30-Day English Learning Challenge

Nov 8, 2024

Learn with Sam and Ash: 30-Day Challenge

Introduction

  • Presenter: Ash
  • Objective: Help people become comfortable with the English language over 30 days using specific techniques.
  • Structure: Techniques provided by the channel; viewers practice and send audio recordings to track progress.

Day 1 Overview

Technique

  • Mimicking or Copying
    • Observe and imitate someone who is proficient in English.
    • Notice everything from posture to speech patterns.
    • Emphasis on subconscious improvement without realizing it.

Example

  • Ash shares a personal anecdote about learning by mimicking a talented college speaker.
    • He was inspired by a peer who was a confident English speaker.
    • Eventually learned the peer mimicked Martin Luther King.

Pronunciation Focus

Basics of Pronunciation

  • Start with individual letters (A-Z) rather than whole words.
  • Understanding the difference between letters and the alphabet.

Pronunciation Guide

  • A as in "table": focus on the sound of 'A'.
  • 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" (double-u).
  • X as in "ex".
  • Y as in "why".
  • Z as in "zed" (or "zee").

Practice Task

  • Recording Assignment: Reflect on your first experience speaking English.
    • What was it like? Were you confident or shy?
    • Record your reflection and send it in.

Conclusion

  • Emphasis on daily practice and participation in the 30-day challenge.
  • Encouragement to share the channel and engage more viewers.
  • Reminder to subscribe and like the channel for continued updates.