Hi. In the classroom today you will learn many good ways to study English.

The following list will give you some ideas.

Pick the study methods that work best for you.

• Try tape recording your class or conversations in English.

• Get involved in English related community or school activities.

• Listen to English news programs and know current issues.

• Listen to American television to learn more slang and idioms.

• Listen to American radio or music to learn more slang and idioms.

• Watch American movies to learn more slang and idioms.

• Use a dictionary to look up words you do not understand.

• Practice English conversation or pronunciation in a mirror.

• Always think about what you just heard in a conversation.

• Try to think in English as much as possible.

• Try to get totally into the language and you will soon notice improvement.

• Invest as much time as possible towards improving your English.

• Ask a native speaker to tape-record their conversations.

• Tell people when you do not understand some of the conversation.

• Try to learn about the culture of the United States.

• Join class discussions no matter how intimidated you feel.

• Interrupt discussions if you do not understand something.

• Try to talk with Americans as much as possible.

• Try to learn as many idioms and slang as possible.

• Don't worry too much about making mistakes.

• Visit your local library to check out some English books.

• Subscribe to English books or magazines.

• Set aside time each night to read English.

• Form an English study group with your closest friends.

• Try mimicking intonation, stress, and rate of speech of native speakers.

• Watch the Fun Easy English Video Lessons as much as possible.

Until next time.