will work out! And at 20, and at 30, and at 80. Forget about what you heard in school. All over the world, people are proving that it is never too late to learn. We would like to give an example from our practice: about 80% of students are adults aged 25 to 50 years. And the oldest student, 86 (!) years old, wanted to improve his English to communicate with his grandchildren living in the USA. The children did not know Russian, so grandfather had to quickly learn English. And he achieved his goal! Of course, our student did not pass the exams and did not master the language perfectly, but he learned to speak general topics without much difficulty.
Adults do an excellent job of learning English, communicate freely with native speakers and pass international exams with flying colors. What is their secret? They ordinary people, Just It’s easier for an adult to concentrate on a lesson and understand complex rules . Modern techniques training takes into account all the features of our memory and allows you to master the English language at any age. As long as there is a desire, there is a possibility.
People who think something is impossible should not interfere with the people who make it possible. (Chinese proverb) Unfortunately, friends and family do not always support our pursuit of knowledge. Some begin to talk about wasted time, others - about a waste of money, the most harmful ones - about the fact that nothing will work out for us. Someone else's opinion sometimes plays a decisive role for us; we give up our desires to please someone else's whims.
In fact: That's why you're an adult, so you can make decisions on your own. You shouldn't always listen to your loved ones and go with the flow. Explain to your family that Knowing English will allow you to earn more and make you feel like a different person. Anything is possible as long as you want it!
It sounds funny, but this is how people aged 25-30 think. Such thoughts often arise among those who are about to start learning English from the first level. They think that they will come to class, and their classmates will be 8-9 year old schoolchildren, young and active.
In fact: Students are recruited into groups according to age and level of knowledge. Believe me the beginners are full of your peers. If you feel a little embarrassed by comparison with other students, we recommend learning English with a personal teacher. Studying alone with a teacher is comfortable and effective.
We never tire of reminding you: there are no people who are unable to learn English, there are those who do not want to do it for some reason. For some reason, some people believe that a person needs to have a special mindset, have linguistic abilities, and be a philologist by training in order to know the language well.
In fact: Both “techies” and humanists do an excellent job of learning English. Moreover, among polyglots there are many people with a mathematical mind; they know how to analyze information and are able to absorb large volumes of material. Need to pick up the right approach, use interesting teaching methods.
This is one of the most popular settings. We are used to living in a hurry, being late for something, cursing the fast flowing time. Yes, work takes a lot of our energy, but there are also days off. You can set aside some time for studying on Saturday and Sunday. Of course, on a day off we want to relax, but we don’t think about the fact that, having reached the required level of language proficiency, we will have the opportunity to take a more promising position, change our field of activity, or improve working conditions.
In fact: Each person can devote 3-4 hours a week to English. We advise you to take up time management; you can find many articles and books on this topic on the Internet. First, read an interesting article on our blog “Time Management, or Trying to find time for... time”, it will briefly tell you about the basics of time management. You can try a simple method: write down everything you do in a diary for a week. After seven days, look where the precious minutes are flowing. You may be using it unproductively free time, and your schedule needs some work? We think everyone has their own “time sinks” that they can get rid of. Replace useless things with learning English.
When you hear the word “study,” many people remember falling asleep during lectures at the university. We cannot even admit the idea that studying can be not only useful and necessary, but also exciting. Our stereotypes are often completely unfounded, you can see this for yourself.
In fact: Indeed, cramming a dictionary and sitting for hours on grammar is very boring. Uninteresting textbooks, dry formulations, learning dialogues and texts divorced from reality - all this is a thing of the distant past. The modern approach to teaching involves the use of a variety of materials. During English classes, students talk about topics that interest them, watch videos, listen to songs, and study fascinating texts. The motto of a modern English teacher is: learning is a joy, not a burden.
Let go of your prejudices and be open to new knowledge. Success awaits you! Neophobia (fear of everything new) lives in every person. We are afraid to learn a language, go on a trip, change jobs. Think about it: how much will you lose if you try? And if you don’t translate your thought into action, you risk losing the ability to dream and believe in a dream.
In fact: There is nothing difficult about learning English. Millions of people around the world are and will continue to teach it. Don't know what to tackle first? We have compiled a detailed list for you step by step instructions"" and wrote the article "". And if you want a competent teacher to help you achieve your goal faster, we offer it at our school. Don't be afraid to make your dreams come true.
An adult understands what and why he wants. You don’t need to be persuaded to do your homework (read about why this is so important in the articles “” and “”), explain why you should learn English, how it will help you in life, you already know everything. Hardly Bad mood or rain outside the window will make you not show up for class. You won’t quit classes “just like that,” because you understand perfectly well why you took this road and why it’s worth going to the end.
Motivated students ALWAYS succeed in learning English.
In youth, it is difficult to sit a person at a desk and make him listen, because of this, gaps in knowledge arise. Nobody distracts an adult; during class you are engaged in English, not other matters. You easily concentrate on your studies, know how to plan your time, and understand the need for independent work.
The opinion that language is easy before the age of 13-15 is erroneous. Scientists have found that as a person ages, neurons begin to form that are responsible for higher-level linguistic abilities. That is, it is easier for you to summarize information, establish semantic connections, and understand grammar. In addition, adults use long-term memory during the learning process, while children use short-term memory. Your knowledge is well absorbed and consolidated for a long time.
Children are not particularly upset by strong accents or grammatical errors and rarely work to correct them. Adults treat this responsibly, with enviable zeal strive to write and speak competently. But don’t go to extremes: everyone makes mistakes, there’s nothing wrong with that, the main thing is to correct all the shortcomings in a timely manner.
You know how to analyze information know your weaknesses and strengths . Life experience allows you to clearly formulate the requirements for the teacher and the learning process.
Fortunately, over the past 20 years, English teaching methods have undergone significant changes in better side. Therefore, today you can study with experienced teachers (including native speakers) in a way that is convenient for you. You choose the lesson time yourself, the teacher selects interesting materials, a good tutorial. You improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at the same time.
You can study at the best language courses or with a personal English teacher. You are not limited by the school curriculum, old textbooks or the financial capabilities of your parents. Every year the English language becomes more and more accessible both in teaching methods and in price.
You can afford to immerse yourself in the language environment. Take a trip abroad, pleasant impressions and the use of English in practice will inspire you. You can go learn English abroad according to a special program, it is quite expensive, but effective.
In adulthood, you already know everything about yourself, you understand what workload is suitable for you, and you can explain to the teacher exactly what you want to get as a result of your training. You have no fear of the teacher's personality. You are not afraid that he will call you incapable, tear up your notebook, or scold you for mistakes (as happens at school), so you can study calmly and fruitfully.
To sum up, we can say with confidence that learning English effectively as an adult. This is a chance to feel like an energetic student again, train your memory and get vivid impressions. English will open the door for you to new world, where interesting acquaintances and travels, work on yourself and self-realization await you. Take the first step!
(((Exams What does this mean - speak a foreign language? Each person has their own idea about this: some are content with a level that allows them to travel around Europe without hindrance, while for others it is not enough to read Shakespeare in the original. Subjective criteria in this matter vary greatly - from knowledge of the necessary phrases to an intuitive sense of the language (which is sometimes lacking even for those who have spoken it since childhood). However, we learn a foreign language for a certain purpose - moving to another country, studying at a foreign university, the need to speak English for work.
Needless to say, “just like that”, the language itself will never be learned. Accordingly, no one can do without external criteria, that is, those parameters by which language knowledge will be tested in practice. Therefore, below we will look at the gradation of proficiency levels in the most common foreign language - English - according to the CEFR scale developed by the Council of Europe, compare it with the results of popular exams (IELTS / TOEFL / Cambridge / PTE) and give some tips for gradually mastering the language from elementary to higher levels.
| Resource | Questions | Time | Level | Answers | Grade | Timer | Registration | Listening | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 50 min | A2–C2 | 4-5 var. | 9.7 | + | + | + | + | |
| 50 | 20 min. | B1–C2 | 5 var. | 7.4 | - | + | + | + | |
| 50 | 20 min. | A2–C1 | 3–4 var. | 7.4 | - | + | + | + | |
| 140 | 70 min. | A1–C1 | 4 var. | 7.2 | - | - | + | + | |
| 30 | 20 min. | A2–C1 | 4 var. | 7.0 | - | - | + | - | |
| 40 | 15 min. | A1–B2 | 4 var. | 7.0 | - | + | + | - | |
| 50 | 20 min. | A2–C1 | 4 var. | 6.8 | - | - | - | + | |
| 20 | 15 min. | A2–C2 | 4 var. | 6.5 | + | - | + | - | |
| 60 | 30 min. | A2–C1 | 4 var. | 6.5 | + | + | - | + | |
| 40 | 15 min. | A1–B2 | 3–4 var. | 6.2 | - | - | + | + |
| Resource | Time | Questions | Level | Answers | Grammar | Verbs | Dictionary | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 min. | 83 | A2–C2 | 6 var. | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8.0 | |
| 25 min. | 40 | A1–B2 | Writing | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7.3 | |
| 10 min. | 10 | B2–C1 | 4 var. | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6.7 | |
| 35 min. | 68 | A2–B2 | 4 var | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6.7 | |
| 10 min. | 25 | A1–B2 | 4 var. | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6.7 | |
| 20 min. | 50 | A1–B2 | 4 var. | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 | |
| 20 min. | 50 | A1–B2 | 4 var. | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 | |
| 20 min. | 40 | A1–B2 | 4 var. | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6.3 | |
| 20 min. | 50 | A1–B2 | 4 var. | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6.3 | |
| 15 min. | 40 | A1–B2 | 4 var. | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6.0 | |
| 15 min. | 40 | A1–B1 | 3 var. | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5.7 | |
| 10 min. | 25 | A1–B1 | 3 var. | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4.3 |
The rating is based on a ten-point scale based on five main criteria:
When determining the level of proficiency in any foreign language, including English, experts pay attention to 4 basic skills: listening, reading, speech And letter. It is these skills that are usually tested on various international tests. Obviously, online tests will help assess only the first two criteria, although in practice it is much more important to be able to express yourself in speech and writing.
The difficulty of independently determining the level of a foreign language lies not only in the fact that it is difficult to evaluate yourself, but also in the fact that the second language as a whole rarely remains at any particular level. That is, you can be able to understand complex texts in a foreign language that correspond to an advanced level, but have great difficulty speaking independently. It turns out that, on the one hand, a person knows the language at a professional level, but on the other hand, his communication skills are almost undeveloped. How then can you determine your level of English? Professional linguists and experts define foreign language proficiency according to several levels that apply not only to English, but to most languages of the world.
| IELTS | TOEFL | Cambridge | PTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | - | 0 |
In truth, this level does not exist at all, but it is certainly worth mentioning, since 80% of self-critical beginners confidently attribute complete ignorance of the language to themselves. Attention: if a person knows how the word is translated dog or house, then this is already some level. Whatever the source of knowledge: two years of studying English at school, an English phrasebook once read, or two weeks of classes with a tutor 15 years ago - this knowledge remains in a person’s head forever. This is important because even a minimal base will serve as an excellent basis for subsequent study.
If we talk about zero level, this means complete ignorance English (this will be true if the person knows English as well as Filipino). In this case, you can enroll in English courses in your home country. In about 3 months, the language level will rise to spoken B1. If a person is still visually familiar with the English alphabet and knows what “Hello! How are you?” means, this indicates language proficiency at level A1.
start with lessons for absolute beginners, where you can master the alphabet, reading rules, key words for understanding simple English, learn 300 new words (this will take no more than two weeks).
| IELTS | TOEFL | Cambridge | PTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 15 | - |
This level is also called the "survival level". This means that once in one of the cities of England or America, a person, with the help of local residents, will be able to at least get to the Russian embassy. This level can in no way be called conversational, since, of course, there will be no coherent conversation. But jokes aside, with this level you can go to language courses abroad.
Even minimal skills already allow you to at least convey some information to your interlocutor, albeit not without the help of gestures. Typically, this level is mastered by those who learned English a long time ago and without much pleasure. Of course, there are absolutely no practical skills, but there is knowledge deposited deep in memory that will serve as a good basis for further language learning.
The student speaks the language at level A1 if:
| IELTS | TOEFL | Cambridge | PTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 31 | KET pass | 30 |
If you can live with the initial level and not think about it, then the basic level Elementary presupposes some awareness or, at least, memory that “I once taught something similar.” Again, there is still a long way to go to the conversational level, but unlike A1, some kind of dialogue can already happen.
If we return to the hypothetical situation of staying in one of the cities of England, then here the situation is a little rosier: with basic level You can not only get to the embassy, but also chat with a foreigner (for example, talk a little about your profession or place an order in a cafe).
In practice, A2 differs little from A1, and the main advantage of the first is rather greater self-confidence and a slightly richer vocabulary. However, communication capabilities are still limited, so level A2 is only suitable as a basis for study, since there is nowhere to apply it in practice.
The student speaks the language at level A2 if:
Very often, between the initial and conversational levels, an intermediate level is distinguished, which implies that a person can already use English to solve some vital tasks, but does not yet speak spoken English. If we compare it with the A0-C2 scale, then this level can be characterized as A2+ or B1-.
It can be defined as follows:
| IELTS | TOEFL | Cambridge | PTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 60 | PET pass | 43 |
When language competence goes beyond confused speech about the location of museums and restaurants, and English speech and the text becomes more and more understandable, these facts indicate that the student is at the first stage of spoken English. But in addition to conversation, this level also implies good reading skills of adapted texts, as well as an understanding of basic English grammar. Statistically, the majority of tourists know the language at this level, which allows them to easily communicate with their interlocutor on everyday topics. Typically, modern graduates graduate from school with at least a B1 level (with a maximum of B2). However, you still need a lot of work to become fluent in the language.
The student speaks the language at level B1 if:
| IELTS | TOEFL | Cambridge | PTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 90 | FCE grade C | 59 |
If a student has good conversational skills (above average level), can maintain a detailed conversation with a foreigner, understands speech by ear, watches English-language films and TV series without translation or subtitles, this means that he speaks a foreign language at level B2. It should be noted that people who are completely unfamiliar with the English language are sure that a real foreigner is standing in front of them. However, don't be fooled. Upper-Intermediate- this is true great achievement, but even that is sometimes not enough for professional activity. Another disadvantage is the fact that it will be much more difficult to move higher on your own. However, for admission to a foreign university with average requirements for applicants, this level is quite enough, so you don’t have to worry and feel free to sign up for the TOEFL or IELTS exams.
The student speaks the language at level B2 if:
| IELTS | TOEFL | Cambridge | PTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 100 | CAE grade C | 76 |
Perhaps, the difference between an advanced level and a higher intermediate level can only be understood by a professional or an anglophone and, of course, the speaker himself, but only if he has the so-called “sense of language”: when, when speaking, it becomes clear that the words are used correctly, but the sentence can be constructed slightly differently , choosing more elegant words or suitable terms. This is a sign that the problem of knowledge of the language has slowly flowed into the problem of its competent use, which, in turn, indicates an extremely high level knowledge of English as a foreign language. Of course, there is no question of any misunderstanding of the language. A student with level C1 perfectly perceives information by ear and is able to express his thoughts on paper. The only thing that he is not quite capable of yet is Shakespeare and Nabokov’s “Lolita” in the original without a dictionary. This level is recommended for employment in foreign company, it opens the doors to almost all foreign universities (including top ones - Yale University, University College London,).
The student speaks the language at level C1 if:
| IELTS | TOEFL | Cambridge | PTE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.5 | 118 | CPE grade C | 85 |
The highest level in the gradation of English language levels is level C2. It should be noted that this is still a step, not a final stop. In essence, level C2 corresponds to excellent knowledge of English as a foreign language, its competent use for any professional and everyday situation, and the ability to read fiction and professional literature in English fluently (or almost fluently). However, knowing English at C2 level does not mean knowing it, as they like to say, perfectly.
Any linguist or philologist will confirm that mastering a language perfectly is the lot of very few, and these few usually become brilliant writers or wordsmiths. But if we take the most obvious example, say, an educated Londoner, then this also goes beyond the C2 level (usually those who speak English from childhood are called native speakers, and, of course, this is not included in the gradation of knowledge of English as a foreign language).
You should always remember that there is no limit to perfection, although language proficiency at the C2 level is an excellent result that few achieve. With a similar level, you can enroll in any postgraduate program, publish works in English, conduct conferences and lectures, i.e. for almost any professional activity this level will be more than enough.
The student speaks the language at level C2 if:
How to improve your English: Spend several years in an English-speaking country, for example at university or on an internship. And, of course, read.
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