My English learning adventure and my advice

Title: A Letter to My Future Self Who Speaks English and Follows Her Dreams Hello Future Me, I hope your life is going well. I imagine you speaking English fluently and with confidence. You can talk to people from all around the world. Maybe you are a host in the future! Remember the time when you could only say “hello” and “I’m here.” Look at you now! You watched videos, used apps, and in 10th grade, you made your own blog. I know you will do even better things in the future. I am proud of you. Never stop learning. In your future job, maybe you will travel to many countries, learn new things, and give people hope. Don’t forget how your journey started. You were a beginner once, just like me now. With love, Your past self

 Improve Your English by Listening Songs Working with English songs can be a fun way to learn language. Learning the lyrics of your favorite songs help you learn new words and also make your pronunciation better. By follow the lyrics, you can improve listening skills and learn how to say words correct. Also, the rhythm and repeats of songs make it easier to understand the natural flow of language. When you listen English songs, you can write words you don’t understand and search the meanings. This make your vocabulary bigger. This way make learning more fun and help you feel more connected to English.

 Join Online Language Courses to Learn English Join online language courses is one of the effective ways to learn English. Many platforms offer courses for different levels. Apps like Duolingo, Babbel, or Memrise, provide an interactive and fun learning experience while improving users' language skills. These courses include lessons on grammar, vocabulary, speaking, and listening skills. Also, some courses gives you the chance to have live lessons with teachers. Online courses let you learn English at your own speed, and give flexibility to study at any time and any place.

 Reading English Books to Improve Language Skills Reading English books is a great way to improve your language skills. You can start by choosing books at a beginner level and later move to more difficult ones. Simple stories help you learn new words and increase your reading speed. Books also help you understand the structure of the language and how different words are used. While reading, you can write down words you don’t understand and look up their meanings. Also, by talking about the topics of the books you read, you get the chance to use the new words in real life.

Playing Language Games Playing language games can be fun and good way to learn English. Word games, grammar games or puzzles can help you remember what you learn. For example, Scrabble is great game to grow your vocabulary because players make meaning words with small letters. Games like Wordament also help you think fast and find words quickly. These games not only help you have fun, but also help your vocabulary grow. Also, you can play these games with your friends on social platforms and improve your language in natural way.

 Keeping a Daily Journal to Improve English Skills Keeping a daily journal can be very helpful for learn English. Every day, write simple sentences about your feelings, activities, or what you see, this will help you improve your language skills. Writing a journal strengthen your writing skills and also helps you learn new words and practice grammar rules. At first, you can use short and simple sentences, but later you can try writing with more complex structures. Also, you can look at your writings again and find your mistakes and fix grammar errors. This method helps you to practice all the time while learning language.

Language Exchange Partner Language exchange partner is a place where two people practice each other’s first language. When you learn English, you can talk with a language partner regular. This help your speaking skills and listening skills. There is many apps and platforms to find a language exchange partner. For example, HelloTalk or Tandem apps help you to connect with people from all world. In this apps, you can easy match with people who want improve language skills and practice in natural way. Also, with this way, you learn daily expressions and words that you can meet in real life. Hellotalk veya Tandem

 "Setting Goals for Your English Learning Journey" Setting clear and realistic goals is essential to improving your English skills. Start by determining why you want to learn English and set a specific target, such as achieving a certain level of fluency or passing an exam. Break down your main goal into smaller, manageable steps, like learning a set number of new words each week or practicing speaking for 15 minutes daily. Track your progress to stay motivated, and adjust your goals as needed. For instance, if you find a certain area challenging, focus more on it. Remember, the key is consistency, so make sure your goals are both challenging and achievable. Celebrating small milestones will keep you motivated on your journey to fluency.

 My English Study Plan for This Week This week I want learn 10 new English words every day. I write them to my notebook and read again at night. I use Anki app for remember better. Also, I watch one episode of Teen Wolf every evening. It is little hard, but I put English subtitle and try to understand. I pause and write new words. I speak the words too, for speaking practice. I listen English podcast when I walk. My plan is not perfect, but it help me. If I do this every day, I think I can speak English more good in future. "One of my favorite scenes in English"

"How to Make English a Part of Your Daily Routine" Making English a part of your daily life is one of the most effective ways to improve your language skills. Start by setting small, achievable goals like listening to a podcast or watching a short video in English each day. You can also label items around your home with their English names to help you learn vocabulary naturally. Try speaking to yourself in English, even if it's just for a few minutes a day. Another great idea is to read something in English daily, such as news articles or books, depending on your level. Consistency is key, so make English a habit, not just something you do occasionally. Small, regular interactions with the language will bring you closer to fluency.

 İngilizce Kısa Hikaye Okumak Kısa hikayeleri İngilizce okumayı severim. Benim için küçük ve kolaydır. Tüm kelimeleri anlamıyorum ama elimden gelenin en iyisini yapmaya çalışıyorum. Bazen aynı hikayeyi iki veya üç kez okuyorum. Yeni kelimeler öğrenmek için Google Çeviri kullanıyorum. En sevdiğim hikaye "Aslan ve Fare"dir. Kolay ve çok güzel. Hikayeyi anlayabildiğimde mutlu oluyorum. Kısa hikayeler okuma ve yeni kelimeler öğrenme konusunda bana yardımcı oluyor. Ayrıca konuşma pratiği yapmak için yüksek sesle okuyorum. Okumanın İngilizce öğrenmenin iyi bir yolu olduğunu düşünüyorum. Her hafta daha fazla hikaye okumak istiyorum. Yavaş yavaş, daha fazla İngilizce öğreniyorum.

 Talking with Myself in English Sometimes I talk with myself in English. I say what I doing: "I brush my teeth" or "Now I make tea." This help me to think in English. At first I feel shy, but now it is normal for me. Sometimes I try answer questions with my voice. Only speaking English help me with words and listening. First, I read easy texts with 100 words. I record my voice and listen again. In this way, I learn new words and listening get better. Also, I make word cards to remember words.

 Learning English with the Song “Enemy” I listened to the song “Enemy.” It is strong, fast, and easy to remember. I found the lyrics on the internet and read them while listening. I learned sentences like “Everybody wants to be my enemy” and “I’m hoping that somebody pray for me.” The rap part was difficult, but I tried to follow the words. This song helped me with listening and pronunciation. Music makes learning English more fun and emotional. Listening to English songs improved my listening skills. 1. Enemy 2. Pray 3. Sympathy 4. Misery 5. Plotting 6. Stacking 7. Battery 8. Ego 9. Wall

 Daily Practice with Duolingo I try to use Duolingo every day. The app offers short lessons with pictures and sounds. I practice vocabulary and improve my pronunciation at the same time. Duolingo makes learning feel simple and fun. It also has a big impact on my pronunciation because I repeat what I hear. I like the rewards and the daily streak. Reaching new levels motivates me. Sometimes I only study for five minutes, but it still helps. I feel happy when I complete a lesson. Duolingo is a great app for staying active in my learning journey.

 Learning English with “Nothing Like UsI  listened to the song “Nothing Like Us” by Justin Bieber. It is a slow and emotional song. The words are simple and easy to understand. I read the lyrics and listened at the same time. I learned sentences like “There’s nothing like us” and “I gave you everything.” The song helped me feel the language. I listened many times and sang along. It was good for my listening and speaking practice. Music helps me enjoy English. 1. Nothing – I didn’t find nothing in the book today. 2. Like – I like go to the park every Sunday. 3. Everything – I gave everything I have for you. 4. Heart – He heart is broken after the news. 5. Feeling – I feeling very tired today. 6. Memories – I always remember old memories from my childhood. 7. Promise – She promises to call me later, but she didn't. 8. Time – I don’t had time to study yesterday. 9. Gone – The book is gone missing from the shelf. 10. Together - We should go to the movies together this weekend

 "Living English" is about learning and using English in real-life situations, not just from books. It involves using English in everyday conversations, watching movies, listening to music, and reading real materials like blogs or news articles. By speaking with native English speakers or participating in online discussions, you can improve your communication skills. You also learn how the language is used in different contexts, including slang and idioms. This method helps you learn the language naturally, as you use it in daily life. It improves your vocabulary, pronunciation, and fluency. Living English is a way to learn English by actively engaging with it in the real world, making it more fun and effective.

 English Through Debates channel is an interactive platform focused on improving students' English speaking skills. This channel is aimed mainly at high school students and helps them use English effectively through debates. Every week, students discuss different and current topics, which helps them develop arguments, express their thoughts clearly, and respect different opinions. The channel helps viewers speak logically and persuasively in English, improving their grammar, vocabulary, and listening skills. The debates can be about social, cultural, and scientific topics, giving students a broader perspective. Also, students gain important skills like critical thinking and problem-solving through these debates. English Through Debates helps students use English more confidently, encourages them to practice actively, and improves their communication skills. https://youtube.com/@accurateenglish?feature=shared

 Bahrom Hudayar's YouTube channel is a rich resource for anyone who wants to learn English from scratch. The channel covers detailed lessons on basic grammar, tenses, and positive sentence structures. One of its most popular series, "StorySpeak English," uses stories to help learners improve their English skills. The "Mathematical English" series also stands out by teaching mathematical formulas in English, helping learners increase their understanding of both English and math. This channel is perfect for beginners who want to build a strong foundation in English and improve through interactive and engaging content. It offers practical lessons that cater to all levels, especially A1 and A2 learners. https://youtube.com/@bahromhudayar?feature=shared

  English Through Debates channel  is an interactive platform focused on improving students' English speaking skills. This channel is aimed mainly at high school students and helps them use English effectively through debates. Every week, students discuss different and current topics, which helps them develop arguments, express their thoughts clearly, and respect different opinions. The channel helps viewers speak logically and persuasively in English, improving their grammar, vocabulary, and listening skills. The debates can be about social, cultural, and scientific topics, giving students a broader perspective. Also, students gain important skills like critical thinking and problem-solving through these debates. English Through Debates helps students use English more confidently, encourages them to practice actively, and improves their communication skills. https://youtube.com/@accurateenglish?feature=shared

  Interactive Storytelling channel  focuses on helping students create and tell stories in English. This channel provides a fun and creative way for students to improve their language skills. As students write and tell their own stories in English, they develop their grammar, vocabulary, and speaking abilities. Also, by creating and telling stories, students use their imagination, which helps them improve their creative thinking skills. The channel also offers English story videos in short segments, making it easier for students to learn simple English stories. These videos make learning fun and enjoyable.   https://youtube.com/@mightycoconut?feature=shared

  English for Different Accents channel helps students learn different English accents. It teaches the differences between American, British, Australian, and other accents. The channel shows students the unique pronunciation and word stress of each accent, so they can better understand the accents and speak with correct pronunciation. This channel gives viewers the chance to practice pronunciation and helps them improve their English speaking skills with different accents. Students learn about accents spoken around the world and gain more confidence in communication, allowing them to use English more effectively. https://youtu.be/wSYMMkLgno4?feature=shared

 The shadowing method is a technique where language learners follow the speech and pace of a speaker or any video and repeat what they hear at the same time. It is used to improve listening and speaking skills, and it is also known as the "shadowing technique." Basically, students like us listen to an audio recording or a real conversation and repeat the speech immediately. The benefits of this method include improving listening skills, enhancing pronunciation, and strengthening vocabulary. https://youtu.be/wMwN94BSPWM?feature=shared

 Rakuten Viki is a great platform that can make the language learning process fun. Here, you can watch popular TV shows and movies from around the world with English subtitles, giving you the chance to improve your grammar and vocabulary. The content from different cultures helps you understand not just how English is used in theory, but also how it is used in real life. This is a great way to hear how words and phrases are pronounced and use them correctly in your own speaking. The subtitles provided by Viki allow language learners to adjust their learning speed to their own needs. Every scene you watch helps you learn new words, phrases, and understand English with different accents. Also, many of the content is free, which gives you a long-term learning experience. This way, you can learn English naturally and enjoyably. https://www.viki.com/

  Grammarly I use Grammarly to check my writing for grammar mistakes. It doesn’t just fix my errors, but also explains why something is wrong. This feedback helps me understand grammar better. When I write an email or a blog post, I always use Grammarly first. It gives me more confidence in my writing. Grammarly helps me catch mistakes I might miss and improves the quality of my work. It’s an important tool that helps me improve my language skills. My writing becomes clearer and better. By noticing my mistakes, I try harder not to make them again. Using Grammarly has really helped me feel more confident in my English writing. https://www.grammarly.com/ "Thank you for reading."

  Anki Anki is a helpful app for learning languages. It uses spaced repetition to help you remember what you learned for a longer time. This way, you won’t forget what you learned, and it keeps repeating in your memory. You can create your own cards and add text, sound, or pictures to make it more fun. Anki works at your speed and learning style, so you can improve your grammar and vocabulary more easily. The app shows what you need to work on and reminds you to review those areas. This helps you focus on what to study and learn more effectively. Anki’s flexible system makes learning languages easier and more natural for you. Anki finds your weaknesses and uses the memorization method with spaced repetition, making learning short, fun, and helpful. promotional video

  Harry potter Watching the Harry Potter series in English can be really helpful for learning the language. It’s both fun and effective. By following the characters' dialogues and the story, you get a great chance to improve your vocabulary. If you watch with English subtitles, you can understand new words from the context, which helps you learn faster. Also, hearing the natural speed of speech and different accents will improve your listening skills. While watching, you’ll start to understand sentence structures and how English is used in daily life. Over time, it will be easier to remember new words and express yourself better. Getting into the story also makes learning English more interesting. This way, you can learn English naturally and improve your language skills. Listening and speaking are very important in English. You can take short notes while watching any series or films to help you understand better. 1. "You’re a wizard, Harry." – Hagrid 2. "It takes a ...

English adventure channel I discovered a YouTube channel called "English Addict with Mr. Duncan." The videos are energetic and full of real-life English idioms like "Break the ice" (to make the situation more comfortable) or "hit the books" (to study). Learning these idioms helps me make my speech sound more natural. I will continue this journey and also work on improving my listening skills with podcasts. Even irregular verbs seem easier to learn this way. There are many activities like this channel’s adventures on YouTube. https://youtube.com/@englishaddict?feature=shared "Thank you for reading."

  Watching "Friends" Without Subtitles I started watching the show "Friends" without subtitles to improve my listening skills. At first, it was difficult because the characters speak very fast and use a lot of slang. However, slowly, I began to understand more expressions and phrases. I even wrote down some funny quotes like Joey's famous line, "How you doin'?" Watching this show makes learning English more fun for me. By the way, my favorite character is definitely Chandler Bing! 1.Joey Tribbiani: "How you doin'?" 2. Ross Geller: "We were on a break! 3. Chandler Bing: "Could I BE any more...?  4. Rachel Green: "It's like a cow's opinion. It doesn't matter. It's moo. 5. Monica Geller: "Welcome to the real world! It sucks. You’re gonna love it! 6. Phoebe Buffay: "Smelly Cat, Smelly Cat, what are they feeding you? 7. Joey Tribbiani: "Joey doesn't share food! 8. Chandler Bing: "I’m n...

  Learn English Vocabulary with These Fun Apps If you want to improve your vocabulary, reading, and listening skills, these apps will help you learn English in a fun and active way. Here are some great apps to try: 1. Anki – If you find memorizing words difficult, this app is perfect for you. You can create your own flashcards and review them regularly to remember new words easily. 2. Quizlet – This app helps you learn new words with fun flashcards and pictures. It's a great way to make learning more enjoyable! 3. Memrise – You won’t just learn new words; you’ll also hear how native speakers pronounce them. This helps you improve your listening and speaking skills at the same time. 4. WordUp – Ever wondered where and how to use a word in real life? This app teaches you words in context, so you can remember them better. 5. Duolingo – If you don’t have much time but still want to learn, Duolingo is a great choice. Just a few minutes a day will help you build your vocabulary step by s...

  Adele someonu like you  Hello, Adele's "Someone Like You" song can be very helpful in the process of learning English. The words and phrases in the lyrics provide a great source for improving language skills. Here are some important words: 1. Regret 2. Heartbreak  3. Memories  4. Hope  5. Time  6. Dream  7. Chasing  8. Fall  9. Tears  10. Change  11. Never  12. Left  13. Gone  14. Found 15. Still 16. Alone  17. Wish  18. Years  19. Love  20. Fool  21. Told  22. Knew  23. Hold  24. Away  25. Time  This song is a great opportunity to learn both the emotional side of the language and everyday expressions. Adele's meaningful lyrics make it easier to understand the words you learn in context and with feeling. The word density in the song helps learners use English in a more natural way. Especially, learning the pronunciation of the words in songs strengthens your understa...

  Learning Irregular Verbs with Music Hi, I’m Yakup. Today, I want to talk about a fun way to memorize irregular verbs: learning with music! Irregular verbs are essential in English, but they can be difficult to remember. However, using music can make the process much easier and more enjoyable. Our brains remember words better when they are in a song or rhythm. Think about how easily you remember song lyrics. You can use the same method for irregular verbs! Try listening to songs that include them or create your own melody. For example, you can sing verbs like go-went-gone to a simple tune. This method not only helps with memorization but also improves your fluency. When you learn words in context, you use them more naturally. Plus, learning with music makes studying more fun! So, if you find English grammar boring, try singing your way to success! Some words from the video are as follows. take took taken  give gave given write wrote written speak spoke spoken f...