English from scratch to advanced. Practical course on English Galaxy app. A0. Lesson 1

Exceptions where 'to' is not used with 'go' are explained, such as 'go home', 'go back', 'go here', and 'go there'. The phrase 'I play football' is introduced, noting that the preposition 'в' (in) is not translated with 'play'.

The distinction between 'study' and 'learn' is clarified. 'Study' is used for general learning or institutional study ('I study'), while 'learn' is used for acquiring a specific skill or subject ('I learn English').

The instructor celebrates reaching 2 million subscribers and introduces an enhanced English course. Alexander Bebris, with 20 years of experience and 10,000 live lessons, explains that the course is based on his unique methodology for self-study and is an alternative to expensive private lessons. It aims to build a strong foundation, achieve fluency and correctness, and help learners avoid common mistakes.

The successful formula for learning English involves using the course videos and the English Galaxy app, listening to native speakers, and actively speaking. The course helps avoid typical errors that are hard to correct later. It is highly practical, integrating with the English Galaxy app for practice, aiding long-term memory and converting passive vocabulary into active usage. The app offers free and premium options, 6 levels, native speaker audio, and 15,000 words. Regular practice can lead to speaking English fluently within months. Starting from the first lesson is recommended to fill any gaps.

The lesson begins with forming simple sentences like 'I see' (I see) and 'I work' (I work). The basic formula is 'I + verb'.

Learners progress to more complex sentences. The structure 'I + verb + additional information' is introduced, as in 'I live in New York'. Understanding 'you' as both 'tebya' and 'vas' (you) is discussed. The conjunction 'and' is explained for combining actions, such as 'I work and study'.

The concept of using the base verb with 'I, we, you, they' without changes is introduced. Examples include 'We understand' and 'They see'.

Building more complex sentences using 'I, we, you, they + verb + additional information'. Examples include 'You know it' (Ты знаешь это) and 'We travel every year' (Мы путешествуем каждый год). The use of 'it,' 'this,' or 'that' for 'это' is discussed, with 'it' being the default.

The importance of learning collocations over direct translation is emphasized, as in 'I speak English' (Я говорю по-английски) where 'по' is not translated. Common phrases like 'go to work,' 'go to school,' 'go to university,' and 'go to college' are introduced, highlighting the use of 'to' for direction.

The modal verb 'can' (могу/умею) is introduced, as in 'I can speak English' and 'I can help you'. The expression 'I like' for 'мне нравится' is taught, noting the difference in pronoun usage between Russian and English (using 'I' instead of 'мне'). Examples include 'I like music' and 'I like sport'.

A detailed explanation of 'it,' 'this,' and 'that' for 'это'. While all can mean 'this,' 'it' is the most common default. The rule is clarified: If there's a noun after 'this,' 'this' is used (e.g., 'this place'), otherwise 'it' is preferred (e.g., 'I know it').

The correct placement of adverbs like 'usually' and 'often' in sentences is discussed. They are typically placed in the middle, between the subject and the main verb (e.g., 'I usually do it in the morning', 'I often go there').

The flexibility of 'sometimes' (sometimes) in sentence placement (beginning, middle, or end) is explained. In contrast, 'very well' (очень хорошо) is always placed at the end of the sentence (e.g., 'You speak English very well').

Phrases like 'every day' (каждый день) and 'every year' (каждый год) are primarily used at the end of a sentence (e.g., 'I do it every day', 'I go there every year').

The importance of learning collocations is reinforced with 'think so' (думаю так). The placement of 'also' (тоже/также) in the middle of a sentence is explained, as in 'I also think so'.

The correct use of 'like' with different personal pronouns (I, We, You, They) is emphasized (e.g., 'We like this language', 'They like this place'). It's important to use the personal pronoun even when Russian uses an indirect object.

The fixed word order 'I like it' is highlighted, regardless of how it's phrased in Russian (e.g., 'Мне нравится это', 'Мне это нравится'). The structure always follows 'who likes' + 'like' + 'what is liked'.

A crucial distinction between 'I like + -ing form' and 'I like + to + verb' is introduced. The '-ing' form (e.g., 'I like traveling') implies a strong enjoyment, whereas 'to + verb' (e.g., 'I like to travel') often indicates a habit or general preference. The speaker advises using the '-ing' form for genuine enjoyment.

The correct way to express 'very much' or 'really' is explained. Instead of 'very' before a verb, 'really' is used (e.g., 'I really want it').Similarly, for 'I really like this place', 'I really like this place' is used. 'Very much' and 'so much' are placed at the end of sentences for emphasis (e.g., 'I love you very much', 'I love you so much').

The difference between 'here' (здесь/сюда) and 'there' (там/туда) is clarified. The fixed word order 'Subject + Verb + Here/There' is emphasized regardless of Russian phrasing (e.g., 'I live here', 'I work there').

The distinction between 'this' (singular, for 'это' or 'эта') and 'these' (plural, for 'эти') is explained through examples like 'I see this problem' and 'I like these videos'. The pronunciation difference, especially the long 'ee' sound in 'these', is noted, as well as the 's' ending for plural nouns.

Further clarification on singular and plural nouns with 'this thing' and 'these things'. The '-s' ending for plural nouns and the long 'ee' sound in 'these' are reiterated.

The phrase 'about it' is explained ('about this/that'). The concept of 'svoy' (one's own) is addressed, noting that it's not directly translated but implied by possessive adjectives like 'my' (мой/свой), as in 'I see my result' and 'I see my progress'.

The multifunctionality of 'you' (ты/вы as subject, тебя/вам as object) is clarified. Emphasis with 'really' for 'very' is reinforced (e.g., 'You really help me'). The correct pronunciation of 'love' (not 'laugh') is pointed out. Emphasis in 'I love you' can be achieved with 'very much' or 'so much' at the end of the sentence.

The instructor speaks in English, using phrases learned in the lesson, to test comprehension. He encourages learners to use the English Galaxy app for practice, offering a 7-day premium access promo code. He emphasizes the importance of regular study and believing in oneself to achieve English language goals, urging learners to follow the course from the beginning.