How to understand and enjoy English poetry

Reading a poem can make you fall in love with English! It can help you think and feel more deeply. It can take you on a cultural journey. It can remind you of the past, encourage you in the present, and inspire you for the future. So, join me in this advanced English lesson as I analyze a famous poem by William Wordsworth. You’ll learn the key steps to understanding poetry more easily: reading, meaning, context, keywords, paraphrasing, mood, theme, and more. You’ll also improve your vocabulary, learn literary techniques, and expand your world through the beauty of English poetry. Shall we begin? Sign up for private lessons with me on my website: More literary English lessons: Flirt and be romantic like SHAKESPEARE Learn 25 English Expressions from the Bible In this lesson: 0:00 How to read and understand a poem 2:37 read the poem 5:20 What does it MEAN??? 20:35 context 21:39 key words 23:52 mood 24:33 themes 25:54 poetic techniques 28:49 effect on reader