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What's the best way to learn English?

What's the best way to learn English?

What's the best way to learn English?

We asked football fans from all over the world a series of questions about football, culture in the UK and English. In this video, the fans tell us what they think is the best way to learn English. Watch the video and complete the activities.

Useful language from this video

"Learn the rules .. then learn the pronunciation..."

"Study in school and then go out with friends..."

"Living in the country and meeting new people..."

"Speaking all the time..."

"It's a matter of hard work..."

Now click the learn tab and try the activities.

Mansour thinks a good way to learn English is by speaking with native people.

What did you understand?

 
Activity 1: In this activity, you will learn some of the important vocabulary from the video.
Match the words to the definitions
 

Activity 2: In this activity, remember what the fans said. Can you match the ideas to the fans?
Match the speakers with their advice

 

Activity 3: In this activity, put some of the phrases from the video together. How fast can you do it?
Put the sentences together.
 

 

 

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Over to you: What's the best way to learn English?

Do you agree with the speakers? Why / Why not?

What are your experiences of learning English (or another language)?

What worked and what didn't work for you?

Leave your message in the comments section below :)

 

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hsn's picture
hsn
06/02/2023
TR
5525
points

Learning a foreign language open a window to meet another society's lifestyle,religion and traditions etc. In digital age no need to go abroad. Plenty of sources are in the internet. I've been learning Arabic too in these day beside English.I'm very surprised that lots of Turkish words that used in daily conversations are originated from Arabic.


hsn's picture
hsn
06/02/2023 15:37
Turkey
Tottenham Hotspur
5525

Learning a foreign language open a window to meet another society's lifestyle,religion and traditions etc. In digital age no need to go abroad. Plenty of sources are in the internet. I've been learning Arabic too in these day beside English.I'm very surprised that lots of Turkish words that used in daily conversations are originated from Arabic.

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Jack Radford
06/02/2023
GB
22
points

Great to hear from you Hsn - I hope you and your family are all safe.


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Jack Radford
06/02/2023 16:53
United Kingdom
Arsenal
22

Great to hear from you Hsn - I hope you and your family are all safe.

hsn's picture
hsn
06/02/2023
TR
5525
points

Hi Dear Jack, thank you so much.Earthquake happened in the southeast region of my country as well as hitting some Middleeast countries. Unfortunately the number of death and injured people are increasing. I beg Allah (god) to protect all human being from pain like this. It's appreciated that all countries included U.K. offered help to search and rescue. Bye.


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hsn
06/02/2023 19:00
Turkey
Tottenham Hotspur
5525

Hi Dear Jack, thank you so much.Earthquake happened in the southeast region of my country as well as hitting some Middleeast countries. Unfortunately the number of death and injured people are increasing. I beg Allah (god) to protect all human being from pain like this. It's appreciated that all countries included U.K. offered help to search and rescue. Bye.

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jjosebadillo
21/06/2020
MX
435
points

very bad experiences


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jjosebadillo
21/06/2020 06:05
Mexico
Wolverhampton Wanderers
435

very bad experiences

mobeckham's picture
mobeckham
14/06/2020
TR
6510
points

Different styles in learning are helpful because people learn in different ways including visual and auditory.
I think the best way is to listen first then try to speak.
After that you start reading some simple books and write about them.


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mobeckham
14/06/2020 13:13
Turkey
Manchester United
6510

Different styles in learning are helpful because people learn in different ways including visual and auditory.
I think the best way is to listen first then try to speak.
After that you start reading some simple books and write about them.

Maks Poland
09/11/2018
PL
823
points

Lucky :D


Maks Poland
09/11/2018 15:08
Poland
Manchester United
823

Lucky :D

Sadagat
15/11/2017
AZ
7
points

Do you agree with the speakers? Why / Why not?

1. I agree with the most of the speakers, except Valentini. If you learn new language, dictionary and grammar rules don`t help to get better result. It takes more time and when you use them in sentences you would make many mistakes. People learn grammar rules and many new words at school. But the most of all can`t communicate with people.  Because words are expressed with different ways in different languages. 

What are your experiences of learning English (or another language)?

2. I am teacher and actually I use dictionary and grammar at school. But to improve my listening and speaking skills I watch news, movies, communicate with native speakers. I also read newspaper or different kind of books in English.

What worked and what didn't work for you?

3. All of them worked. Because I used the methods what I enjoyed


Sadagat
15/11/2017 18:59
Azerbaijan
Chelsea
7

Do you agree with the speakers? Why / Why not?

1. I agree with the most of the speakers, except Valentini. If you learn new language, dictionary and grammar rules don`t help to get better result. It takes more time and when you use them in sentences you would make many mistakes. People learn grammar rules and many new words at school. But the most of all can`t communicate with people.  Because words are expressed with different ways in different languages. 

What are your experiences of learning English (or another language)?

2. I am teacher and actually I use dictionary and grammar at school. But to improve my listening and speaking skills I watch news, movies, communicate with native speakers. I also read newspaper or different kind of books in English.

What worked and what didn't work for you?

3. All of them worked. Because I used the methods what I enjoyed

sabanoleg
02/11/2017
UA
2337
points

Definitely learning English it's a hard work.I like reading and listening and also to watch films with subtitles.


sabanoleg
02/11/2017 08:46
Ukraine
Arsenal
2337

Definitely learning English it's a hard work.I like reading and listening and also to watch films with subtitles.

kirito2001
08/08/2017
VN
180
points

Yes, i do


kirito2001
08/08/2017 13:27
Vietnam
Manchester United
180

Yes, i do

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assemjuve
01/04/2016
PS
3705
points

Yes i do.


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assemjuve
01/04/2016 08:58
Palestinian Territory
Liverpool
3705

Yes i do.

Luz's picture
Luz
08/03/2016
MX
21
points

Yes, because I think speaking with people is the best way to learn english. My experiences were very good.I really liked to learn english. Learning English in a fun way. :)


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Luz
08/03/2016 02:58
Mexico
Chelsea
21

Yes, because I think speaking with people is the best way to learn english. My experiences were very good.I really liked to learn english. Learning English in a fun way. :)

ZurielPopoca
03/03/2016
MX
13
points

Do you agree with the speakers? Why / Why not? I agree with all speakers because they touch all sites of learning english and improving it

What are your experiences of learning English (or another language)?
I study english in my school every day and do activity that help me to be better.

What worked and what didn't work for you? I think that go to a country is
I think to go to a country where they speak English, it is essential to talk more fluid.


ZurielPopoca
03/03/2016 03:48
Mexico
Chelsea
13

Do you agree with the speakers? Why / Why not? I agree with all speakers because they touch all sites of learning english and improving it

What are your experiences of learning English (or another language)?
I study english in my school every day and do activity that help me to be better.

What worked and what didn't work for you? I think that go to a country is
I think to go to a country where they speak English, it is essential to talk more fluid.

oroztico
01/03/2016
MX
16
points

I think you should surround yourself in English. Put yourself in an all English speaking environment, then create an atmosphere in which you want to learn. After all, the most natural way to learn grammar is through talking.


oroztico
01/03/2016 01:33
Mexico
Chelsea
16

I think you should surround yourself in English. Put yourself in an all English speaking environment, then create an atmosphere in which you want to learn. After all, the most natural way to learn grammar is through talking.

Dianita_98
29/02/2016
MX
13
points

1.-Yes, because is very important have a dictionary, a good teacher and practice reading a more books.
2-.My experiences is bad, because the pronunciation it´s dificult to me.
3.-I worked studing the works all days and i didn´t work using a traslate. .


Dianita_98
29/02/2016 03:45
Mexico
Manchester United
13

1.-Yes, because is very important have a dictionary, a good teacher and practice reading a more books.
2-.My experiences is bad, because the pronunciation it´s dificult to me.
3.-I worked studing the works all days and i didn´t work using a traslate. .

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EddyGv
29/02/2016
MX
9
points

Speak is very important for all
I don't have experience


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EddyGv
29/02/2016 02:51
Mexico
Chelsea
9

Speak is very important for all
I don't have experience

Lao2798
28/02/2016
MX
19
points

Didactically, a lot of practice to learn not only words but also how to use them.
Yes, because everyone has the way to learn, practice makes you well.
I complicates me, I get confused with the words.
I worked videos, movies in English, English games.


Lao2798
28/02/2016 22:03
Mexico
Leicester City
19

Didactically, a lot of practice to learn not only words but also how to use them.
Yes, because everyone has the way to learn, practice makes you well.
I complicates me, I get confused with the words.
I worked videos, movies in English, English games.

Ana K
28/02/2016
MX
22
points

I think the best way to learn English is listen to music for extend the vocabulary and improve the pronuntiation. But also practicing.


Ana K
28/02/2016 07:01
Mexico
Chelsea
22

I think the best way to learn English is listen to music for extend the vocabulary and improve the pronuntiation. But also practicing.

danielordas
25/02/2016
MX
17
points

YES, BECAUSE THEY THINK LIKE ME
IS SO INTERESTING BECAUSE YOU KNOW ANOTHER CULTURES


danielordas
25/02/2016 18:51
Mexico
Manchester United
17

YES, BECAUSE THEY THINK LIKE ME
IS SO INTERESTING BECAUSE YOU KNOW ANOTHER CULTURES

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downeyrussek
25/02/2016
MX
20
points

I think if we master the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, we'll have no problem learning English.


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downeyrussek
25/02/2016 18:31
Mexico
Manchester United
20

I think if we master the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, we'll have no problem learning English.

hector_yayo24
25/02/2016
MX
22
points

Yes, because I learnt english by this form
The experiences are very good
The internet is a good thing to learn more english, but today a dictionary is not used to many people


hector_yayo24
25/02/2016 17:00
Mexico
Manchester United
22

Yes, because I learnt english by this form
The experiences are very good
The internet is a good thing to learn more english, but today a dictionary is not used to many people

jerry gutierrez
25/02/2016
MX
16
points

yes becuase practice is te best way to learn english
anything
i don't like the expositions.


jerry gutierrez
25/02/2016 16:53
Mexico
Manchester City
16

yes becuase practice is te best way to learn english
anything
i don't like the expositions.

MaricruzCarranco
25/02/2016
MX
16
points

Yes, I am agree because all the ways that they say to learn English are very good.
I think my experiences was very succesful because I love learn other languages.
I think listen to music with lyrics in English work with me.


MaricruzCarranco
25/02/2016 16:49
Mexico
Manchester United
16

Yes, I am agree because all the ways that they say to learn English are very good.
I think my experiences was very succesful because I love learn other languages.
I think listen to music with lyrics in English work with me.

MarioGomez
25/02/2016
MX
15
points

No, I do because there are more ways to learn English.
I don't like this language because I think that is innecesary


MarioGomez
25/02/2016 16:37
Mexico
Liverpool
15

No, I do because there are more ways to learn English.
I don't like this language because I think that is innecesary

AleMH
25/02/2016
MX
21
points

1.-Yes, because I think speaking with people is the best way to learn english.
2.-My experiences were very good.I really liked to learnt english.
3.-Learning English in a fun way.


AleMH
25/02/2016 16:32
Mexico
Liverpool
21

1.-Yes, because I think speaking with people is the best way to learn english.
2.-My experiences were very good.I really liked to learnt english.
3.-Learning English in a fun way.

Neto Aguilar
25/02/2016
MX
24
points

1.-Yes, I do because if you want to speak in English you have to be socialist and you sgould to have a tool
2.- I like beacuse I think that is very important to be communicative with foreign people.
3.-I think that every little thing worked because is a lenguage and has rules and every thing serves


Neto Aguilar
25/02/2016 16:28
Mexico
Chelsea
24

1.-Yes, I do because if you want to speak in English you have to be socialist and you sgould to have a tool
2.- I like beacuse I think that is very important to be communicative with foreign people.
3.-I think that every little thing worked because is a lenguage and has rules and every thing serves

oroztico
25/02/2016
MX
16
points

i think the best way to learn English is to practice it in an English enviroment. I agree with all speakers because they touch all sites of learning english and improving it. I learn English at school and besides i've additional classes. I watch some films in english when i've free time. All methods work for me but i'd like to spend long time in a country where people speak Englis


oroztico
25/02/2016 16:26
Mexico
Chelsea
16

i think the best way to learn English is to practice it in an English enviroment. I agree with all speakers because they touch all sites of learning english and improving it. I learn English at school and besides i've additional classes. I watch some films in english when i've free time. All methods work for me but i'd like to spend long time in a country where people speak Englis

IvanAldavera
25/02/2016
MX
15
points

I'm agrre with the speakers.
I don't have any experience about that.
I didn't work.


IvanAldavera
25/02/2016 16:24
Mexico
Chelsea
15

I'm agrre with the speakers.
I don't have any experience about that.
I didn't work.

Alvinla
25/02/2016
MX
16
points

I'm agree whit them because all of they can speak english properly and they have the knows for be better speaking english


Alvinla
25/02/2016 16:17
Mexico
Chelsea
16

I'm agree whit them because all of they can speak english properly and they have the knows for be better speaking english

Ringed
25/02/2016
MX
15
points

this exercise is good


Ringed
25/02/2016 16:05
Mexico
Manchester United
15

this exercise is good

Adriancareaga
24/02/2016
MX
19
points

I think you should surround yourself in English. Put yourself in an all English speaking environment, then create an atmosphere in which you want to learn. After all, the most natural way to learn grammar is through talking.


Adriancareaga
24/02/2016 14:57
Mexico
Chelsea
19

I think you should surround yourself in English. Put yourself in an all English speaking environment, then create an atmosphere in which you want to learn. After all, the most natural way to learn grammar is through talking.

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joses
24/02/2016
MX
11
points

yes because is very important
i don't have much experience


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joses
24/02/2016 14:53
Mexico
Manchester United
11

yes because is very important
i don't have much experience

Lalitopapi
24/02/2016
MX
17
points

This activity is interesting because all the persons think diferent.


Lalitopapi
24/02/2016 14:53
Mexico
Manchester United
17

This activity is interesting because all the persons think diferent.

Dinochaurio
24/02/2016
MX
19
points

Great leason with the students


Dinochaurio
24/02/2016 14:48
Mexico
Chelsea
19

Great leason with the students

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Mauri
24/02/2016
MX
19
points

I am agree, because it is true
A little bit
I know english because i study very hard


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Mauri
24/02/2016 14:44
Mexico
Manchester United
19

I am agree, because it is true
A little bit
I know english because i study very hard

EmilioOrtizzRivera
24/02/2016
MX
10
points

its good


EmilioOrtizzRivera
24/02/2016 14:41
Mexico
Chelsea
10

its good

Liah_gm12
24/02/2016
MX
15
points

Yes, I think that the best way you can lear English is pactice with people who know it.
That it isn't difficult if you like it.
To know more about what the people thing about it, and i think the dictonary isn't necessary to know English


Liah_gm12
24/02/2016 14:34
Mexico
Newcastle United
15

Yes, I think that the best way you can lear English is pactice with people who know it.
That it isn't difficult if you like it.
To know more about what the people thing about it, and i think the dictonary isn't necessary to know English

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BM_URIEL
24/02/2016
MX
17
points

I'm agree with the speakers 'cause they touch sites of learning.
I learn English in a course and is very easy learn the grammar but when you wanna speak is really very dificult :'(
That i work is speak with another person, but the person hven't high nivel of english.


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BM_URIEL
24/02/2016 14:33
Mexico
Manchester City
17

I'm agree with the speakers 'cause they touch sites of learning.
I learn English in a course and is very easy learn the grammar but when you wanna speak is really very dificult :'(
That i work is speak with another person, but the person hven't high nivel of english.

JA_Daniel
24/02/2016
MX
16
points

It is always a good thing to speak a lot with native speakers. But you must also learn vocabulary and listen the music for example.


JA_Daniel
24/02/2016 14:29
Mexico
Manchester United
16

It is always a good thing to speak a lot with native speakers. But you must also learn vocabulary and listen the music for example.

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aragorn1986
22/11/2015
ME
3557
points

I think you should surround yourself in English. Put yourself in an all English speaking environment, then create an atmosphere in which you want to learn. After all, the most natural way to learn grammar is through talking.


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aragorn1986
22/11/2015 14:13
Montenegro
Arsenal
3557

I think you should surround yourself in English. Put yourself in an all English speaking environment, then create an atmosphere in which you want to learn. After all, the most natural way to learn grammar is through talking.

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MUGEMANYI
16/11/2015
RW
2320
points

The best way to learn English is by trying to with others a new vocabulary you got


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MUGEMANYI
16/11/2015 03:38
Rwanda
Arsenal
2320

The best way to learn English is by trying to with others a new vocabulary you got

aragorn1986's picture
aragorn1986
04/11/2015
ME
3557
points

It is always a good thing to speak a lot with native speakers. But you must also learn vocabulary and listen the music for example.


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aragorn1986
04/11/2015 15:05
Montenegro
Arsenal
3557

It is always a good thing to speak a lot with native speakers. But you must also learn vocabulary and listen the music for example.

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SajidaXI
29/06/2014
PK
0
points

Thanks for nice Discussion


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SajidaXI
29/06/2014 14:59
Pakistan
Manchester United
0

Thanks for nice Discussion

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SajidaXI
29/06/2014
PK
0
points

Live and practice with English People


SajidaXI's picture
SajidaXI
29/06/2014 14:58
Pakistan
Manchester United
0

Live and practice with English People

SajidaXI's picture
SajidaXI
29/06/2014
PK
0
points

Environment played Vital role to learn any Language


SajidaXI's picture
SajidaXI
29/06/2014 14:58
Pakistan
Manchester United
0

Environment played Vital role to learn any Language

Anec's picture
Anec
19/06/2014
LK
0
points

I believe the best way to learn English is through communicating with someone who is fluent in English because more you talk more you will understand the language and how to use it.


Anec's picture
Anec
19/06/2014 16:48
Sri Lanka
Chelsea
0

I believe the best way to learn English is through communicating with someone who is fluent in English because more you talk more you will understand the language and how to use it.

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Pocoyo
19/06/2014
MY
0
points

I think if we master the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, we'll have no problem learning English.


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Pocoyo
19/06/2014 15:55
Malaysia
Manchester United
0

I think if we master the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, we'll have no problem learning English.

rufatkv1
12/04/2013
0
points

I think there are lots of ways of learning English.You may practice only by speaking to a English-speaking person every day or some days a week at least.Because it's very important to hear the sound of this language not only to learn it by reading books and listening CD-s. Besides of all you must know the English music culture at least.You have to love listening English songs and to know English classic writers,to love their works.You have to feel the English breath! Learning only the vocabulary or sitting 1-2 hours studying this language and not to feel it's CULTURE...i think it's not enough!And don't forget about the Enlglish History, please)...Thank you very much...


rufatkv1
12/04/2013 12:58


0

I think there are lots of ways of learning English.You may practice only by speaking to a English-speaking person every day or some days a week at least.Because it's very important to hear the sound of this language not only to learn it by reading books and listening CD-s. Besides of all you must know the English music culture at least.You have to love listening English songs and to know English classic writers,to love their works.You have to feel the English breath! Learning only the vocabulary or sitting 1-2 hours studying this language and not to feel it's CULTURE...i think it's not enough!And don't forget about the Enlglish History, please)...Thank you very much...

gunay
16/12/2012
0
points

i think the best way to learn English is to practice it in an English enviroment. I agree with all speakers because they touch all sites of learning english and improving it. I learn English at school and besides i've additional classes. I watch some films in english when i've free time. All methods work for me but i'd like to spend long time in a country where people speak English.


gunay
16/12/2012 17:55


0

i think the best way to learn English is to practice it in an English enviroment. I agree with all speakers because they touch all sites of learning english and improving it. I learn English at school and besides i've additional classes. I watch some films in english when i've free time. All methods work for me but i'd like to spend long time in a country where people speak English.

Jack
17/12/2012
0
points

Hi Gunay

I think you're right. When I was learning French at school, I went on a language exchange. It really helped me. I got lots of speaking practice and also, it made the language real (if that makes any sense). I think that the internet offers some of the same things as visiting a country - there are lots of practice opportunities!

Thanks for commenting

Jack


Jack
17/12/2012 02:39


0

Hi Gunay

I think you're right. When I was learning French at school, I went on a language exchange. It really helped me. I got lots of speaking practice and also, it made the language real (if that makes any sense). I think that the internet offers some of the same things as visiting a country - there are lots of practice opportunities!

Thanks for commenting

Jack

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