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Is English Easy to Learn? (It Depends—Here's How to Make It Easier)

For some, English feels effortless. For others, overwhelming. The real answer? It depends on what you read and how you read it.

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Why some find English "easy" (and others don't)

  • Your native language matters: Speakers of Germanic or Romance languages (Dutch, German, French, Spanish) often find English vocabulary and grammar familiar; speakers of tonal or logographic languages (Mandarin, Arabic) face a steeper curve.
  • Content difficulty is unpredictable: Most "beginner" materials are boring textbooks; most interesting content (novels, news, blogs) uses advanced vocabulary and idioms.
  • Motivation breaks when content is wrong: If you're forced to read what you don't care about, you quit—even if the grammar is "easy."

The biggest challenges (and how to overcome them)

  • Vocabulary overload: English has one of the largest vocabularies. Research by Paul Nation at Victoria University shows learners need ~3,000 word families for basic reading, ~8,000 for advanced texts. *Solution*: Start with graded content at your level, not random articles.
  • Irregular spelling and pronunciation: "through," "tough," "though"—same letters, different sounds. *Solution*: Focus on reading (where spelling is consistent) before speaking.
  • Lack of immersion: Most learners don't live in English-speaking countries. *Solution*: Create immersion by reading daily in content you actually want to consume.

How to make English easier: Read at your level

The secret to making English "easy" is to adjust the input to your exact level (i+1). This is Stephen Krashen’s Input Hypothesis.

LoreGlide allows you to make any text accessible:

  1. 1Import a book, article, or short story you genuinely want to read.
  2. 2Set the dictionary/translation help to your current level (e.g., B1).
  3. 3Read smoothly. When you hit a hard sentence, get an instant translation without leaving the page.

FAQ

How many hours does it take to learn English?▾
The FSI estimates 600–750 hours for basic proficiency if you're a native speaker of a related language. But "learning" is vague—reading fluency can develop faster if you use graded content and read daily.
Do I need to memorize grammar rules?▾
Not upfront. Research shows implicit learning (acquiring grammar through reading and listening) is more effective than explicit drilling. Read a lot at your level, and grammar patterns emerge naturally.
What if I don't have time to read full books?▾
Start small—read one chapter, one blog post, or one news article per day. LoreGlide saves your progress, so you can pick up where you left off.
Can I use LoreGlide for other languages?▾
Yes! LoreGlide supports English, Spanish, French, and German as target languages. You can upload content in any language and have it adapted to your level in your target language.