Why Use Blogs to Learn English?

Blogs are a great way to charge you for your language learning. It can be a challenge, however, to find those that work well for learning English.

In this post, you will learn tips on how to make the most of it, and get tips on which blogs to start with.

Why Use Blogs to Learn English?

• Blogs are current. With so many blogs being updated (new posts published) weekly, there are always new posts to read. Post can mean current events, so you can participate in the news in a different way.

• Blogs are entertaining.While some blogs are there to provide information, many blogs are a source of entertainment. These blogs can be very interesting and addictive, so you will enjoy reading them.

• Blogs are authentic. Newspapers and magazines need to be very legal because they own large companies, and the names are printed on paper. But on the web, most blogs are owned by one person. The author is a person just like you, so they will often use informal language and share personal feelings.

• You can join the conversation. Blogs are a great way to learn and improve your English. Blog posts often have comment sections where readers can write a message in response to a post. The post author (and other readers) can respond to you directly. Many bloggers use social media (like Facebook and Twitter) too, so you can tweet to them and be a part of the conversation.

How to Use Blogs for English Learning

Yes, you will want to read blog posts to learn from them. But how can you learn more English using blogs?

Here are a few ways to use blogs to learn English.

Subscribe

First, if you find an amazing blog one day, it is easy to forget to check out the blog for new posts in the future. One solution to this problem is to use the RSS reader, which is a tool that automatically gives you notifications when your favorite blogs have new posts.

Feedly is one of these students. Its website and app are both free. Add a blog URL (for example www.fluentu.com/english/blog/) to your feed, and you’ll start getting notifications!

Add any blogs you want to follow. Now you need to check only one place (Feed) to read all new posts on any blogs you have subscribed to. Feedly lets you search for blogs based on your interests and browse blogs by category, so it’s a great place to find new blogs. Other RSS readers you can try include BlogLovin, Feedspot and Old Reader.

Another option, if a blogger offers you, is to subscribe to new posts by email. If you would like to receive an email in your inbox telling you about a new blog post, this is a great option. When you do this, you do not need to remember to check out the blog or the reader. Check the box on the blog where you can write your email.

Make predictions

Another way to actively read a blog post is to make predictions (predicting what will happen) before reading a post.

First, read the title of the post. Then scroll down and read only the articles. Topics are sub-headings that divide posts into categories, and you can see them because they usually have a large font size or a different color.

In this article, for example, “How to Use Blogs to Learn English,” “Subscribe” and “Make predictions” are all topics. You can see that the letters are bigger, thicker and darker than other characters in the post.

If there are any words you do not understand in the article or articles, keep looking at them now, as they are probably important.

Also, take this time to view any photos or graphics in the post.

Then, using all that information from the headings and pictures, predict (guess) what the post is about. You can do this mentally (mentally), but it is best to write down a few ideas so you do not forget them. Then, after reading the post, be sure to go back and check: Was your prediction true?

Try to find the main ideas

After guessing, if you are reading a post for the first time, just read it to get a general context. This means trying to understand the main ideas. What is the meaning of the post? Don’t worry about the details, breaking the grammar or reading all the unknown words.

If you see an unfamiliar word in this first reading, use context (post status) to guess what it might mean. Even if you can only say “this is an adjective that describes a person’s appearance,” for example, that’s fine! Then go ahead and do it — you want to learn to be fluent without having to pause often.

Print a blog post and write on it

To dig deeper into blog posts, print them out. Because you can write everything!

After printing your blog post, select a topic and then highlight, highlight, and draw — whatever you like — throughout the blog post. Here are some ideas for what to write:

• Unknown words.After completing the post, use the English-English dictionary to check the meanings of unfamiliar words that you have highlighted or underlined. Record these words using the system of your choice. You may want to write down these words and their meanings in a notebook or on your computer or phone. Be sure to include a complete sentence from the blog where you found the name. Remembering the context will help you remember the word.

• Verb tenses.Have you just read the past tense? Or maybe you have difficulty choosing between “will” and “going” when talking about the future? Choose one season (or two, if you want to compare) and search it within the post. After you have circled, highlighted or underlined them all, take each action individually and make sure you are comfortable with (1) the conjunction and (2) the use (why use this verb?).
  

• Grammatical topics.Like the previous comment, what grammar topic did you just read? Is there one program title you are having trouble with? Do extensions cause problems? If pronouns are your problem, you should try to circle every preposition in one paragraph, then go back and think about the reasons why each pronoun is used. Write down the reasons.

• Emotions and reactions. Did the sentence surprise you? Write an exclamation mark (!) On the edge (next to the page). Is the stage confusing? Write the question mark (?) Next to it. Record when something made you happy, sad, curious, etc.
• Stress and intonation.If you are very progressive and work hard on your talk, try to mark where the stress is in each sentence. Draw arrows up and down to indicate when the voice (voice) is rising and falling.

Make a fill-in-the-blank exercise

After writing everything that is written on the blog, select the word type (new vocabulary, continuous actions, precursors, articles, etc.) and the many “white” of these on the printed page using the white correction liquid. This will leave blank spaces where these words should go. You can also “darken” these words with a black mark instead. The important thing is that you can not see the words under the correction liquid or marker.

After making these white or black spaces, place the paper and wait for the day. The next day, try to fill in the blanks with the correct words.

This is a great way to test any new vocabulary you may have learned, or compound actions. To check your answers, just open a blog post online!

Outline or summarize the blog post

After reading the blog post, write a quick outline by hand.

Frames a short text that simply reflects the main points of the long text.

This is a great way to review what you are reading. As a challenge, use at least five new vocabulary words in your outline.

When you are most advanced, write a summary of the post and how you respond to the personal post, using complete sentences. You should also try to use new vocabulary words in your summary.

Read the blog post aloud

Depending on the length of the blog post (and depending on how much time you have studying), select a paragraph or section and read it aloud. This would be good to do with your language partner, so you can get an answer quickly.

If you do not have that option, record it and then go back and watch it or listen to it later.

To get used to speaking more, discuss blog posts with a language exchange partner or an English-speaking friend. What is their opinion on the topic? Can you share the same story / experience? Did the post make you think?

Keep a reading log

Keep track of what blog posts you read, as you read and what you read in each blog post.

If you like pen and paper, use that to write.

If you prefer technology, use a spreadsheet on your computer.

Remember that if you have your online reading history, you can copy and paste the URL of the blog post for easy access with the latest date. That is so easy!

I recommend having columns “Blog Name,” “Post Name,” “Date,” “Time” (amount of time spent reading / reading posts) and “Readings” in your reading list. In the “Read” column, write down any new words or phrases you have found, or a program title or action period that you have reviewed.

Read the comments

One thing that makes blogs different from other writing jobs is that they work together. On most blogs, readers can comment on posts. Once you have read the post and copied it in all your printed copy, scroll down to the comments section.

Read a few comments to understand. On the Internet, people often use abbreviations (abbreviated versions of words) and make typographical errors (typographical errors) or grammatical errors. Do you see any of these mistakes?

Make it a goal to write one comment on every post you read. This comment does not have to be long! You may tell the author, “I am learning English, and I have used your posts as a reading aid. Thank you! ”

When people leave a comment, they can link their name to their website or blog. So if you see a comment that looks interesting, click on that person’s name and you can find new blogs that you can read and follow.

Subscribe to Newsletters

Several bloggers now send weekly or monthly newsletters, which come as email to your inbox.

The blogger will write an email that will never be published on the blog — only subscribers can read it. So if you like a particular blog, subscribe to the newsletter! This will let you know the inside information (private) about the blogger, and give you a fun experience of learning English.

Okay, you’re ready to dig (get started), so what blogs are there? I’ll show you nine below which I personally recommend but remember that you can always search through Google’s “[blog title]] blog to find your favorite blogs. For example, you can search for “garden blog” or “cooking blog,” and you will get many results!

9 blogs to learn English with

1. The Londoner

Londoner is one of the most popular blogs in the UK; Rosie covers all aspects of life, from sharing recipes and style tips to discussing her (excellent) dog while exploring London. Integrated reading that combines complex sentences with detailed meanings – suitable for medium English speakers. But, be warned, you will find insta envy in her pictures of beautiful clothes and delicious food.

2. Deliciously Ella

If you have never heard of Deliciously Ella, where have you been ?! Ella’s blog shared her amazing diet ideas and experiments on plant-based food and unprocessed ingredients and encouraged millions of English readers to better take care of their bodies. The best part about it? Eating well doesn’t just mean “raw food”: you’ll find as much flavor as delicious food here.

3. BBC Learning English

Since the beginning of time, BBC TV and radio presenters have spoken in complete British English, and BBC articles have been written in a flawless language program. So, who better to learn English? The BBC’s Learning English blog has hundreds of easy videos, essays, and free exercises to help anyone from beginners to nearby English speakers better understand their language.

4. World of Wanderlust

You will be taking your passport and packing your bag before you say “I love this travel blog and it takes great pictures.” From the best restaurants to the best places to visit, World of Wanderlust is packed with indoor tips that can help you plan your next trip. Covering the entire area from the USA to Costa Rica and Japan, it is a beautiful blog of cultural vultures determined to practice their English by reading for hours.

5. Hannah Gale

This lifestyle blog titled Hannah will keep your British English fluent in high quality. She is a very old-fashioned journalist and her related posts cover everything from her relationships to her favorite books and what’s in her wardrobe this season. Without realizing it, you will be grinding out new phrases and fun slang that can be taught in class.

6. Perfect English Grammar

With an seemingly endless collection of short, interactive English grammar tests, this fun blog will test you on a wide range of topics from unusual actions to your full-time use. The interactive blog format makes the rules of the deceptive program fun; but, to make sure you stick to it, it is probably best to end each session with a chocolate-based reward.

7. Hand Luggage Only

This enthusiastic and exciting travel blog follows two great friends from Cambridge University as they write their way around the world. Yaya and Lloyd are enthusiastic about shovels, picking up their cameras and smiling everywhere they go. After reading a few posts, you will want to get used to writing about the first person on your English travel blog.

8. English Grammar Revolution

Sentence drawings … this doesn’t sound like a lot of fun, but, on the English Grammar Revolution blog, Elizabeth firmly believes it is an easy and fun (ish) way to install a deceptive English grammar system. Although you will not find yourself rolling around all night here, Elizabeth’s love is contagious; Just a few minutes to read his blog regularly can be very costly for your reading.

9. The Young Adventuress

With humorous, honest stories and confusing stories filling the pages of Young Adventuress, it is easy to spend hours reading this. But, there is another reason why we love this blog: you took honey to another country – and you love it! The American now calls New Zealand a home, so there is plenty of good advice about moving to another country. If you need inspiration before booking that overseas study program that you have always longed for, look no further.

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