English language tutorials from scratch. The best English language tutorials

“Each new language expands man’s consciousness and his world. It’s like another eye and another ear,” says the hero of Lyudmila Ulitskaya’s book, Daniel Stein. Would you like to expand your picture of the world and find a common language with more than a billion people? For those who answered yes, we will tell you where to start learning English. We hope our guide will help beginners take their first steps and show the right path for those who continue to learn the language.

To get started, we invite you to watch the recording of a two-hour webinar with Victoria Kodak(teacher and methodologist of our online school), in which she answers the question in as much detail as possible about how to properly start learning English:

1. Introduction: When and how best to start learning English

Some adults believe that only children can start learning English from scratch. Some people think that it is a shame for an adult to start with the basics and learn basic rules and words, others believe that only children can successfully learn foreign languages, because they have excellent memory and learning abilities. Both the first and second opinions are wrong. There is nothing shameful in the fact that you start learning a language as an adult, quite the contrary: the thirst for knowledge always inspires respect. According to statistics from our school, people begin to learn a language from the first stage at 20, 50 and even 80(!) years. Moreover, they not only start, but successfully study and achieve high levels of knowledge of English. So it doesn’t matter how old you are, what matters is your desire to learn and your willingness to improve your knowledge.

Many people ask the question: “What is the best way to start learning English?” First, you should choose a learning method that is convenient for you: in Group, individually with a teacher or on one's own. You can read about the pros and cons of each of them in the article “”.

The best option for those who are going to learn a language “from scratch” is lessons with a teacher. You need a mentor who will explain how the language “works” and help you build a strong foundation of your knowledge. The teacher is your interlocutor who:

• will help you start speaking English;
• explains grammar in simple words;
• will teach you to read texts in English;
• and will also help you develop your listening comprehension skills in English.

For some reason you don’t have the desire or opportunity to study with a teacher? Then check out our step by step guide about self-study of English for beginners.

To begin with, we want to give you some tips on how to better organize your studies so that your efforts do not go to waste. We recommend:

• Exercise at least 2-3 times a week for 1 hour. Ideally, you need to study English every day for at least 20-30 minutes. However, if you want to give yourself a weekend, exercise every other day, but in double volume - 40-60 minutes.
• Work on speech skills. Write short texts, read simple articles and news, listen to podcasts for beginners, and try to find someone to talk to to practice your speaking skills.
• Immediately apply the acquired knowledge in practice. Use learned words and grammatical structures in spoken and written speech. Simple cramming will not give the desired effect: knowledge will fly out of your head if you do not use it. If you have learned a dozen words, make up a short story using all these words and say it out loud. We have studied the Past Simple tense - write a short text in which all the sentences will be in this tense.
• Don't "spray". The main mistake beginners make is trying to take as many materials as possible and work with them all at the same time. As a result, the study turns out to be unsystematic, you get confused in the abundance of information and do not see progress.
• Repeat what has been covered. Don't forget to review the material you've covered. Even if it seems to you that you know the words on the topic “Weather” by heart, return to them in a month and check yourself: do you remember everything, do you have any difficulties. Repeating what has been covered is never superfluous. In our blog we have already written about. Familiarize yourself with the techniques and try to put them into practice.

You will learn some more useful tips in the following video.

3. Guide: How to start learning English from scratch on your own

Since the English language is still terra incognita for you, we tried to select only the most necessary materials for you. The result is a fairly comprehensive list from which you will learn where to start learning English and how to do it correctly. Let’s say right away that the work ahead will not be easy, but interesting. Let's get started.

1. Learn the rules of reading English

Theater begins with a hanger, and the English language begins with reading rules. This is a basic piece of knowledge that will help you learn to read English and pronounce sounds and words correctly. We recommend using a simple table from the Internet and learning the rules by heart, as well as becoming familiar with the transcription of the English language. This can be done, for example, on the website Translate.ru.

2. Check how words are pronounced

Even if you know the rules of reading by heart, when learning new words, check how they are pronounced correctly. Tricky English words don't want to be read the way they are written. And some of them completely refuse to obey any reading rules. Therefore, we advise you to clarify the pronunciation of each new word in an online dictionary, for example, Lingvo.ru or on a special website Howjsay.com. Listen to how the word sounds several times and try to pronounce it exactly the same. At the same time, you will practice correct pronunciation.

3. Start building your vocabulary

Take advantage of visual dictionaries, for example, use the website Studyfun.ru. Bright pictures, voiced by native speakers and translation into Russian will make it easier for you to learn and memorize new vocabulary.

What words should you start learning English with? We recommend that beginners refer to the list of words on Englishspeak.com. Start with simple words of a general topic, remember which words you use most often in your speech in Russian. In addition, we advise you to spend more time studying English verbs. It is the verb that makes speech dynamic and natural.

4. Learn grammar

If you imagine speech as a beautiful necklace, then grammar is the thread on which you place word beads to ultimately get a beautiful decoration. Violation of the “rules of the game” of English grammar is punishable by misunderstanding of the interlocutor. But learning these rules is not so difficult; all you need to do is study using a good textbook. We recommend taking the first book in the Grammarway series of manuals translated into Russian. We wrote in detail about this book in our review. In addition, we recommend that you read our article “”, from it you will learn what books you will need at the initial stage of learning English.

Do you find textbooks boring? No problem, pay attention to our series of articles “”. In it we lay out the rules in simple terms, provide many examples and tests to test knowledge. In addition, our teachers have compiled for you a simple and high-quality online English grammar tutorial. We also recommend reading the article “”, in it you will find 8 good reasons to take up textbooks, and also find out when you can do without textbooks in learning a language.

5. Listen to podcasts at your level

As soon as you start taking your first steps, you immediately need to accustom yourself to the sound of foreign speech. Start with simple podcasts ranging from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. You can find simple audio recordings with translation into Russian on the website Teachpro.ru. And to get the most out of your listening experience, check out our article “”.

After you have developed a basic vocabulary in English, it's time to start watching the news. We recommend the resource Newsinlevels.com. News texts for the first level are simple. There is an audio recording for each news, so be sure to listen to how words that are new to you sound and try to repeat them after the announcer.

7. Read simple texts

While reading, you activate your visual memory: new words and phrases will be easy to remember. And if you want not just to read, but also to learn new words, improve pronunciation, listen to texts voiced by native speakers, and then read them. You can find simple short texts in textbooks at your level, such as New English File Elementary, or online at this site.

8. Install useful apps

How to start learning English from scratch on your own if you have a smartphone or tablet at hand? Applications for learning English are mini-tutorials that will always be in your pocket. The well-known application Lingualeo is ideal for learning new words: thanks to the spaced repetition technique, new vocabulary will not fade from your memory in a month. And to study the structure and how the language “works,” we recommend installing Duolingo. In addition to learning new words, this application will allow you to practice grammar and learn how to construct sentences in English, and will also help you develop good pronunciation. Also, check out ours and select the programs that interest you most from there.

9. Study online

If you ask Google where to start learning English on your own, the caring search engine will immediately give you a couple of hundred sites with various lessons, online exercises, and articles about learning the language. An inexperienced student is immediately tempted to make 83 bookmarks of “well, very necessary sites on which I will study every day.” We want to warn you against this: with the abundance of bookmarks, you will quickly get confused, but you need to study systematically, without jumping from one topic to another. Bookmark 2-3 really good resources that will help you study. This is more than enough. We recommend doing online exercises on the website Correctenglish.ru. Also check out our article “”, where you will find even more useful resources. And after you master the basics of English, read the article “”, where you can download a file with a list of useful materials and sites for learning the language.

4. Let's summarize

The list is quite large, and we tried to collect for you only the most necessary components of successful learning of the English language. However, we failed to use the most important skill - speaking. It is almost impossible to train him alone. The best you can do is try to find a friend who is learning English. However, a friend with a higher level of knowledge is unlikely to want to study with a beginner, and a beginner like you cannot be an assistant. Moreover, when you work with a non-professional, there is a risk of “catching” his mistakes.

Self-learning a language has another big disadvantage - lack of control: You will not notice your mistakes and correct them. Therefore, we recommend that you consider taking classes with a teacher at least at the beginning of your journey. The teacher will give you the necessary push and help you choose the right direction of movement - exactly what a beginner needs.

Now you know how to learn English on your own from scratch. We admit that the path ahead will not be easy, but if you have already set a goal for yourself and are ready to work, positive results will not keep you waiting. We wish you patience and perseverance on the path to your goal!

And for those who want to quickly achieve their goal, we offer a teacher at our school.

Anyone who believes in themselves and is distinguished by enviable perseverance can easily learn English on their own. Today, both real and virtual textbooks are sufficient for this purpose. How does learning a language with a teacher differ from studying on your own?

With a teacher, it may be easier to control the degree to which beginners understand a new topic and easier to consolidate it in practice. At the same time, by going through the English tutorial, you can take as long and scrupulously to figure out the difficult parts yourself.

The teacher disciplines and obliges, but the prospect of learning English at a time convenient for you at home and with music is always a joy.

Conclusion: Each method has its pros and cons, but one thing is certain:

It is quite possible for a beginner to learn English on his own.

All you need is inner responsibility, patience and self-discipline. How to learn English on your own?

Online English tutorials for beginners are no less, if not more popular today.

What an online tutorial could be like

online English tutorial Here the training scheme may be slightly different.

1. There are no long, tedious lessons (but there are more of them), one lesson can be completed in a day, so it’s all about learning “a little bit” at a time.
2. Teaching English is based on the method of parallel texts, which look like dialogues: we read and immediately translate.
3. Reading is accompanied by sound, which allows you to avoid phonics lessons
4. Then there are very accessible explanations, in the lessons there is a minimum of grammar
5. The following exercises are also simple and mainly on the topic of dialogues
6. Every 7 lessons there is a systematization with repetition of what has been learned

Thus, 145, for example, small lessons can be learned without straining in 5 - 6 months

Sample English lesson from an online tutorial

Here's what one English lesson looks like:

Thus, in this lesson several new words and one phrase are studied, and the final exercise, in addition to consolidating the material, prepares the way for a new lesson, the topic of which, obviously, will be related to indefinite pronouns and numerals.

Are you now convinced that learning English using a self-instruction manual is not at all difficult?

According to Walt Disney, the only way to start doing something is to stop talking about it and get to work. And for this work to bring the desired effect, you need to choose the right tools. A textbook is one of the main “tools” in the process of learning English, and choosing it among dozens of books can be difficult. Therefore, we will tell you how an adult can choose an English language textbook for beginners and what materials you will need in addition to the main course.

English learners know how difficult it is to choose the right textbook on their own. And it’s especially difficult for beginners: they usually have a very vague idea of ​​what a good English textbook is. In this case, it is easier for those who study English with a personal teacher or in courses. They will tell you what benefits to purchase and how to use them. But what about those who want to gnaw on the granite of English science on their own? Bookstore shelves are filled with a huge number of English textbooks for beginners. Dozens of authentic manuals, hundreds of books by Russian-speaking authors, not to mention books from the “English for the feeble-minded” series, which we wrote about in the article “”. How can you not get confused here?

We decided to help beginners and compiled a list of necessary English language textbooks for beginners. Don't be intimidated by the length of this list, because having 4 books doesn't mean you have to study each of them every day. And such a quantity of materials is due to the fact that for successful learning it is necessary to develop all English skills: learn to speak, read, write, understand speech by ear, and also study grammar, vocabulary, try to pronounce words correctly. For beginners, comprehensive training courses are ideal and will help you work on all of the above at once. However, if you want to study English more deeply, even at a beginner level, take additional textbooks.

If you could get up the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed.

If only you had the courage to start, you would have the courage to succeed.

4 English textbooks that beginners will need

1. Universal English textbook for beginners

New English File Level:Beginner	New Total English Level: Starter	Speakout Level: Starter	Upstream Level:Beginner
New English File Level: Elementary	New Total English Level: Elementary	Speakout Level: Elementary	Upstream Level: Elementary

Why do we recommend starting to work immediately with English-language books? We know that some beginners are afraid that they will not understand anything in authentic textbooks, because there is not a word in Russian. However, this fear is not justified: the authors of textbooks for beginners use only elementary words in their explanations, and the grammar is explained very simply, using real examples with a minimum of theory. We have not yet come across a Russian-language textbook with such clear and concise explanations as in British textbooks. In addition, in authentic books at the Beginner and Elementary levels, the range of words is limited; only vocabulary that you cannot do without in the future is used. Therefore, we advise you to arm yourself with a dictionary and start with the right English guide for beginners.

2. Textbook for activating vocabulary

English Vocabulary in Use Level: Elementary	Oxford Word Skills Level: Basic

Your main task at the beginner level is to learn a lot of vocabulary. And therefore, in addition to the main textbook, we recommend using additional manuals. If you study with a teacher, you can ask him to take material from the books we recommend, this will allow you to quickly expand your vocabulary.

If you are taking your first steps in English, you can do without such books. However, once you have mastered the basics, we recommend using the textbook “English Vocabulary in Use” at the Elementary level or “Oxford Word Skills” at the Basic level, they are intended for beginners. They present exercises for increasing vocabulary, memorizing word combinations, etc. At the end of the manuals there are answers to all tasks, so they are convenient to use for self-study.

The Visual English Dictionary is a great addition to textbooks. Try learning words this way on the website Studyfun.ru. New vocabulary will be associated with vivid visual images and will be easily remembered.

3. Grammar textbook

Essential Grammar in Use Level: Elementary	Level: 1

To learn how to combine the words you are learning into sentences, you need to study English grammar. And it will be easy to master it if you regularly study using good textbooks. How to choose such a benefit?

Murphy's English textbook is a “classic of the genre” in the study of grammar. The famous manual “Essential Grammar in Use” is practice, practice and again practice with a clearly written theory. We strongly advise all beginners to purchase a red book; in it you will find exercises for your level of knowledge. Unit lessons are built on the principle of “from simple to complex,” so we advise beginners to complete all tasks in a row, then English grammar will be logical and understandable for you. There are answers to all the exercises at the end of the book, making it an ideal English grammar book for beginners.

“Grammarway” is not a very new manual, but it is high-quality and understandable, and this is exactly what beginners need. The first book in this series is suitable for learning English grammar from scratch. The material is presented conveniently: after each rule there is a block with exercises. In addition, this manual has been translated into Russian, so it can be recommended to those beginners who are not convinced by our arguments in favor of authentic textbooks.

We have named the 2 most popular and effective manuals for beginners, and in the “” review you can read about other manuals and make your own choice.

4. A textbook for correct pronunciation

Those who are just starting to learn English rarely think about pronunciation, focusing on learning words and grammar. However, the sooner you start working on your pronunciation, the more success you will achieve. Relearning is always more difficult than learning, so it is better to immediately memorize the correct pronunciation of sounds and try to imitate the intonation of native speakers.

In addition to all the above aids, you will definitely need a good English dictionary. You can use a printed publication, a computer program, or an online dictionary. We recommend going with the latter. Online dictionaries are the most up-to-date reference books on vocabulary, because they are constantly updated and supplemented with new words.

Russian-English dictionaries are suitable for beginners, and upon reaching an average level of knowledge, add English-English reference books to them. We recommend that beginners use the Russian-English dictionaries Multitran.ru and Lingvo.ru. On these sites you will find several translations of each word, as well as sentences with examples of the use of these words. And on Lingvo, every word is also voiced by native speakers, so if you decide not to waste time learning transcription, use this dictionary to find out how a word should sound. If you decide to use other reference books, read the article “”, from it you will learn what information a high-quality dictionary should contain.

General recommendations for choosing English textbooks for beginners and working with them

1. Learn from new publications

The textbook, which celebrated its 20th anniversary, is morally outdated. The English language is changing, new words appear in it, so you need to choose a manual that is as close as possible to modern realities. In addition, it is much more useful and interesting to read text about unusual gadgets than about fashion trends of the 80s.

2. Choose a textbook according to the learning goal

The choice of textbook depends on the purpose of learning. Some manuals will allow you to quickly “conversate” and will not load you with a large amount of grammar, others are aimed at a gradual deep immersion in the English language, they present grammatical material in great detail, with many examples and exercises. Think about what is closest to you, and our detailed reviews of study guides will help you make the right choice.

3. Each skill has a textbook

For each of the points, we have offered you several alternative support options, but this does not mean that you need to take all of them and alternate them every day. Each author has his own principle of presenting the material, so there is no point in grabbing several similar manuals with the hope of learning everything at once. Choose one book for each skill. Take those textbooks in which the manner of presenting the material will be clear and interesting to you, do not turn your teaching into torture.

4. Follow the author

You may be tempted to skip some units in the tutorials. We strongly advise you not to do this. In each of the above manuals, the materials are interconnected: they become more complex from lesson to lesson. Therefore, at the initial stage of learning English, it is better not to skip even the simplest topics, then in the future it will be easier to understand more complex material.

5. Test your knowledge

Testing is an important part of your learning. It is the knowledge test that will show you which topics you have mastered well and which you need to work on additionally. In addition, the correct answers will motivate you to move on to the next level of English proficiency. How to check yourself? Some textbooks have tests to test knowledge, while others have entire booklets with additional tasks. And in our article you will find. Complete them as you go through new topics, analyze each of your mistakes. Testing your knowledge will allow you to gradually get rid of most errors. And you will find even more interesting and useful resources in the article “”.

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You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to become great.

We hope our selection of English textbooks for beginners will help you choose the right ones. And for the right start, read the guide “”, from it you will learn what materials to use and how to get started at the initial stage.

And if you don’t want to figure out how to work with so many textbooks on your own, we offer help. Our school will provide you with all the necessary materials for learning English completely free of charge, and the teacher will help you master them successfully.

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• Learn to write competent sentences in English without memorizing grammar
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• Download the dictionary in PDF and MP3 formats, educational tables and audio recordings of all phrases

What should a tutorial be like?

The types of English language tutorials have already been discussed above. But what does the best tutorial include?

Let's look at the main features that distinguish a good tutorial from a bad one:

• Phonetics course. Any book that offers language learning on your own contains the rules of phonetics of the language being studied, since pronunciation is an important aspect. Audio CD also included.
• Availability. Simplicity and accessibility of the presentation of new material is required so that the beginner does not get confused and lose interest. Books of this type are usually characterized by the absence of boring grammatical rules and other nuances; the more interesting the tutorial, the better. It would also be good if there were explanations in Russian.
• The correct tutorial is based on the main methodological approaches to learning foreign languages.
• Getting to the level of what is being studied. Here the responsibility for choosing benefits lies with the one who chooses. It is advisable to adequately evaluate by passing several English tests online.
• Include tasks for practice and control. In other words, these are exercises that help you learn and consolidate a new topic.
• Illustrations, diagrams and tables They help you quickly navigate a particular grammatical phenomenon, especially when it comes to tenses in the English language.

Rating of the best English language self-teachers

Below is an overview of the top popular English language tutorials.

Basic English course

Basic English course books are great for students with zero knowledge. They will allow you to get acquainted with the main rules of phonetics and grammar, as well as test your knowledge with exercises and tests.

• “The best self-teacher of the English language”, A. Petrova, I. Orlova. Popular book. Starting from the very basics and practicing every day, you can get to a pretty good level. Information is presented easily and simply. The first edition appeared in 1970; at this time, the manual is constantly being improved, taking into account the development of the language and modern requirements.
• "English step by step", Bonk. Bonk's publication is a classic of foreign language learning, presented in 2 parts. The main advantage of the book is the excellent sequence of presentation of the material. It all starts with the basics of phonetics and grammar, supported by test exercises. One of the distinctive features is the presence of vital vocabulary, phrases necessary for conducting a dialogue.
• “Tutorial in English. From elementary level to passing tests. + MP3", N.B. Karavanova. It is worth noting that this course does not include a detailed analysis of grammar and vocabulary, but its advantage is in the phonetic part. Phonetics lessons are allocated to 20 sections of the manual, which will allow you to bring them to the closest possible level to a native speaker.

Speech development

Learning to speak the target language is the main goal of a student of any age. Very often problems arise with speaking; a person can write, know grammar and phonetics, but cannot overcome the language barrier. There can be many reasons, ranging from lack of communication to banal fear.

Below we will look at several benefits aimed at developing speech:

• T. G. Trofimenko, “Conversational English.” An excellent textbook that will appeal not only to adults, but will also allow you to teach a child, avoiding boring grammatical and phonetic rules. The unique methodological basis of the book will teach you how to construct vital phrases, remember vocabulary, and also develop and. Those who have studied using this textbook note the simplicity and originality of the presentation of complex material. If you follow all the author’s recommendations in the book, you will soon be pleased with the results of your classes.
• N. Brel, N. Poslavskaya, “Course of spoken English in convenient formulas and dialogues.” This course, unfortunately, is not suitable for those who are just starting out, but will be an excellent speech development aid for those who are continuing. The main goal of the course is to remove the language barrier. Grammatical forms are explained in accessible language, words that are often confused are sorted out, and there is also an audio application for the everyday side of life.
• M. Goldenkov,“Hot Dog Too.Spoken English.” A remarkable guide that allows you to learn everything about the spoken side of the English language. Includes idioms and interesting features of modern communication, and also introduces the basics of business correspondence. Another advantage of the book is its funny illustrations and demonstration of the meaning of words in different situations. It will be very useful for those who are going abroad or are already there.

Fast but effective

Plus the manual is available on a CD. The information is presented in clear language and supported by explanatory pictures, which makes language learning enjoyable and interesting.

Includes many texts, as well as topics for writing essays in English and, of course, exercises.

Online tutorial

The 21st century is the century of advanced technology, and there is no such person who would not know about the existence of useful sites and applications for learning languages.

• Lingualeo. One of the most famous online resources for those who want to learn a language. Perfect as a self-instruction manual for children, schoolchildren, and adults. It is presented for children, which is a big plus. The site also provides interesting tasks for memorizing words, and users will also be able to read books with parallel translation. The resource offers two options for learning a language – paid and free. Choose what you like best and what you can afford and start practicing!
• Duolingo. Another resource for learning foreign languages ​​from scratch. Language learning begins with simple tasks that gradually become more complex. Comprehensive learning helps develop speaking, grammar, reading and listening skills.

How to study using a self-instruction manual?

If you decide to seriously start learning a language using a self-instruction manual, remember the rule - you cannot leave the language! Highlight every day for 15-30 minutes for classes and see how your knowledge is strengthened. Such classes will allow you to systematically receive new information and will not allow you to forget the old one. Write down new words in your diary and listen to CDs with recordings.

Daily, even if short, classes are much more effective than classes for 1.5 - 2 hours twice a week. Remember this, don’t be lazy and everything will work out!

How to start learning a language at home?

Here is a selection of useful tips for learning a language on your own:

1. Prepare for class, take a textbook, notebook, pen, choose a comfortable place to study, preferably with no distractions at this time.
2. Don't miss a single practice exercise. Don’t practice according to the principle: this exercise is difficult, I won’t do it, but I’ll make it easier. After you have completed the task, be sure to refer to the answers, check yourself and work on your mistakes.
3. Make language learning fun. Don’t just use a self-instruction manual; also use video lessons if you don’t understand, for example, a grammatical topic. Listen to audiobooks in your target language, try to watch movies with subtitles.
4. Read in a foreign language. Free books in foreign languages ​​are posted on the Internet for a variety of language levels. If the level is low, then start with children's fairy tales and gradually move on to more serious books. Also read English blogs, which will also develop your speaking skills.
5. Don't forget that fundamental learning of English is not an easy or quick way. Have patience and strength to master it. Practice and don’t despair if you make small mistakes. Remember that you learn from mistakes!

Hello dear readers!

How are you progressing in learning English? What methods and systems have you tried? Have you already chosen what's right for you?

Currently, there are many different offers on the educational services market. And, of course, for beginners learning a language, it is very difficult to navigate and make the right choice so that the learning is effective and brings results.

This article provides an overview of the best tutorials and gives my recommendations for improving the learning process.

About teaching methods

It is believed that The English language self-teacher will help you master the basic course quickly and without the help of a supervisor or mentor.. In addition, this is a less expensive way to learn a language, which is important. Therefore, quite a lot of people choose this method. Is all of the above actually true? Let's figure it out.

All English language tutorials can be divided into several types:

1. traditional,
2. to master spoken English,
3. for an intensive course,
4. copyright,
5. art self-instruction books,
6. tutorials from native speakers,
7. online tutorials.

A good tutorial must come with an app audio material!

Standard training

You can start learning from scratch using traditional methods, in which the presentation of material proceeds from simple to complex. Here you will receive information about the phonetic system, correct pronunciation, intonation, basic grammatical rules, and find useful tests and exercises.

One of the popular ones in this category is “The best self-teacher of the English language” by A. Petrova, I. Orlova.

Here one of the reviews on the popular website litres.ru, which reflects the entire essence and content of the textbook: “I liked this book right away... the text, simple and understandable drawings, a clear structure for presenting the material... Everything is clearly laid out on the shelves: we start with the basics and end at a significantly advanced level!”

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Speech development

The following textbooks are suitable for mastering spoken English.

T. G. Trofimenko “Conversational English” . Without studying grammar, you can learn to construct the necessary phrases on your own. The technique presented here will help you remember the necessary words and expressions, as well as master pronunciation. This textbook is also suitable for children.

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N. Brel, N. Poslavskaya. “Course of spoken English in convenient formulas and dialogues” . This textbook is recommended for beginners and those who have difficulty speaking. It is designed to overcome the language barrier.

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M. Goldenkov. “Hot Dog Too. Spoken English” . A valuable guide from which you will learn about the features of modern language and slang, common idioms, and business correspondence.

Short terms

Intensive methods are mainly intended for training narrow specialists in any field. Here, acquaintance with new material goes in parallel with the consolidation of covered topics.

Book by S. Matveev “English for Beginners” It is interesting because the author presents the material in an extraordinary way, taking into account the psychological characteristics of mastering a foreign language, and makes different types of memory work. In this book you will find great reviews. “A good book that helps you learn the language from the very basics. Complex topics are explained clearly and clearly, English words are easily given" By the way, I have information about this author’s books.

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To gain knowledge about business correspondence, negotiations and telephone conversations, I advise you to use the manual S.A. Sheveleva “Business English in 20 minutes a day” .

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Author's methods

I would like to note the publication Dmitry Petrov, a famous linguist and polyglot. "English language. 16 lessons” is an initial language course that allows you to quickly start speaking English. You will learn the basic algorithms of the language, learn how to apply them in practice, and turn everything into a skill.

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Native speaker

Here you can highlight the textbook K.E. Eckersley “English Language Self-Teacher” . It is suitable for students of universities and colleges. Wonderful presentation, a lot of regional material, a cool selection of examples and exercises will make learning easy.

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Online tutorials

Lingualeo . This service can rightfully deserve the title of a tutorial. Therefore, feel free register and use it - it's free. And besides this - interesting, easy, effective! I wrote about this service on the blog pages - for example, here.

If you want step-by-step work, then feel free to purchase a paid course « English from scratch». After this, you can switch to grammar by purchasing the course « Grammar for Beginners» . Also take the course « About yourself and loved ones in English». I am writing all this for those who do not know where to start the process here. I think you will succeed!

Another interesting and increasingly popular online tutorial is Lim-English. This simulator is aimed at the simultaneous development of listening, reading, writing and speaking. Study for 30 minutes a day and your English level will improve significantly! I tried it and really liked it - now you are sure you will enjoy it and get results!

Currently, almost all books have electronic versions. Of course, they can be downloaded for free, but the world does not stand still. Everything is changing, revised and improved editions are coming out. Therefore, in my opinion, it would be a better decision to buy a textbook. You will receive high-quality material for a small fee and appreciate the author’s work. If you are not a beginner, choose audiobooks, they will improve your perception of foreign speech and pronunciation.

So, to the conclusions

Yes, tutorials can be used, it’s especially worth paying attention to those that come with audio reinforcement. But be prepared for the fact that during the learning process you will have a huge number of questions. And you won’t be able to find answers to all of them on your own. And the search will take up too much of your time. Is it worth wasting such a colossal amount of time? After all, time, as you know, also costs money.

In my opinion, for productive and effective studying, as well as to achieve results as quickly as possible, work on the tutorial should be combined . He will be able to monitor your training once every week or two and purposefully lead you to a new level. By the way, I did comparative review of several online English language schools- be sure to check it out - who knows, you might want to change your English course a little from a self-teacher to a real teacher!

In any case, good luck to you!

P.S. Feel free to take a minute to look into the comments on this post and ask a question, write about your personal experience, or simply add your own experience to the information. This may be useful for both you and other visitors!