English — Study Path Agent

Chapter 1

Goals & Study System

1

Take a placement test (CEFR) and set a target level + timeline

2

Build a weekly routine (minutes/day, skills split, materials list)

3

Spaced repetition & review system

2 subtopics

4

Create an SRS deck (words, collocations, example sentences, audio)

5

Run a weekly review: mistake log + re-drills on weak points

Chapter 2

Pronunciation & Core Patterns

6

English sounds & IPA (clarity first)

2 subtopics

7

Map vowels/consonants you struggle with (mouth position + audio examples)

8

Do minimal-pairs drills (10 minutes/day) and track accuracy

9

Word stress + sentence rhythm + basic intonation patterns

10

Survival conversations: introductions, requests, clarifying, polite phrases

Chapter 3

Vocabulary & Grammar

11

High-frequency vocabulary (chunks, not single words)

2 subtopics

12

Learn the most common ~1000 words (with example sentences + audio)

13

Practice collocations (e.g., make a decision, heavy rain) and common frames

14

Core grammar toolkit

2 subtopics

15

Tenses basics: present/past/future + questions + negatives

16

Modals + conditionals basics (can/could/must/should; if-clauses)

17

Sentence building: word order + connectors (because, although, however)

18

Phrasal verbs starter set (high-frequency verbs: get/take/put/go)

Chapter 4

Listening

19

Choose a level-appropriate input ladder (easy → hard) and progress monthly

20

Listening strategies

2 subtopics

21

Practice gist vs detail listening (same clip twice, different goals)

22

Dictation/transcription: 30–60 seconds, compare to transcript, repeat

23

Connected speech: linking, reductions, weak forms

Chapter 5

Speaking

↗ English sounds & IPA (clarity first) (see Chapter 2)

↗ Connected speech: linking, reductions, weak forms (see Chapter 4)

24

Conversation skills: turn-taking, follow-up questions, repair strategies

25

Fluency drills

2 subtopics

26

Shadowing routine (short audio, imitate timing/intonation, record yourself)

27

Timed speaking (4–3–2): repeat the same topic faster with fewer pauses

28

Feedback loop: weekly recording + corrections + re-record improved version

Chapter 6

Reading

29

Reading strategies: skimming, scanning, and reading for detail

30

Extensive reading habit (graded readers) + reading log

31

Learn vocabulary from reading

2 subtopics

32

Guess meaning from context (then confirm with a dictionary)

33

Turn sentences from texts into SRS cards (keep original context)

Chapter 7

Writing

34

Paragraphs & cohesion: topic sentences, supporting details, transitions

35

Practical writing: texts, messages, emails (clarity + politeness)

36

Editing & proofreading

2 subtopics

37

Build a personal error checklist (grammar, articles, prepositions, word choice)

38

Rewrite for clarity & tone (shorter sentences, active voice, consistent style)