12 tips for learning English • Wanderlix

Would the mastery of Shakespeare's language help you? Here are 12 tips to learn English in no time!

Voyager is opening up to the world. Lack of bowl: this does not necessarily speak French! In most cases, understanding and knowing how to handle English will be useful, wherever you are. Good news, this language is rather simple to learn, especially for francophone speakers.

If the rebarbative school lessons left you a bad memory, no panic. There are many other more effective and playful ways to get there (re) and, so, to be able to manage you.

Wanderlix and Preply offers 12 tips to learn English easily and make you understand all over the globe. Let’s start the lesson!

1. Travel

What better than the trip to learn English? Family holidays abroad, academic exchanges, romantic weekends, escapades with friends or visits to a distant cousin: whatever, English, we speak it everywhere!

And, we will not lie, direct contact with an English speaking speaker (native or not) remains and will remain the best way to learn it quickly. Fully immersed in a territory where we communicate in Shakespeare’s language will force you to speak, then think in English.

Oh, if you're single, good news! Anglophones love this little French accent that you will find it hard to undo... but that will give you, of course, a charming side. Charming, isn’t it?

2. Use specialized applications

Welcome to the twenty-first century, in the era of social networks and myriad applications for smartphones. Some of them allow you to learn English or even talk directly with authentic English speakers. This will ensure you improve your communication capabilities with flexibility, when and where you wish.

The market has grown well in recent years... Delineated for PC, mobile or tablet interfaces, applications have adapted to all tastes and budgets. Some are even free! Ideal for starting or perfecting, you will have everything you can to download them... and so, progress at your own pace!

3. Take English courses

Preply? This is a web-based platform that connects students wishing to learn English and private teachers. It offers the possibility of taking special English courses (beginners, intermediates or even confirmed) provided by experienced trainers. Once registered, the student chooses his teacher, whose profile includes a presentation video and advice given by the students. The trainer will test your level in advance and target your goals to give you the most personalized course possible.

The advantage? Rates are clearly displayed, return directly to the professor and, noticeably, are extremely affordable! If the first course does not satisfy you, Preply replaces it with a new course with another teacher for free. This flexible solution (you choose precisely the theme of lessons, their volume and schedules) and modular allows you to learn the language of Shakespeare quickly.

4. Watch original movies

Travel enthusiasts know that in some foreign destinations, movies are sometimes not translated. This is the case of Disney, for example. It is therefore appropriate to be able to understand them in VO (Original Version). This can even allow you to learn English and to train you to listen to this language.

You can start familiarizing yourself with the latter by selecting the French subtitles. In a second time, the English subtitles will be the ally of a comprehensive understanding of this language.

Finally, you will realize that you will no longer need subtitles so that films and series become perfectly intelligible. Today, streaming platforms allow you all to choose the language. So start watching your favorite programs in English now!

5. Listen to music in English

The artistic influence of our English-speaking friends obviously does not stop in cinema. Radios, YouTube playlists, supermarket shopping, friends parties... Sung English is simply everywhere and is similar to a general sound background. A good training to improve: go to the words of the English music we listen.

Whatever styles you like, you only have to use a search engine to read them. This simple exercise is relevant to increasing your overall understanding of spoken language. This will give you the opportunity to explore the richness of the language: the double-senses placed maliciously, for example. Depending on the region of origin of the artist, you will also be able to perceive the differences of intonations related to accent. Passionate, and formator: cool In short!

6. Youtube

We find everything on YouTube, as everyone knows. But what is often ignored is that some channels have specialized in learning English! They allow you to watch speakers from all corners of the world and offer free lessons.

Varied, the videos offered will give you tips and tricks to learn English quickly. They will also familiarize you with the basic phrases or with listening to the terrible Scottish accent. They will improve your knowledge of the times, adverbs and subtleties of the language. There is (often) only good but some of these chains are clearly worth the detour.

Come on, we're getting wet. EnglishCoursClub or English For You real references.

7. Listen to podcasts in English

At Wanderlix, we like to make service. And by giving you our selection of the best podcasts to learn English, for example, we hope to help you! These short audio formats take the form of a digital radio program. Free, they are useful to get acquainted with spoken English, regardless of your level.

Among the best we can quote podcasts British Council a British institution. The podcasts Espresso English you will learn a max in less than ten minutes. Becker Accent Reduction Its mission is to reduce... your accent. Ideal to make you look like an authentic English-speaking during your next trip!

8. Follow English influencers

YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook... The influencers are everywhere on the networks. And those who can influence your understanding of English are legion. Just follow those who share your passions!

Pretty sporty? The stars fitgagame will give you their advice. Travel? The famous globetrotters make millions of views. Animals, gardens, automobiles? Same: follow the Anglophones on the street... finally, on the Internet.

In any case you will find your happiness following these. The hashtags and the number of followers will help you find the rare pearl! The advantage? You will read and hear authentic English, the one we speak every day.

9. Follow the news media of English-speaking countries

English is at the heart of global geopolitics. What better to learn English than to learn about English-speaking countries? The U.S. or the United Kingdom, because of their preponderant international role, have listed information channels.

CNN, BBC, Sky, Fox News Channel. Their content (and political orientation, sometimes) varies from one channel to another, but each of them will allow you to listen to stakeholders from around the world... What is ideal for perfecting in English!

10. Read books in English

The Little Prince of Saint-Exupéry is translated into almost 300 languages, including English. If you are told, learning English by rediscovering your classics is simple and useful. You will learn very quickly since you already know the story!

If Shakespeare’s language is the same as the writer, you will have access to a multitude of missing details in French. This is the case for the series of Harry Potter, the Lord of Rings or 50 shades of Grey, for example.

11. Setting electronic devices in English

Phone or tablet, PC, kitchen appliance, automotive multimedia or flat screen 4K... Your electronic device settings are all available in the English language.

Instructing you to consult these in English will improve your lexicon and vocabulary without even realizing it. Some technical words will surprise you: do not hesitate to search for their translation. On your smartphone, for example?

12. Watch your favourite English shows

Whether you're a fan of Koh-Lanta, Master Chef, The Voice, Ninja Warrior or even tele-reality, you should know that your favourite programs necessarily have their English equivalent. Looking at the UK or US version, it’s the assurance of learning English easily.

The accent and lexical field of voice off are understandable by a large number of viewers. Candidates or participants speak "their" English... the real, that of every day. That’s why you are recommended to watch your favourite programs in English. It’s a good way to learn English easily and having fun!