Recommendations:
- elllo.org
a lot of audio/video lessons separated by level - Strategy of Speaking practise
Understanding how memory works: whats is Passive and Active vocabulary - speakandimprove.com
Practise speaking English with bot (project by Cambridge University) - speechnotes.co
The 20 min routine is divided into specific tasks:
- Listening (5 minutes): Marina stresses the importance of understanding various accents prevalent in English. Recommends ello.org for level-based audio and video lessons with transcripts and vocabulary lists for realistic conversation exposure.
- Speaking (5 minutes): Encourages speaking practice by reading aloud, using resources like speakandimprove.com for interactive spoken English practice with a robot, and responding to prompts on ello.org to express opinions and ideas.
- Vocabulary (7 minutes): Suggests limiting new word intake to five daily, writing them down, creating sentences, and practicing pronunciation. Emphasizes the need to speak them aloud for better retention.
- Goal Reflection (3 minutes): Advocates for creating a dream board linked to language learning goals. Marina shares her personal experience of achieving milestones by visualizing them on her dream board.
Key Ideas:
- Consistent, short daily practice (20 minutes) is more effective than sporadic lengthy sessions.
- Exposure to various accents is crucial for English comprehension.
- Practice speaking aloud, utilizing interactive tools and engaging in conversational exercises.
- Limit new vocabulary intake, focus on pronunciation, and practice them in sentences.
- Visualize language learning goals on a dream board for motivation and focus.
Marina’s method emphasizes the significance of consistent practice, exposure, and setting clear language learning objectives for success in mastering English.