Master English with just 15 minutes a day! In this video, I share my proven 30-day study plan that will help you build vocabulary, learn natural expressions, and gain confidence in English.
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THE SCIENCE EXPLAINED
The Science of Language Learning (1 minute)
- Brief explanation of spaced repetition and memory retention
- Spaced repetition: a proven learning method where you review information at gradually increasing intervals, allowing your brain to form stronger memory connections over time
- Memory retention: refers to your brain’s ability to store and recall information effectively, which improves when you engage with the material multiple times in different ways
- Why 15 minutes daily beats 2 hours once a week
- Better Neural Pathway Formation Spaced study sessions strengthen neural pathways that support memory, making information easier to retrieve later. This process involves multiple levels of brain activity, from changes in gene expression to higher-level cognitive processes. When retrieving information repeatedly over time, these neural pathways are reinforced, improving recall. [Source: Brainfacts.org / https://www.brainfacts.org/thinking-sensing-and-behaving/learning-and-memory/2021/the-neuroscience-behind-the-spacing-effect-030421]
THE 4 CATEGORIES / TYPES
The Four Activity Types (2 minutes)
- Input Days
- Input: Learning new information by seeing, hearing, or reading it, which creates initial memory traces
- Learning 1 vocabulary word, 1 expression, and 1 idiom
- Process Days
- Process: Analyzing and understanding the information by connecting it to what you already know, which strengthens memory pathways
- Finding synonyms, images, and example sentences
- Output Days
- Output: Using the information actively through speaking or writing, which solidifies learning and builds practical language skills
- Creating personal sentences
- Review Days
- Review: Taking time to revisit and strengthen your understanding of previously learned material, which helps move information from short-term to long-term memory
- Reviewing everything from the previous 6 days
EXAMPLE [TOPIC 1 : Days 1 – 7]
Week 1: Food and Cooking [STEP 1 – PICK A TOPIC]
Day 1 (Input):
- Activity: Find 1 vocabulary word, 1 expression, and 1 idiom and make sure they each relate to the topic.
- Vocabulary: “savor” (to enjoy food or an experience slowly and completely)
- Expression: “To have a sweet tooth”
- Idiom: “The best thing since sliced bread”
Day 2 (Process):
- Activity: Find 3 synonyms for the vocabulary word, 1 image for the expression, and 3 example sentences for the idiom.
- Vocabulary synonyms: Find 3 synonyms for “savor” (relish, enjoy, appreciate)
- Expression image: Find an image that represents “having a sweet tooth”
- Idiom examples: Find 3 example sentences using “the best thing since sliced bread”
Day 3 (Output):
- Activity: Write one sentence for each term that relates to your daily life:
- Vocabulary: “I savor my morning coffee before starting work.”
- Expression: “My sister has such a sweet tooth that she keeps chocolate in every drawer.”
- Idiom: “My new rice cooker is the best thing since sliced bread—it makes perfect rice every time.”
Day 4 (Input):
- Activity: Find 1 vocabulary word, 1 expression, and 1 idiom and make sure they each relate to the topic.
- Vocabulary: “appetizing” (looking or smelling so good that it makes you want to eat it)
- Expression: “To eat like a bird”
- Idiom: “A piece of cake” (something very easy to do)
Day 5 (Process):
- Activity: Find 3 synonyms for the vocabulary word, 1 image for the expression, and 3 example sentences for the idiom.
- Vocabulary synonyms: Find 3 synonyms for “appetizing” (delicious, mouth-watering, tempting)
- Expression image: Find an image that represents “eating like a bird”
- Idiom examples: Find 3 example sentences using “a piece of cake”
Day 6 (Output):
- Activity: Write one sentence for each term that relates to your daily life:
- Vocabulary: “The appetizing smell of fresh bread always makes me stop at the bakery on my way home.”
- Expression: “My friend eats like a bird during the week but enjoys big meals on weekends.”
- Idiom: “Learning these new English phrases is a piece of cake when I practice a little each day.”
Day 7 (Review/Rest):
- Activity: Review everything from Days 1-6
- Challenge: Try to create a short story using at least 3 of the terms you’ve learned this week
- Reflection: Write down which terms were easiest to remember and which were most challenging
30 DAY PLAN [5 TOPICS + BREAKDOWN]
The Four Activity Types
- Input Days (Days 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25)
- Process Days (Days 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26)
- Output Days (Days 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27)
- Review Days (Days 7, 14, 21, 28, 29, 30)
Topic Schedule
- Days 1-7: Food and Cooking
- Days 8-14: Travel and Transportation
- Days 15-21: Work and Career
- Days 22-28: Technology and Social Media
- Days 29-30: Review Everything