Kevin's Beginner's Course for Learning English
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Learn English 1: Master the Basics is the perfect starting point for anyone eager to begin their English language journey. Designed specifically for beginners, this Udemy course will guide you through the essential building blocks of English, helping you to gain confidence in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding the language. By the end of this course, you will be able to have daily conversations in English.
Throughout this course, you will:
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Build a strong foundation by learning key vocabulary and simple sentence structures.
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Improve your pronunciation to speak English clearly and confidently.
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Practice listening skills with engaging audio exercises that prepare you for real-world conversations.
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Master everyday phrases used in common situations like shopping, asking for directions, and introducing yourself.
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Strengthen your grammar by learning the basics, such as verb conjugation, question formation, and more.
By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and skills to communicate in English with greater ease and confidence. Whether you’re learning English for work, travel, or personal growth, Learn English 1 provides a solid and enjoyable start to your language-learning adventure. All from the comfort of your home, at your own pace! After Learn English 1, you will have the confidence to go on a trip to another country. Ready to feel confident?
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1IntroductionVideo lesson
This is about the course objectives of Learn English 1 and expectations for yourself at the end of the course.
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2Classroom English & Daily EnglishVideo lesson
Some classroom English and Daily English you should know.
Can I go to the bathroom?
May I go and get my book?
Can you lend me a pencil?
I want to open the window. It’s hot.
Open your books to page 14.
Close the door please.
Stand up
Sit down
I agree.
I disagree.
I don’t have a pencil.
More:
What does _______ mean?
How do you say "inu" in English?
Can I borrow a pencil?
What page are we on?
How do you spell _______?
Could you repeat that, please?
I don't understand.
Can you help me with this?
May I open/close the window?
What time does the class end?
Can we work in pairs/groups?
Is this correct?
How do you pronounce this word?
I’m finished. What should I do next?
Can I hand in my homework now?
Sorry, I’m late.
What’s the answer to number 3?
Do we have homework?
Can I drink some water?
These phrases are useful for both classroom interaction and daily communication in English.
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3Where are you from?Video lesson
Some basic English questions and answers.
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4Kevin's Life and StudyVideo lesson
Please try to answer the questions below. You can watch the video a few times. Try to listen as well as you can, then answer the questions. Please let us know in the comments, about how you did on the questions. The answers to the questions are at the bottom of the description. Questions: 1. Where did Kevin first live in Japan? 2. How long did he study Japanese at first when he first quit? 3. Why did he quit studying Japanese at first? 4. Where did Kevin move to? 5. Why did he move? 6. What did Kevin realize after studying Japanese and teaching English? 7. How does reading improve your English? (See answers below)
Answers: 1. Nagoya, Aichi 2. 2. 3 months 3. 3. He felt he would only live in Japan for a year, and just wanted to enjoy Japan. (part of this answer is good!) 4. Atsugi, Kanagawa 5. To be near Ikumi 6. He realized the importance of reading (and being able to read). 7. It improves your grammar and even your speaking!
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5What is she like? vs What does she like?Video lesson
Let's break down the difference between "What does she like?" and "What is she like?" in a way that's easy to understand for beginners:
What does she like?
This question is asking about a person's preferences or things they enjoy.
It helps us find out about the things or activities that make the person happy.
Examples:
What does she like to eat? (This asks about the person's food preferences.)
What does she like to do on the weekends? (This asks about her favorite weekend activities.)
What does she like in terms of movies? (This asks about her movie preferences.)
What is she like?
This question is asking for information about a person's characteristics or personality.
It helps us learn about the kind of person they are.
Examples:
What is she like as a friend? (This asks about her qualities as a friend, like if she's friendly or supportive.)
What is she like at school? (This asks about her behavior and personality in a school setting.)
What is she like as a teacher? (This asks about her teaching style and personality as a teacher.)
In simple terms:
"What does she like?" is about the things she enjoys or prefers.
"What is she like?" is about her personality and characteristics.
Remember, it's important to use the right question to get the information you want!
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6Learn English 1: Basic Conversation 1Video lesson
Listen to this basic conversation between John and Anna. They are meeting each other for the first time. Then you should try to answer John's questions as best you can. Please watch this video 2-3 times and practice your answers.
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7Introducing Yourself and OthersVideo lesson
Introducing yourself and others:
Hi, I’m Kevin (pause) and this is Janet (pause).
Hi Kevin (pause), hi Janet (pause), nice to meet you! (pause) My name is Tom.
Nice to meet you too! (pause)
Nice to meet you too (pause). Do you live here? (pause)
Yes I do (pause).
Janet and Kevin (pause), where are you from? (pause)
We are from Canada (pause).
Here’s a new conversation:
Hi, I’m Kevin (pause) and this is Yosuke (pause).
Nice to meet you both (pause). I’m Karen (pause). Where are you from? (pause)
I’m from Canada and Yosuke is from Japan (pause).
Now you should practice these conversations with your family, friends or even your pets! See the description for the exact conversations.
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8Likes & DislikesVideo lesson
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9What is difficult for you about learning English? What are your weak points?Text lesson
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10AustraliaVideo lesson
What to see and do in Australia. Australia is a huge diverse country, where everyone speaks English. You can enjoy traveling this beautiful nation and practice your English. Good day mate! Watch this video and write down everything you can remember.
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11What could you catch? What could you hear?Text lesson
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12Travel English: Booking a Hotel and Booking an Airline TicketVideo lesson
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13Giving DirectionsVideo lesson
How to give and understand directions in English.
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14Talking about TravelVideo lesson
Let's learn to talk about our travel experiences!
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15Counting from 1-100Video lesson
Students will learn the numbers from 1-100.
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16Telling the TimeVideo lesson
How to tell the time. How to use phrases like half-past, quarter-past and others.
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17The Days of the Week (Song)Video lesson
My song about the days of the week. An easy way to learn English is from songs and chants.
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
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18The Months of the YearVideo lesson
The months of the year: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Months is pronounced like: "munts"
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19How to Say & Write Dates in EnglishVideo lesson
Let's learn how to say and write dates.
How to Write Dates
There are different ways to write dates in English. In many English-speaking countries, especially in the U.S., the month comes before the day. But in other places, like the U.K., the day comes before the month. Here are some examples:
U.S. format:
October 31, 2024 or 10/31/2024
U.K. format:
31 October 2024 or 31/10/2024
Notice the difference? In the U.S., the order is month/day/year, and in the U.K., it's day/month/year. Both are correct depending on where you are, but it’s important to know which format to use.
2. How to Say Dates
When you’re speaking English, dates are usually said with ordinal numbers. Ordinal numbers are numbers that show order (first, second, third, etc.). Here's how to say dates correctly:
1st → First
2nd → Second
3rd → Third
4th → Fourth
21st → Twenty-first
30th → Thirtieth
31st → Thirty-first
Now, let's look at how to say some common dates:
October 31 → “October thirty-first”
August 2 → “August second”
February 14 → “February fourteenth”
When saying the full date, including the year, it's a little different. Here's how you would say some example dates:
October 31, 2024 → “October thirty-first, twenty twenty-four”
July 4, 1776 → “July fourth, seventeen seventy-six”
For years after 2000, you can say the full number (e.g., “two thousand twenty-four”) or break it up (e.g., “twenty twenty-four”). Both are commonly used!
3. Special Cases: The 28th, 29th, 30th, and 31st
Some months are a little tricky because they don't have the same number of days. Here’s a quick reminder:
February: Usually has 28 days, but in leap years, it has 29 days.
April, June, September, and November: These months only have 30 days.
January, March, May, July, August, October, and December: These months all have 31 days.
So, if you're ever unsure about which date comes last in a month, remember this pattern!
4. Practice Makes Perfect
To help you get comfortable with dates, try writing and saying them as much as possible. Here are a few exercises you can do:
Write down the date every day using both formats (U.S. and U.K.).
Practice saying the date to yourself or a friend.
Listen to how dates are used in movies, TV shows, or podcasts in English to hear how native speakers say them.
5. Tips for Remembering Ordinal Numbers
Numbers that end in 1 (except 11) use "st" (e.g., 1st, 21st).
Numbers that end in 2 (except 12) use "nd" (e.g., 2nd, 22nd).
Numbers that end in 3 (except 13) use "rd" (e.g., 3rd, 23rd).
All other numbers use "th" (e.g., 4th, 5th, 6th, 30th, etc.).
Exceptions like 11th, 12th, and 13th all use "th" because they are part of the "teen" numbers (eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth).
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20Learning Simple MathVideo lesson
Learn how to say simple math in English: addition and subtraction.
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21Learning Colors in EnglishVideo lesson
This video has the colors in English with a Japanese translation for each one, for our students from Japan. You can learn both!
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22Common Food in EnglishVideo lesson
Some common food in English and their Japanese translation.
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23Describing PeopleVideo lesson
Listen to this lecture about describing some famous people, then you should try describing some of your friends and family members. Think what you will say in your head, then say it out loud to yourself, a friend, a pet or a family member. You can even talk to yourself and look at a mirror. It is good to practice saying it yourself.
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24AdjectivesVideo lesson
Adjectives for size, shape and color.
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25Things in your HouseVideo lesson
Some common things you can find in your house.
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26Places in the CityVideo lesson
Learn the common places in the city in English.
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27Food and DrinksVideo lesson
Learn some common food names and drinks in English.
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28Parts of the bodyVideo lesson
Let's learn the parts of the body!
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29Types of TransportationVideo lesson
Learn the different kinds of transportation in English.
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30Common NounsVideo lesson
Some common nouns - household items.
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31Simple Present TenseText lesson
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32Simple Present Tense ExamplesVideo lesson
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33Mastering To Have & To BeVideo lesson
How do we use "to have" and "to be" in English. Listen to some examples in this lecture.
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34Possessive AdjectivesVideo lesson
Learn about mym your, his, her, their and our.
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35Simple PrepositionsVideo lesson
In, on, under, -prepositions
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36Prepositions - Questions & AnswersVideo lesson
Let's learn some easy questions and answers about the prepositions we just learned. These questions and answers may seem difficult at first, but soon you will understand them. You can practice many times with the video.
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3720 Common Household Items - ReviewVideo lesson
20 Common Household Items in English and Japanese
Here’s a quick guide to 20 common household items with their English names and Japanese translations:
Table (テーブル, Tēburu): A flat surface where meals or activities take place.
Chair (椅子, Isu): A seat, often found around a table.
Bed (ベッド, Beddo): A place to sleep and rest.
Pillow (枕, Makura): A soft cushion for your head while sleeping.
Blanket (毛布, Mōfu): A warm covering for your bed.
Lamp (ランプ, Ranpu): A light source used on tables or desks.
Window (窓, Mado): An opening in the wall to let light and air in.
Door (ドア, Doa): An entrance or exit to rooms or buildings.
Mirror (鏡, Kagami): A reflective surface used to see yourself.
Television (テレビ, Terebi): A device for watching shows and movies.
Fridge (冷蔵庫, Reizōko): An appliance to keep food cold.
Stove (コンロ, Konro): Used for cooking food.
Cup (カップ, Kappu): A container for drinking liquids.
Spoon (スプーン, Supūn): A utensil used for eating soups or cereals.
Fork (フォーク, Fōku): A utensil for picking up food.
Knife (ナイフ, Naifu): A sharp tool for cutting food.
Plate (皿, Sara): A flat dish for serving food.
Towel (タオル, Tauru): Used for drying after a shower or washing hands.
Toothbrush (歯ブラシ, Haburashi): A tool for cleaning teeth.
Shampoo (シャンプー, Shanpū): A liquid for washing hair.
These everyday items are useful to know both in English and Japanese, helping you navigate daily life and language learning!
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38Going to, and Future IntentionsVideo lesson
Learn how to use "going to," in sentences and questions. Talking about future plans (intentions).
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39Subject PronounsVideo lesson
I, you, he, she, it, we, they are all subject pronouns. Let's learn how to use them in this lecture.
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40Family MembersVideo lesson
Learn how to say the vocabulary words for different members of the family.
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41Sentences about Family MembersVideo lesson
Practice these sentences then make your own sentences about family members. Write your sentences then say your sentences to practice.
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42Hobbies and InterestsVideo lesson
Sentences and vocabulary words for hobbies and interests.
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43Family RelationshipsVideo lesson
Learn the words to describe the different relationships in the family.
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44Daily RoutinesVideo lesson
Waking up, going to work, eating etc. How to talk about your daily routines.
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45Shopping PhrasesVideo lesson
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46Work and StudyVideo lesson
Sentences and vocabulary for work and study.
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47Exercise and Healthy HabitsVideo lesson
How much of this lecture can you understand? Listen and take notes. Learn some healthy habits!
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61Anna's Trip to ItalyVideo lesson
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62The Story of EmiVideo lesson
Listen to this story about Emi and take notes (take a memo). Try to hear (or catch) as much as you can about the story. You can listen a few times.
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63The Story of KenjiVideo lesson
Watch this video a few times, try to remember the story as much as you can. Take notes!
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64Haru's Daily RoutineVideo lesson
Watch this video a few times, try to remember the story as much as you can. Take notes! Try to write down as much as you can about Haru's daily routine.
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65Japan's Prime MinisterVideo lesson
A brief story about Japan's Prime Minister, write down as much as you can understand. You can watch the video many times. Try to catch the important words.
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66Japan's Former Prime Minister, KishidaVideo lesson
A brief story about former Prime Minister Kishida, write down as much as you can understand. You can watch the video many times. Try to catch the important words.
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67The Dip by Seth GodinVideo lesson
How much can you understand from listening to this short lecture about, The Dip?

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