The Fastest Way to improve English – Follow these 3 steps to learn English at home

 

3 steps to learn english at home
3 steps to learn english at home

You can learn English way faster than you think.  

Please don’t panic; I’m not going to ask you to pack your bags and fly over to the United States.  

This is simple — the best way to learn English is right in front of your eyes.

There are many ways that you can learn English. You could attend classes at an English school, read books, use audio and video courses, or learn from a friend. But you want to improve your English quickly, and your friends have told you that the best way to do so is to watch English movies. 

But this is one of the most simple and direct ways of giving a process of learning and improving English. 

Analyze the problem

If you want to learn a language, you have to be able to speak it. That’s obvious. 

And yet, if you’re like most people, your main goal with English is probably not speaking it at all.

 You may want to be able to read books or watch movies in English, or maybe even write an email or document once in a while. But do you really want to speak in English?

 Do you want to be able to carry on conversations with people who aren’t aware that you’re not confident in that language? If so, why are you doing activities that involve no conversations? 

In my experience as an ESL instructor, there are two main reasons you are not able to speak or improve your English : 

1) You don’t have the right environment to start or practice English ; 

2) You are afraid of making mistakes when they speak. 

 If you want to learn English, the first thing you need to do is analyze your situation. 

If you already speak English, then you may want to analyze your level and see what kind of improvement you need. If you don’t speak English, then you need to analyze how much time and effort you are willing to put into learning it.

After analyzing your goals and level, analyze the language.

You may be surprised at what you find! 

For example, do you know there are different ways in which you can express the same thing? 

Let’s say you want to talk about time. 

The most common way of expressing time and space in English is using prepositions like “at,” “on,” “in” or “by.” 

But there are also other ways of speaking about these concepts. For example, there’s a difference between saying “I’m going to the airport” versus “I’m going to fly out.”

 Instead of saying, “I was at work yesterday,” you could say, “I went to work yesterday.

 Instead of saying, “I live in New York City,” you could say, “I reside in New York City.”

 As you can see, these subtle differences make it easier for native speakers to communicate with each other because they don’t have to rely on specific words or phrases every time they want to describe something. And you as an English learner, don’t have to stress about rules and speaking. You can choose from what’s making your life easier. 

Practice Consistently 

Learning a new language is a lot like learning a new sport. You need to practice, practice, practice!

The second step is to practice speaking English in an environment where you feel comfortable. You can use language learning apps or websites like Duolingo or Babbel. These sites are good at teaching the basics of English, but they are not as effective at helping you improve your fluency.

The best way to practice speaking English is by having real conversations with people who speak English.. If you live in a country where there is no environment then joining a practice session can be a great idea. 

The second way is to practice speaking English in an environment where you feel comfortable. 

For example, if you’re learning English, try to make friends with someone who speaks English and wants to improve their English skills. If that’s not possible for you, try watching movies in English with subtitles and then watch them again without subtitles. The more often you listen to the sounds of words and sentences without needing visual cues from subtitles, the easier it will become for you to understand spoken English and speak it yourself!

 

Integrate what you have learned 

When you’re learning a language, it’s easy to get bogged down in the details of grammar and pronunciation. But the real goal is to be able to use the language — to understand native speakers and speak with them fluently.

In order for this to happen, you must practice speaking. You don’t have to go out and find strangers who speak English; just find one or two friends or family members who are willing to help you practice (and who will correct your mistakes). It’s even better if they’re bilingual so that they can provide more detailed feedback about what you’re saying wrong.

Make sure that you’re using the new skills you’ve learned in real-world situations as much as possible. For example, if you’re trying to learn how to say “I’m hungry,” try saying it while at a restaurant or grocery store with someone else who knows English well enough to understand what you mean. Then see if they understand what you mean without having them explain it first! This will help make sure that your new words actually come out of your mouth when needed — something that’s often forgotten when practicing alone

Conclusion 

I hope that this blog was able to provide you with some insights into how you learn English fast. With that, I wish you the best of luck in your studies!

 

If you wish to practice English daily with English Experts, download the EngVarta app now.

EngVarta is an English learning app where you can practice spoken English with the live English expert at the comfort of your home. 

10 Best Ways to practice English in short time

 

 

ways to practice english in short time
ways to practice english in short time

 

Learning English can be difficult, but don’t give up! With enough practice and the right resources, you can start speaking English confidently. If you want to improve your English skills, there are several steps you can take to get started. The best way to learn a language is to build a habit. When you do something as a part of the habit, it doesn’t stay as a task. 

There are 10 things that you can do to learn English every day is : 

  1.  Improve English with authentic videos 
  2. Get a fun English app on your phone 
  3. Have an English learning partner 
  4. Track your progress 
  5. Learn interesting English words
  6. Listen to a podcast or an audiobook 
  7. Use flashcards to improve vocabulary 
  8. Sing English songs 
  9. Describe pictures
  10. Pronunciation exercises 

Improve English with authentic videos 

You’ve probably heard that watching movies in English with subtitles is a great way to improve your listening skills. But what about watching videos? Videos are actually even better than movies for improving your listening skills. You don’t have to spend more than 15 minutes, They are easier and more fun to understand because they’re shorter and more conversational. In videos, you learn expressions that you don’t find in books. You learn about real people, real situations and by watching videos, you also make an attempt to speak like them. 

You can learn casual English through funny clips, music videos, inspirational talks, and many more. 

Get a fun English learning app on your phone 

You want to learn English, but having the right resource at the right time is always a problem. 

Having a handy, well-featured pack app can help you save a lot of time and work on your English anytime and anywhere. There are several English learning apps for almost everything, like vocabulary building, grammar practice, pronunciation, and speaking practice. You can go from free apps to paid apps according to what you want to focus on. 

Have an English learning partner 

You do everything in your hand to improve your English. Starting from learning grammar rules and memorizing vocabulary, what you don’t focus on is speaking English every day. Especially with someone who can speak English. 

This is just like you want to swim. You know the diving rules but you never actually went into the water. It is important that you take help from English learning partners who can help you to speak in English on a daily basis. 

Engvarta is a platform where you can practice English with live English Experts daily. Maybe it is your next interview or you want to excel in your communication skills irrespective of your  English level. 

Track your progress 

You are putting in your efforts every day. It is important to know what method is bearing results and what is not. Tracking your English improvement is an important part of your daily habit.

Check this video to know how you can track the progress of your English speaking skills 

How to track your English improvements | SELF ASSESSMENT METHOD 📈📊

Learning interesting English words 

Learning interesting English words can improve your vocabulary and help you express more ideas. It can also make you more knowledgeable in everyday conversation, and people will be impressed by your larger vocabulary.

There are many ways to learn new words. One way is to read a lot. When you come across a word that you’re not familiar with, write it down and look it up when you’re done reading for the day.

Another way to learn new words is to carry a small notebook around with you and write down new words as you think of them or hear them throughout the day.

You can also find lists of new words online and study them when you have time. You could even study with a friend, test each other on the words, and play games like hangman or charades to practice using the words together.

Listen to a podcast or an audiobook 

This is a pretty simple way to improve your English, especially when you’re on the go. You can listen to these things while you’re driving, taking the train to work, or doing housework. 

One of my favorite podcasts is “The Allusionist”. It’s about language and words that we use every day.

Use flashcards to improve vocabulary 

If you want to improve your vocabulary, flashcards are an easy and effective tool.

You can use online flashcard sets or create your own. Either way, you should start by reviewing just a few cards at a time. If you’re making your own cards, choose words that you hear or read frequently but don’t know what they mean; also include words that have subtle meanings that you need to understand to use them correctly. Look up the definition of the word and write it on one side of the card. On the other side, write a sentence that uses the word correctly.

Start out by reviewing just a few cards every day, then add more as you’re able to master them. That way, you won’t get overwhelmed by trying to remember too many words at once. Repeat this process until you’ve mastered all of your vocabulary flashcards!

Sing English songs 

One of the best ways to improve your English is to sing along to songs. It’s a fun way to learn new words and phrases, and the repetitive nature of the lyrics will help you memorize them.

You’ll also get more comfortable with English pronunciation, which will help you speak English more fluently and confidently. When you sing along with songs, you’ll learn how to properly pronounce words and stress syllables in sentences, as well as learn new intonation patterns.

The best songs for learning are ones that are popular right now, since they have a lot of exposure and can help you understand conversation topics. They also tend to have a lot of repetition, so they’re easy to pick up quickly.

Pronunciation exercises 

Pronunciation is the way in which a word or a language is spoken. This may refer to generally agreed-upon sequences of sounds used in speaking a given word or language in a specific dialect (“correct pronunciation”) or simply the way a particular individual speaks a word or language.

Conclusion 

The more you use these techniques, the better a speaker you will become. You can even practice using them in the foreign language that you work in to get a feel for the phrasing and intonations of your target language with native speakers. Gardening is one of the best ways to learn English because it’s a flexible hobby that won’t require huge time commitments from you. Just make sure to have a lot of fun and practice these important skills.

How to Measure Progress of Your English Speaking Practice

 

How to track progress of your English speaking
How to track progress of your English speaking

 

Sometimes when English learners practice English or when they speak in English, they feel they are not improving and this feeling discourages them to practice more English and achieve their goal of learning and speaking fluent English. So, why not create a method for yourself and track your progress in improving English on a weekly basis. The best part about this method is you can do it all by yourself. 

If you are an English learner, and want to check whether your English is improving or not, watch the video and try this method out. 

 

In this video :

Many English learners ask me this question – 

How do I exactly know if my English is improving or not? 

How do I measure my success when it comes to improving English? This topic often does not get any attention and due to that most learners give up in the middle of learning English because they feel that they are not improving or they can never do it. 

Well! Let me tell you – Whether it is English or any other language that you are learning, it takes a lot of time and effort to actually notice any improvement. But yes…. It is also important that you track your weekly or monthly progress of your English learning practice. Because only tracking will help you to stay focused on the activities that are actually important for improving your English. And it will also help you have realistic goals, stay positive throughout the journey, and celebrate your short achievements of improvement. 

See, the journey to becoming fluent in English is just like an endless staircase where you keep on climbing and you never see an end; you don’t know when you’re going to be fluent. But you can always look back and see how far you’ve reached. 

Now, the question is how will you measure your progress in learning English? How will you check whether your slope of improvement in learning English is rising, is it constant or is it falling? 

Tracking is not a hard job and you can do it all by yourself. You just need to give yourself a genuine self-assessment. 

Now how can you self-assess yourself? The first thing is – self-reflect on your journey. Many times when you see someone else speaking better English than you – You instantly start doubting your skills. Comparison is an evil that might help you sometimes but most of the time it leaves us drained of positivity – but that’s another topic for another time.

 What you need to do is: Just take a moment to look back – what problems you were facing while speaking English earlier that you don’t face now? For example, a few months back, you were not able to participate in a conversation but now you like talking to people in English. Maybe you are not as fluent as you would like but have you improved from what you were when you started a month back? 

You can follow these steps for a simple self-assessment 

Anytime during the day, sit down and take a random topic, especially a topic that you are interested in. Or maybe topics like – How does your normal working day look or how was your week so far. If you want to be more creative and make this activity real fun, Write 20 to 30 topics on a small piece of paper and put them in a jar. And you can just pick up one topic from the jar and then start speaking on them for 3 to 5 minutes or as long as you feel like talking. If it is difficult for you to search for these topics, I have mentioned a link that will lead you to a list of topics that you can speak on.

  1. When you do that, make sure to record yourself on your phone. Don’t prepare yourself in advance & don’t take any notes, & yes don’t stress out – it’s just you who will listen to your recording so just be yourself & express yourself on that topic.
  2. Once you are done. Listen to the recording. And what will you check? Your grammar, your vocabulary? No! You just have to check how easily you can bind words together and express yourself. And you need to do this on a weekly basis, maybe every weekend, just take out time for this one activity. And then you can compare recent recordings with past recordings. 

If you are in an environment where you have fewer people to talk to, this method can do wonders for your speaking skills.

You know- I suggested this method to one of the English learners at EngVarta and she noticed the difference months later when she heard her old recordings, she could see the massive improvements she made. She could now hear her mistakes and notice how inarticulate or less fluent she was in her old recordings as compared to now.

What I believe is, recording yourself is not just a way of checking your progress but also one of the best ways of practicing your English speaking skills. This is the reason the Engvarta, an English learning app has a feature of recording that can help you listen and analyze yourself after each session. You can also click the I button to check one such recording. 

And finally, something that we all can relate to – in a situation when we fail or we face a setback we usually hear a voice in our head that tells us – how much we don’t know and makes us feel miserable. But along with this, we all have that one good voice that encourages us and tells us to look at the brighter side but when we fail that good voice vanishes somewhere making us think -I am not good enough or maybe this is not for me or I am too slow, etc.

So my advice is –  listen to the voice that keeps telling you that you are made up for great things & that will keep you motivated in difficult times, be it language learning or any situation in life. 

I hope the above video was helpful and you will use this method to track your English learning progress. 

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Earn Money by Teaching English to Learners on Phone

 

Become an English Expert
Become an English Expert

 

Work as an English Expert with EngVarta and get paid by talking to English Learners

Do you wish to monetize your fluent English speaking skills by utilizing your idle time? 

Look no further!

We are looking for English Experts or English teachers who can help our learners improve their English communication skills by talking to them over one-on-one phone calls. 

If you think you can help our English learners achieve their goals – Join EngVarta now !

EngVarta is an English learning app and a place to practice English communication. With the tap of a button, our users get connected with an English expert like you. For every session you take as an expert in our app, you will be paid for it. Whenever you are free, just make yourself available in the app and start giving sessions to users.

Why Join us?

 

  • Work From Home 

Yes, you read it right. Engvarta provides a complete work from home job. All you need to set up is a stable internet connection, a mobile phone & a headset, and a silent environment and you are good to go. Within your comfort zone, you can talk to the users and help them improve their English. Beginning with applying as an Expert – the hiring process to the calls – everything is conducted from home. 

  • Take sessions over phone calls

EngVarta sessions are taken on one-on-one phone calls. You do not need to travel anywhere to give sessions.

  • Work flexibility 

A minimum commitment of 4 hours is required anytime starting from morning 7 am to 12 am. You can dedicate any time of your day and take the sessions. Whenever you are free, just make yourself available in the app and start giving sessions to users.

  • Income flexibility & growth.

You will be paid on a per-minute basis. Experts are paid for each minute. This helps in income flexibility. We are not restricted to anything. May it be the income or the working hours. However, the commitment is important to be fulfilled. The income calculated by total working minutes is credited to the experts account each month.  

  • No physical appearance

Every session is conducted through calls. May it be the hiring process or taking the sessions, you won’t be appearing physically. You will be hired on the basis of – voice clarity, fluency, vocabulary & communication skills.

  • Anonymous

If you have made your study about the platform, you must be knowing by now that EngVarta is an anonymous platform. User’s and experts do not share their personal information with each other. Expert information will be under the discretion of the internal team. Both user and expert shall have a nickname of their choice. 

  • Teach hundred of users

 Each expert working with us has realized how important it is for users to learn Spoken English. If you think you can be a guide for the users who motivates & pushes them to speak English effortlessly, we have a place for you. There are a variety of users to join us with hopes of getting better. Experts need to be an active listener & should have problem solving skills.

Become an English Expert with Engvarta now and help people succeed in their English communication skills.

How can you apply as an English Expert? 

  1. Download the EngVarta app.
  2. Sign up as an English expert.
  3. Clear the interview
  4. Make yourself available
  5. Respond to calls and grow your income
  6. Get Paid

Who can apply? 

Anyone who is confident enough to help learners improve their English communication skills can apply and join our team of English experts.

FAQ’s

  • What is Engvarta?

Engvarta is an English-speaking practice platform that opens up an opportunity for you to make money by helping people improve their English communication in the comfort of your home.

With the tap of a button, our users get connected with an English Expert like you. For every session you take as an expert in our app, you will be paid for it. Whenever you are free, you just make yourself available in the app and start giving sessions to users. 

  • Is there any registration fee to join as an English Expert?

No, you don’t have to pay anything to join as an English Expert. Expert registration is absolutely free. 

  • How much time should I give as an Expert?

You need to commit a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 8 hours by talking to our users anytime starting from morning IST 7 am to  IST 12 am-midnight. 

  • How to join as an Expert?

The interview process of Engvarta is not time-consuming & afflicted. Each person applying for the post has to upload an audio. One out of ten experts is chosen by the expert panel keeping in mind voice modulation, voice clarity, grammar understanding & English fluency. The Expert should also possess knowledge of general topics. When the candidate applying fulfills the given criteria, he/she is shortlisted for the further rounds of the interview. Irrespective of your profession, the only requirement is that you should be exceptional with your English.  

  • How much time will it take to approve my profile?

The Expert Panel will review your recording and get back to you. The review process might take 10-15 working days. We appreciate your patience. 

  • How to upload documents?

Once your recording and interview are complete, you will get a call from the Expert Hiring Team and they will ask you to upload the documents. 

  • I forgot my password. How can I reset my password?

Use the ‘Forgot password option. It will send you an OTP on your phone and then you will be able to change your password. 

Download the EngVarta App and Sign Up as an English Expert now!

 

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5 Best English Learning Apps for Indians to Improve Spoken English

 

English learning apps for Indians
English learning apps for Indians

 

 

Is there something you are terrible at, but you still love doing it anyway?

Suppose, if I say, you love to dance, but you are not a good dancer. So, will you stop dancing or will you learn that skill?

Obviously you will learn how to dance!

Similar is the case with speaking in English. Just like dance is a skill and cannot be perfected without proper practice. Learning to speak English is a skill in itself. You need to invest your valuable time to get better at it.

Learning English involves consistent practice and a great desire to learn and improve!

Google can help you to find the answers and give you search results on “ Top 5 English Learning apps to improve English” or “ Top 5 ways to improve English”, but implementing it is your job. 

Don’t worry! If you have made up your mind to improve your English speaking skills – This article will not only list the names of some English learning apps using which you can improve your spoken English but also give you enough reasons to motivate you to improve your English using English Learning Apps. 

But, before that let us understand –

WHY DO YOU NEED TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH? 

I believe that you don’t need a reason to learn any skill in the world. This language is fascinating and you want to speak it fluently. You already have enough reasons.

 But to emphasize its importance, I can give you 4 reasons why you should learn spoken English- 

  • A global language. 

Not everybody in the world speaks Hindi or French. We need a language that helps us connect with each other. The most important point to consider is – English is the most widely spoken and understood language. Imagine yourself in a country where no one understands your native language – English can save you there. Imagine you need to deliver a presentation to an international client – English can help you there. Imagine going on a date or with a group of friends. English can help you to participate in conversations. 

English is definitely not a measure of intelligence, but it does add an essence of confidence to your life. 

  • Study Abroad 

Do you want to fly abroad for your higher education or job? 

Well! Then lemme tell you some countries demand English proficiency tests to check your level of English to make sure that you accept English as they do. Also, you must learn to speak English at an intermediate level to build relations with your new friends. 

  • Job Promotion 

It’s a hard truth that English has become crucial in almost every sector. You are expected to speak English no matter what job profile you are in. Not only that, if you are fluent in English, your fluent English can give you better and bigger opportunities. 

  • Travel 

English can help you make everlasting friends around the world when you are traveling. I won’t exaggerate when I say that it can help you communicate with other travelers, learn about new cultures and help you enjoy a great sense of independence. You will be able to order food, ask for directions and talk to anyone without any language barriers. 

Now that you are convinced, and have made up your mind to improve your English, the question is – 

HOW TO IMPROVE ENGLISH WITHOUT ANY CONVENTIONAL METHOD OF LEARNING? 

My answer is – With the help of English Learning Apps. English learning apps are really convenient and handy sources for learning English. These English Learning apps not only help you to improve your grammar or build your vocabulary but also connect you with an English-speaking partner or a mentor. If you are a serious learner and strongly want to improve your English – you can pick any one of these English practice apps and start your practice from today! 

Here we go! 

List of Best English Learning Apps in India 

 

  • EngVarta – English Speaking Practice App for Indians

(Android, iPhone)

EngVarta
EngVarta

Are you looking for a mentor who can improve your English and correct your mistakes? 

Or, do you want to improve your English conversation skills? 

Engvarta is an English Learning App that helps you to connect with Live English Experts over phone calls and helps you speak English just like you speak to people in real life. In this English learning app, you can pick up any topic of your choice and start speaking to the experts. You may also improve yours according to your desired goals.

Goals such as – 

  1. Preparing Interview questions 
  2. Improving English for IELTS. 
  3. Learning Public Speaking. 

Besides, you also get vocabulary delivered on a daily basis and English grammar lessons on YouTube channels. 

90% of the English learners on the EngVarta app are Indians which makes it trustworthy and reliable to use if you are an Indian. 

I would probably rate the EngVarta app as one of the best English learning apps for Indians if you want to practice spoken English daily. 

Rating – 4.3/5

 

  1. Duolingo – Fun English App

(Android, iPhone, iPad)

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You must be familiar with this English Learning app. If you are a beginner who has just started to learn English, I highly recommend you to use Duolingo. It just doesn’t offer one language, but can help you learn 18 different languages. 

Using the Duolingo app is more like using a fun English learning app! 

The gamified learning system of this English learning app and the tailored exercises can help you to learn new vocabulary and learn new words. The Duolingo leadership channel can help you to compete with other learners and enable you to unlock the levels and earn coins.  

Sounds thrilling right? 

Rating – 4.7/5

 

  1. Memrise – Language Learning App

(Android, iPhone)

Memrise
Memrise

Memrise language learning system is designed in such a way that it makes English learning fun and addictive. Indians have found this English learning app more useful and have generously rated it quite well.

Memrise also offers other languages like Spanish, German, and French. The basic English course combines practical vocabulary, grammar lessons, and phrases so that you can use them in your daily conversation. The feature of “Learn with locals” in this English learning app makes it more impactful and beneficial for learners who understand Indian English accents. 

Among all the English learning apps, Memrise stands out for its unique approach. 

Rating: 4.6/5

 

  • Hello Talk – English Learning App to Get English Speaking Partners

(Android, iPhone)

Hello Talk
Hello Talk

Hello Talk is an ideal English Conversation Practice App that serves one purpose – It connects you directly with native speakers and provides an interface to test and speak through your smartphone. Hello Talk also provides the translation feature which is a paid aspect of this English Learning app. 

The basic concept of this English learning app is to connect learners from all over the world and help them meet and grow together to improve their English speaking skills. 

Rating: 4.3/5

 

  • Babbel – App for English speaking

(Android, iPhone, iPad)

Babbel
Babbel

Do you want to improve your vocabulary? I recommend you Babbel. You will be given a sentence that you will have to complete. The lessons are categorized on the basis of difficulty level. Babble uses a custom goals system and helps you track your progress. 

You can learn using these four approaches – Sound Recognition, Picture Recognition, Spelling, and Fill in the blanks. 

Download this English Learning app if you want to improve your vocabulary! 

Rating: 4.5/5

So, these were all about the English learning apps that I would recommend for Indians to improve their English. 

List of 10 Best English Learning Apps that can help you improve English and boost your confidence 

Besides above English learning apps, here are some other English learning apps that can help you improve English –

  • ENGVARTA – Best English Learning app for android
  • DUOLINGO – Fun English learning app for learning languages
  • Memrise – English learning app for all
  • Hello Talk
  • Babbel – App for English speaking
  • Hello English – English learning app for daily practice
  • English Conversation practice
  • Fluentu
  • Bussu – English learning App For Writing English
  • Enguru English learning app

These friendly English Learning apps can be a great way to start learning and start practicing spoken English from today itself! I highly recommend these best English learning apps for learning English or brushing up your existing language skills. All you have to do is just download your favorite English learning app on your phone now and begin your journey of language learning!

Let me know in the comment your favorite English learning app. Also don’t forget to mention if you have any other recommendations or if you have already used any English learning app before! 

English Learning App : How to learn to speak English in Non-English Environment

 

How to learn English in Non-English environment
How to learn English in Non-English environment

I don’t have an Environment to speak in English – A Problem shared by almost every English learner.

In this article we will help you with ways you can build an English speaking environment for yourself at home.

But before we jump to a solution, let’s understand if this solution will work for you.

There are two kinds of people :

  • Who have partner or friends speaking in English around them but that environment isn’t helping them because :

The people around them judge them for their mistakes and they are at a position in their career where they can’t afford to make mistakes while speaking in English. So essentially there is an environment but it’s a fear induced environment where you cannot be yourself while speaking – you cannot afford to make mistakes cause it’s your professional work environment & your reputation is at stake. Therefore, speaking proper English is important for your career

  • Who come from a non English background ( e.g. from a village, studied in regional board )

They struggle to find people who can talk in English on a day to day basis – they are more excited to have conversations in English; but there is no one around them to talk in English with them and offer them guidance. These people, when they graduate and join a company there as well, have some opportunity to converse in English but then again peer pressure of getting judged for mistakes ruins their dream to speak in English.

So what we notice here is that people speaking in English around you does not mean that it’s a favorable environment for you to learn and grow.

For growth and learning you need an environment where you’re comfortable to make mistakes and learn and receive feedback without any feeling of being judged.

There are two ways you can build that kind of environment for yourself :

  • Community solution 
    1. In this approach you can make a group of friends ( about 2 to 4 people ) who are excited to speak in English. 
    2. Practice with each other on a daily basis.
    3. You can do activities like debate, book reading, presentation or regular day to day conversation.
    4. Keep a window of 1 hour conversation daily in a group of 4 friends where each of you gets the opportunity to speak for about 15 mins.
    5. Offer each other constructive feedback about mistakes.

Pros : of this method is that it’s totally free.

Cons : Since you all are struggling to improve English – there are chances you are not able to catch all the mistakes for each other and hence you might start speaking wrong English with the idea in your head that it sounds right. ( how fluent English speakers speak fast without translating & knowing it is correct  – the experience of sounds right or wrong is what helps us to speak fluently and that experience comes with listening and speaking.) But don’t worry our next option is something you can choose if the community option does not work for you.

  • Talk with Experts at EngVarta
  1. Engvarta app (English learning app) provides an English speaking environment for you where you practice speaking English 1 on 1 with live English experts over phone calls. These experts of this English learning app are working professionals who have experience of life to guide you on how to communicate in different situations. The Experts will correct your mistakes and help you improve your English communication ( be it grammar, sentence structure or pronunciation ) – These experts can help you achieve your English learning goal like ( Interview practice or IELTS practice ).

Pros :

  1. It’s a totally anonymous platform therefore you don’t have to worry about someone finding out about your English speaking classes.
  2. It works for you when and where you need it. You can plan your speaking session as per your convenience.

3. It prepares you for the real world – here you don’t talk with one person instead with different experts on a daily basis – just like in the real world. EngVarta (English learning app) helps you to get comfortable with English as a language, not with a person. Because it happens a lot of the time you get nervous to speak in English with new people so we take care of that as well.

Cons : 

  1. It’s a Premium English learning app for serious learners. You need to buy a practice plan in this English learning app. Therefore if you’re a working professional or preparing for IELTS or interview – meaning if English is important for your career then this English learning app is highly recommended for you. 

Now beside speaking environment there are other things as well that you may do in order to emerge yourself in English completely :

  1. Listen to English music – (there are some really good artists and singers available – start with Justine Biber pop music collection). I try this activity where I pull up the lyrics of my favorite song and then sing it along with the music. It’s stress relieving and also helps you improve your pronunciation.
  2. Watch Regional language movies with English subtitles – this trick helps you find out how to say those sentences from your native language in English. For example, do you know how to say “Babumoshai, zindagi badi honi chahiye, lambi nahi. “ in English – you would know it if you watch this movie with English subtitles. This trick is good because you’re entertaining yourself while you’re exposing yourself to English as well and your brain is learning along with enjoying the movie.
  3. Watch English news, movies, web series – what it all does is that it helps your brain process English content. So if you’re going to consume English you’re going to deliver English in your communication as well. Listening helps your brain learn about sentence structure and pronunciation but you have to practice as well. Try this activity – when watching your favorite show in English – turn on subtitles and repeat the dialog as they happen ( do it alone – otherwise you will be kicked out of the watch party! ). 
  4. If you’re a fan of reading – then you can read but if you’re into books then you can skip it as well. It’s not super important as long as you’re doing other activities like listening & watching English content. However reading has its own benefits – one of them is improving your imagination.
  5. Take help of English Learning App: There are a number of English learning apps available you can download on your computer or smartphone that can help you to understand English and also practice speaking in English. Whether you are at the office, college, at home or in another place, you can practice speaking English. An English learning app can really be your best English practice partner.
  6. This ones free – no need for a phone or friend you can do it yourself without any effort. We all do a lot of self talking and right now you’re probably doing it in your mother tongue? Can you do it in English – Yes, but is it going to be easy, NO – however I believe you can do it. Just try, it will be annoying at first but soon you will start enjoying it & English will become your default language for self-talk.

There are countless other pieces of advice but I wouldn’t throw more advice your way to confuse you – just remember – English is  language – Enjoy it. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. And believe in baby steps – that’s how you grow!

Just remember – If you have a smartphone, good internet connection and a great English learning app, then you can improve your English pronunciation and English conversation skills no matter where you live.

To make your English learning journey easier – we have listed some of the best English learning apps that can help you improve English –

  • ENGVARTA – Best English Learning app for android
  • DUOLINGO – Fun English learning app for learning languages
  • Memrise – English learning app for all
  • Bussu – English learning App For Writing English
  • BBC Learning English
  • Hello English – English learning app for daily practice
  • English Conversation practice
  • Fluentu English learning app
  • Babbel – English learning app
  • Enguru English learning app

 

P.S. – Are you serious about your Spoken English speaking skills?

Download the EngVarta app now. It is the best English learning app in India.

 

EngVarta android appEngvarta iOS app

Top 5 English Learning App for Learning English in 2022

 

english learning app
english learning app

Do you know who can be your best English learning buddy in 2022? – Your phone!

Makes sense right ?

In this era of technology, it has become really convenient to learn English sitting at the comfort of your home. Not only home, but anywhere – while travelling or at a coffee shop. 

Learning English is not just about learning grammar rules online but also finding an English speaking partner or finding other ways where an English learner can create an environment of practicing around themselves. 

But the challenge is – there are thousands of English learning apps available on the internet, but you need to go for the best English learning app . An English learning app that actually gives you results & helps you to achieve your English learning goals.

So here are top 5 English learning apps in 2022 that are highly recommended to all English learners to improve their English speaking skills. 

Note: Some suggested English learning app 2022 are free whereas some are paid (purely on the quality of services that you’ll be getting). Also, these applications are not time bound & they are user friendly. You can use these English learning apps anytime & anywhere according to your time availability.

Also, at the end there’s a list of other English Learning apps that can help you to speak, listen and write better English. 

To make your life easier, here we begin – 

  • EngVarta – English Learning App 2022 to practice English with live English Expert
EngVarta
EngVarta

If you are looking for a serious English learning app or English conversation practice platform that can help you to do your daily English practice, then this English learning app is for you.

 Here are some reasons why you should go for this English learning app –

  1. If you want an English Expert who can give you the right guidance to improve your English.
  2. If you want to crack an interview, but your English conversation is a stumbling block.
  3. If you want to deliver smooth and exceptional public speaking or presentation in English. 
  4. If you want to travel the world & have a strong command over English. 

 

These are some of the goals that EngVarta English learning app will help you to achieve. 

How does it work ?

EngVarta app helps you connect with live English Experts over a phone call. This user-friendly English learning app can help you to find a mentor with whom you have English conversation daily. After each call, there will be a rise in self confidence & a ray of improvement. English Experts will correct all your mistakes as you keep on speaking. They will help you to push you out of your comfort zone & accept English as if it is your own native language. 

This English learning app is anonymous and you don’t need to disclose your name.

It can be your secret English classes that can help you to improve your English each day!

 

  1. Duolingo – Free Language Education app 
Duolingo
Duolingo

Duolingo is one of the trendy English learning app where you can learn multiple different languages along with English. Duolingo offers knowledge branches of English lessons that use listening exercises, flashcards & multiple choice questions to give an in-depth boost of words, phrases & sentences.  Duolingo also has a feature that is called Learn with Locals that helps in linking English words with videos of native speakers – pronouncing the words out loud and also demonstrating them. 

Duolingo is completely based on activity based learning.

Who should use Duolingo ?

Every English learner ( irrespective of their English proficiency ) can install Duolingo to enhance their vocabulary  & test themselves daily. 

 However, learners who want to improve their English speaking skills need to go for an English learning app that is a conversation platform and you are able to speak to real world English speakers. 

 

  1. English Conversation Practice App – English Learning App for listening & Speaking
English conversation practice app
English conversation practice app

English Conversation Practice App does what its name says. This English learning app is for those learners who want to practice English conversation. Here you don’t find any live English speaking partner, but still this user – friendly, fun English learning app can help you improve your pronunciation and practice English according to different real life situations.

How does it work?

There are three important steps involved – 

  1. Listen 
  2. Understand
  3. Practice

First, you choose the category and select a topic from the sub topics (different real life situations). There is a short quiz for you to understand and the third step is to listen to the conversation and record your own by practicing the conversation. By practicing one lesson everyday you can improve your speaking skills. 

English conversation practice app is more about listening & learning English.

 

  • Fluent U – Real world English Videos
Fluentu
Fluentu

Fluent U is an English learning app where you can practice by using real world videos and interactive subtitles. You won’t get other grammar lesson videos but real life conversations videos like commercials, music , interviews, comedy, speech and much more. Quizzes accompany these videos where you can test yourself and practice English that you watch and listen to in those videos. 

If you are someone who spends a lot of time on Youtube, this can be a best alternative to watch videos that you take interest in as well as improve your English.

Fluent U is also a user-friendly English learning app that can help you to improve your English on a regular basis. 

 

  • Hi Native – Q & A platform for English learners 
HiNative
HiNative

This English learning app is quite different from the other English learning apps. You have a community of English learners here who are ever ready to help you with pronunciation, vocabulary and even translations. You can also ask the people to correct a text that you have written. It is more  like a query solving English learning app that can be used anytime and anywhere to solve your doubts related to English. In short, Hi native is a global Q & A platform for all English learners. 

 

List of 10 English Learning Apps 2022 for Android that can help you improve English and boost your confidence 

Besides these English learning apps, here are some other English learning apps that can help you improve English –

  • ENGVARTA – Best English Learning app for android
  • DUOLINGO – Fun English learning app for learning languages
  • Memrise – English learning app for all
  • Bussu – English learning App For Writing English
  • BBC Learning English
  • Hello English – English learning app for daily practice
  • English Conversation practice
  • Fluentu
  • Babbel – App for English Speaking
  • Enguru English learning app

 

List of 10 English Learning Apps 2022 for iOS that can help you in speaking English fluently and confidently

If you are really interested in learning English, then check out the below list of best English learning apps for iOS 2021 that you can use to improve your English pronunciation and English speaking skills.

  • EngVarta – best English learning app for iOS
  • Mondly – English learning app for android and iOS
  • Go Talk – English learning app for learning English
  • FluentU – This English learning app uses videos to help you learn English
  • Duolingo – Most popular English learning app for iPhone and iPad
  • Memrise – English learning app that helps you learn multiple languages
  • Tandem – Best English learning app for iPhone and iPad
  • Google Translate – English learning app to improve overall English
  • Babbel – English speaking and English learning app
  • Speak English App

Improving English Conversation is sometimes considered to be impossible. But that’s not true. Something that is extremely important for you to improve your English is consistency and time dedication. You need to engage yourself in this language and keep on practicing it till you become confident enough to speak English in any situation you come across.  And these user-friendly and helpful English learning apps can act as a catalyst to your English speaking journey. 

Let us know which is your favorite English learning app in the comment below.

50 Superb A – Z words to use during English conversation

 

words to use during English conversation
words to use during English conversation

Are you bored of your limited jargon and want to sound more interesting ( just like native English speaker)?

English Conversation becomes more engaging when your words are unique & fun. And if you are looking for some words that can make you a better English speaker, you’ve landed up at the right spot. 

Stop being afraid of using new vocabulary while speaking in English. All it takes is more practice and less memorization.

Are you ready?

Let’s begin –

  • ABSOLUTE ( AB suh Loot)

Meaning – Perfect, unlimited, total

Example  – An absolute leader is one who makes wise decisions. 

 

  • ABSTRACT  ( AB strakt) 

Meaning –  Theoretical, impersonal 

Example – To like something in the abstract is to like the idea of it.

 

  • AMORAL ( ay MAWR ul)

Meaning – lacking a sense of right & wrong.

Example  – A moral person does right ; an immoral person always does wrong ; an amoral person simply does.

 

  • BELITTLE ( bi LIT ul ) 

Meaning – to make it seem little. To put someone down

Example – The chairman’s belittling comments made everyone feel someone.

 

  • BANAL ( buh NAL, BANE,ul)

Meaning – unoriginal, ordinary 

Example – The dinner conversation was so banal that I fell asleep in the dessert dish.

 

  • BLITHE ( blythe) 

Meaning – Carefree, cheerful 

Example – The blithe birds in the garden were chirping so much that I began to wish I was a bird. 

 

  • CANDOR ( KAN dur )

Meaning – truthfulness, sincere honesty 

Example – I always appreciate the CANDOR behaviour of my friends.

 

  • CHARISMA ( kuh RIZ muh)

Meaning – a magical – seeming ability to attract followers or inspire loyalty.

Example – To have charisma is to be charismatic.

 

  • CIVIL ( SIV il )

Meaning – Polite, civilized, courteous 

Example – We pretend to be civil in front of our uninvited  guest. 

 

  • DISCRETE ( di SKREET )

Meaning – Unconnected, separate, distinct 

Example – The twins were identical, but their personalities were discrete.

( Note : Do not confuse discrete with discreet ) 

 

  • DUBIOUS ( DOO bee us ) 

Meaning –  full of doubt, uncertain 

Example – I was fairly certain that I would be able to fly if I flap my arms hard enough, but Sam was dubious. 

 

  • DOCILE ( DOS ul ) 

Meaning – easily taught, obedient, easy to handle )

Example – The baby appeared docile at first, but she was impossible to control once I took her in arms.

 

  • EDIFY ( ED uh FYE ) 

Meaning – to enlighten, to instruct, especially in moral or religious matters.

Example – The teacher’s goal was to edify her students, not to force a handful of  facts down the throat. 

 

  • EXALT ( ig ZAWLT )

Meaning – To raise high, to glorify 

Example – Being a Queen must is an exalted occupation,

 

  • EXULT ( ig ZULT )

Meaning – to rejoice, to celebrate 

Example – I was  exulted by victory in the spell bee competition.

 

  • FACILE ( FAS il )

Meaning – fluent ; skillful in a superficial way ; easy 

Example – The bank president was a facile speaker. 

 

  • FATUOUS ( FACH oo us ) 

Meaning – foolish, silly, idiotic 

Example – He is so fatuous that he often confuses desert with dessert. 

 

  • FLOUT ( flout )

Meaning – to disregard something out of disrespect.

Example – A driver flouts the traffic laws by driving through the red light.

 

  • GENRE ( ZHAHN ruh ) 

Meaning – a type of category, especially of art or writing. 

Example – The novel has one genre. Poetry is another.

 

  • GUILE ( gile )

Meaning – cunning, duplicity. Artfulness 

Example – Jose used guile and not intelligence to win the competition.

 

  • GENTEEL ( jen TEEL ) 

Meaning – polite, aristocratic, affecting refinement. 

Example – I had a genteel life even after belonging to a village. 

 

  • HAPLESS ( HAP lis)

Meaning – unlucky 

Example – My hapless search for happiness led one disappointment to another. 

 

  • ILLICIT ( i LIS  it) 

Meaning – not permitted 

Example – Criminals indulge in illicit activities. 

 

  • IMPECCABLE ( im PEK uh bul )

Meaning – flawless, entirely without sin.

Example – Joe’s clothes were impeccable, even the wrinkles were perfectly creased.

 

  • IMPOTENT ( IM puh tunt )

Meaning – powerless, helpless

Example – We felt impotent in our face of their overpowering opposition to our plan.

 

  • INCENSE ( in SENS ) 

Meaning – to make someone very angry.

Example – Jeremy was incense when I told him that he was stupid.

 

  • INDIFFERENT ( in DIF  ur unt ) 

Meaning – not caring to one another 

Example – Red was indifferent about politics 

 

  • LAUD (lawd)

Meaning – to praise, to applaud ; to extol ; to celebrate

Example – The teacher lauded the student who saved the classmate from an accident. 

 

  • MAGNATE (MAG nate)

Meaning – rich, powerful , or a very successful business person. 

Example – When I look at him , I see a future Magnate ready to rule.

 

  • MEDIATE ( MEE dee ATE )

Meaning –  to help settle differences.

Example – The child always tried to mediate the relations between his parents.

 

  • MUNDANE ( mun dane )

Meaning – pretty boring, not heavenly or eternal.. 

Example – My days are filled with mundane chores. 

 

  • NIHILISM ( NYE uh LIZ  um )

Meaning – a belief that there no values & morals in the universe.

Example – An nihilist does not believe in any objective standards of rights.

 

  • NOVEL ( NOV ul) 

Meaning – new, original.

Example – There’s nothing novel about the author’s latest novel.

 

  • OBSCURE ( ub SKYOOR)

Meaning – unknown, hard to understand, dark.

Example – My handwriting is obscure so is my life. 

 

  • OBTUSE ( ub TOOS )

Meaning – insensitive ; blockhead.

Example – The obtuse student  couldn’t understand the difference between addition and subtraction.

 

  • PATENT ( PATE unt ) 

Meaning – obvious.

Example – To say that earth is flat is a patent absurdity. 

 

  • PAUCITY ( PAW si tee )

Meaning – scarcity 

Example – There was a paucity of fresh vegetables after the supermarket. 

 

  • PERUSE ( puh ROOZ )

Meaning – to read carefully 

Example – The couple perused the contract for many hours.

 

  • REBUKE ( ri BYOOK )

Meaning – To criticize sharply 

Example – We trembled as the neighbor rebuked us for breaking the pots.

 

  • SOLVENT ( SOL vent ) 

Meaning – not broke or bankrupt ; able to pay one’s bill.

Example – I never wished to just become solvent ; I want to be a millionaire.

 

  • SURFEIT ( SUR fit ) 

Meaning – an excess, an excessive amount, overindulging in eating 

Example – Thanksgiving meals are usually surfeit for everyone involved.

 

  • TOUT ( tout ) 

Meaning – to praise highly , brag about something publicly 

Example – Advertisements  touted the chocolate flavored toothpaste.

 

  • URBANE ( ur BANE )

Meaning – poised, sophisticated , refined 

Example – The new magazine was too urbane to appeal to the wide audience.

 

  • VERACITY ( vuh RAS i tee )

Meaning – truthfulness 

Example – The veracity of the janitor is loved by all.

 

  • Vex ( veks)

Meaning – to confuse, to pester, to annoy.

Example  – My brother vexed me by poking me with the pencil.

 

  • VIABLE ( VYE uh bul )

Meaning – capable of living, workable 

Example – As soon as I kept the plant in sunlight, I had a hope of it being viable.

 

  • VITIATE ( VISH  ee ate ) 

Meaning – to make impure, pollute 

Example – Firecrackers vitiate the environment to a great extent.

 

  • YAFFLE 

Meaning – To eat or drink messily 

Example –  Small kids yaffle when it comes to self – eating.

 

  • Yay – Nay 

Meaning – Empty headed person.

Example – He replies in Yay- Nay made his lose the interview.

 

  • ZACK 

Meaning – To walk hesitantly 

Example – The way she zacked proved that she was unwell. 

 

These are the 50 amazing words from our books of vocabulary. However, if you want to continue this journey of learning English, EngVarta (English learning app) brings to you its vocabulary series

 

Once you subscribe to the vocabulary series, you will receive three words each day with its meaning in your mail account. All it will cost you is effort and the urge to learn something new.

 

To speak excellent English, you need to have excellent vocabulary. So, continue learning new words and use them in your daily English conversation.

Commonly Used Telephone Phrasal Verbs in English

There are certain telephone phrasal verbs that you should be aware of if you want to communicate well in English over the phone. 

Let’s have a look at commonly used telephone phrasal verbs used in telephone conversation in English.

Telephone Phrasal Verbs
Telephone Phrasal Verbs

Do you know more phrasal verbs or telephone phrases? Let us know in the comments section below.

Happy Learning!

Ways to Congratulate Someone in English

When something good happens to your friends or family members, what will you do to express your happiness? Of Course the first thing that you will do is congratulate them.

But do you know there are many different ways to congratulate someone. Learn these synonyms for congratulations to increase your vocabulary and improve your communication skills.

ways to say congrats
ways to say congrats
ways to say congrats