HOW TO LEARN
ENGLISH
2025-2026 FALL TERM
RED LEVEL – WEEK 1
A Basic Guide & How to study
English as a language learner
Let's check the learning pyramid first!
You hear and learn many things in
class.
You can easily forget them, so you
need to study later to remember
those.
IN SHORT!
What you do after
the class is
important!
Maybe you don't know
how to study...
Here is a basic guide
for you!
Let's start with what type of a learner you are!
o Are you a visual learner?
o Are you an auditory learner?
o Do you learn better by reading and writing?
o Do you learn better by watching?
o Do you learn better by taking an active part
in a role play?
Think about it! Remember you can also be a mixture!
The table below may help you choose the correct way for you to start learning
English:
VISUAL AUDITORY KINESTHETIC READ/WRITE
learn by seeing learn by hearing learn by doing learn by reading &
• charts, graphs, • read-alouds • use body movement writing
videos • listening centers • tactile-touch, feel • books and texts
• graphic organizers • verbal instructions • hands-on • dictionaries
• lesson outlines • discussions • role-plays • note-taking
• picture aids • repeat to a friend • real-life objects • lists
• PowerPoints • songs
• color-coding,
colorful pen/pencils
✓ When we say that someone 'speaks' a language fluently, we usually mean
that they have a high level in all four skills – listening, speaking, reading and
writing.
✓ For each skill, you can use a different method(s)–(will be covered in LS &
RW classes).
Now let's see how you can study Grammar and Vocabulary
How can you study Grammar & Vocabulary?
Learn grammar and vocabulary within the context they are used.
Take note of vocabulary items:
▪ write the part of speech of the word.
▪ write sample sentences using personal experiences.
▪ make notes of prepositions and collocations the words is used with.
▪ write the common words and what they are commonly used with.
Don’t be afraid or grammar. Use reference books to study.
Use the structures and items you have learned in your speech or writings to
practice.
Some suggested books
My Grammar Lab A1/A2, B1/B1+
English Grammar in Use
Macmillan English Grammar in Context
Building Skills for Proficiency
Cambridge English Vocabulary in Use (Elementary, Pre-Int/Intermediate)
More to Read I, II
Reader at work I, II
Remember! Smart phones may distract you
during the class! But after class, you can make
the most of them and the Internet!
Vocabulary/Grammar (Websites):
▪ Merriamwebster
▪ Cambridge
▪ Oxford
▪ Thesaurus
▪ Grammarly
▪ Freerice
▪ The British council
▪ The BBC learning
▪ Visual thesaurus (spelling)
▪ Quiz your English (Cambridge)
▪ Knoword
Games also may help you on your
language journey!
Games:
Heads Up
Words with friends / Scrabble
Scattergories
Google Feud
Human Brain Cloud
4 pics 1 word
Magnetic poetry
7 Words 777 puzzles
Edpuzzle
Quizziz
Kahoot
Lyrics Training
FluentU
Apps may be a good choice too!
Language learning/speaking apps:
Siri / Google Assistant
Duolingo
Memrise
Busu
Cambly
Hellotalk
TalkEnglish
Tandem
Italki
Finally, let's see a suggested 'to do list' for a good language learner!
REMEMBER TO
set clear goals
attend the classes regularly use strategies suitable for yourself
prepare before the class know about your strengths and
review after the class weaknesses
ask questions and ask for help try to improve your weak areas
take and make notes learn from your mistakes
manage your time assess your own progress
take breaks think positive / stay motivated
make a study plan / study regularly study with others
▪ Language learning is your own journey, and
sometimes it may not be easy. Just keep
going, never stop studying.
▪ Making mistakes is also OK; it shows that
you are learning!
▪ It is OKAY not to be able to speak right on. It
is going to happen in time.
▪ Your skills will improve slowly but surely.
▪ Relax and practice regularly
▪ Have fun!
Petri, S. (2017, September 20). Teaching Study
Skills. https://historyrewriter.com.
https://historyrewriter.com/2017/09/20/teaching-
study-skills/.
References
Tejeda, B. (n.d.). Teaching Different Learning Styles.
https://www.tejedastots.com.
https://www.tejedastots.com/teaching-different-
learning-styles/.
