9 Ways to Learn English at Home in Your Pajamas
Want to study English in your pajamas? Yes, pajamas are super comfortable—but there are plenty of other benefits to studying English at home. For example, what if you adore learning English, but can’t find time to practice? What if your nearest English school is expensive or far away? Then learning from home is for you! You might think that it’s hard to practice speaking at home. You’re worried that nobody will be around to correct you when you make mistakes. How can you improve if you don’t know what you’re doing wrong? All good concerns (worries), and there are even more things you might be wondering about. You’re concerned that your pronunciation won’t improve. In fact, you may not even be sure where to start learning by yourself! However, learning English doesn’t necessarily mean sitting over a textbook. There’s a whole lot of resources available to point you in the right direction. If you study English from home with the right attitude and resources, you’ll be on the path to fluency. Just check out these great ways to practice! 9 Ways to Learn English at Home in Your Pajamas 1. Watch TV “The Simpsons” You know all about “The Simpsons” already, right? Who doesn’t? This long-running animated comedy is famous all over the world, and takes us through the ups and downs of a dysfunctional American family. Not only is it hilariously funny and culturally important, but it deals with aspects of day-to-day life like school, work and socializing. It’s also fantastic for slang words and cultural references. The main characters are Homer Simpson, a rather clueless and fun-loving safety inspector in the local nuclear power plant; his wife, Marge; and their three children. There’s also an enormous number of supporting characters! 2 The Complete Guide to Instant English Immersion “Friends” You’ve probably heard of this popular American situation comedy about a group of six friends living in Manhattan. Since the show went on for many years, it’s exciting to watch their lives and relationships with each other change. The friends themselves are all very different people. Rachel is trendy and fun, Ross is geeky and shy and Phoebe is sweet and slightly crazy! Their English is very casual and relaxed, so watching this is a must if you want to practice sounding natural. It’s also available with subtitles and in other languages. Still need inspiration for more video resources? Check out FluentU. FluentU has a huge collection of English video clips taken from real-world sources like music videos, TV shows, “The Hunger Games” trailers, news and inspiring talks. These videos become unique English lessons for every user. Choose videos that work with your learning style, English level and personal interests, and we’ll recommend more videos just for you! It’s a great way to figure out what kinds of English language videos help you learn best.