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Title: English language study method?
Post by: jtann on November 24, 2014, 10:47:48 am
What's an effective method to study at Eng Lang to get better?
thanks
Title: Re: English language study method?
Post by: dmitridr on November 26, 2014, 08:23:21 pm
Hi there!

To study effectively and efficiently as Eng Lang (or any subject for that matter), I'd first advise something you enjoy in the subject. When I'm tutoring, I always firstly recommend this to students. The reason is that finding something you enjoy will make studying so much easier! For example, I personally love writing, and so I weaved this enjoyment of writing into my essays! I also have a natural fascination with languages so that helped too. What do you currently enjoy about English Language?

Secondly, I'd recommend that after every unit, you compile a list of notes for each unit and AOS. This way, you can keep a record of what you're learning and this will help for revision come the end of year exams.

Lastly, I'd recommend you read more. Yes, read study guides, 'the green book', A+ essays, and example articles to help build you knowledge and fluidity in writing. I found that the simple act of reading more actually increases your grades, and spelling too!

I hope this helps :)
Title: Re: English language study method?
Post by: jtann on February 08, 2015, 05:55:25 pm
Quote from: dmitridr on November 26, 2014, 08:23:21 pm
Hi there!

To study effectively and efficiently as Eng Lang (or any subject for that matter), I'd first advise something you enjoy in the subject. When I'm tutoring, I always firstly recommend this to students. The reason is that finding something you enjoy will make studying so much easier! For example, I personally love writing, and so I weaved this enjoyment of writing into my essays! I also have a natural fascination with languages so that helped too. What do you currently enjoy about English Language?

Secondly, I'd recommend that after every unit, you compile a list of notes for each unit and AOS. This way, you can keep a record of what you're learning and this will help for revision come the end of year exams.

Lastly, I'd recommend you read more. Yes, read study guides, 'the green book', A+ essays, and example articles to help build you knowledge and fluidity in writing. I found that the simple act of reading more actually increases your grades, and spelling too!

I hope this helps :)


Thanks so much for the advice. sorry for the late reply, im fairly new to using forums.
Would you know where to access these articles or essays? If you could provide a link, that'd be highly appreciated!
Title: Re: English language study method?
Post by: vceva on February 19, 2015, 07:23:04 pm
Quote from: jtann on February 08, 2015, 05:55:25 pm
Would you know where to access these articles or essays?

English Language essay submission and marking
English Language Sample Essay Repository
The English Language Newspaper Articles and Examples Thread