The video is about a woman, Patrícia (also known as Pati), who shares her experience of learning English on her own without attending an English school. She explains that she started from scratch and within a year and a half, she was able to learn English well enough to participate in an exchange program in the United States.
Pati's method of learning English included:
1. Watching TV series with English audio and Portuguese subtitles. She recommends starting with a simple series like "Friends" and watching it multiple times to get used to the language.
2. Listening to English songs and reading their lyrics to improve her listening and reading skills.
3. Watching YouTube videos in English and taking notes on new vocabulary.
4. Taking private classes with a teacher, but only for a short period (four classes).
5. Using a translation app to look up unfamiliar words.
Pati emphasizes the importance of having a goal and being consistent in studying. She suggests starting with small, achievable goals, such as watching one episode of a series per day and gradually increasing the duration.
She also warns that learning a language takes time and effort, and it's normal to feel frustrated or overwhelmed. However, with persistence and the right approach, it is possible to learn English on one's own.
Pati's advice is not to rely solely on watching TV series or using apps, but to combine these methods with active learning, such as taking notes, translating words, and practicing speaking and writing.
Overall, the video aims to inspire and motivate viewers to take charge of their own language learning and to show that it is possible to learn English without attending a school.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The author, Patrícia, learned English on her own without attending an English school.
2. By the end of 2017, Patrícia didn't know any English.
3. In 2018, Patrícia started learning English.
4. By October 2019, Patrícia was able to go to the United States for about a year and a half.
5. Patrícia used various methods to learn English, including watching TV series, YouTube videos, and listening to music.
6. Patrícia watched the TV series "Friends" three times to help her learn English.
7. Patrícia also used the subtitles in Portuguese to help her understand the dialogue in English.
8. Patrícia translated unknown words using Google Translate to help her learn new vocabulary.
9. Patrícia took four private English classes before going to the United States.
10. Patrícia's teacher praised her English skills, saying she spoke better than people who had studied English for five years.
11. However, when Patrícia arrived in the United States, she realized she still had a lot to learn.
12. Patrícia advises others to set goals and start learning English little by little.
13. Patrícia believes that learning English takes time and patience.
14. Patrícia currently lives in Spain.