Basic Vocabulary
- Nouns: dog, cat, book, car, table
- Verbs: run, jump, eat, sleep, talk
- Adjectives: big, small, red, blue, happy
Grammar
- Subject-verb agreement: The subject must agree in number with the verb. (e.g., "The cat runs.")
- Tenses: Present simple (e.g., "I work"), present continuous (e.g., "I am working"), past simple (e.g., "I worked")
- Articles: a/an (indefinite) and the (definite)
- Possessives: 's (e.g., "the cat's bowl")
Useful Phrases
- Hello and goodbye: Hello / Goodbye
- Thank you: Thank you
- Yes and no: Yes / No
- Please and excuse me: Please / Excuse me
- How are you? (informal): How are you?
- How are you? (formal): How do you do?
Pronunciation
- Vowels: a, e, i, o, u (pronounced differently from many other languages)
- Consonants: p, b, t, d, k, g, f, v, s, z, l, r, m, n
- Word stress: Certain syllables are stressed in English words (e.g., "comPUTer")
Tips for Learning
- Immerse yourself: Surround yourself with English through movies, music, books, and会話.
- Practice regularly: Set aside time each day to practice speaking, listening, and writing.
- Find a language partner: Practice with someone who is fluent in English.
- Use online resources: There are many websites and apps that provide grammar exercises, vocabulary lessons, and pronunciation tutorials.
- Be patient and consistent: Language learning takes time and effort. Don't get discouraged and keep practicing.
Additional Resources
- Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/
- Babbel: https://www.babbel.com/
- Rosetta Stone: https://www.rosettastone.com/