English is spoken all over the world and has therefore become one of the most popular languages that is studied today. People of all ages, races and backgrounds can learn to speak English as a beginner or can improve their written and spoken English by using a large number of learning options:
Classroom or Instructor-Led Training - This is one of the most popular options to learn English through attending day-time or evening classes. It is recommended that you actually visit England and study in the country as this is the best way to practice and use what you have learnt as part of your learning English course.
Books - There are a variety of books, study guides and manuals that can be purchased from book shops or online stores. These are really for extra practice and should be used as an additional studying tool together with a more formal course.
Cassette Tapes or Audio Tapes - These are great to listen and hear how words and phrases are spoken in English. They can be used in walkman's and in cars though the walkman has now been super ceded by the MP3 player and certain English Course providers will offer the ability to purchase downloadable files for you to learn particular sections of the course.
Computer Based Training (CBT) - CD-ROM and DVD-ROM courses are now readily available and it means that you do not need to attend a college or learning institution to learn English. The courses normally include training, practice questions and quizzes and have audio and video which incorporates all the best bits of a classroom course but allows you to learn English from the comfort of your own home.
Web Based Training (WBT) or Online Training - This option is cheaper due to there being no printed media. It has all the advantages of CBT, except that you need to be connected to the internet to carry out the English course.
So whether you wish to learn about the English Alphabet, Numbers or more advanced topics, you will be able to find a learning option that fits in with your time and budget requirements
