Are you afraid of speaking English? Do you understand some English words but struggle to make sentences? Don't worry! This lesson is specially designed for absolute beginners.

Welcome to Linear School, where we believe that anyone can learn English with simple explanations, daily practice, and the right learning method.

You don't need to memorize hundreds of grammar rules before speaking English.

You can start with just 20 simple English sentences!

In today's lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself, talk about your daily life, ask simple questions, and communicate confidently.

The best part? Every sentence includes its Bangla meaning and an easy explanation.

Let's begin your English-speaking journey!

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Learn English From Zero — Lesson 01

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We are preparing a complete video lesson where you can listen to the correct pronunciation, repeat each sentence, and practice speaking step by step.

What will you learn from the video?

• How to pronounce 20 essential English sentences.
• How to use these sentences in everyday conversations.
• Common mistakes beginners should avoid.
• Simple speaking exercises to improve fluency.

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Tip: After watching the video, return to this page to practice the sentences and complete the exercises.

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1. Why Should You Learn English Sentences Instead of Only Words?

Many beginners make one common mistake.

They memorize hundreds of English words but cannot speak a complete sentence.

For example:

You might know these words:

• Name = নাম
• Student = শিক্ষার্থী
• English = ইংরেজি
• Learn = শেখা

But knowing individual words is not enough.

You need to understand how to combine them.

Example:

Word: Student

Sentence: I am a student.

Bangla: আমি একজন শিক্ষার্থী।

Another example:

Word: English

Sentence: I want to learn English.

Bangla: আমি ইংরেজি শিখতে চাই।

Remember: Learning complete sentences helps you understand how English works in real conversations.

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2. Your First 20 English Sentences

Let's learn 20 useful English sentences that you can start using today.

Part 1: Introducing Yourself (Sentences 1–5)

Introducing yourself is one of the first things you should learn in English.

Sentence 1: My name is Rahim.

বাংলা অর্থ: আমার নাম রহিম।

Structure:

My name is + Your Name.

More examples:

• My name is Karim.
• My name is Sara.
• My name is Ibrahim.

Practice:

My name is __________.

Now say your name aloud three times.

Sentence 2: I am from Bangladesh.

বাংলা অর্থ: আমি বাংলাদেশ থেকে এসেছি।

Structure:

I am from + Country/City.

More examples:

• I am from Dhaka.
• I am from Chittagong.
• I am from Germany.

Practice:

I am from __________.

Sentence 3: I am a student.

বাংলা অর্থ: আমি একজন শিক্ষার্থী।

Structure:

I am a/an + Profession.

More examples:

• I am a teacher.
• I am a doctor.
• I am an engineer.

Grammar Tip:

Use an before a vowel sound.

Examples:

• An engineer
• An artist
• An English teacher

Sentence 4: I am learning English.

বাংলা অর্থ: আমি ইংরেজি শিখছি।

This sentence describes an activity happening now or during the current period.

Structure:

I am + Verb-ing.

More examples:

• I am reading.
• I am writing.
• I am studying.

Grammar Tip:

We commonly use am + verb-ing when talking about something happening now.

Sentence 5: Nice to meet you.

বাংলা অর্থ: আপনার সঙ্গে পরিচিত হয়ে ভালো লাগলো।

Use this sentence when meeting someone for the first time.

Example conversation:

Rahim: Hello! My name is Rahim.

Karim: Hi! My name is Karim.

Rahim: Nice to meet you.

Karim: Nice to meet you too.

Speaking Challenge:

Introduce yourself using all five sentences.

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Part 2: Everyday English Sentences (6–10)

These sentences are useful in daily conversations.

Sentence 6: How are you?

বাংলা অর্থ: আপনি কেমন আছেন?

This is one of the most common English questions.

Possible answers:

• I am fine.
• I am good.
• I am doing well.
• I am okay.

Example:

A: How are you?

B: I am fine, thank you.

Sentence 7: I am fine, thank you.

বাংলা অর্থ: আমি ভালো আছি, ধন্যবাদ।

Use this sentence when someone asks about your well-being.

More examples:

• I am good, thanks.
• I am doing well, thank you.
• I am okay, thanks.

Practice:

Question: How are you?

Answer: __________.

Sentence 8: What are you doing?

বাংলা অর্থ: তুমি কী করছ?

Use this question to ask about someone's current activity.

Possible answers:

• I am studying.
• I am cooking.
• I am watching TV.
• I am learning English.

Grammar Tip:

Question structure:

What + are + you + verb-ing?

Sentence 9: I don't understand.

বাংলা অর্থ: আমি বুঝতে পারছি না।

This sentence is extremely useful for English beginners.

If someone speaks too quickly or uses difficult words, you can say:

I don't understand.

Other useful expressions:

• Sorry, I don't understand.
• I don't understand this word.
• I don't understand the question.

Sentence 10: Please speak slowly.

বাংলা অর্থ: অনুগ্রহ করে ধীরে কথা বলুন।

When someone speaks English too fast, use this sentence.

Example conversation:

A: Could you explain the instructions?

B: Sorry, I don't understand. Please speak slowly.

Practice Challenge:

Imagine you are talking to an English-speaking person.

Practice sentences 6–10 aloud.

Part 3: Expressing Your Needs (11–15)

Learning to express your needs is essential for everyday communication.

Sentence 11: I need help.

বাংলা অর্থ: আমার সাহায্য দরকার।

Use this sentence when you need assistance.

Examples:

• I need help with English.
• I need help with my homework.
• I need help with this problem.

Structure:

I need + Noun.

Sentence 12: Can you help me?

বাংলা অর্থ: তুমি কি আমাকে সাহায্য করতে পারবে?

This is a polite way to ask someone for help.

Examples:

• Can you help me with English?
• Can you help me understand this?
• Can you help me find my book?

Grammar Tip:

Can + Subject + Base Verb?

Examples:

• Can you come?
• Can you speak English?
• Can you explain this?

Sentence 13: I want to learn English.

বাংলা অর্থ: আমি ইংরেজি শিখতে চাই।

This sentence expresses your desire or goal.

Structure:

I want to + Base Verb.

More examples:

• I want to study.
• I want to travel.
• I want to improve.
• I want to speak English.

Sentence 14: I have a question.

বাংলা অর্থ: আমার একটি প্রশ্ন আছে।

Use this sentence when you want to ask something.

Examples:

• I have a question about grammar.
• I have a question about this lesson.
• I have a question for you.

Speaking Tip:

Don't be afraid to ask questions in English.

Making mistakes is part of learning.

Sentence 15: Could you repeat that, please?

বাংলা অর্থ: আপনি কি অনুগ্রহ করে কথাটি আবার বলতে পারবেন?

Use this sentence when you don't hear or understand something.

Example conversation:

Teacher: Please open your book to page twenty.

Student: Could you repeat that, please?

Teacher: Of course. Open your book to page twenty.

Remember:

Using polite expressions makes your English sound more natural.

Part 4: Building Confidence (16–20)

These final five sentences will help you talk about your learning journey.

Sentence 16: I can speak a little English.

বাংলা অর্থ: আমি অল্প ইংরেজি বলতে পারি।

This sentence is useful when explaining your English level.

More examples:

• I can read English.
• I can write English.
• I can understand simple English.

Structure:

I can + Base Verb.

Sentence 17: I practice English every day.

বাংলা অর্থ: আমি প্রতিদিন ইংরেজি অনুশীলন করি।

This sentence describes a regular habit.

Structure:

I + Base Verb + Every Day.

Examples:

• I read every day.
• I study every day.
• I practice speaking every day.

Grammar Tip:

We often use the simple present tense to describe habits and routines.

Sentence 18: English is not difficult.

বাংলা অর্থ: ইংরেজি কঠিন নয়।

This is a positive sentence to motivate yourself.

More examples:

• English is interesting.
• English is useful.
• English is important.

Practice:

Say aloud:

English is not difficult.

I can learn English.

Sentence 19: I am improving every day.

বাংলা অর্থ: আমি প্রতিদিন উন্নতি করছি।

Learning English takes time.

Even small improvements are important.

More examples:

• My speaking is improving.
• My pronunciation is improving.
• My vocabulary is improving.

Remember:

Consistency is more important than perfection.

Sentence 20: I believe in myself.

বাংলা অর্থ: আমি নিজের ওপর বিশ্বাস রাখি।

This is your final sentence for today's lesson.

Learning English requires practice, patience, and confidence.

Say these sentences aloud:

I believe in myself.

I can learn English.

I will practice every day.

I will improve my English.

3. Quick Revision: All 20 English Sentences

Save this table and practice every day.

No.	English Sentence	বাংলা অর্থ
1	My name is Rahim.	আমার নাম রহিম।
2	I am from Bangladesh.	আমি বাংলাদেশ থেকে এসেছি।
3	I am a student.	আমি একজন শিক্ষার্থী।
4	I am learning English.	আমি ইংরেজি শিখছি।
5	Nice to meet you.	আপনার সঙ্গে পরিচিত হয়ে ভালো লাগলো।
6	How are you?	আপনি কেমন আছেন?
7	I am fine, thank you.	আমি ভালো আছি, ধন্যবাদ।
8	What are you doing?	তুমি কী করছ?
9	I don't understand.	আমি বুঝতে পারছি না।
10	Please speak slowly.	অনুগ্রহ করে ধীরে কথা বলুন।
11	I need help.	আমার সাহায্য দরকার।
12	Can you help me?	তুমি কি আমাকে সাহায্য করতে পারবে?
13	I want to learn English.	আমি ইংরেজি শিখতে চাই।
14	I have a question.	আমার একটি প্রশ্ন আছে।
15	Could you repeat that, please?	আপনি কি অনুগ্রহ করে কথাটি আবার বলতে পারবেন?
16	I can speak a little English.	আমি অল্প ইংরেজি বলতে পারি।
17	I practice English every day.	আমি প্রতিদিন ইংরেজি অনুশীলন করি।
18	English is not difficult.	ইংরেজি কঠিন নয়।
19	I am improving every day.	আমি প্রতিদিন উন্নতি করছি।
20	I believe in myself.	আমি নিজের ওপর বিশ্বাস রাখি।

4. Basic Grammar You Learned Today

Congratulations!

You have already learned several important English sentence patterns.

Let's review them.

Pattern 1: I am + Noun/Adjective

Examples:

• I am a student.
• I am happy.
• I am ready.

Pattern 2: I am + Verb-ing

Examples:

• I am learning.
• I am reading.
• I am studying.

Pattern 3: I want to + Verb

Examples:

• I want to learn.
• I want to speak.
• I want to improve.

Pattern 4: I can + Verb

Examples:

• I can speak.
• I can read.
• I can understand.

Pattern 5: Can you + Verb?

Examples:

• Can you help?
• Can you explain?
• Can you repeat?

Important: You don't need to memorize complicated grammar explanations today.

Focus on understanding and using these five patterns.

5. Practice Exercise: Fill in the Blanks

Let's test what you learned.

Complete these sentences.

Question 1

My name ___ Rahim.

A. am

B. is

C. are

Question 2

I ___ learning English.

A. am

B. is

C. are

Question 3

Can you ___ me?

A. helping

B. helps

C. help

Question 4

I want ___ learn English.

A. for

B. to

C. at

Question 5

I ___ English every day.

A. practice

B. practicing

C. practices

Correct Answers

1. B — is
2. A — am
3. C — help
4. B — to
5. A — practice

Your score:

5/5 = Excellent!

4/5 = Very good!

3/5 = Good effort! Keep practicing.

0–2/5 = Review the lesson and try again.

6. Speaking Practice: Your First English Conversation

Now let's use your new sentences in a real conversation.

Conversation: Meeting Someone New

Rahim: Hello!

Karim: Hi! How are you?

Rahim: I am fine, thank you. How are you?

Karim: I am good, thanks. What is your name?

Rahim: My name is Rahim.

Karim: Nice to meet you, Rahim.

Rahim: Nice to meet you too.

Karim: Are you a student?

Rahim: Yes, I am a student.

Karim: What are you learning?

Rahim: I am learning English.

Karim: That's great!

Rahim: Thank you. I practice English every day.

Your Speaking Task

Read this conversation three times.

Round 1: Read slowly and understand the meaning.

Round 2: Read aloud without looking at the Bangla meanings.

Round 3: Try to speak naturally without reading every word.

You can also record your voice and listen to your pronunciation.

7. Common Mistakes Beginners Should Avoid

Making mistakes is normal when learning English.

However, understanding common mistakes will help you improve faster.

Incorrect English ❌	Correct English ✅
Myself Rahim.	My name is Rahim.
I am learn English.	I am learning English.
I am student.	I am a student.
I can speaking English.	I can speak English.
I want learn English.	I want to learn English.
I am from in Bangladesh.	I am from Bangladesh.
Can you helping me?	Can you help me?
I practice English everyday.	I practice English every day.

Learning Tip:

When you make a mistake, correct it and repeat the sentence three times.

8. Your 7-Day English Speaking Challenge

Want to remember these 20 sentences?

Follow this simple seven-day practice plan.

Day	Your Task	Time
Day 1	Learn sentences 1–5	10 minutes
Day 2	Learn sentences 6–10	10 minutes
Day 3	Learn sentences 11–15	10 minutes
Day 4	Learn sentences 16–20	10 minutes
Day 5	Review all 20 sentences	15 minutes
Day 6	Practice the conversation	15 minutes
Day 7	Speak all 20 sentences without reading	15 minutes

Challenge Goal:

By the end of seven days, try to introduce yourself and use these 20 sentences without looking at your notes.

Remember, you do not need perfect pronunciation on your first attempt.

Focus on clear communication and consistent practice.

9. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Can I learn English if I know nothing?

Yes! You can start learning English from zero.

Begin with common words, short sentences, basic grammar, and simple conversations.

Practice regularly and gradually increase the difficulty.

Q2. How many English sentences should I learn daily?

If you are an absolute beginner, start with five useful sentences daily.

Try to understand their meanings and use them in your own conversations.

Quality is more important than quantity.

Q3. Do I need to learn grammar before speaking English?

You don't need to master grammar before you start speaking.

You can learn simple grammar patterns while practicing everyday sentences.

Q4. How can I improve my English pronunciation?

Listen to clear English audio and repeat what you hear.

Record yourself speaking and compare your pronunciation with the original audio.

Practice regularly.

Q5. How long does it take to speak English fluently?

There is no fixed timeline.

Your progress depends on your starting level, practice time, learning methods, and opportunities to communicate.

Regular listening and speaking practice can help you improve over time.

10. What's Next? Continue Your English Learning Journey!

Congratulations!

You have completed your first English lesson with Linear School.

Today, you learned:

• 20 essential English sentences.
• How to introduce yourself.
• How to ask basic questions.
• How to express your needs.
• Five useful grammar patterns.
• How to practice a simple English conversation.

But this is just the beginning!

Next Lesson: 50 Essential English Words for Daily Conversation

In our next lesson, you will learn 50 useful English words with Bangla meanings and practical examples.

These words will help you create more sentences and improve your vocabulary.

Next Lesson: Coming Soon

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Your Homework

Write five sentences about yourself using the patterns from today's lesson.

For example:

1. My name is Rahim.
2. I am from Bangladesh.
3. I am a student.
4. I am learning English.
5. I practice English every day.

Now it's your turn!

Write your five English sentences in the comments below.

Don't worry about mistakes. Practice is how you improve!