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#11
29th May 2010
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English Tips #12
Learn Synonyms
Synonyms - are words that mean the same thing. When you have learnt a new word see if there are any synonyms for it. It expands your vocabulary and it will make your English more interesting and less repetitive. There are several online dictionaries that can help: Thesaurus.com | Synonym.com| Rhymezone.com Yet again using flash cards as a memory aid can help. Write the word you know on one side of the card and the most common synonyms for that word on the other side. See how many you can remember. 
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#12
29th May 2010
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Take Part
English Tips #13
Take Part It might seem a bit obvious, but believe me I've taught enough classes to know there's always one person who is reluctant or unwilling to take part. The one who sits with his or her arms folded as if to say "Go on then, teach me." Well I'm afraid that no one can teach you any language. Rather, you have to learn it and in order to do this you have to participate. To get the full benefits of any learning experience you need to be active, if not proactive:- * Get involved, participate in discussions and don't let your shyness hold you back. * Think of your learning experience as a good investment. The more you put in, the more you'll get out. * Ask your teacher to organise some role-plays or 10 minutes free speaking time in the lesson. * If there's something you don't understand in the lesson say so. Teachers aren't psychic, if you sit with a smile on your face nodding politely, we'll quite happily move on to the next nasty bit of grammar. * Join forums, or social networking sites where you can make friends and practise your English. By now there's probably a forum for every hobby or interest you can think of. * Ask for help - don't be too proud to admit you don't know everything.
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#13
29th May 2010
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English Tips #15
Use Forums Effectively - 1
First find a forum you like. It's not difficult. Nowadays you can find a forum on just about any topic you can think of. If you have a hobby or sport, why not share your passion? A good forum should be well moderated and have enough active members. Forums where you have to register to participate are better than free for alls, where you may get trouble from spammers etc. Post an introductory message and wait...
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#14
29th May 2010
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English Tips #16
English Tips #16
Use Forums Effectively - 2 Keep Discussion Going on the Forum Once you have found a forum that suits you you may find that some individuals want you to start corresponding through e-mail. However, there's a downside to this, others won't be aware of those conversations and the person you are in contact with may drop out after a while. Whenever possible/appropriate, write your thoughts, comments, and questions on the forum. That way you will be corresponding with a whole group of people, you will be more visible and everyone will benefit from any response / feedback.
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#15
29th May 2010
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Use Forums Effectively - 3 Optimize Your Messages
Use Forums Effectively - 3
Optimize Your Messages Forums are becoming very popular. However not everyone seems to "get it". Forum is a Latin word, it was the main public square at the centre of a Roman town, which acted as the main meeting place and shopping area. Generally speaking a forum on the internet is a place to share knowledge and thoughts. Your messages should be concise, think carefully about the content, intent, and tone. If you want to encourage people to talk with you try this five-stage process for writing your messages: 1. Get to know the forum. When you find a forum you like just start by reading the forum's messages carefully. Try reading the discussion boards for a week or so without actually responding or posting anything yourself. In chat rooms, just sit quietly for a while to see if the discussions that are going on are truly something in which you wish to engage. Don't respond to private messages in that time either, just make a note of things you want to follow up in your message. 2. What do you want to discuss? Identify the core content of your message. Jot down the basics of what you want to say (e.g., a paragraph about the 3-4 most important issues raised by the group so far, a sentence about one area you'd like to explore in more depth, and an open-ended question to encourage more discussion). Imagine that you are one of the forum participants. Read the message aloud to check your tone. Does it foster a spirit of community building, co-learning, etc.? Does it "sound" like the way you talk? 3. Keep it topical. Revise your message, checking to make sure that what you say is appropriate for the forum and it is in the correct topic area. 5. Keep it friendly. Reread / revise the message again, this time adding finishing touches such as a greeting or opening sentence. 4. Be correct. Check for spelling and grammatical errors. 4. Ask for feedback Don't be afraid to admit that English isn't your first language. Ask people for help
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#16
29th May 2010
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English Tips #18
Use Forums Effectively - 4
Become a Teacher Yourself The best way to learn, is to teach. Read other posts and try to spot any errors, if you are confident enough point out the error. This way you may help someone else as well. Of course you could end up in a blazing argument, so be discrete and maybe save this tip for English learning forums.:courage:
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#17
29th May 2010
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Use Forums Effectively - 5 Be Original
Use Forums Effectively - 5
Be Original There are lots of forums out there, so try searching Google to see if someone has already written about your topic or asked that burning question. If you are in a busy forum try the forum's own search engine to see if your question or answer has already been posted. If it has, respond to the original post instead of starting a new thread.
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#18
29th May 2010
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English Tips #20
Oral Tests
If you are asked to give a presentation, try to choose something that interests you. You need a topic that you are very familiar with and can research quickly and efficiently. * What are your interests or hobbies? * Do you have a sporting talent that you can talk about? * Do you know about an interesting subject that no-one else in your group does? When you have decided on your topic and are writing about it, make some "cue cards" with the important points written on them. Make the presentation eye-catching and attention grabbing. Get a couple of pictures or illustrations to accompany it (a picture paints a thousand words, but don't overdo it). Rehearse your talk in front of a mirror, try recording it (or even videoing it) and play it back. If you're feeling really brave, post it on YouTube and invite feedback, but be warned, some people on the net aren't very nice. It may also help your confidence to give the presentation in front of supportive members of the family or your friends. These tips should make sure you are confident by the time you give your presentation.     
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#19
29th May 2010
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English Tips #21
Learning New Vocabulary 2
Read 10 words from your English dictionary daily. After you've read them, try writing two sentences using all 10 words. It's not easy, but it can be fun.:courage:
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#20
29th May 2010
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English Tips #22
Learning New Vocabulary 3
If you find it difficult to remember the meaning of a word write it on a card - then look it up in Wiki or Google and copy out (with pen and paper on the other side of the card) a few sentences that you find relating to the word. For example: squirrel On Wikipedia - One well-known trait of some species of squirrel is the gathering and storing of nuts for the winter. On Google - Squirrel is the common name for rodents of the family Sciuridae, and can sometimes be used to describe someone who is a 'goof' or 'clown'.:courage:
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