<div align='center'>👩🏽‍💻Teaching English while I learn to Develop😂</div>

Learning English:

Welcome to the English Learning Repository! This repository serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to improve their English language skills, with a particular focus on English for specific purposes, get a well-paid job in dollars😂💸.(And it will force me to code everyday 🤓)

<details> <summary style="font-size: large ; font-weight: bold;">Table of Contents</summary> <ol> <li> <a href="#about-the-project">About The Project</a> </li> <li> <a href="#Step-by-step-RoadMaps">RoadMap to Learn English</a> <ul> <li><a href="#beginner-roadmap">Beginner Roadmap</a></li> <li><a href="#ntermediate-roadmap">Intermediate Roadmap</a></li> <li><a href="#advance-roadmap">Advance Roadmap</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="#Resources">Resources</a></li> <ul> <li><a href="#dictionaries">Dictionaries</a></li> <li><a href="#translators">Translators</a></li> <li><a href="#Pronounciation-Checkers">Pronunciation Checkers</a></li> <li><a href="#blogs-and-websites">Websites to Learn General English</a></li> <li><a href="#courses">Courses</a></li> <li><a href="#e-books">E-Books</a></li> <li><a href="#Speakings-apps">Apps and Websites to Practice your Speaking</a></li> <li><a href="#podcasts">Podcasts & Videos to Practice your listening</a></li> <li><a href="#chrome-extensions">Tools as Chrome extensions</a></li> <li><a href="#games">Games</a></li> <li><a href="#certifications">Certifications and level tests</a></li> </ul> <li><a href="#contributing">Contributing</a></li> <li><a href="#license">License</a></li> <li><a href="#contact">Contact</a></li> <li><a href="#acknowledgments">Acknowledgments</a></li> </ol> </details>

About The Project

The English for Developing "Inglés para Programar" Project is a collaborative initiative aimed at assisting developers in improving their English language skills. As a Senior English teacher and Super Junior Developer who is passionate about facilitating learning experiences, I recognize the value of language proficiency in the tech industry as in the value of helping each other.

RoadMap to Learn English

This section is a work in progress, just like my attempt to follow a step-by-step roadmap to be a developer—let's hope I don't get lost along the way! 😄 I will write a guide for each RoadMap

Beginner Roadmap

The Beginner Roadmap is designed for developers who are just starting their English language learning journey. This roadmap focuses on foundational language skills and includes:

[ ] Basic vocabulary lists related to programming concepts and common tech terms.
[ ] Grammar basics, including verb tenses, sentence structure, and basic syntax.
[ ] Introduction to listening and speaking skills, with simple exercises to practice pronunciation and basic conversation.

Intermediate Roadmap

The Intermediate Roadmap is ideal for developers who have a basic understanding of English but want to deepen their language skills. This roadmap includes:

[ ] Expanded vocabulary lists covering a wider range of technical and programming-related terms.
[ ] Intermediate grammar topics, such as complex sentence structures, verb forms, and idiomatic expressions.
[ ] Listening comprehension activities, including short audio clips and dialogues, to improve understanding of spoken English.
[ ] Speaking practice exercises focused on expressing ideas clearly and confidently in technical contexts.

Advance Roadmap

The Advanced Roadmap is tailored for developers who are proficient in English but seek to refine their language skills for professional and technical communication. This roadmap features:

[ ] Advanced vocabulary lists with specialized terminology for specific tech fields and industries.
[ ] In-depth grammar study, including advanced grammar points, nuanced usage, and style guides for technical writing.
[ ] Complex listening exercises, such as podcasts, presentations, and technical lectures, enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills. Advanced speaking activities, such as debates, presentations, and role-playing scenarios, to practice communicating complex ideas effectively in English.

Resources

Where can I find words? meanings? translations? Pronunciations?

Dictionaries

Cambridge Dictionary It will give you definitions, spellings, audio pronunciations, example sentences, and word origins.
Merrier-Webster Dictionary I like this one because you also have a collocation dictionary, quizzes and games.

Translators

WordReference: Translator + Tech Jargon Forum
WordReference: Tech Jargon Forum
DeepL: Translator It allows you to translate documents, too.
ReversoContext You can find different translated words in context.
Babelfish: Translator + Forum I haven´t tested in depth.
Linguee I haven´t tested in depth.

Pronunciation-Checker

Forvo Find out how any English word is pronounced in different countries.
Playphrase Find out how any English word is pronounced in the real world. It will give you a search on YouTube for any video where that phrase or word is said.
GetYarn It is similar to the last one but it will give you the option to download the clip.
youglish

Where can I learn basic-general English?

Blogs and Website

BBC Learn English On the BBC Learning English website, you can learn grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and so on, you can take a test, and you can also learn how to teach others English.
British Council You can find lessons, grammar explanations, glossaries, games and apps.
British Council-Business English This website is focused on business English therefore you can find more tech-related or job-related topics
Busuu I haven´t tested in depth. However, Busuu provides courses, writing exercises, vocabulary and reading comprehension tasks.
Ello ELLLO has over 3,000 free listening lessons for all levels! Most lessons have audio or video, a transcript, vocab support and interactive quizzes.
EnglishCentral-Corporate English EnglishCentral has over 30,000 Videos. it has a blog with English lessons. The blog offers grammar and vocabulary tips, and listening and speaking exercises.
ESL Library ESL Library is a blog teacher-oriented. However, it provides resources for English teachers, including activities, lesson plans, videos, and articles on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
FluentU I HAVEN'T TEST IT YET. FluentU is a blog that offers learning English through authentic English videos with interactive captions. The blog also offers grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation tips, as well as lessons on English culture and lifestyle.
Fun Easy English Fun Easy English focuses on basic English knowledge and teaching tips, its courses include pronunciation, grammar, idioms, slang, writing, tests, and much more.
Go Natural English Go Natural English is a blog offering tips and resources to help students learn English naturally and authentically. The blog offers videos, podcasts, exercises, and articles on grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, as well as personalized lessons.
Grammar Girl Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing. Covering the grammar rules and word choice guidelines that can confound even the best writers,
Perfect English Grammar Perfect English Grammar is a grammar website. It contains notes and plenty of exercises related to grammar.
English Grammar Explanations A website that provides the basics of grammar up to higher grammar.
Agenda web Agenda Web.org you will find a lot of exercises in all the subjects of English: grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, etc. An indispensable resource.
Babbel I Haven´t tested it They also have an app available, all vocab can be practiced with pics and pronounciation is also available for each word.

How can I practice?

Speakings-apps

Elsa Elsa is a personal English-speaking coach, who helps you improve pronunciation and speak English confidently.
Praktika Praktika is an AI-powered language learning platform that provides personalized feedback and tailored lessons

InglesParaProgramar

Install / Use

README