Knowing English is very important. After all, more than 1.2 million people communicate through the language, which is the most spoken in the world. But for beginners who are just starting to explore the world of the English language, the learning process can be a difficult task.
Even if you don't work for a multinational company or serve tourists, the demands of the job market make it essential to have a good command of English. Anyone who intends to travel or participate in an exchange program, for example, also needs to speak a second language.
But don’t worry, learning English from scratch isn’t impossible. To help you with this process, we’ve put together some tips that will help you make progress. Keep reading!
Lose the fear of making mistakes
The fear of exposing yourself and making mistakes is one of the main barriers that compromise the learning of a second language. Don’t worry about having perfect pronunciation and grammar. These skills will come with time, proportional to your level of dedication. Remember that it’s normal to make mistakes, especially if you’re just starting out.
Understand that learning English is a process with several steps, which must be completed at your own pace. Therefore, do not be ashamed of your mistakes and your current knowledge of the language. The important thing is to commit to improving and achieving your goals!
Include English in your daily life
For those who still have a basic knowledge of English, the best way to start is by looking for simpler study materials. The key point at this stage is to study the content several times, to begin to understand the structure of the language.
Your learning progress will depend on how much you include English in your daily life. To keep in touch with the language regularly, try watching short videos on YouTube, listening to music and podcasts in English and give preference to subtitled films and series, rather than dubbed ones.
The English course can also be a great ally in the initial process of contact with the English language. At CCAA, for example, teachers use multimedia resources that provide learning in a simple, gradual and natural way..
In classes, students are introduced to the oral form of the language before coming into contact with the written form, exactly the way we learn Portuguese. In the oral phase, the student has lessons based on everyday situations and then comes into contact with the written phase, which involves everything from reading to written and listening comprehension exercises.
Practice
Now that you know that you don’t need to be afraid of making mistakes and you understand the best ways to start learning English, the next step is to practice, and practice a lot. As a beginner, your goal is to be able to understand simple conversations and texts. So, let’s get to work!
Don't believe in magic formulas that say you can become fluent in English in six months. Focus on your goals and learn at your own pace, gradually. You can be sure that with effort and dedication, the results will come.
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