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Mcm mana nak power english? (merged with suzy2712)
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There are two parts to improving English or any other language in this world.
1) Reading
Reading would give the exposure to the sentence construction and the use of various words as well as new vocabularies. To begin, focus on simple sentences and understand the construction and combinations. Later, as u progress, u will understand why such sentences are different from one another.
Remember, different subjects give you different vocabularies and may have different types of sentence construction. Passive, active sentences. Scientific topics/articles may be different from English Literature. It would be good to be exposed to a few types of articles for exposure.
2) Speaking
Speaking is the most difficult part of the proficient use of any language. Once u have strong vocabulary foundation, u may attempt to speak. Speaking takes time as you need to find the right tone of voice, speed and comfort in pronounciation. What I do is that after reading some articles, I would sit alone and start to explain what I've read to myself in English without looking at the article. If you could do it, its a good start.
R6
[ Last edited by RainbowSix on 24-1-2005 at 08:50 PM ] |
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I forgot. If anyone is interested in refining how to speak better, try reading comics. Irregardless of whether its Batman or Archies, they all portray methods of speaking and dialogues useful for everyone.
The method helped me.
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as for me, if you want to master anything...you have to have INTEREST.. without it...nothing will work 
yup reading helps one to master english languange ... and conversing in english helps too... don't be shy to speak in english with your friends, family or whoever. we make mistakes..ppl may correct it for us, that's how we learn..well thats how i learn at least |
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try playing word games like text twist, book worm, literati, what word etc, etc...
[ Last edited by Foxey on 26-1-2005 at 04:25 PM ] |
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basically, i think u can improve by read, comprehen, listen and speak... like i used to tell my students before... if u want to improve, read... start with something light, one that captures your interest... it can be magazines like Cleo or Women's Weekly and the like... or comics as mentioned by R6.... then slowly u move to heavier stuff....
apart from that, try listening to news read in English... i won't really recommend songs as some also have grammatical errors in them... but it won't hurt to listen to them...
speak, don't be shy.... i came from a family who communicates in English at home... i have to admit, i do think in English and i do face difficulties when writing in BM...some people think that when we speak in English, we tend to be a show off and stuff.... but ignore them... why take heed when you are trying to improve yourself right?
as for comprehension, when we read a book, there might be some words that we don't understand... we can look in the dicts but another way of learning the meanings of the words is by reading the whole sentence or paragraph a few times.... u can guess what the words mean.... |
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Originally posted by RainbowSix at 24-1-2005 08:59 PM:
I forgot. If anyone is interested in refining how to speak better, try reading comics. Irregardless of whether its Batman or Archies, they all portray methods of speaking and dialogues useful for e ...
i jes bought Archies for my niece(thanx fr ur info)...oppss..its nope archies it's Betty @ Veronica..but i jes found out dat i felt in love wth the comics...so instead of giving it to my niece..i've decided to jes lend my niece the comics and start make thm as collection together with my RD. But it's a bit pricey..
the only problem that i should admit about myself is about conversing in english...tho other people that i mingle wth said i was good enuff (compare to them, of coss) but i still not satisfied wth myself.. so, i try to dig and figure out how to improve...environment plays a major role...in our environment, malays always look sarcasticly when others try to converse in english, it is quite disturbing. But to learn english u should hv full courage and dun mingle with narrow minded people dat always try to underestimate u. sum people they dun hv guts to speak but when others do, they try to point out mistakes..hahaha...so, dun bother about those people..
reading-yup i love reading..novel (fond of sheldon& Grisham writings), RD, anything that suggested by other people so that i could improve myself.Dictionary becomes my best fren but STILL got problem to use the correct words at the rite time, i've always lost my memory..i could not recall any..so i jes use the simple words when talking to other people (always regret this!!). any tips Seri or R6???
one more guys, try not to look at the subtitle when u watch english movies...if u can't help it (like i do) better watch dvd...switch to english subtitle no matter it is english movie.hehe
[ Last edited by Potpouri on 28-1-2005 at 12:10 PM ] |
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in our environment, malays always look sarcasticly when others try to converse in english, it is quite disturbing.
I know what you mean. However, dont pay any attention to these annoying response. If they are truly your friends, they will support you. Continue to do what you can. Find a friend who wants to improve and has the same goal in mind.Change is difficult for some and worrying to others. After all, it is you who will reap the benefits.
to use the correct words at the rite time, i've always lost my memory..i could not recall any..so i jes use the simple words when talking to other people (always regret this!!). any tips Seri or R6
On this, the only advise I can provide you is to keep on using English. You are not the only one who mispells or loss of words. I have made countless mistakes and still do them today. Remember we are all humans. Practise makes perfect. Dictionary is a good friend and you are on the right track there.
Your overall goal for now is to understand. As you progress, than you should pursue more difficult aspect of the language.
R6
[ Last edited by RainbowSix on 28-1-2005 at 02:38 PM ] |
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Originally posted by Potpouri at 28/1/05 11:39 AM:
Dictionary becomes my best fren but STILL got problem to use the correct words at the rite time, i've always lost my memory..i could not recall any..so i jes use the simple words when talking to other people (always regret this!!). any tips Seri or R6???
:hmm usually uses thesaurus....it helps...there's one also in the Microsoft Word program...I like to read books on idioms, proverbs etc...I'm also lucky
coz I got a bit of photographic memory...so when talking to others...u cud
slip in one or two of those in the conversation....
Practice maketh perfect...:ah: |
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oppss..its nope archies it's Betty @ Veronica..but i jes found out dat i felt in love wth the comics...so instead of giving it to my niece..i've decided to jes lend my niece the comics and start make thm as collection together
When you read comics, look at how the characters express their dialogues. You may begin uttering the dialogues and practise them. Look at the context to which the dialogues are used.
R6
[ Last edited by RainbowSix on 28-1-2005 at 02:38 PM ] |
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Reading Archie comics is a good start.... but i just love Calvin & Hobbes... the words used in those comic strips - a little boy with such profound ways of expressing.... |
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Originally posted by seribulan at 28-1-2005 12:22 PM:
:hmm usually uses thesaurus....it helps...there's one also in the Microsoft Word program...I like to read books on idioms, proverbs etc...I'm also lucky
coz I got a bit of photographic memory. ...
yup Seri, i've got one...but it so dull its boring..can u recommend me any thesaurus thats interesting to read ? i hv activator and i keep reading it till now.. |
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Originally posted by RainbowSix at 28-1-2005 12:26 PM:
When read comics, look at how the characters express their dialogues. You may begin uttering the dialogues and practise them. Look at the context to which the dialogues are used.
R6
thanks for the tips..dats what i always do.read out loud...hehe..even my roomate think i':gila:m crazy... |
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Originally posted by Foxey at 28-1-2005 12:49 PM:
Reading Archie comics is a good start.... but i just love Calvin & Hobbes... the words used in those comic strips - a little boy with such profound ways of expressing....
ok,i'll go get one..it will be my next fav collections who knows? |
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Originally posted by Potpouri at 28-1-2005 01:43 PM:
yup Seri, i've got one...but it so dull its boring..can u recommend me any thesaurus thats interesting to read ? i hv activator and i keep reading it till now..
hmm... i think there is this one thick dict by Oxford - it has some graphic explanation in it.... quite interesting... i can't really remember the name of the dict but am sure it's Oxford.... |
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Originally posted by Potpouri at 28-1-2005 01:51 PM:
ok,i'll go get one..it will be my next fav collections who knows?
u can start by reading the strips in the Star newspaper... the collections of it can be quite expensive... last time it used to cost me RM39.90, now, i saw the price have increased to RM50 and above... so far, i have three of the collections.... wanted to get the others but *sigh* ..... |
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read out loud...hehe..even my roomate think i'm crazy...
They will only think of you like that temporarily. One day, they will look at you differently and some may even ask you for guidance.
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Originally posted by RainbowSix at 28-1-2005 04:51 PM:
They will only think of you like that temporarily. One day, they will look at you differently and some may even ask you for guidance.
R6
hehe..in fact R6,believe it or not my frens always refer to me..my vocab is ok because of lotsa reading.but me still not satisfied.i wanna become like Seri,Foxey, like u,..love to learn..thinking of furthering my study in english..hahaa..maybe for my second degree? |
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Originally posted by Foxey at 28-1-2005 04:21 PM:
hmm... i think there is this one thick dict by Oxford - it has some graphic explanation in it.... quite interesting... i can't really remember the name of the dict but am sure it' ...
My ACTIVATOR? :stp: |
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Originally posted by Potpouri at 28/1/05 05:18 PM:
My ACTIVATOR? :stp:
:ah:yup, if my memory serves me right, Pot... |
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Originally posted by seribulan at 28/1/2005 19:19:
:ah:yup, if my memory serves me right, Pot...
What is My Activator? Can someone explain?
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