What is the best way to learn English?

Question

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Hello!
I'm studying programming, but as I understood at the very beginning, you won't get far without English. And so I wanted to ask who knows how best to study it, books, films, or something like that, I want not only to know grammar, but also to speak it, and now maybe someone has already gone this way, and will tell you the current method.

Answer 1

If the task is to read books and various programming manuals in English, then this is not difficult. They use simple grammar and limited, specific vocabulary. The ability to communicate with other non-native speakers using English as Universal International is a little more difficult. If the ability to communicate freely with native speakers is required, then this is a completely different English.
As for grammar, I personally am in favor of classic paper textbooks (even in electronic form). Moreover, I even more advocate for grammar references. The information is well structured in them, I think programmers should like it. True, not even a thick reference book will give you a complete picture of all the nuances of grammar. If you want to have more detailed knowledge, you will have to be overlaid with many textbooks and manuals. But there is one danger here. Often in different books the same information is presented, but in different ways. It can be confusing if you don't realize that they are actually saying the same thing in different words. Sometimes data from one source can directly contradict data from another. In general, there is a danger of getting bogged down in all this grammar, forever being in the process and not achieving a result.
As for vocabulary. IT vocabulary can be gathered from relevant books, websites and forums. To master a more extensive and general vocabulary, you need to use a variety of sources with a variety of topics - fiction (but from different authors), non-fiction, articles about politics, economics, culture, art, science, etc., films, - in general, everything in a row. For different sources use completely different vocabulary.
Another (my personal, subjective) opinion. To be able to read, you need to start reading; to be able to write, you need to start writing. To develop oral comprehension skills, you need to listen to spoken language. To learn how to speak, you need to start talking. However, reading can contribute to listening comprehension, and writing can help speaking. But it is to help, not completely replace.

Answer 2

To learn to read in English, you need to read (courses, textbooks, documentation, books)
To learn to listen, you need to listen (presentations, series, films)
To learn to speak, you need to speak (courses, conversation clubs, communication with native speakers)

Answer 3

You can pick up a small vocabulary anywhere (anki, memrise).
Then "smoke" begin-english.ru/grammatika-angliyskiy
Well, or read Bonk (long, boring, effective)

Answer 4

The languages ​​themselves use quite a few terms: begin, end, if, then, else ...
Therefore,
1) read programming language manuals in English, because. the constructions themselves are already clear, it remains to understand only the explanation.
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2) do not skip English at school and college
3) read adaptive books with a dictionary on the back (I write about the Soviet era, because now everything is electronic, others will write about it)
4) to start a conversation with a foreigner.

Answer 5

Personally, I used the Puzzle English service on an ongoing basis. It mainly improves listening skills and vocabulary.
To improve my grammar, I spent the whole summer studying at English Dom.
To have language practice I use the Tandem application, I also use the Podcast Player application for listening. There are many podcasts related to IT.