30-Day English Learning Plan

Introduction

• Welcome to Lingua Marina's session on a 30-day plan to learn English.
• Importance of taking notes and following along with the plan.
• Guarantee of significant improvement in English by day 30.

Day 0: Assessment and Goal Setting

• Task: Take a test from Lancaster University to assess your level (listening, writing, reading).
• Write down your specific goal, e.g., score on TOEFL, reach Upper Intermediate.
• Download: Calendar and progress tracking sheets from the comments section.

Day 1: Listening

• Resource: TED-Ed (ed.ted.com).
• Select a video on a topic of interest; use subtitles if necessary.
• Complete the comprehension test and share your thoughts in the discussion tab.
• Task: Write down new words encountered.

Day 2: Speaking

• Task: Watch a video on "8 Ways to Practice English" and join the Linguist Speaking Club.
• Engage in conversations, role-plays, and debates.

Day 3: Reading

• Resource: Breaking News English (breakingnewsenglish.com).
• Choose news articles adapted for English learners and complete reading tasks.

Day 4: Writing

• Task: Write a 200-300 word essay about your ideal day in five years.
• Focus on personal goals and aspirations.

Day 5: Grammar

• Task: Focus on one grammar topic you struggle with (e.g., present perfect).
• Use resources from British Council (learnenglish.britishcouncil.org).

Day 6: Vocabulary

• Task: Select 10 useful words from your listening exercises.
• Write sentences with each word and memorize them.

Day 7: Day Off

• Engage in any English activity you enjoy (TV shows, music, etc.).
• Review words from Day 6.

Day 8: Listening (Music)

• Task: Listen to a favorite song, write down lyrics, and check against the actual lyrics.
• Alternatively, listen to a podcast from BBC Six Minute English.

Day 9: Speaking

• Continue practicing speaking in the Linguist Speaking Club.
• Watch videos on how to speak like a native speaker.

Day 10: Reading

• Resources: WrongChan.com and DreamReader.net for reading practice.
• Focus on texts suitable for beginners to intermediate learners.

Day 11: Writing

• Task: Plan what you would do if you had an advanced English level.
• Explore next steps for achieving your goals.

Day 12: Grammar

• Task: Download and start using a grammar workbook.
• Focus on challenging grammar topics.

Day 13: Vocabulary

• Cross out known words and introduce new words.
• Write sentences with new words and memorize them.

Day 14: Day Off

• Watch a recommended British TV show and review vocabulary from Day 13.

Week 3 and Week 4: Repetition and Consistency

• Continue practicing tasks from previous weeks to reinforce learning.

Day 29: Reflection

• Review notes and identify the most challenging areas; revisit them.

Day 30: Reassessment

• Retake the initial test; note your progress and share results in the comments.
• Engage with the community about your experiences and challenges.

Daily Learning Routine

20-Minute Learning Plan

• Listening: Spend 5 minutes on listening tasks; use resources like ello.org.
• Speaking: Spend 5 minutes speaking practice; read out loud or use speak and improve.
• Vocabulary: Spend 7 minutes on new vocabulary; write down and create sentences.
• Reflection: Spend 3 minutes reflecting on goals and progress.

Setting Goals

• Focus on internal motivation rather than external factors.
• Use a habit tracker to monitor daily activities and progress.

Conclusion

• Consistency is key; aim to practice daily for at least 15-20 minutes.
• Utilize resources and community support to enhance learning.