Learning is influenced by the number of questions that come to our mind. The more, the better. [ What? Where? Why? Who? When? How? ]
Learning depends upon the use of our senses. (Sight, touch, smell, taste, listening)
Learning also depends upon our vocabulary. (The number of words we know)
Learning becomes permanent by practice. Practice makes one perfect.
Specific Learning Objectives:
Trainee will able to describe methods for improving own skills for reading, writing and speaking English.
Whether it is English or any other skill it is the "Practice that makes one perfect". The following tips are based upon personal experience in an attempt to improve the language. The difference in progress depends upon dedication and technique. Hard work can produce some results but more important is technique and regular practice (discipline).
Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
~ Joseph Addison
Here are some tips:
Reading:
Set a goal for yourself in terms of the speed of reading
Buy a medium size dictionary
Buy old books Primary School English
Read what interests you
Choose a paragraph and read aloud
Mark the words that you find difficult to pronounce
Check those words in the dictionary
Choose some nursery rhymes to practice
Read a short paragraph to a friend and let him do the same. Compare the differences
Read jokes and tell them to your friends
If you have difficulty in reading, then listen first (on recorded tapes)
For spellings:
Use a dictionary
Make a separate notebook and write the spelhngs of the words that you find difficult
Keep trying new words
Break the words and then make spellings
Play word games. A very good site for playing word games is http://www.manythings.org/c/hm-clothes.cgi
Writing:
Be Simple, Clear, Concise(short), Complete and Honest
Read what you have written and listen to your writing
Check spellings
If possible, choose a friend and get his feedback
Buy a handwriting book to improve your handwriting
Speaking:
Observe the mouth movements of those who speak English well and try to copy them
Use the dictionary for checking the pronunciation
Make a list of words that you find difficult to pronounce and ask someone who speaks the language well to pronounce them for you. If possible search on the computer
Read aloud in English for 15-20 minutes everyday
Record your own voice and listen to the pronunciation mistakes
Listen to and sing English songs
Don't speak too fast or too slow
Listening:
Pay attention
Accept the fact that you are not going to understand everything
Keep cool when you do not understand
Do not interrupt
Listen to how something is said
Face those you are talking with and maintain eye contact
Don't talk too much
Start right now with the following exercise:
A) Read this page again but note the time it takes you to read. Keep a record for comparing it next time. Now read it aloud and see how your words flow and time it again
B) Underline the words you do not know at this stage. Make a separate list and write their meaning in simple English by looking at an English to English dictionary.
C) Close this page and write as many points as you can recall about learning English, or, speak to some one about the contents of this page.
Keep a record and repeat the above exercise after three days and see the difference. Practice, practice, practice!!!
Keep practicing and find ways to improve your technique. Remember, where there is a Will there is Way. Smile, and world will smile with you; frown and you will be left alone to brood. Choose.
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