If I had to learn English from scratch today, this is exactly what I’d do (step-by-step) | English podcast for easy conversational learning

Most people who start learning English do the same three things: they download a flashcard app, memorize vocabulary lists, and try to study for two hours a day.

Most of these people give up by the third month.

In this episode, Sarah and Mike share the exact plan they would follow if they had to start learning English from absolute scratch—knowing everything they know now about how language learning

actually works.

No expensive apps. No grammar books. Just 6 steps that really work.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know:

✅ The one thing to do BEFORE opening any textbook

(most students skip this step and regret it)

✅ Why 15 minutes a day is better than 2 hours a day—every time

✅ The "shadowing" technique that trains your mouth, not just your ears

✅ Why you should NEVER learn a single word in isolation

(and what to do instead)

✅ How Mike almost gave up on learning Spanish—and the moment

that changed everything

✅ The complete 6-step plan, from day one to fluency

Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone who has tried

before and felt stuck—this episode can show you exactly what was missing. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 — If you had to start from scratch...

00:45 — Step 1: Find your WHY

01:30 — Step 2: The 15-minute daily habit

02:30 — Step 3: Listening first + the shadowing technique

04:30 — Step 4: Speaking in small, safe steps

06:00 — Step 5: NEVER learn a single word (do this instead)

07:30 — Step 6: Staying motivated + Mike's plateau story

09:00 — Full summary + this week's homework challenge

💬 Tell us in the comments: which of these 6 steps do you tend to skip the most? We read every comment.

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