How joining a Facebook group can help you with your English
and how to join my Facebook groups for English learners
Hello!
Are you looking for ways to practise your English, meet new people, and stay motivated on your learning journey? Joining a Facebook group could be just what you need! Here's why.
Benefits of joining a Facebook group
1. Practise writing in English
Writing conversations in English can help you improve your language skills. I know that speaking is the skill that most people want to improve, but speaking and writing both involve choosing the right words and grammar to express yourself. In fact, writing gives you more time to think, to edit, to use a dictionary and so on, things you can’t so easily do while speaking. Writing shows you the gaps in your knowledge and gives you time the find the answers.
(Remember, if you want to get better at speaking, you have to actually speak. But you can learn a lot from writing in English and this can help you indirectly with your speaking. It can also help you build your confidence with the language.)
2. Connect with other learners
In a group for English learners, you’ll meet other people who share your goals. You might even find practice partners to connect with outside the group, on Messenger, WhatsApp or Zoom. I know some of the people in my older Facebook group have already done that.
3. Organised and private
People often ask me for a WhatsApp group but Facebook groups have some advantages over platforms like WhatsApp. First, they allow multiple conversations to happen at the same time, all neatly organised. Plus, you can join in whenever you want to without constant annoying notifications on your phone. And Facebook is more private because you don’t have to share your phone number.
4. Get encouragement and motivation
Learning a language can feel lonely at times. Being part of a group means you can share your challenges and successes, ask questions, and get support from both the teacher and the other members of the group. Learning together is often more fun and inspiring than learning alone.
How to learn English in a Facebook group
1. Find a good group
There are lots of groups on Facebook for English learners and some of them are better than others. Some of them are just pages and pages of the same sort of content over and over again.
You want to find a group that has some interesting-looking posts. There should be plenty of interaction between the members and the admins should also be active in the group.
You might also want to consider joining Facebook groups which are related to your other interests but not specifically for learners. You’re likely to meet people from other countries in these groups and get the chance to practise your English.
Keep reading and I’ll tell you about my two Facebook groups and how you can join them.
2. Join the conversation
The more you comment and engage with posts, the more you’ll get out of the group. Reading and writing comments will help you practise your English. If you read the posts but never say anything, you won’t benefit as much. Commenting also helps you see future posts in your feed so you don’t forget about the group!
3. Meet new friends
Engaging in the group gives you the chance to connect with other learners and make international friends. You might then decide to practise speaking together on Messenger or WhatsApp. Just be polite and ask their permission before sending private messages.
4. Learn from each other
In my Facebook groups, I encourage members to learn from each other and not just from me. If you read each other’s posts and comments, and answer each other’s questions, you’ll learn a lot from each other.
My groups
I have two Facebook groups:
A special group for women
I’ve recently created a new women-only Facebook group. This is a safe, supportive space where you can:
Practise your English in a smaller, more intimate group
Discuss women’s interests and experiences
Connect with other women who share your goals
Find out about free Zoom sessions for women
I started this group because my original group is getting quite big and I know some people find it easier to take part in a smaller group. Also, I know there are some women who appreciate the chance to be in an all-female group.
If that sounds like something you’d enjoy, I’d love to welcome you to the group:
Join the women’s group here.
Gentlemen, you’re not forgotten!
My original group is still open to everyone, and it’s a wonderful place to practise English and meet new people. I appreciate your understanding about the women-only group and hope you’ll continue to enjoy the original group.
Join the original group here.
Final comments
Facebook groups are free, but running them takes time and effort. I try to provide as much value as I can but I’m just one person. For those people who want more personalised and in-depth support or more structured lessons, I also offer paid options. If that’s something you’re interested in, please do get in touch.
Facebook groups are a fun way to improve your English and find people to practise with. I look forward to getting to know you in one of my groups soon!
See you next week!
Katie 💙