How to learn English as an adult? 0 to fluency (Resources, Methods and Study Plans)

hey guys welcome to the new video

If you're like me, someone who studied English at school but never really spoke it

and wants to pick up or improve your English as an adult, this video is for you.

My name is Zoe, and I'm a polyglot who can speak 7 languages.

Chinese is my mother tongue I've never been to an international school

or lived in an English-speaking country. I did quite well in English at school in China,

but I couldn't speak it fluently. I realized that our learning system was very

focused on vocabulary and grammar but lacked practice, which led to the phenomenon known

as , we say in Chinese "哑巴英语", we say we can understand, but just can't speak.

Then, I noticed that my friends from France, Iran, Turkey, Japan, Italy, or other countries

had the same problem. When I was doing my master's degree in France,

I realized that if I wanted to have a more international academic career in the future,

I needed to speak English fluently. So, I set a goal for myself: to be fluent

in English before starting my Ph.D. program. I made a self-learning plans and improved

my English in one year. Now, I'm happy to be able to write and present

conferences confidently in English. to be honest My English isn't perfect, but

I understand the struggles of learning or relearning English as an adult outside of

the school system. I've built up my own list of learning resources,

effective methods, and study plans, which I will be sharing with you guys today.

Let's get straight into the video! First,I would recommend testing yourself to

evaluate your current level before beginning to study English.

Many people are already familiar with English to some extent.

Being aware of your own level can help you identify the most appropriate learning materials

and methods. There are a lot of online resources available

for self-testing, including the Cambridge Test.

You can also use the app "EnglishScore" from the British Council to take a 30-minute test.

What you should focus on before jumping into speaking exercises, were:

Correcting the pronunciation Building up the vocabulary

Reviewing grammar points

Pronunciation

Pay attention! There is a difference between

pronunciation and accent.

Pronunciation refers to the way letters are pronounced, including individual sounds and

intonation. On the other hand, accent refers to the way

people speak, which can vary depending on the region and background.

It's important to have clear pronunciation when speaking English because it makes it

easier for others to understand what you're saying.

Sometimes people judge someone's English level only based on whether they can speak like

a native or with a "native accent." This is not fair because there are various