Dear Derick,

On the seventh day of your eleventh week, it’s important to take a break from intensive study to avoid burnout and to give your brain time to assimilate the new information. However, you can still engage in light, enjoyable English activities that reinforce your learning. Here’s your plan for the day:

Sunday:#

Day Off:#

• Rest: Allow yourself some time to relax and recharge. It’s important for your overall learning process.
• English Media Immersion: Watch an English movie, listen to English music, or read an English book for leisure. Choose something enjoyable that doesn’t feel like studying.
• Reflect: Reflect on your progress over the past week. Think about what you’ve learned and identify areas where you feel more confident as well as areas that might need more work in the upcoming week.

Verification of Study Results:#

• Self-Assessment: Consider how much you understood from the English media you consumed. Did you recognize any of the vocabulary or idiomatic expressions you’ve learned?
• Reflection Notes: Write down your reflections in English. This will serve as a practice for writing and a record of your progress.

Enjoy your day off, Derick, and remember that learning a language is a marathon, not a sprint. Taking time to relax and enjoy the language can be just as valuable as structured study sessions.

For Day 7 of Week 11, which is a day off for light English activities, here are some recommended study materials:

1. English Movies and TV Shows: Watching English movies and TV shows is a fun way to immerse yourself in the language. Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ have a wide range of English content. You can turn on English subtitles to aid comprehension[1].
2. English Music: Listening to English music can help you pick up new vocabulary and improve your listening skills. Spotify and Apple Music are good platforms for this. Try to understand the lyrics and sing along if you can[1].
3. English Books: Reading English books, whether fiction or non-fiction, can improve your vocabulary and understanding of sentence structure. Choose a book that interests you and is suitable for your current level of English[1].
4. Language Learning Apps: Apps like Duolingo, Babbel, or Rosetta Stone offer fun and interactive ways to practice English. They include games, quizzes, and short lessons that you can do at your own pace[2].
5. Online English News: Websites like BBC Learning English and Voice of America’s Learning English provide news in simple English. They also offer language learning activities based on current events[3].
6. English Podcasts: Podcasts are a great way to improve your listening skills. Podcasts like “ESL Pod,” “6 Minute English,” and “The English We Speak” are designed for English learners[4].

Remember, the goal for Day 7 is to enjoy the language in a relaxed way, so choose activities that you find enjoyable and engaging.

For Day 7 of Week 11, which is intended for lighter study and practice, here are some recommended English language learning apps that you can use:

1. Duolingo: Best for gamified learning, Duolingo offers bite-sized lessons in a game-like format to keep you motivated. It’s free with the option of a paid subscription for an ad-free experience and offline access[2][3][4].
2. Rosetta Stone: Best for immersion, Rosetta Stone uses an intuitive method that encourages learning the language in context, without translation. It offers a variety of subscription options, including a free trial[2][3][4].
3. Babbel: Best for structured learning, Babbel provides lessons focused on conversational skills and grammar, using a spaced repetition system to help with vocabulary retention. It offers a free first lesson, with subscription plans available thereafter[2][3].
4. Busuu: Best for building sentences, Busuu offers a comprehensive language learning experience with opportunities for practice and feedback from native speakers. It also includes a study plan feature and vocabulary trainer[2][3].
5. Memrise: Best for spaced repetition, Memrise uses mnemonic techniques to help learners memorize new vocabulary and phrases. It’s available for free with additional features for subscribers[2][3].
6. Mondly: Best for speaking, Mondly includes augmented reality (AR) experiences to improve speaking skills and offers lessons for 41 different languages. It has a free version with premium subscriptions available[2][4].
7. HelloTalk and Tandem: Both are best for language exchange, allowing you to practice with native speakers through text, voice, and video chats[2][3].
8. ELSA (English Language Speech Assistant): Best for pronunciation, ELSA provides feedback on your pronunciation with detailed lessons on how to produce sounds[2].
9. LearnEnglish Grammar: Best for grammar, this app offers structured learning from beginner to advanced grammar topics[2].
10. BBC Learning English: Best for learning UK English for everyday situations, this app provides free access to a variety of learning materials[2].

These apps offer a range of different learning experiences, from structured lessons to interactive practice with native speakers. Choose the ones that best suit your learning style and goals for a relaxed and enjoyable day of English practice.

Best regards, Professor Judy

Citations: [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EJOs4AeQGk [2] https://www.wikihow.com/Study-a-Week-Before-an-Exam [3] https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Vocabulary-Word-Study-Word-of-the-Week-Weeks-11-20-1496594 [4] https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSDAUlgd1e1MXThln7jbul1kFGkzvrOSt [5] https://www.essentialenglish.review/apps/barrons-1100-words-you-need-to-know/week-11-day-3/