How I reached C1 level in English? 5 tips to become ADVANCED

[@monaml]

Write something 5 minutes each day is really helpful 👋

[@karinasanduyan]

Yes! Great advice

[@violetvelkov]

But what exactly can i write about? On what kind of topics..this really confuses me

[@monaml]

@@violetvelkov I usually write about weather 😅

[@juanjesuscerratoortiz3894]

​@@violetvelkov You might learn to write a complete informative essay about almost every interesting topic.

[@VictorMedina-b3k]

5 minutes? Hahaha naaah 1 hour

[@_.Flora._]

Reading books in english when you already have a good level is amazing to learn new vocabulary too❤

[@karinasanduyan]

Yeah! Totally agree 👍🏻❤️

[@javidmammadov-pf6wd]

Hi what books pls write ❤

[@katrigasparin2594]

I like, but I have difficult to find good ones to download on the internet.

[@Snooperkingg]

Well i am reading crime and punishment in english,i am georgian so russian is my second language and english is third,ofc there is a whirlpool of contemporary and archaic words ,i try to translate it out loud and then proceed into the reading so it helps me recollect words i already know so its a little practice for myself and ofc new words which i didnt know i haven’t heard of them at all and i wrote down every single word , those words mounded up pretty much somewhere between 500 😅 on page 250 but i think i will manage somehow despite it sometimes felt overwhelming,but reading helps a lot i recommend blending modern colloquial books with which are considered old language to drastically increase your vocabulary,but fluency is a little different,when you are fluent you understand what you hear/read and also speak it so yea.. good luck to everybody on this journey

[@Itslaila41]

@@Snooperkingg the problem is that i am trying to read, it is too difiicult and i dont understand the words...how can you find good and interesting books which are not too difficult?

[@khunkhun-sharing3766]

I had the same problem with yours and I totally agree with you. "Speaking is a physical activity, just knowing English isn't enough. We must speak it. "

[@karinasanduyan]

💯

[@lltletslearntogether8866]

Attitude: Learning the second langauge is much easier than the first one Don't worry about it if you dont see progress Keep practicing Make English a part of your life Get feedback from someone

[@Dark.422]

Also, she said that we should surround ourselves with a foreign language. It's definitely worth mentioning because it's extremely important.

[@advogadoedmundoolinda]

I started to really learn english when I was 27 yo, after I have finished my law degrees and becamed a lawyer in brazil. I have allways had contact with english through music and videogames, but just started to really learn it when I decided to study it in daily basis, by my self, using internet. Now I am 32 yo and I have watched a lot of movies and series to keep in contact with the language, I am reading some books too.

[@mira8504]

What's ur level

[@tentandoumcover]

I am from brazil too, how is your english nowadays?

[@jaimequinonez7612]

it's become, becamed doesn't exist. I'm learning too. through inmersion reading books, manga, series, and consuming this type of videos in youtube. also applying shadowing and other strategies, to improve my speaking which i think is the most difficult one to master since i'm a shy person to speak with others i'ts a little dificult for me.

[@cicerobarros3203]

Good. I'm from Brazil too, and working hard to level up my english skills on my own y'know by immersion and surronding my self with it as much as I can. Dunno exactly which english level I'm at today so my goals are become fluent in order to be able to hold a good conversation with native speakers, understand movies, series, podcasts and last but no least, keep my willpower on which is my fuel kkk. Are u able to do all the things I mencioned above with your english ?

[@77jcarva]

My story in a spanish spoken country: I studied in public elementary and high school; therefore, I was not billingual when I was 17. Although I got some general grammar basics. From 21 to 23, I enrolled at an English Conversational program every Saturday in an institute, I loved it. Then, I went to college but didn't practice that English. At 30 I joined again other institute, but I quit because I got bored studying again the same grammar. At age 31 I entered another institute some months and the major told me if I wanted to teach, I accepted but only for 8 months just on Satuday mornings. Some years later, at age 37, as a professional, I decided to go to college and to enrolle in English Teaching Major (this was the only way to become really billingual) and graduated this year. It was a long journey in my case, but I am satisfied now that I know I'm B2+. Best.

[@amrelnaggar-mn2bg]

I really appreciate your story good for you

[@Doll-123-f9f]

Wow!! Congratulations...☺that is my dream...get an oportunity like yours, because I love to teach, and I have a B2 level...and I need a job 😁.

[@ofernandoalmeida]

I'm from Brazil and I'm trying so much to learn English. I like your tips! thanks

[@karinasanduyan]

😊🙏🏻

[@moonlight19720]

here is my ways to improving English, which I use every day: - reading posts and writing comments in english on Reddit - learning new words on Words Up app - reading books in English (outloud when it possible) in 2Books app - watching a lot of videos of english speaking bloggers on KZbin and shadowing (repeating after them outloud) - learning grammar with Essential Grammar in Use by R. Murphy my next step will be taking the course for teaching English as a second language (TESOL) would you mind me asking did you take any courses or not? do you have a teacher degree?

[@karinasanduyan]

Nice! Thank you for sharing!

[@anttif.]

hey, can you tell where i can find this app, please ? i’d like to try but i’m not sure, there are lots of app with this name “words up”, thanks!

[@moonlight19720]

​@@anttif. it's WordUp, I misspelled it. and it's logo is purple with small light purple and blue squares. I downloaded it from Google Play. sorry, can't share the link, the comment gets deleted :(

[@anttif.]

@@moonlight19720 thanks a lot!

[@gorakm5395]

Great! Thank you for sharing your strategy.

[@Some-Nick]

Now I'm intensively learning English by immersion. My first language is Armenian, second is Russian, and the third is English ( forth is becoming Spanish 😂). After many tries with traditional learning technics, I've decided to learn by immersion ( like I've learned Russian passively), and use traditional methods just as additional tools to accelerate my learning process. For example, I just created new youtube account with only English/Spanish content ( I don't use my Russian-Armenian channel anymore ), I read books, listen podcasts, use flash cards, watch movies, etc... In the very start time it will be hard, but with each practice it will become easier and easier. Even this text... Its not grammatically correct, I haven't rich vocabulary yet, but compared with my English level 3 month ago, its huge improvement, I can't explain you how huge is my progress )) I even started to learn Spanish as an another way to use English 😂 Also my Spanish level motivates me sometimes, because compared to Spanish I'm god on English 😂 Lifehack: Are you struggling with your third language ? Start learning forth one 🤟 Motivation is a temporary and not stable thing. On other hand with consistency, patience and sometimes with little bit willpower you will succeed.

[@kazimierzgaska5304]

I suppose your English level is high yet. How long have you been lerning that language ?

[@robertcary949]

Man, you have a perfect English. Now, you’ve motivated me to create a new you tube account

[@Alexandrek1922]

Succedeez nu-- Era broma The apoyo y me iddentifico

[@ahmadrezarazavi9590]

​@@robertcary9498:49

[@sevillavieira]

Excelentes consejos. Entonces yo también voy a intentar comenzar mi cuarto idioma. Felicitaciones, vas por muy buen camino. ¡Sigue adelante!. 👍👍

[@ddvantandar-kw7kl]

Language was never a barrier as long as you are able to convey the message

[@alejandravazquez108]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I´ve been a teacher for quite a bit and I do understand how is to feel "stuck" at some English level, in my case B2... This video has given me the confidence I need to keep going and achieve C1. Thank you!

[@reky7522]

Я русского отличу запросто лишь по акценту)) а так словарный запас, и уровень великолепный, вы умничка!

[@starrysky-n9d]

как по мне акцента вообще нет

[@karinasanduyan]

Акцент - это нормально😉 за остальные добрые слова - благодарю🙂

[@nedo7738]

На самом деле, видела каналы, где люди реально говорят без русского акцента. Ну вот по некоторым вообще непонятно, носитель он или нет.

[@nedo7738]

@@starrysky-n9dпослушайте как video и speak произносят носители

[@zettcompact8586]

Акцент как раз и придаёт говорящему свой неподражаемый шарм :-))

[@Danirai_]

Good video. I think the most important tip is simply to talk, even if just to yourself in imagined conversations. Because literally everyone understands English, but once they need to talk most people just aren't comfortable cause they aren't used to it. So practice, cause practice makes perfect.

[@Danirai_]

oh and learn all the connector words like: because, however, although etc. Helps getting actual conversations and not just singular sentences

[@karinasanduyan]

Yeah! 100% true!)

[@alenaatikh]

Having a good teacher is highly beneficial, I agree! I'm very grateful to my teacher even for my love for languages ❤

[@karinasanduyan]

totally agree!

[@olgaluciarivera3147]

I started my English studies when I was 47 or 48 at the same time with pandemic, but it wasn't enough, nevertheless I have been practicing on my own, KZbin is a great tool and always I'm learning making mistakes but I don't mind, is not big deal. Finally the most important thing is learning over and over because I don't want to quit. 😅

[@arlineduranysambert6626]

I´m like a b1 or b2 level and I´m also currently a basic english teacher, so I´m glad that you say that actually giving classes helps you a lot. I don´t have a lot of experience in this because I started like 5 months ago, but I want to reach at least a C1 level, so I hope this also helps me

[@josericardorz30]

I literally studied english only for A year, then i took some tests on the internet, and i got B2 intermediate and C1 Advanced, with one year of english. I am quite impressed with myself.

[@pablog765able]

What was your strategy? 😊

[@lisad5257]

That’s utterly impressive!

[@Lucy-fh6nt]

I understood the whole video whitout subtitles, thank u for the video :)

[@karinasanduyan]

Nice 🔥🔥🔥

[@CandyBhar]

Thank you so much Karina, I enjoyed watching this video a lot. I will definitely apply these to my learning English journey... and a tip that really helped me improve my English is BECOME ADDICTED TO ENGLISH CONTENT. Read books, listen to podcasts and more.

[@Doll-123-f9f]

Thank you Karina. Your recomendations are very well. My goal is get C1 level of English. I know that I have to try hard and that's why I do not cold turkey practicing my English😁

[@juanjoseuribealvarez6221]

I've never studied English, i reached the b2 level by myself and I'm thriving every day to reach c1, I hope so badly this tips work

[@miss_selsabile]

I HAVE ALREADY REACHED C1 LEVEL AND I AM AN ENG TEACHER ,BUT I AM SO HAPPY TO FIND YOUR CHANNEL.......I AM LEARNING MORE FROM YOUR VDS .KEEP GOING DEAR

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@NextLevelEnglish-t8k]

I wish my teacher explained it like this. Great video!

[@rodoxrangel]

Thanks so much for this vídeo and to share your journey. I'm trying to improve my conversation and fluency.

[@MAXEEMUS]

As you mentioned that you speak russa, i immediatly started hear your accent. i like russan accent. That always remind me the hollywood movies.

[@lazco__1943]

I started to learn English when I was 13 years old, so i watched extremely movies and songs, so just now i speak English very well, the only way you' learning English it's,you have to watch movies, so, you can understand the football play but that doesn't mean you can play very well, you could do whatever you want to do ❤

[@danielverap7223]

Yeah I think so I enjoy watching action anime, and also all about action.

[@oecos30]

Thank You Karina. I started to re learning,sometimes I felt lost. Thanks again for your approach

[@Lruiz3865]

I've lived the very same situation, I've been learning English for almost 5 years and it's really confusing and challenging when it comes to evaluating your progress Sometimes you feel you're on a higher level and sometimes the test results say you're still a beginner or a middle level I think it's just about keeping practicing everyday, learning new vocabulary and learning "contexts" where those words can be used Great video 👍

[@karinasanduyan]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Yeah, I agree, consistent practice helps a lot, even if you don’t see your progress, you anyway should keep practicing and believing in yourself 😉

[@joshuaaguilarrojas8218]

I really appreciate every piece of advice that you have given us. I hope you keep recording more videos

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you 🙏🏻❤️

[@PaulineVener]

Great video. Teaching is the best way to improve, because you need to understand what you're teaching

[@karinasanduyan]

Yes, 100% 👍🏻

[@ssprezzatura]

Your english is quite clean and high class! 💚 it would be a dream north americans speak that clean, in the right way

[@karinasanduyan]

Haha thank you 🙏🏻 it’s because I am a teacher and I have to make my students understand me😅

[@DgeminisM]

In my personal case, I've been living in Ireland in total for 2 years, at the begining I took some courses, and now I keep learning by myself, watching videos and learning new words, now I'm close to C1 level, but even so, some people here I can't understand at all, but I notice that happens because here some people speak a shitty english, without good pronunciation, so the problem is not me, just with a bit higher level, I'll be very well, cheers and very good video.

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you! Wish you good luck in improving your English😉

[@DgeminisM]

@@karinasanduyan Thank you! You look so nice!

[@PhilosophyOfEnglish-jm3hv]

Great teachers can build great Nations ❤

[@mariaelenaiturriagagoroso4692]

I really like to watch This kind of vídeos because It shows that learn english is difficult and You need to dedicate and not give up! Your vídeo help me a Lot ! Thank You! I watch it from Argentina ❤

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you too! I’m happy that I can help🙏🏻😊 (P.S. it’s my dream to visit one day Argentina and dance tango! 😍)

[@FrancoLibros]

Hi! Im from Argentina too, and i think that this video was so usefull to me, i really apreciate the job and dedication that this video haves.

[@FrancoLibros]

@@karinasanduyan You have to come someday! Its a wonderfull country

[@evertondouglas9179]

Great video! I have learned English and Spanish on my own.

[@karinasanduyan]

nice!!!

[@AlfaHakan]

Yes practicing is very important otherwise it wont be possible.Thank you for perfect suggestions it motivates us.

[@samwell6915]

Great video! I'm still learning and english has helped me a lot, and i got many benefits from it.

[@karinasanduyan]

Glad to hear that)

[@NikolayTest]

Hi. I have been learning Engish for 15 months. Well...I subscribed in order to listen like as podcast 🙂 Лайк поставил

[@vipinkumar-qt8oc]

Thank you mam for the video. I m from India.. your way of showing and telling us the path of how to improve english is excellent and articulate . Grateful🙏

[@houaria28lakhdari6]

The best way to enhace your vocabulary and become fluent in english is to immerse yourself by the language make english a priority in your life Shadowing is also a great method to improve speaking skills so the key to success is practise

[@karinasanduyan]

totally agree!

[@Адриан-у4т]

I have been learning English for more than 2 years as a Russian native speaker. I’ve achieved a sort of B2. I am able to watch an average KZbin video without subtitles, read technical and scientific books in English, and speak with some mistakes and pauses. Also I am learning Romanian. Thanks you for sharing your experience. From my point of view, the main thing that can help to learn a language is to dive into that language through reading, listening, watching videos or films. You need to surround yourself with the content in a foreign language. Of course, the content should be at the suitable level. It shouldn’t be too difficult to you. And you need to spend 15-20 hours a week on learning a language and take at least a couple of lessons from a teacher. I am sure this approach will lead to success.

[@wag6181]

In summary, spend about 2 to 3 hours a day

[@Адриан-у4т]

​@@wag6181 You can spend 3 hours a day in DuoLingo or on reading an interesting book. And these activities are not the same. In the first case you can achieve A1 or, less likely, A2. On the other hand, reading can help you master your language. We need to choose the right way.

[@Dark.422]

Hey, Karina! I'm actually Russian but I want to write a comment in English since I'm learning this language and I really like it. You're amazing!!! I appreciate your video.

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you so much 🥹🙏🏻 I appreciate it

[@abdrahimslimani251]

It is very interesting, learning English needs some patience and trying to make an effort every day, it will be easier if you have a native friend to talk with, I wish you the best keep going.

[@karinasanduyan]

Sure! Patience is quite important in achieving any goals 👍🏻 thank you for your comment🙏🏻

[@evandsonvictor9189]

Nice Video, Karina! The way you to talk in english is very natural and clear. Congratulations!

[@varvaravishnevetskaya9065]

That is so good video. I always think about my english is not enough but i watch this video and I understood all information that you told. thanks for the video )

[@paolayoutube]

Nice video, I enjoyed very much watching the whole video. So interesting!

[@amkim77]

I wish you a good luck Karina! You such a pro! Keep doing!

[@ezequielsanchez8036]

Good advise, Tank for share those tips.

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@RiMa-pl7ii]

I think this video is soo interesting for those who meet many obstacles to learn any language ..from my own point of view anyone can learn english easily especially the rules are so easy to memorise it . but the only problem that most ppl find difficulties when they speaking it in front of others sometimes we made mistakes and ofcrs there are soo many rude people that can make fun of your mistake that's one of the reasons that can make anyone feels bad bcz i know that feeling so in my opinion the perfect way to develop our skills and at the same time to be fluent in any language is to speak to native speakers and also we can easily watch videos with subtitles for ex in english ..etc .....and thank uuu for giving me or us many ideas how we can learn any language ❤

[@kimiabehzadi7387]

good tips, thanks for them. also you really are good at explaining!

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you :)

[@justinformation3678]

You spoke very clearly So this is why I like to watch your Vidoe

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you!

[@viniciusgoncalves6213]

thank you so much for help us to progress in the second language!

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you for your kind words 🙏🏻

[@ismailbüyükyazıcı-c1d]

Subscribed immediately! Wish you great success !! I’m sure that you’ll do excellent videos!!

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@pamelanunez9639]

I raised my B2 level just watching youtube videos, Disney series and that kind of stuff hahahah

[@EdwinDavid-j6l]

I don't know what is my level 😢

[@AndresLobaton]

Congratulations! 🎉 Greetings from Colombia, KZbin is recommended your vídeo

[@karinasanduyan]

Thanks😊

[@didiDanaila]

Bravo, felicitări! Engleza ta e foarte cursiva. Ai spus bine, trebuie răbdare si mult timp, pentru a ajunge la acest nivel. Eu nu am studiat, dar am ascultat foarte mult, nu vorbesc pentru ca nu am avut ocazia, dar cum ai spus si tu asta vine mai apoi. Nu poți ști sa bați cuie cu ciocanul doar privind cum o face altcineva, trebuie sa pui mana efectiv si sa încerci.

[@karinasanduyan]

Mulțumesc! Da, sigur, răbdarea este foarte importantă)👍🏻

[@NayibttA4573]

Nice video!!! My experience is similar to yours cause I'm an English teacher. I started learning after High School till I reached B2 level in a Hispanic country then I took The FCE and started teaching then I got certified for teaching through the British council and got the ICELT certificate, then I made a big move and moved to the states, pun not intended, after moving to the states I was shock to find out that advanced classes were not that advanced so I decided to take pronunciation classes in a college and after that I decided to take a High School test in English to improve my Language and have it validated through a valid Diploma now I'm taking lessons through the British council app cause I took their score test app and placed me in C1 so I want to get it certified.

[@rosalindamattera2753]

Hi, I'm a teacher too! Can you tell me more about this app? (The British council is a Cambridge test, right?) Did you get a certificate for that test in the end? I'd like to try it out if it works!

[@fatimaaliAli-e3b]

i learn english as my 2 language and its been 6 year because when you live a country where english are not spoken so its really difficult to speak and become confident so i learn english a long period of time and in this month i conduct a online test to check my level and i found my level is B2+and its truely give me alots of motivtion to practice more to achive next level of english

[@karinasanduyan]

Yeah, I totally understand you because I also live in a country where English is not a native language, but anyway there are a lot of other different ways to improve it 😉

[@fatimaaliAli-e3b]

❤❤i am glad you notice mee

[@jonathannlh]

I just loved this video! Very helpful advices

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@MotivHub618]

Nothing is impossible and Anything is possible

[@karinasanduyan]

100%

[@emmaaahhtal]

i have been studying english since a year and i am at a c1 level approaching a c2, being a language learner is an uninterrupted process, you are a LIFELONG LEARNER

[@karinasanduyan]

Yeah! I totally agree with you 🔥👍🏻

[@GuttiTV]

Good video. Thanks the tips, i feel more motivated than before watch this video.

[@karinasanduyan]

Thanks! I am glad to hear that 😊

[@racora14]

Congratulations Karina. Greetings from Costa Rica.

[@Valtinho22he]

I am new here in your channel, and I really liked it. You will grow up more and more. thumbs up! 🎉

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you so much!❤️😊

[@il..v3187]

Thank you for this great video

[@imrealistman]

i understood every word you said. good pronouncation

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you 🙏🏻😊

[@BrayanOsirisMuñozJuárez]

I'm starting practice with some podcast, the topics that i like it are more easy to understand. Then i practice with the vocabulary i've learned.

[@karinasanduyan]

Nice! 👍🏻

[@rezabozorgi311]

The more Practice, the better you get.

[@EnglishWithNab]

Congrats

[@fabiocarlos5827]

Good morning. Your accent is Very clean and easy understandably.congrats.

[@karinasanduyan]

Thanks)

[@starking9255]

Good video, I really like it❤

[@karinasanduyan]

Thanks!🙏🏻

[@kanna8165]

You voice is so calm and relaxing 🤍🤍love you

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you ☺️🙏🏻

[@violetta.borissova]

Thanks for this video, I'm sure it will help a lot of people😍

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤

[@GaberOliver_]

I love listening to your story. Pretty inspiring☺

[@Solsenderz]

The video is more likely an introduction of yourself🙃

[@evelunpocodetodo1556]

Thank for the advices

[@benharriman7449]

Outstanding achievement

[@guillermotapia2466]

Hi! I enjoyed the video. Thanks for the advises. My English is not good enough but I am trying to improve it. I hope you make more videos. Good luck with your channel.

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you! Wish you good luck with your English!) The best is yet to come :)

[@spongick]

Поздравляю с первым видео и каналом. Прекрасно выглядите, мне было интересно слушать, а также полезные заметки и наблюдения. 8:30 - curse или curve?

[@prick100500]

I think she said "Like curves, you know?"

[@SlavaTopal]

Карина красотка😊 Я из Кишинёва. Ситуация похожая. Живу в Англии. Идеальный русский и румынский редкий коктейль. Хоть что-то нам дала наша страна)

[@azdemoz]

I found your Channel right now. KZbin recommendation .

[@TofikEbrahim-z7m]

Thank you my teacher

[@karinasanduyan]

Any time 😉

[@puttichandrashaker3650]

Great awesome 👍 👏🎈

[@sidneybrasil]

The Best way to learning language is by listening a lot, second best is teaching, another great way is writing, other great way is speaking.

[@augustoguimaraes1266]

Very good for your first vídeo, in fact pretty pretty good Karina. Your name is so much common in my country, Brazil.

[@marcin3136]

After five beers I speak C1 in several languages ​​and at the same time! 😅😋😉 I checked at parties... even young Korean girls understood 🤗🤗🤗😘

[@karinasanduyan]

Haha sure, it helps to be braver at speaking))

[@MOHAMEDFEKRY-dv9mt]

really valuable tips Thanks

[@Ferdowsazim]

Mashallah, the best video everrr👍👍

[@Douglasespinola]

You speak very well. Keep going!

[@amrelnaggar-mn2bg]

You alright good for you I was thinking it is difficult but now i have youtube channel by English language My first language is arabic

[@katrynsart63]

Ja i agree with yo.I speak 4 languages and for me its easy to learn new language 😊

[@gabrieljesusbarriosarias9299]

I hope you create more videos like this one! Thanks for this! 😁

[@karinasanduyan]

Thank you!

[@waleed4396]

Eventually, this is a great video :)

[@gabrielpaez321]

Hi Karina, thank you for sharing,,,the incredible of all this, is that I can understand a lot that you say, although my writing is not good enough greeting from Argenti

[@Michael-mn9dx]

Great video, thanks!

[@pak....5355]

Well karina most of us, learn english as 3rd or 4th language. But all we need to do, practice. But for that we need persons who help us in corrections

[@karinasanduyan]

Totally agree!

[@adricrack881]

Thanks for your nice words

[@agilitysimplicity]

Excellent!

[@сергейсергеев-ъ8о3г]

🎉 now I try to archive C1 level and I understand it is complicated 😢 I appreciate your video!

[@omagwapa7334]

Many thanks for this video I learned a lot ❤