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Pre-Essay Writing Steps

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If you are like so many people "essay = nightmare", then don't worry you are not alone. There are some steps that you can take to help you "get thought" writing your essay. One of the most important steps to in writing an essay is to be organized. Here are some pre-essay writing tips to help you get started.

Step 1 - First schedule yourself time to work on your essay. The same way you schedule time with friends and work. You must also schedule time for writing your essay.

Get comfortable with coffee, tea or anything that you can use to relax
If possible were comfortable clothes
Plan to write your essay in a place that you find convent and comfortable
Try to schedule a time to write your essay when you are not tired, hungry etc

Step 2 - Try to develop positive thoughts about writing your essay. The more positive you are about writing your essay the easier it will be to write.

Step 3 - Find out the length of the essay. OK this sounds "stupid", but it is so common that people do not write the required amount. The person reading your essay doesn't not want to read 5000 words, if the assignment is for 2000 words.

Step 4 - Choose a topic for your essay, if possible (sometimes an assigned topic is required. If you are not lucky enough to choose a topic then if possible choose a sub-topic. Here are some steps to help you decide on a topic:

Choose a topic or a subtopic that interest you.
A topic or a subtopic that you will be able to acquire enough research. In other words don't choose a subject that you will not be able to find enough research sources.

Step 5 - Make a list of resource sources, some resource sources you might want to try are:

Professional Newspapers - Magazines
Government Documents
Published Articles & Documents
Encyclopedias and other reference sources.
Internet
Library
If possible interview people

Step 6 -Collect related information on your topic. Decide which information is use able and relevant which is irrelevant/useful.

How to Study English Well!!!

IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH LEARNING SKILLS

Learning is a skill and it can be improved.

Your path to learning effectively is through knowing

yourself
your capacity to learn
processes you have successfully used in the past
your interest, and knowledge of what you wish to learn

Motivate yourself

If you are not motivated to learn English you will become frustrated and give up. Ask yourself the following questions, and be honest:-

Why do you need to learn/improve English?
Where will you need to use English?
What skills do you need to learn/improve? (Reading/Writing/Listening/Speaking)
How soon do you need to see results?
How much time can you afford to devote to learning English.
How much money can you afford to devote to learning English.
Do you have a plan or learning strategy?

Understanding how you learn best may also help you.

There are different ways to learn. Find out what kind of learner you are in order to better understand how to learn more effectively..

!Learning Tip - you may benefit from taking an active part in role plays or drama activities.

Here's How:

1-Remember that learning a language is a gradual process - it does not happen overnight.
2-Define your learning objectives early: What do you want to learn and why?
3-Make learning a habit. Try to learn something every day. It is much better to study (or read, or listen to English news, etc.) 10 minutes each day than to study for 2 hours once a week.
4-Remember to make learning a habit! If you study each day for 10 minutes English will be constantly in your head. If you study once a week, English will not be as present in your mind.
5-Choose your materials well. You will need reading, grammar, writing, speaking and listening materials
6-Vary your learning routine. It is best to do different things each day to help keep the various relationships between each area active. In other words, don't just study grammar.
7-Find friends to study and speak with. Learning English together can be very encouraging.
8-Choose listening and reading materials that relate to what you are interested in. Being interested in the subject will make learning more enjoyable - thus more effective.
9-Relate grammar to practical usage. Grammar by itself does not help you USE the language. You should practice what you are learning by employing it actively.
10-Move your mouth! Understanding something doesn't mean the muscles of your mouth can produce the sounds. Practice speaking what you are learning aloud. It may seem strange, but it is very effective.
11-Be patient with yourself. Remember learning is a process - speaking a language well takes time. It is not a computer that is either on or off!
12-Communicate! There is nothing like communicating in English and being successful. Grammar exercises are good - having your friend on the other side of the world understand your email is fantastic!
13-Use the Internet. The Internet is the most exciting, unlimited English resource that anyone could imagine and it is right at your finger tips.

Tips:

Remember that English learning is a Process Be patient with yourself. Practice, practice, practice

JOKE

JOKE

Once there was a millionaire who had a collection of live alligators. He kept them in a pool at the back of his mansion. The millionaire also had a beautiful daughter who was single. One day, he decides to throw a huge party. During the party he announces, "My dear guests, I have a proposition to every man here. I will give one million dollars or my daughter to the man who can swim across this pool full of alligators and emerge unharmed!" As soon as he finishes his last word, there is the sound of a large splash. The guests all turn to see a man in the pool swimming as fast as he can. They cheer him on as he keeps stroking. Finally, the swimming man makes it to the other side unharmed. The millionaire is so impressed, e says, "My boy, that was incredible! Fantastic! I didn't think it could be done! Well, I must keep my end of the bargain. Which do you want, my daughter or the one million dollars?" The man says, "Listen, I don't want your money. I don't want your daughter, either. I want the person who pushed me in that water!"

Kamis, 27 Mei 2010

Learning English is for teacher

Learning English is Fun
Avatar semadi yasa
Posted Sab, 20/02/2010 - 14:19 by semadi yasa

Most of students think that learning English is difficult. It is the same as they learn Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Accounting. English looks like a horrible and frightening subject for the students. Is it true? To find the answer is actually not so difficult. Firstly the teachers should think the way how they teach. It is frightening the students or not. Secondly the methods the teachers use in teaching monotonuous or various. And finally whether the teachers know the students' need or not.

Solution:

1. Don't ever frighten the students with English. Ensure the students that English is not difficult. Assure them that you teach them in relax, unstressed atmosphere;

2. Apply various methods and approaches in teaching. Cosider the students' situation and condition. If tiring situation, try to refresh them. Don't give teaching learning process directly. Invite them to sing, for example. You can also perform games. Not related but it will make them fresh and cheerful again;

3. Try to know what your students want from you. Learning English in Laboratory, Library, Classroom, Open area, personally, in pairs or groupically.

And last but not least, motivate the students to study whatever the subject is.

Be a good teacher, be a fun teacher.

Langganan: Postingan (Atom)

10 Tips to Effective & Active Listening Skills Written by Susie Michelle Cortright

The Technique. Active listening is really an extension of the Golden Rule. To know how to listen to someone else, think about how you would want to be listened to.

While the ideas are largely intuitive, it might take some practice to develop (or re-develop) the skills. Here’s what good listeners know — and you should, too:

1. Face the speaker. Sit up straight or lean forward slightly to show your attentiveness through body language.

2. Maintain eye contact, to the degree that you all remain comfortable.

3. Minimize external distractions. Turn off the TV. Put down your book or magazine, and ask the speaker and other listeners to do the same.

4. Respond appropriately to show that you understand. Murmur (“uh-huh” and “um-hmm”) and nod. Raise your eyebrows. Say words such as “Really,” “Interesting,” as well as more direct prompts: “What did you do then?” and “What did she say?”

5. Focus solely on what the speaker is saying. Try not to think about what you are going to say next. The conversation will follow a logical flow after the speaker makes her point.

6. Minimize internal distractions. If your own thoughts keep horning in, simply let them go and continuously re-focus your attention on the speaker, much as you would during meditation.

7. Keep an open mind. Wait until the speaker is finished before deciding that you disagree. Try not to make assumptions about what the speaker is thinking.

8. Avoid letting the speaker know how you handled a similar situation. Unless they specifically ask for advice, assume they just need to talk it out.

9. Even if the speaker is launching a complaint against you, wait until they finish to defend yourself. The speaker will feel as though their point had been made. They won’t feel the need to repeat it, and you’ll know the whole argument before you respond. Research shows that, on average, we can hear four times faster than we can talk, so we have the ability to sort ideas as they come in…and be ready for more.

10. Engage yourself. Ask questions for clarification, but, once again, wait until the speaker has finished. That way, you won’t interrupt their train of thought. After you ask questions, paraphrase their point to make sure you didn’t misunderstand. Start with: “So you’re saying…”

Five easy ways to develop your English listening skill

One of the biggest problems an ESL (English as a Second Language) student faces is to develop his or her listening comprehension. If you are like most ESL students, than you can probably comprehend a good portion of what you read and are able to write at least a little bit in English. But you get totally lost when it comes to understanding what an English speaker is saying during a regular conversation.

So, if that sounds like you, here is an easy five step exercise that you can use to practice and develop your listening ability.

For this exercise you will need a recording of a short text that you can have a native speaker create for you...or you can just swipe one off of the 49,790 ESL websites that exist out there in cyberspace.

Step One - Now that you have your recorded text, go find a nice quiet place where you won't be disturbed for the next forty-five minutes. Once you are there listen to your recording three to five times straight through without stopping. Each time you go through it, write down how much you felt you understood on a scale of one to ten.

Step Two - Listen to the recording a couple more times. But this time, pause about every fifteen seconds. At each pause think about what you heard...the sounds, pronunciations, intonations, and make note of those parts that seem to give you the most trouble so you can come back to them later. Then move on. Don't waste a lot of time here with what you don't know yet. It will only frustrate you.

Step Three - This time you will listen to the recording again, but do so with a transcription of the recording in front of you as you follow along. Pause every fifteen seconds or so, and underline the sections that you noted earlier. See if you can understand the text now that you have seen it written out. Note the sections where the speaker seems to jumble words together so you can later ask if that is really how those words are pronounced...or if the person who recorded the text was just a sloppy speaker and slurred his words together.

Step Four - Listen to the whole text a few more times while following along with the transcription. This time, however, do not pause the recording. Just let the recording roll, and keep up with it as best you can. Keep doing this until you feel comfortable listening to the recording and following along with the transcription at the normal rate.

Step Five - Once you feel comfortable with the text, and have a good grasp of what the speaker is saying...put away your transcription. Now listen to the recording several more times and make note of how much you understand each time on a scale of one to ten.

Finally, to wrap things up...ask several people that you know speak English well to read the text out loud to you. This will develop your listening skill as each one person's voice is different. They may even have different accents, pronunciations, intonations, etc.

HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH FOR BEGINNER

Get a good dictionary. If you need to, a dictionary to translate between your first language and English is best.
Practice everyday by checking your pronunciation, and learning a few new words.
Listen to people who speak English. If they talk too fast, kindly ask them to speak slower.
Learn the grammar with careful study. A teacher may be best for this.
Talk in English with other speakers, especially those who speak it as a first language.
Think in English when you have learned it well. Translation in your brain can become confusing after certain points.
Read Simple English in your spare time, such resources can be found at the simple english and books written for young children.

Ernest Hemingway’s Top 5 Tips For Writing Well

http://www.copyblogger.com/ernest-hemingway-top-5-tips-for-writing-well/

Who better?

Many business people faced with the task of writing for marketing purposes are quick to say:

Hey, I’m no Hemingway!

But really, who better than Hemingway to emulate? Rather than embracing the flowery prose of the literati, he chose to eschew obfuscation at every turn and write simply and clearly.

So let’s see what Ernest can teach us about effective writing.

1. Use short sentences.

Hemingway was famous for a terse minimalist style of writing that dispensed with flowery adjectives and got straight to the point. In short, Hemingway wrote with simple genius.

Perhaps his finest demonstration of short sentence prowess was when he was challenged to tell an entire story in only 6 words:

For sale: baby shoes, never used.

2. Use short first paragraphs.

See opening.

3. Use vigorous English.

Here’s David Garfinkel’s take on this one:

It’s muscular, forceful. Vigorous English comes from passion, focus and intention. It’s the difference between putting in a good effort and TRYING to move a boulder… and actually sweating, grunting, straining your muscles to the point of exhaustion… and MOVING the freaking thing!

4. Be positive, not negative.

Since Hemingway wasn’t the cheeriest guy in the world, what does he mean by be positive? Basically, you should say what something is rather than what it isn’t.

This is what Michel Fortin calls using up words:

By stating what something isn’t can be counterproductive since it is still directing the mind, albeit in the opposite way. If I told you that dental work is painless for example, you’ll still focus on the word “pain” in “painless.”

• Instead of saying “inexpensive,” say “economical,”
• Instead of saying “this procedure is painless,” say “there’s little discomfort” or “it’s relatively comfortable,”
• And instead of saying “this software is error-free” or “foolproof,” say “this software is consistent” or “stable.”

5. Never have only 4 rules.

Actually, Hemingway did only have 4 rules for writing, and they were those he was given as a cub reporter at the Kansas City Star in 1917. But, as any web writer knows, having only 4 rules will never do.

16 Tensis

Present Tense (+)

present tense use to daily activity, fact, ect.

formula:
Positif: S + V1 (s/es)
Negatif: S + DO/DOES + NOT + V1
question: DO/DOES + S + V1

Contoh Kalimat Positif:
I drink coffee
She drinks coffe
We drink coffee

Present Tense (-)

for I, WE, YOU, THEY tambah DO
for SHE, HE, IT, Mufli, Ellen tambah DOES

I do not drink coffee.
She does not drink coffee.
John Scoping does not learn english.

Present Tense (?)

(?): DO/DOES + S + V1

Sama saja pasangannya. Untuk I, WE, YOU, THEY gunakan DO. Untuk SHE, HE, IT, Mufli, Ellen gunakan DOES. Contohnya begini:

Kalimat positifnya: I drink coffee
Kalimat tanya menjadi: DO you drink cofee?

Kalimat positif: She drinks coffe
Kalimat tanya: DOES She drink coffee?

Kalimat tanya seperti diatas disebut juga YES/NO Question. Karena jawabannya memang Yes atau No. Do You drink coffee? “Yes I do” jawabnya. Atau bisa bisa dijawab dengan lengkap: “Yes, I do drink coffee”. Dihilangkan DO nya juga boleh, menjadi kalimat positif lagi: “Yes I drink coffee”.

Present Continuous Tense

Rumusnya:

Positif: S + Tobe + Ving

Negatif: S + Tobe+ Not+ Ving

Tanya:   Tobe + S + Ving

Berikut ini contoh kalimat Present Continuous Tense sesuai dengan rumus diatas:

- I am writing now (Saya sedang menulis sekarang)

- You are reading my article at present (Apa artinya?)

- She is waiting for you.

Present Continuous Tense (+)

Mudah saja kalimat Negatifnya, tinggal tambahkan NOT setelah Tobe. Rumusnya: S + Tobe + Not + Ving.

Kalimat yang diatas tadi akan saya jadikan kalimat negatif ya:

- I am NOT writing now (Saya sedang tidak menulis sekarang)

- You are NOT reading my article at present (Apa artinya?)

- She is NOT waiting for you.

Present Continuous Tense (?)

Ini nih contoh Kalimat Tanya dalam Present Continuous Tense, saya pake contoh kalimat yang diatas tadi tetapi untuk bertanya:

- Are you writing now? (Apakah kamu sedang menulis sekarang?)

- Are You reading my article at present? (Apa artinya?)

- Is She waiting for you.

Present Perfect Tense

Rumusnya Present Perfect Tense begini:

Positif: S + have/has + V3

Negatif: S + have/sas Not + V3

Tanya:   Have/has + S + V3

Contoh Present Perfect Tense
Positif: She has gone (Dia baru saja pergi)
Negatif: She has not gone
Tanya: Has She gone?

Present Perfect Continuous Tense

Rumus Present Perfect Continuous Tense

Positif: S + have/has + been + Ving

Negatif: S + have/has + not + been + Ving

Tanya: Have/has + S + been + Ving

Berikut contoh-contoh Present Perfect Continuous Tense:

-She has been learning english for 3 years
-I have been teaching english since last year
-They have been touring since yesterday

Past Tense

Past Tense adalah untuk menyatakan peristiwa yang telah “Lampau”.

Rumus Past Tense:

Positif: S + V2

Negatif: S + did not + V1

Tanya: Did + S + V1

Ingat, V2 maksud saya adalah Kata Kerja atau Verb bentuk ke-2. Tentang kata kerja dapat Anda baca di Kata Kerja

Contoh Kalimat Past Tense:
-I launched this blog on October 2009

Past Tense (-)

Sesuai rumusnya: S + did + not + V1

Kalimat positif , kita jadikan negatif:
-I saw her standing there
Menjadi: I did not see her standing there

Past Tense (?)

Kalau Anda sudah tau kalimat negatif Past Tense maka kalimat tanya tinggal dibalik , DID nya di depan Subject.

Positif: My Father bought this car last year
Tanya: Did My Father BUY this car last year

Past Continuous Tense

Rumus Past Continuous Tense

Positif: S + was/were + Ving

Negatif: S + was/were + NOT + Ving

Tanya: Was/Were + S + Ving

Contohnya:
I was sleeping when my friend come to my house yesterday

Past Continuous Tense (-)

- I was NOT writing …
- Joko was NOT sleeping …
- … ayo Anda buat yang lain.

Past Continuous Tense (?)

- Was I writing ….?

- Were You writing …?

Past Perfect Tense

Rumus Past Perfect Tense

Positif: S + had + V3

Negatif: S + had + not + V3

Tanya: Had + S + V3

Contoh kalimatnya:
-I had gone When He arrived at my home

Past Perfect Tense (-)

:
-I had not studied hard, so I didn’t make good result
-You had not told me that, that’s why I didn’t understand

Past Perfect Tense Dalam Kalimat Tanya

Tinggal dibalik, Had nya di depan.
Rumusnya kan: Had + S + V3

-Had You studied hard bla bla bla?
-Had You told me …?
-Silahkan buat sendiri contoh Anda.

Past Perfect Continuous Tense

Rumus Past Perfect Continuous Tense

Positif: S + had + been + Ving

Negatif: S + had + not + been + Ving

Tanya:  Had + S + been + Ving

Contoh kalimatnya:
-I had been repairing freezer when my friend came to my house

Future Tense

Rumus Future Tense

Positif: S + will + V1

Negatif: S + will + not + V1

Tanya: Will + S + V1

Contoh Kalimat Positif dalam Future Tense:
-I will study
-You will swim
-They will visit Tokyo

Future Tense(-)

-I will not study
-You will not swim
-They will not visit Tokyo

Future Tense (?)

-Will You study?
-Will You swim?
-Will They visit Tokyo?

Future Continuous Tense

Rumus Future Continuous Tense

Positif: S + will + be + Ving

Negatif: S + will not + be + Ving

Tanya: Will + S + be + Ving

Contoh Future Tense:
-I will be swimming at 9 o’clok tomorrow

Future Continuous Tense(-)

-You will not be working…
-They will not be driving home…
-She will not be learning music…

Future Continuous Tense(?)

-Will You be working …?
-Will They be driving home …?
-Will She be learning music …?

Future Perfect Tense

Future Perfect Tense digunakan untuk menyatakan sesuatu yang “Sudah terjadi, tetapi AKAN”.

Rumus Future Perfect Tense

Positif: S + will + have + V3

Negatif: S + will + not + have + V3

Tanya: Will + S + have + V3

Contoh Kalimat Positif Future Perfect Tense:
-I will have swum at 11 tomorrow

Future Perfect Tense(-)

Mudah saja, sesuai rumusnya, tambahkan NOT setelah Will:
-You will not have worked …
-They will not have driven home …
-She will not have learned music …

Future Perfect Tense(?)

-Will You have worked …
-Will They have driven home …
-Will She have learned music …

Future Perfect Continuous Tens

Perhatikan sesuai rumusnya berikut:

Rumus Future Perfect Continuous Tense

Positif: S + will + have + been + Ving

Negatif: S + will + not + have + been + Ving

Tanya: Will + S + have + been + Ving

Berikut ini contoh untuk Future Perfect Continuous Tense:

-You will have been working …
-They will have been driving home …
-She will have been learned music …

Future Perfect Continuous Tense(-)

-You will not have been working …
-They will not have been driving home …
-She will not have been learned music …

Future Perfect Continuous Tense(?)

-Will You have been working …?
-Will They have been driving home …?
-Will She have been learned music …?