4-Week Beginner English Plan: Focus on Everyday Conversation
Week 1 - Basic Survival English
Focus: Greetings, Introductions, Polite Phrases
Key Phrases:
- Hello / Hi / Good morning / Good night
- How are you? - Im fine, thank you. And you?
- Whats your name? - My name is...
- Nice to meet you!
- Please / Thank you / Youre welcome / Sorry / Excuse me
Activities:
- Listen & Repeat: Watch BBC Learning English or similar
- Practice speaking with a mirror or language partner
- Use flashcards with phrases and images
Week 2 - Talking About Yourself
Focus: Family, Age, Job, Hobbies, Nationality
Key Phrases:
- I am from...
- I live in...
- I am a student / teacher / engineer...
- I like music / movies / cooking...
- I have one brother / sister
Activities:
- Practice introducing yourself daily
- Listen to native speakers talking about themselves
4-Week Beginner English Plan: Focus on Everyday Conversation
- Write 3 sentences about yourself daily
Week 3 - Daily Routines and Needs
Focus: Eating, Shopping, Time, Basic Questions
Key Phrases:
- What time is it? - Its 3 oclock.
- I want a coffee / sandwich / water.
- How much is this?
- Where is the bathroom / supermarket / hotel?
- I dont understand. Can you repeat, please?
Activities:
- Role-play dialogues at a shop or cafe
- Watch simple scenes from English shows with subtitles
- Quiz yourself on daily objects and actions
Week 4 - Practice Small Conversations
Focus: Ask/Answer Questions, Make Small Talk
Key Topics:
- Weather: "Its sunny today." "Is it raining?"
- Feelings: "Im happy / tired / hungry."
- Likes/dislikes: "I like tea." "I dont like cold weather."
- Simple Q&A: "What do you do?" "Where do you live?"
Activities:
- Practice short dialogues (YouTube or ESL websites)
4-Week Beginner English Plan: Focus on Everyday Conversation
- Find a speaking buddy via HelloTalk or Tandem
- Record yourself speaking and listen for improvement
Extra Tips -
- Use free apps: Duolingo, LingQ, BBC Learning English, Memrise
- Listen to English songs with subtitles
- Repeat key phrases daily - repetition builds memory
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