30-Day Plan to Learn English

Overview

• Goal: Develop habit and enhance English skills by following a detailed 30-day plan.
• Materials Needed: Exercise book or digital note-taking app, downloadable PDF schedule, access to specific websites and videos for practice.

Day 0: Initial Assessment

• Task: Take a free English proficiency test from Lancaster University.
• Actions:
  • Assess listening, writing, reading skills.
  • Write down test result and specific goal (e.g., TOEFL score, university admission).
  • Download calendar and tracking sheets from comments.

Week 1

Day 1: Listening

• Resource: ed.ted.com
• Task: Watch videos of interest without subtitles, then with if needed.
• Actions:
  • Take comprehension test (Think tab).
  • Explore additional info (Dig Deeper tab).
  • Share opinion (Discuss tab).
  • Note new words in your exercise book.

Day 2: Speaking

• Resource: Watch video on 8 ways to practice English, sign up for Speak Like a Pro course.
• Actions:
  • Work with a speaking partner online.
  • Participate in 14 lessons and 3 live streams.

Day 3: Reading

• Resource: breakingnewsenglish.com
• Task: Read news stories adapted for English learners.
• Actions:
  • Select appropriate level (0-6).
  • Complete reading comprehension tasks, listen to audio.

Day 4: Writing

• Task: Write a 200-300 word essay about your ideal day in five years.
• Actions: Utilize exercise book or PDF to draft and refine your essay.

Day 5: Grammar

• Resource: learnenglish.britishcouncil.org or learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org
• Task: Focus on a challenging grammar topic.
• Actions: Read and understand exercises on selected topic.

Day 6: Vocabulary

• Task: Review and select 10 most useful words from the past days.
• Actions:
  • Write sentences using each word.
  • Spend 10 minutes memorizing.

Day 7: English Day Off

• Task: Engage with English content of your choice.
• Actions:
  • Watch videos, listen to music, etc.
  • Review words from Day 6.

Week 2

Day 8: Listening

• Task: Listen to and transcribe lyrics of a favorite song or listen to a BBC podcast.
• Actions:
  • Validate lyrics and attempt to sing along.
  • Highlight and review new vocabulary.

Day 9: Speaking

• Resource: Linguamarina's speaking tutorials.
• Task: Practice speaking with a buddy or through video tutorials.
• Actions: Practice acquiring an American accent.

Day 10: Reading

• Resources: rong-chang.com, dreamreader.net
• Task: Read articles and perform comprehension exercises.
• Actions: Focus on audio-supported texts and tests.

Day 11: Writing

• Task: Write an action plan for a day if you reached advanced English level.
• Actions: Be specific and consult university websites (e.g., Harvard).

Day 12: Grammar

• Resource: Download and use a workbook from Linguamarina.
• Task: Begin with challenging topics.
• Actions: Engage with grammar exercises and lessons.

Day 13: Vocabulary

• Task: Review and renew vocabulary list.
• Actions: Cross out known words, highlight 10 new words.

Day 14: English Day Off

• Task: Continued English engagement of your choice.
• Recommendation: Watch Netflix show “The One.”
• Actions: Review new vocabulary.

Week 3 and Week 4: Repeat Weeks 1 and 2

• Reinforce listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary activities.
• Maintain weekly day-off routine focused on passive English learning.

Final Days

Day 29: Review and Reassess

• Task: Reflect on the most challenging aspects.
• Actions: Revisit and retackle the most difficult tasks.

Day 30: Final Test

• Task: Retake initial proficiency test and compare results.
• Actions:
  • Share progress and experiences in video comments.
  • Connect with community members.

Encouragement and Final Notes

• Importance of consistency and community engagement.
• Links to resources and courses mentioned will be provided in video description.
• Opportunity to connect and share results with a wider audience.