Lesson 01 My Daily Routine - Ma routine quotidienne / Vocabulary EN-FR

The Mountain Shepherd

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  The Mountain Shepherd A Story Told by Marcos, Forty-Five Years Later Part 1 : The Family My name is Marcos. I grew up in a small house, in the countryside. We didn't have much. We had goats, that was all. And those goats were our life. If we lost them, we lost everything. We lived with my father, my stepmother, and my little brother Juanillo. We called my stepmother "the old woman." She wasn't kind to us. She shouted a lot. She hit us sometimes. She didn't love us, me and Juanillo. We knew it. We had always known it. My father said nothing. He never defended us. I think he was afraid of her. Or maybe he was too tired to fight. We were poor. We owed money to the landlord, a rich man named Don Honesto. We kept his goats, we lived in his house, we used his horse. We didn't belong to him, but almost. Me and Juanillo spent our days in the mountains with the goats. We knew them all by name. There was Lucero, Lunara, Minero, and many others. We lo...
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How to learn English language

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 Learning English effectively requires a structured and immersive approach. Here's a comprehensive plan to guide you:

1. Assess Your Level & Set Goals

  • Determine Proficiency: Use online tests (e.g., EF SET) to gauge your level (A1-C2).

  • SMART Goals: Set specific objectives (e.g., "Hold a 5-minute conversation in 3 months").

2. Immersion

  • Media Consumption:

    • Watch movies/TV shows with subtitles, gradually phasing them out.

    • Listen to podcasts (e.g., ESL Pod, BBC Learning English) or audiobooks.

  • Environment: Change device languages to English; follow English social media accounts.

3. Structured Learning

  • Grammar & Vocabulary:

    • Use textbooks (e.g., "English Grammar in Use") or apps (Duolingo, Babbel).

    • Learn 10 daily words via flashcards (Anki, Quizlet), focusing on context.

  • Courses: Enroll in online platforms (Coursera, edX) for structured lessons.

4. Practice Core Skills

  • Speaking:

    • Language exchange apps (Tandem, HelloTalk) for real conversations.

    • Shadowing technique: Mimic native speakers’ pronunciation.

  • Listening: Transcribe short audio clips; note unfamiliar words.

  • Reading: Start with graded readers/news (BBC Learning English), highlight vocabulary.

  • Writing: Journal daily; use Grammarly for feedback. Participate in forums (Reddit, Lang-8).

5. Feedback & Improvement

  • Tutors: Platforms like iTalki for personalized lessons.

  • Communities: Join English clubs or online groups for peer support.

6. Consistency & Motivation

  • Schedule: Dedicate 30-60 minutes daily, mixing skills (e.g., morning listening, evening speaking).

  • Track Progress: Use apps (Notion, Trello) to log milestones (e.g., "Finished a short story").

7. Cultural Context

  • Idioms/Slang: Watch sitcoms (Friends, The Office) or YouTube vloggers.

  • Cultural Resources: Read blogs or books on English-speaking cultures.

8. Tech & Tools

  • Apps: Elsa Speak for pronunciation; Grammarly for writing.

  • Tests: Practice with TOEFL/IELTS materials to identify weak areas.

9. Mindset

  • Embrace Mistakes: View errors as learning opportunities.

  • Stay Motivated: Remind yourself of goals (e.g., career advancement, travel).

Sample Weekly Plan:

  • Mon/Wed/Fri: Grammar study + vocabulary flashcards.

  • Tue/Thu: Podcast listening + transcription.

  • Sat: Write a journal entry + join an online discussion.

  • Sun: Watch a film/TV episode and summarize it.

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