A. Do not worry. B. What's wrong with you? C. But my reading isn't good all the time. D. When you read, you should learn to guess the meaning of the new words. E. They use the basic words and grammar to make sentences or stories. |
Xiao Li: Morning, Robert.
Robert: Xiao Li, you look sad.
Xiao Li: I got a bad mark in the English exam.
Robert: Just an exam!
Xiao Li: You know, I like English very much.
Robert: It's a good way to read our school English newspaper every day.
Xiao Li: Newspaper? Oh, I don't like it.
Robert: Remember: some students from America write the school English newspaper. Through reading, you can get to know a lot.
Xiao Li: I see! What else?
Robert:
Xiao Li: Thanks a lot! I will do as what you told me.
Here are some English study skills for beginners.
Listening
Listening is a great way to improve your pronunciation and intonation (语调)．You can start by listening to short stories for children because they are usually easy.
Reading
Reading is a good way to help you learn new words. And it will also help you learn English grammar. Children's books are great for beginners.
Vocabulary
When you come across new words in the reading, write them down in your notebook. You can write down the translation in your na tive language to help you understand.
Speaking
While doing your reading exercises, read them aloud. You can also look for some articles on the Internet to read.
Learning any language needs practice—lots of practice. You don't have to spend hours studying each day; just 30 minutes a day for four or five days a week will help you improve it.
