The first tip: listen to English weather reports

Some teaching tapes deliberately slow down the speaking speed to suit the learning of beginners, which is not enough for English listening training. If you listen to English spoken at a normal speed, beginners will feel powerless. Although the English weather report is fast, the vocabulary is simple and fixed, the content is simple, and the possibility of repetition is high, and it can be verified at any time in life. It is a good teaching material for introductory listening.

The second tip: listen to the English broadcast of China Radio International

China Radio International (China Radio International) is 7:00-8:00 every morning and 11:00 noon. --One hour of English program each at 12:00. The content includes domestic and foreign news, newspaper clippings and various series of special reports. In addition to domestic announcers who are fluent in English as broadcasters, there are also recorded interviews on a certain topic with foreigners or visitors. The content is extensive, but the vocabulary is relatively simple and the speaking speed is moderate. It can be used to train or improve English listening.

The third tip: Make good use of tapes to practice listening and speaking skills

Some learners are always used to listening to tapes while reading, and use tapes as reading aids, so they cannot read. The purpose of listening training. The tape should focus on training listening and speaking skills. Learners should choose listening tapes that are suitable for their own abilities and should not rush for success to avoid frustration. First, listen to the tape content repeatedly. At first, you only need to grasp the outline. After listening several times, you will understand more and more details. People with poor hearing can read the text first, and then concentrate on understanding the meaning of each paragraph and sentence. Practicing in this way will help you develop concentration when listening and make your listening skills improve quickly.

The fourth tip: Only by listening to English spoken at a normal speed can you accelerate the progress of listening

Many radio teaching and listening teaching materials are always deliberately slowed down to suit the level of the listener or learner. Speech speed, although this is an understandable workaround, it will also produce some adverse side effects. For example: 1. If you are used to listening to English spoken at a slower speed, it will be difficult to adapt to actual interactions with foreigners, and you may even not understand English spoken at a normal speed. 2. When you deliberately slow down your speaking speed, you can usually pronounce each word in a sentence clearly. However, in normal conversation, there will be many phenomena of assimilation, reduction, and liaision. Therefore, listening to English spoken at a normal speed is extremely important for listening and conversation.

The fifth tip: learn English from TV and movies

Watching English TV and movies can not only understand the culture and life of Westerners, but also learn authentic English and improve English listening. Good opportunity. The selected films are preferably literary films or comedies with modern life as the background. If your hearing is good, develop the habit of not reading subtitles. If you are not good at it, don't force yourself. Otherwise, if you don't learn English well, it will ruin the good mood of enjoying the movie. In this case, you can first read the subtitles to understand the plot (if it is a TV show, record it first), and then re-watch it one to several times. Your hearing will improve as you understand the plot in a relaxed mood. increase rapidly.

The sixth tip: Act out the plot of the movie with friends

In English learning, we often meet up with friends or classmates to talk in English to improve our English conversation skills, but we often feel that our The language is poor and the content discussed is limited. Now you might as well try this method: In conjunction with the "Learning English from TV and Movies" mentioned in the previous section, first select one or more excerpts based on the plot of the movie, select a character personally, and then try to play the movie after you are familiar with it. The lines are transcribed into words and memorized, and finally they are rehearsed and performed. Regularly doing this kind of exercise is not only beneficial to English conversation and listening, but also a good exercise for grammar and writing.

The seventh tip: Recite English poetry

Fluency in English depends on the correct grasp of rhythm. English is divided into rhythms based on the stress of words and sentences. English poetry is one of the best materials for practicing English rhythm.

For example, Worsworth's famous "The Daffodils": "I wandered lonely as a cloud/That floats

on high o'er vales and hills..." , floating over the valleys and mountains...) is a typical weak and strong rhythm. After you have read it well, you will definitely benefit a lot from it.

Tip 8: Learn English by singing

Singing English songs is more effective than reciting English poems, which can help you practice pronunciation, intonation and rhythm, and can also make you memorize it in a very happy mood. Knowing a lot of words and sentence patterns is really helpful. It is best to choose English songs with beautiful language and regular grammar. You can start with nursery rhymes and then gradually learn to sing the lyrics. Learn to sing along with the tape, and you will be able to memorize it better after you become familiar with it

Tip 9: Pay special attention to the pronunciations that are not found in Chinese

There are some pronunciations in English that are not found in Chinese, and these are also ours. The most confusing pronunciation for English learners is the pronunciation of "th". When pronouncing this sound, special attention should be paid to the correct mouth shape.

Tip 10: Recite famous speeches and find opportunities to repeat them.

A good speech not only requires beautiful wording but also pays special attention to communication and persuasion. It is the best teaching material for practicing English expression. Learners do not need to recite the speech from beginning to end. Just choose your favorite passage or sentence to memorize. For example: President Kennedy's famous saying "Ask not

what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." What can your country do for you? Ask what you can do for your country.) After memorizing many of these wonderful words, it will be a lot of help for speaking and writing.

Tip 11: Use English tongue twisters to overcome pronunciation shortcomings

Tongue twisters often put sounds that are easily confused or mispronounced together, but because they often appear in the form of songs or rhymes, they are often used in songs or rhymes. Once you have read it well, you will find it easy to pronounce, so English tongue twisters can be used as an auxiliary teaching material for practicing English pronunciation and conversation.

Tip 12: Remember some humorous jokes and be ready to use them at any time.

It is human nature to love to listen to jokes. Injecting a few jokes at any time in social situations can make the atmosphere lively and lively, and make it easier to win friendships. In situations where English is used, jokes can be used to eliminate the discomfort of speaking and enhance the ability to speak. Confidence in your English conversation skills.

The benefits of listening, telling and studying English jokes go beyond that. More importantly, you can increase your understanding of the culture and society of Western countries through the concise words or language in humor or jokes. Please look at the following two examples:

1.Teenager: "I"m off to the party."

(Teenager: "I"m off to the party.")

Father: "Well, have a good time."

（Father: "I wish you a happy time.")

Teenager: "Look Dad, don't "t tell me what to do!"

(Teenager: "Hey, Dad, don't tell me what to do.")

It satirizes that some teenagers in the United States place too much emphasis on independence and are not subject to Disciplinary character.

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2.The policeman stopped the driver and said, "I"m afraid your wife fell out your car about one kilometer back."

"Thank godness," said the driver , "I thought I had gone deaf." (The police asked the driver to stop the car and said to him: "I'm afraid your wife fell from your car a kilometer away." "Thank God," the driver said. I thought I was deaf.") Satirizing the long-tongued American wives.

Tip 13: When listening to English, repeat it in your mouth

Listen to English speeches When watching English TV and movies, you should listen to it and repeat it with your mouth. This will not only help you concentrate and improve your understanding of the content, but also imitate the pronunciation and intonation of native speakers. When doing this kind of practice, if the sentences are long and complicated and difficult to repeat, don’t force it. You can start with shorter or simpler sentences. Another useful practice is to practice sentence by sentence. Consecutive interpretation. Translating the sentences you hear into Chinese one by one is also a good exercise for listening, correct understanding and response skills.

Tip 14: Practice reading aloud, there are many benefits

English learners often don’t pay much attention to reading aloud. In fact, reading aloud has great benefits! 1. Exercise the pronunciation, intonation and rhythm of English; 2. Make the pronunciation parts of the mouth flexible and improve your fluency in speaking English. level; 3. Give your ears more opportunities to listen to English, thereby improving your English listening; 4. Make full use of the four readings: eyes, mouth, ears, and heart - you can remember the textbooks you read better than when reading silently. We can also say that reading aloud is a basic exercise in conversation. It is difficult for people who do not have the habit of reading aloud to learn conversation.

Tip 15: Practice reading from the back to the front.

When practicing reading, we sometimes find it difficult to read a long sentence fluently. For example, President Reagan's second inaugural speech: "So we go forward today, a nation still mighty in its youth and powerful in its purpose." ." (So we are moving forward today. Our nation is still powerful because of its youth and strong because of its determined goals.) In this case, we recommend that you start from the last word and add one word forward at a time . For example: "...purpose", "...it"s purpose", "...in it"s purpose", "powerful in its purpose". This back-to-front approach to reading is designed to help you get the tone right. We know that the rise or fall of intonation is most obvious at the end of a sentence. This practice will help you focus on correct intonation every time you read aloud.

Tip 16: When reading a long sentence, you can pause briefly between "phrases"

Another problem that may arise during reading is sentence fragmentation. Because the sentences are too long to be read in one breath, they are often hurried or discontinuous, and the sentences are read in fragments, which is very unnatural. There are also people who pause randomly in the sentence, or pause in the wrong place, which makes their reading very unsound and pleasant, and the listeners will also feel confused. For example, President Reagan’s second inaugural address: “We must do what we know is right, and do it with all our might.” (We must do what we know is right, and do it with all our might.)

) must not be read as "We/must/do what/we/know/is right,/and do/it with all/out might."

There is a short pause in the long sentence to adjust the breathing , this is a natural phenomenon, but the pause must be just right. Usually in: 1. Where there are punctuation marks; 2. Between phrases or thought units. Phrases, clauses, and other units of thought must each be a unit, but there may be brief pauses between them. For example: "We must do/what we know is right,/and do it/with all your might. (The slash indicates where you can pause).

Tip 17: Do it for the sake of interest Reading

The hard-reading learning method is not only boring, but also often ineffective. If you read for interest or even "entertainment", it will be interesting and you can make progress invisibly. For example. : People who like jazz will read English books and periodicals about jazz much more efficiently than reading English textbooks. Similarly, people who like cars will read English books and periodicals about cars, and people who like cooking will read English books and periodicals about cars. This is not only satisfying. It is your own hobby and you can improve your English ability.

If you have no special interest, you might as well read stories. Novels, especially detective novels, can make people more engrossed and have a sense of coherence. It can be regarded as a pleasant learning method.

Tip 18: Intensive reading and extensive reading in parallel

It is not necessary to be greedy for too many textbooks for intensive reading. It is best to choose short and concise articles and read the contents inside. It is better to understand the vocabulary, grammatical structure, etc., then read it aloud, then recite it, and finally write it silently several times.

There is a way to balance intensive reading and extensive reading, which is to read back the materials. Select some of the most beautiful and easy-to-read sentences and read them carefully.

You should try to use the memorized and memorized paragraphs and sentences in conversation or writing to help your understanding and memory. .

Tip 19: Read English newspapers and magazines

The latest news published in newspapers and magazines is also the most modern and practical vocabulary. Reading English newspapers and magazines regularly can help you pass the test. Life-oriented, practical learning to quickly improve your English skills.

The most common English newspapers in China are China Daily and 21st Century. To increase your vocabulary and improve your English reading ability, don't limit yourself to the sections that interest you. It is best to read through every column and page of the newspaper, including news, editorials and even advertisements that are worth mentioning. English comic strips in newspapers can not only cultivate your sense of humor, but also allow you to understand a country's cultural and social information while having a good laugh. People who are less proficient in English can read them before reading English newspapers. The Chinese newspaper of the day, which is very helpful for understanding the English newspaper.

In addition, you can also use the newspaper to improve your writing skills. Select an editorial (or a paragraph or paragraphs) and translate it. In Chinese, test how accurately you understand the editorial. Then translate the translation back into English and compare it with the original text to identify areas for improvement in grammar and rhetoric. You will definitely benefit from this exercise. .

Tip 20: Forget the dictionary for now

When we read English novels or newspapers, we will inevitably encounter some new words. If you always stop to look up the dictionary, it will be very frustrating and the interest in reading will be eliminated. We therefore recommend that you forget about dictionaries for a while.

First of all, the readings you choose should be comparable to your English level and interesting to you. Just flip through a few pages and browse. If you can understand more than 80% of each page, you can decide that this book is suitable for you.

Secondly, when you encounter new words while reading, don’t rush to look them up in the dictionary. Contact the context first and guess what, that's enough.

After reading it from beginning to end, then look up the dictionary and study it in depth.

When reading this kind of books, the most important thing is to read more and read quickly. Classmates or friends may wish to borrow books from each other to save money and develop the habit of reading quickly.

Tip 21: Before looking up the dictionary, make a guess.

To learn a language, you must look up the dictionary, but you must pay attention to the method. Let me say two things here: first: don’t look it up blindly; second: don’t look it up too quickly; in other words, think about it or even make a guess before looking it up in the dictionary.

Many people who learn English look it up in the dictionary as soon as they see a new word in an article. The result is that they have looked up every new word but cannot understand the meaning of the entire sentence or paragraph. If you first guess the meaning based on the context before looking it up in the dictionary, and then open the dictionary, you will not feel at a loss. For example, in sentence (A): "Will this small car negotiate that steep hill?" (Can this small car negotiate that steep hill?) and sentence (B): "I"m sorry.Our bank doesn" t negotiate foreign checks." (Sorry, our bank does not cash foreign checks.) When "negotiate" appears in "(Sorry, our bank does not cash foreign checks.)", we cannot select the first definition "negotiation" given by most dictionaries. If you open a dictionary and copy down the definition of "negotiation" without thinking, you will not be able to understand this sentence. Therefore, when you encounter a new word, don’t rush to look it up in the dictionary. You should first consider its meaning based on the context, the surrounding sentences, and the entire paragraph, and then check it in the dictionary to confirm. Sometimes the meaning will be clear without even looking up the dictionary. This method of looking up the dictionary has another advantage. Because you have first gone through the process of guessing and thinking, you have observed and analyzed the new word, and the impression has been very deep. After looking up the word in the dictionary, you can easily remember the word.

Tip 22: Don’t just look at the meaning of the word when looking up the dictionary

Many people look up the dictionary just to understand the meaning of the word. At best, they can only understand the meaning of the new word in the sentence. There is no way to actively master that vocabulary, let alone use it effectively.

In addition to finding the appropriate definition in the dictionary, you must also look up 1) pronunciation: Only by reading the pronunciation of the word can you remember it and use it. 2) Related definitions: A word may have several or dozens of definitions. Browse the related definitions to get a broader understanding of the word. 3) Usage and examples: You can learn the correct usage of the word from the examples in the dictionary. 4) Antonyms, synonyms and part-of-speech changes. Taking these many aspects into consideration when looking up a dictionary can enhance your understanding of the new word, enhance your memory of the new word and your ability to use the new word flexibly.

Tip 23: Look up several dictionaries to corroborate and complement each other

From the above tips we can see that when looking up a dictionary, you should not just look at the meaning of the word, but also pay attention Pronunciation, usage, examples, part-of-speech changes (derivatives), synonyms, antonyms, definitions and related vocabulary, etc. A small English-Chinese dictionary is far from enough.

It is best to prepare two or more larger dictionaries with different contents in order to confirm and complement each other. For example, some dictionaries contain a large number of words, some focus on example sentences, some focus on phrases, some have very clear classifications and explanations of sentence patterns, and some list in detail the distinction between synonyms, antonyms and synonyms, etc. The more you look up in a dictionary, the more you will gain.

Tip 24: Only when you can read it can you remember it

The first step in memorizing a word is to read it out loud. Read the entire sentence several times first, then read the individual words several times. When reading, you should "picture" the font in your mind based on its pronunciation. For people who often do this kind of practice, as long as they read the pronunciation of a word, the image of the word will appear in their mind. Note that you are seeing the entire word, not individual letters. At this stage, it doesn't matter if you miss one or two letters. Don't memorize them one by one.

Then, with your eyes away from the book, repeat the entire sentence once or twice, and then repeat the words you want to memorize. Only in this way can you remember the words firmly.

Tip 25: After checking the dictionary, don’t close it immediately.

Do not close the dictionary immediately after checking it. Next time you look up another word, you can take another look at the spreadsheet. This is a very effective review of the word you looked up last time. It often leaves a deep impression on you and will never be forgotten.

Some people like to copy the words they have looked up in a notebook and memorize them one by one. This is okay as a review, but the effect may not be as obvious as memorizing words from articles or dictionaries. Because most words can only have definite meanings in sentences, if they are isolated, it is difficult to remember them, and even if they are remembered, they often cannot be applied.

Tip 26: To develop your sense of English, please use an English-English dictionary

People who rely entirely on English-Chinese dictionaries sometimes cannot find the precise definition of a word. Under the influence of vague concepts, the words spoken or written sentences are often ambiguous, unclear, and even cause misunderstandings.

One way to overcome this shortcoming is to use an English-English dictionary. English-English dictionaries often give more detailed and precise definitions. Sometimes a connotation (connotation) is given in addition to the literal meaning (denotation). Please look at the following example: sofa: The English-Chinese dictionary explains it as "sofa". But it can’t tell us what “sofa” is. If you look up the English-English dictionary, you will get a clearer impression: "a comfortable seat wide enough for two or three people to sit on". It turns out that a comfortable seat on the sofa can accommodate two or three people sitting side by side.

Of course we cannot say that the English-English dictionary is necessarily better than the English-Chinese dictionary. The English-Chinese dictionary also has its convenience, especially when we look up the names of animals, plants or certain items. For example: for the word "cockroach", if we look up the word "cockroach" in the English-English dictionary, we get "a large black insect which lives in dark wet places and likes dirty houses" ( It is a large black insect that likes to live in dark, damp places and dirty rooms). This is not as clear as "cockroach" in the English-Chinese dictionary.

Tip 27: Use prefixes and suffixes to expand vocabulary

Most English words are composed of prefixes, suffixes and roots. Understanding prefixes and suffixes can help us remember words and thus expand our vocabulary.

For example: the word respond (reaction), plus the suffix ent to form an adjective or noun: respondent reacts or answers. Add ence or er to form the noun response and responder. Add the prefix co to become correspondence, communication, etc. As you can see from the examples above, learning prefixes and suffixes is extremely helpful for increasing your vocabulary.

Tip 28: Pay attention to English word combinations

Each language has its own personality, and it often cannot be applied by simple translation. English learners should pay special attention to vocabulary collocation so as not to draw tiger-like dogs. For example, the common word open is translated as "open" in Chinese, but the "open" to be expressed in Chinese cannot always be expressed with open. "Open the door, open the window" means open the door/window, "turn on the light/radio" means turn on the light/radio, "hold a meeting" means "hold a meeting", "write a check" means write a check, but "bank" means "turn on the light/radio". "Open an account" can also be used to open an account. Although these combinations are a bit dazzling for beginners, they reflect the characteristics of the language and are also what makes it flexible and interesting.

Tip 29: Convert passive vocabulary into active vocabulary

Passive vocabulary is vocabulary that you can understand and recognize, while active vocabulary is vocabulary that you can understand and recognize. ) are words you use in speaking and writing. The better the English proficiency is, the more active vocabulary he has and the easier he can use it in practical applications. Therefore, people who learn English should convert the passive vocabulary they have into active vocabulary as soon as possible.

The principle of transformation is to use it frequently (You must learn to use a word by using it). It is not enough to just know the meaning of the word. You must read the example sentences well, and then use it at the appropriate time (conversation, letter writing, even talking to yourself, and random thoughts). Use it a few times, and you will master the vocabulary.

Tip 30: Use free association to review the words you have learned.

When you are waiting for a bus or someone, reviewing English words may be a good pastime. You can rely on things around you to trigger inspiration and use your "free association". Doing this can not only exercise your brain power, review English vocabulary, but also kill time. It really kills two birds with one stone.

For example: you see a girl wearing blue clothes, from blue (blue) think of blues (blues: blues), bluebird (robin) blue-bl

ooded (noble); or from blue think of red (red) pink (pink), crimson (dark red), scarlet (scarlet) and so on. It can be said that "the sky is green and the sky is blue and the water is falling", which makes you feel endless fun.

Tip 31: Use vignettes in life or accidental events in society to learn English

We can also apply "association" to some vignettes in life. For example: You were walking on the road and accidentally sprained your ankle. You can imagine how to express it in English. First of all, you will check the Chinese-English dictionary to know that sprain is sprain and ankle is ankle. However, you also need to check the usage of these words in an English-Chinese dictionary or an English-English dictionary to avoid misuse. Finally you will write this sentence "I sprained my ankle this morning."

Learning from life will give you some immediate sense of accomplishment. If you don't believe it, just give it a try!

Tip 32: Accumulate useful sentences and organize them into cards

One of the effective ways to improve your English conversation skills and increase your vocabulary at the same time is to copy your words from books On the Internet, copy down the wonderful passages you see in newspapers and magazines and make them into cards. It can be divided into politics, economics, literature, art, sports, etc. as needed. I usually carry a few of them with me, and I take them out and carry them when I have free time. It often comes in really handy when talking and writing. This is an effective way to increase your vocabulary and a good way to practice your English expression skills. The sentences included do not have to be long; sometimes short sentences are more concise and concise.

Tip 33: Write a diary in English about what happened that day

Since it is a diary, it is best to write it every day. Whether you can write fluently in English is still a secondary issue. Being able to keep a diary in English every day is the most important thing.

The diary is mainly for yourself to read, so the genre can be relatively free. For example (I got) up at six. (I) got up at six o'clock in the morning. (I) went to the zoo this afternoon. (I) went to the zoo this afternoon. (I was) bitten by a dog around noon. ((I) was bitten by a dog about noon.) The words in brackets in these sentences are all words that can be omitted when keeping a diary. If you can't write a sentence or paragraph due to time constraints or other reasons, even just listing a few words is better than not writing at all.

The following is a relatively complete diary:

It was already eight o"clock, and I was still on the bus to school.I was sure to get into trouble with the teacher.I suddenly remembered she was going to test us.I didn"t study at all since I slept too well last night.Now what should I do?

When I walked into the classroom, I looked out of the window.The bees were busy making honey from flowers. The birds also were busy making nets. The sun was shining brightly. As I saw this, a thought struck me: I wished to leave the

school at once, to throw my books aside, and to hide in the beautiful world of nature. But I realized I could not do so. If even the bees and birds were so busy at work, then I, a human being, should be ashamed of being idle. I therefore changed my mind and faced the music.

(It was already eight o'clock, but I was still sitting on the bus to school. I knew I would be criticized by the teacher. Suddenly I remembered, she We have a test today. I slept very well last night and didn't review at all. So what should I do now?

After I walked into the classroom, I looked out the window and saw the bees busy among the flowers. The birds were busy building nests, and the sun was shining brightly. Seeing all this, I suddenly had an idea. I wished I could escape from the classroom right away, throw the books aside, and hide in the beautiful nature. But I realized that I couldn't do that. Even the birds and the bees were busy working, and I, as a human being, should be ashamed of doing nothing. So I changed my focus and prepared myself for criticism. )

Tip 34: Write a reading summary in English

In today’s international society, there are more and more opportunities to write reports, notes, and memos in English. , especially those engaged in international trade or other international affairs need to develop this ability.

The cultivation of this kind of English writing ability depends on the accumulation of daily efforts bit by bit. We can make summaries of foreign literature, novels, stories, or reports and comments in English newspapers and magazines that we read during work and leisure. Try not to copy the original text as much as possible, but use your own English to briefly summarize the content you have understood, and then read it to parents, teachers, and friends. By doing this, you can find out whether the content of the summary is correct and whether your pronunciation is clear. It is a practice that can be effective immediately and is very helpful for organizing your thoughts and practicing your words.

Tip 35: Write your life experience into an English composition or make an oral presentation

Once or twice a week, spend one or two hours each time summarizing the week Write an English composition of three to five hundred words about your experiences and reflections on life or work in the past.

After considering the revision, recite it, and then repeat it to your classmates, colleagues or friends like a speech at the appropriate time.

The purpose of speaking to others is, on the one hand, to train your courage, and on the other hand, to test your expression ability to see if you can make others fully understand what you mean. In order to speak out, it is natural to pay attention to pronunciation, intonation, rhythm and other aspects.

You can also organize classmates, colleagues or friends who are actively learning English to take turns giving lectures and taking turns being the audience. After speaking, discuss with each other in English. Having a theme as the center can make the content of conversation practice concrete and substantial, which is far better than empty and irrelevant free talk. If you insist on doing this kind of exercise every week, you will definitely make rapid progress in speaking and writing after a year.

Tip 36: Think in English at all times and record in English

The quality of your English depends on whether you can use English listening as you wish in your daily life or work. , the four skills of speaking, reading and writing. The overall root of these four skills is the ability to think in English.

Being able to think in English is not something that can be achieved overnight. The most important thing is to develop the habit of thinking in English. We must start from the little things in life. For example, when we are walking or waiting in line to buy tickets, we express the things we see, the conversations we hear or the trivial things we think about in English in our minds. Even if it's not a complete sentence, a word or phrase will do. If circumstances permit, write them down in a notebook.

The most important thing to pay attention to in this kind of exercise is to try to avoid the Chinese translation process. Write down directly what you see, hear, and think in English. This is the first step to practice English thinking habits.

Tip 37: Be a critical person

In order to learn English well, sometimes even to help others learn English well, you have to be a critical person. On roadside billboards, in instructions for daily necessities, and on publishers' advertising flyers, as long as they are written in English, you can pay attention to see if you can find errors. Doing so will help train you in the habit of carefulness and precision. If you encounter any doubts, you may wish to copy them down and discuss them with your teachers or friends. Of course, if the person who made the mistake can correct the mistake, it will be an additional gain.

Tip 38: Always remember to transition from listening, reading, to speaking, and writing

Chinese people are mostly silent and reserved. They generally like to listen, dislike speaking, and like Reading does not like the psychology of writing. Even in speaking classes, there are often only a few students speaking, and most just listening silently. If you don't break through this mentality, it will be difficult to improve your English to a higher level.

So you should have a positive attitude mentally and remind yourself at all times that listening and reading are to prepare for speaking and writing. When listening to audio tapes, radio, or listening to people talking, you should be highly interested and curious, always find out where you have questions, ask questions in English, and then imagine some possible answers. If you hear an opinion that you disagree with, try to express your opinion in English.

It may be a bit much, but it’s worth it to learn English well, haha!

I wish you success in your studies!