Hi! This is A.J. again, with the next day of your 7 Rules Email Course. I really enjoy emailing you and helping you improve English. Today is the most important rule.
Humberto's Story
Humberto is from Venezuela. He moved to Canada a few years ago. He studied English in Venezuela for many years—mostly grammar. In fact, Humberto learned English with his eyes—by reading textbooks, by studying grammar books, by remembering word lists.
He thought his English was good. But when he came to Canada he was shocked—he couldn't understand anyone! He joined an English school in Canada. What did they teach him? More textbooks, more grammar books!
After 12 months and $10,000, he still couldn't speak. He was angry.
Finally, Humberto found a better way. Now he speaks confident English. He said, "I can't believe I wasted so much time with schools... and so much money too!"
RULE 3
The Most Important Rule: Listen First
You must listen to UNDERSTANDABLE English. You must listen to English EVERYDAY. Don't read textbooks. Listen to English. This is the key to your success.
Learn With Your Ears, Not Your Eyes
In most schools, you learn with your eyes (textbooks). Effortless English is a listening system. You learn with your ears. You listen 1–3 hours every day.
Spend most of your study time listening—that is the key to great speaking.
Good luck. I know you can do it.
Take Care,
A.J. Hoge
Student Success:
"Ever since I joined Effortless English Club, I have been listening to every lesson I downloaded for 5–6 hours a day." — Hiroshi Ichikawa