[TEACHER'S SHARING] 3 effective steps to learn English by YouTube

PREP is confident that everyone has read countless articles on how to learn vocabulary through various listening sources, yet the results may not have been truly effective. Understanding this concern, in the following article, Ms. Mai Trang - a Mentor at PREP - will share with you Preppies 3 effective steps to learn English by YouTube and enhance your English skills every day.

I. Effective methods to learn English by YouTube

With a vast collection of authentic videos, it can be said that YouTube is one of the most effective channels for learning English in general and specifically. So, to fully utilize this platform, we need an optimal learning method.

The method that helps you, Preppies, learn English effectively by YouTube is Guided Discovery - a method aimed at improving fluency and vocabulary in speaking by learning ideas and expressions from authentic sources and applying them in speaking.

II. 3 effective steps to learn English by YouTube combined with Guided Discovery

1. Step 1: Search for videos on YouTube

When searching for videos on YouTube, it's crucial to choose content that aligns with your interests and goals. Ms. Mai Trang recommends exploring a variety of channels and topics to find material that engages you and keeps you motivated. For instance, if you're passionate about current affairs and social issues like gender equality, videos from reputable sources like the United Nations' official channel can provide valuable learning opportunities.

The video "Emma Watson at the heforshe campaign 2014" offers a compelling speech delivered by the renowned actress and activist Emma Watson at the United Nations headquarters. This speech focuses on promoting gender equality and encouraging both men and women to advocate for women's rights. The inclusion of English subtitles in the video is an added advantage, as it allows learners to follow along more easily, understand complex phrases, and improve their listening comprehension skills.

2. Step 2: Watch the video and take note of ideas

The next step to learning English effectively by YouTube is to watch the video, take note of ideas, and use useful expressions from this resource. The useful expressions are often fixed phrases or phrases related to the topic you are interested in in this video.

In the very first sentence, we see the phrase "lend her voice to," which means to speak up in support of something. This is a very natural expression, so I will immediately jot it down in my vocabulary notebook.

Next, at 0'07", we see the phrase "an advocate for gender equality," which means someone who strongly supports something. Specifically, in this context, it refers to gender equality, a concise and highly applicable expression.

3. Step 3: Construct a sentence using the recorded expression

To transform the vocabulary you just transcribed into a coherent notebook, convert the passive voice vocabulary into active voice. With the expression from the first phrase, create a sentence: "I am so proud to lend my voice to the rights of LGBT people." This means "I am proud to support the rights of the LGBT community."

With the expression from the second phrase, we can have the sentence: "As a woman brought up in an Asian country, I am a strong advocate for equal educational opportunities for girls." This means "As a woman raised in an Asian country, I strongly support equal educational opportunities for girls."

For the three effective steps, feel confident in expanding and using the vocabulary accurately and naturally because the source material consists of native videos. Through this process of learning English via YouTube, let go of any worries about making mistakes, my Preppies!