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Want to Learn English with TV? 7 Sites That Make It Easy

As a kid, I loved to watch TV?especially English cartoons.

But there were often words and phrases I didn’t understand.

So, I would guess at the meaning from the context and the reactions of other characters. Sometimes, I would …

I’ve always liked learning things on my own, at my own pace.

So when I first decided to learn a new language, I naturally turned to the internet. By being dedicated, setting deadlines and?importantly?using the right language programs…

Some of the best-selling and most-loved books of all time were written in English.

Maybe you’ve already learned about Shakespeare’s plays or Jane Austen’s novels.

Maybe you’ve read modern books from authors such as JK Rowling, Stephen King…

Practice makes perfect…

Use it or lose it…

Yeah, yeah, I have heard that before!

We all know that to improve English, it is important to practice a lot.

But that is not really the most helpful advice for …

Let’s face it: you won’t get fluent without English listening practice.

When I was a new language learner, I mistakenly thought that speaking correctly was all that mattered.

I poured over vocabulary books and grammar guides. I could easily introduce …

As English speakers often say, sometimes “less is more.”

Like when you are using a strong spice, or decorating a small room.

But let’s face it?sometimes more is more.

Like when you are looking for the best English …

Have you heard about “Middle Child Syndrome?”

It sounds like a disease, but it is not.

It is a theory about how middle children (people with both older and younger siblings) often feel ignored.

Unlike the oldest child, they are …

Breaking news!

This just in: there’s a great way to learn English while staying up to date on the latest headlines.

Just watch English news videos!

That’s right. You can learn English by news with the 15 great sites …

“Efficiency is intelligent laziness.”

This David Dunham quote offends many people.

We generally think “efficiency” involves working very hard, while “laziness” is the opposite of hard work.

But efficiency is all about saving time and effort. If you’re efficient, …

Learning English doesn’t have to be a chore.

In fact, you can sing and dance while you do it!

Have you tried to learn English with music yet? If not, you’re in for a treat. This is the perfect way …

The first time I ever studied a language, I had an app for everything.

I had one for writing and reading, another for conversations with native speakers and another for speaking and listening practice.

The results were very effective!…

“Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you’d have preferred to talk.”

This Doug Larson quote is great life advice, but it’s also helpful for anyone who wants to improve English listening skills.…

I’d love to take an English class!

Let me just check my schedule…

Oh.

Sometimes, it’s just not possible to take an in-person class to learn English. Between work, family and everything else that we value in our lives, finding …

Want an English learning resource that’s new every single day?

Then you better start to learn English through news!

News is called “news” for a reason.

It’s fresh and current. Every day, there are new articles to read in the …

Everyone makes mistakes.

Every language learner knows this.

What’s more important is finding your mistakes and learning how to avoid them in the future.

An English grammar checker is one of the most useful tools for this purpose.

English …

“It’s the greatest teaching tool since the printing press.”

Can you believe this quote, from a famous American businessman, is about TV?

Most people associate TV with relaxation or even laziness.

But you actually can learn a lot …

Lions roar.

Birds chirp.

And humans speak.

It is the natural way we communicate with one another.

But then why are so many people afraid to speak in public?

Well, giving a speech in front of a whole room …