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Welcome to the Say Hi English Video Section

Here, we've handpicked a variety of high-quality content to help you enhance your language skills. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an advanced learner aiming for fluency, our carefully selected videos cover a range of topics and language proficiency levels. Explore our videos by clicking on the YouTube icon. You will be taken directly to the Say Hi English YouTube Channel where you can find useful videos. You can integrate these valuable resources into your language learning journey.

Let's play a game!

Welcome to Say Hi English's vocabulary and sentence builder game!

Ready to level up your English whilst having fun?

Play this interactive game and watch your skills explode to the next level—no textbook required!

Instructions: On laptops and desktops, use the up and down arrow keys.

On touchpad and handheld devices, control the paddle with your finger. Say the words and sentences as you hit the ball. You control the yellow paddle, and the computer controls the red one. The goal is to bounce the ball back and forth. The player who misses the most loses. Have fun learning English with Say Hi English’s self-made Wordbounce game!

*For the best portable gaming experience, tilt your device to the side.*

WordBounce: Build Your Vocabulary!

Choose a category:

Select Difficulty:

Game Over!

You Win!

You Lose!

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LANGUAGE LEARNING TIPS!

Smart Learning for All, Especially Mandarin and Cantonese Speakers

Improve Your English Conversation & Listening Skills!

Watching films and TV series with English subtitles is an excellent way to enhance your listening and speaking skills. When you hear a new word you don’t understand, write it down, look up its meaning, and try using it in a sentence.

Think about these questions:

- What topics do I usually discuss with friends and family in Chinese?

- What are my hobbies and interests?

- What would I like to do in the future?

- What do I want to do and see when I travel anywhere?

Make a list of common words you use in your native language and write the English translation next to them. Then, try forming sentences using those words.

A More Effective Way for ESL Learners

The traditional Chinese method of learning English often focuses on memorising vocabulary rather than using words in context. At the A1/A2 level, learning a large number of new words isn’t as effective as mastering how to use the words you already know. Even if you recognise some words in our lessons, at Say Hi English, we focus on helping you actively use your vocabulary in real-life situations. Once you can form and use sentences confidently, you’ll be ready for the next step.

Fluency Takes Time—Beware of Misleading Promises

You may have seen advertisements claiming,

"Learn to speak English in three months!"—

but these are misleading.

Fluency takes consistent practice. According to the CEFR framework, progressing through levels typically requires:

- A1 to A2: ~180–200 hours

- A2 to B1: ~350–400 hours

- B1 to B2: ~500–600 hours

If you study 3–5 hours per week, noticeable progress will take several months, and achieving fluency (B2/C1) will take even longer.

The best approach is steady learning with immersion techniques like the ones suggested here.

https://support.cambridgeenglish.org/hc/en-gb/articles/202838506-Guided-learning-hours

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Testimonials

''Duran is a serious but very warm teacher. As a typical Chinese English learner, I only knew the meanings of words, but was unable to speak any sentences.

（背了很多单词但不会用)

I had tried many times before. Fortunately, I met Duran. Now I can say something confidently!

Try Duran, and you won't regret it!''

Mr. Xilin. L

''Hi! I’d like to recommend Duran to anyone looking for a great professional English teacher. Duran teaches my son since January 2024. His lessons are engaging and personalized. Initially the goal of my son was to improve his conversation skills, in the meantime one more skill was added: improve essay writing. We see great progress. My son enjoys English classes with Duran very much.''

Mrs. Barbera. P

''My 14 y.o. daughter just started learning English with Duran and I see she really enjoys lessons and we already see a progress! Duran is very positive in communication and in the same time very responsable and precise in teaching!

Thank you!''

Mrs. Maria. Z

''The teacher is very calm, patient, well prepared for classes, and easily establishes relationships with the student.''

Mr. Szymon. A

''Duran is an avid teacher in his classes. He always gives my 10-year-old daughter the best lessons. Many classes center on my child's enjoyment, and Duran still teaches in-depth in English, not just for fun. He is definitely the best English teacher!''

Mrs. Wonhee. L

''The teacher and I have good interactions, and he can also guide me. He is a great teacher!''

Ms. Sahara. W

''ใช้ชีวิตต่างประเทศภาษาอังกฤษไม่แข็งแรง เมื่อก่อนทำร้านอาหารไทยคุยแต่ไทย พอได้มาเรียนตอนนี้เราสามารถไปทำงานที่อื่นได้แล้ว สอบใบขับขี่สมัครงานที่อื่นไปหาหมอคนเดียว ไปซื้อของสื่อสารกับเพื่อนร่วมงานต่างชาติ ได้แบบไม่เขินอาย ใช้ชีวิตง่ายขึ้นไม่โดนเพื่อนคนไทยหัวเราะใส่ตอนพูดผิด ที่นี้ราคาถูกมากสวนตัวต่อตัวออนไลน์สบายๆๆครูใจเย็นใจดีมีที่เพจนี้สนใจลองได้นะค่ะ''

Mrs. Den. B

''น้ำแข็งชอบมาเรียนกับ Teacher มากๆเลยค่ะ ครูใจดี สอนสนุก เข้าใจง่ายอธิบายละเอียด มีเกมส์สนุกๆ ให้เล่น เรียนสนุกไม่น่าเบื่อ เรียนจบคอร์สมีการประเมินผลนักเรียน ครูใส่ใจเพื่อให้เด็กได้รับความรู้ให้มากี่สุด จะให้ลูกเรียนที่นี่อย่างต่อเนื่องค่ะ''

Mrs. Nuchanart. O

''Teacher สอนเก่งค่ะ ดึงความสนใจได้ดี ลูกชาย5ขวบ เรียนอย่างสนุก ชอบมากๆ ค่ะ''

Mrs. พลอยพัชชา

''您是非常负责的老师,我们喜欢您,相信您会越来越好! ''

Mrs. Stephanie. W

''老師很有趣、很有熱忱的回答以及延伸問題''

Mr. Henry. Y

''I would like to thank Duran, who is the best English teacher I have ever had. I do miss taking his online interactive classes. If he hadn't appeared in my life, I wouldn't speak English well. I certainly wouldn't have became an English-speaking tour guide.''

Mr. Joseph. M

''معلم محترف جدا يستطيع ايصال المعلومة بسهولة ويساعد على فهم الدرس يعطي الوقت الكافي للتحدث ويجعل الدرس مرح وبسيط وتشعر بالراحة أثناء الحديث''

Mr. Ibrahim. O

a''تعلمت من معلمي الرائع مفردات جديدة و عرفت كيف استخدمها، ايضا المحادثة معه ممتعه و عن الحياة،''

Ms. Duaa. F

''He is a great teacher. He has helped me improve my pronunciation and always pushes me to make progress in my journey to mastering the English language & to be a confident and fluent speaker.''

Ms. Doah. A

''Our kids absolutely love their English teacher! He is incredibly friendly, making lessons both interesting and fun. His engaging teaching style keeps the children excited to participate, and we've noticed significant improvement in their English skills in a relatively short time. We highly recommend him—he is a wonderful teacher overall!''

Mr & Mrs. P

''Duran is an amazing teacher. A positive person, with a sense of humor. The class runs smoothly with him. I feel I'm learning a lot and making real progress. I wholeheartedly recommend Duran's classes. You should take a class with him, too!''

Mrs. Dorota. Z

''Duran has been teaching my 7-year-old son for several months, and thanks to his professionalism, he has managed to bring back my son's joy in learning English. Duran's lessons are always perfectly prepared, combining exciting new learning content with entertaining elements, such as short playful activities. He does a fantastic job of motivating my son and responds to his needs individually and spontaneously. Thank you for your great work, Duran!''

Mr & Mrs. K