30-Day English Challenge with Sam and Ash

Nov 8, 2024

Learn with Sam and Ash: 30 Days Challenge

Introduction

  • Hosts: Sam and Ash
  • Objective: Help improve English language proficiency through a structured 30-day challenge.
  • Method: Daily techniques or tips to apply in real-life situations.
  • Participation: Users practice and record their progress over 30 days.

Day 1 Overview

  • Focus Areas:
    • Technique for improving speaking skills.
    • Fundamentals of pronunciation.

Technique: Mimic or Copy

  • Concept: Observe and imitate fluent English speakers to improve language skills.
  • Personal Example:
    • Ash improved by mimicking a fluent speaker in college.
    • The technique involves observing body language, speech patterns, facial expressions, and overall confidence.
  • Historical Example:
    • Martin Luther King as a model for excellent English speaking skills.

How to Use the Technique

  • Find someone whose English you admire (can be a friend, public speaker, or even Ash).
  • Observe their speaking style, sentence structure, body language, and expressions.
  • Implement these observations into personal practice.

Pronunciation Basics

  • Start from the Basics:
    • Begin with the English alphabet, focusing on pronunciation from A to Z.
  • Difference Between Alphabet and Letters:
    • Alphabet: A to Z as a whole.
    • Letters: Individual characters (A, B, C, etc.).

Pronunciation Guide

  • A: As in "table" (focus on the sound)
  • B: As in "bee"
  • C: As in "see"
  • D: As in "comedy"
  • E: As in "sheep"
  • F: As in "foot"
  • G: As in "jeep"
  • H: As in "catch"
  • I: As in "I"
  • J: As in "jail"
  • K: As in "cake"
  • L: As in "tell"
  • M: As in "ma'am"
  • N: As in "man"
  • O: As in "go"
  • P: As in "peak"
  • Q: As in "queue"
  • R: As in "car"
  • S: As in "gas"
  • T: As in "tea"
  • U: As in "you"
  • V: As in "vee"
  • W: As in "w"
  • X: As in "ex"
  • Y: As in "why"
  • Z: As in "zed"

Practice Task

  • Topic for Recording: "When was the last time you tried talking in English?"
    • Reflect on past experiences.
    • Record observations and feelings about speaking in English.

Conclusion

  • Call to Action:
    • Practice daily using the techniques and pronunciation guides.
    • Record and share progress to track improvement.
  • Encouragement: More videos and tips to follow in the 30-day series.
  • Engagement: Subscribe, like, and share the channel to spread the learning.

These notes provide a structured summary of the first day of the 30-day challenge, focusing on practical techniques and foundational pronunciation to enhance English speaking skills.