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Learning to speak English can be difficult, but don't give up! 1

Attend an English class or discussion group.

Attending an English class is a great way to focus on some of the more formal aspects of speaking English. 2 Attending a discussion group is a more informal and relaxed way of learning English, where the emphasis is more on communication and relationship building than on speaking "correct" English.

Speak a little English every day.

3 Speaking English with another person is the fastest, most effective method of improving. Don't wait until you "feel more comfortable" speaking in English. You probably won't reach that level for a long time, so push yourself outside of your comfort zone and start speaking English today. You' ll be amazed at how quickly your language skills improve.

Work on your pronunciation. Even if you have an acceptable grasp of the English language, with good grammar and an extensive vocabulary, native English speakers may find you very difficult to understand if you don't work on your pronunciation. 4 Listen closely to how native English speakers pronounce certain words and sounds and do your best to copy them.

5 The wider your vocabulary and the more English phrases you learn, the easier speaking English will become. Again, spending time with native English speakers will help you to pick up on common vocabulary and phrases in a natural way. Although reading, watching English TV and listening to the news is also beneficial.

A．Expand your vocabulary and use idiomatic phrases.

B．Use vocabulary in a sentence to commit it to memory.

C．A class will teach you the grammatically correct way of speaking.

D．The absolute best way to learn any new language is just to speak it.

E．You can practice by starting simple conversations with the people you meet.

F．With enough practice and right resources, you can start speaking English confidently.

G．Correct, clear pronunciation is vital if you really want to improve your level of English.

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【推荐1】Attending classes is only part of your English education.

To become proficient(精通的) in English you have to take responsibility and be active in acquiring it. You have to live and breathe English. 1 Here are some suggestions for making English your own.

2 Many people study English as if it were math or science. They often feel they are trying to solve problem.

Yes, you can study rules, but there are often more exceptions to the rules than there are rules. This doesn't mean you shouldn't study them, but language is living. It breathes, it moves, it grows, and it changes. You have to learn to live it, to feel it in your soul. You have to make it your own. It has to become a part of you. 3 .

Don't hold on to your dictionary so tightly. 4 . Our brains slow down when we are constantly translating English to and from our language. The first thing you should do is to stop translating new words you hear directly into your native language. Most people immediately go to their electronic dictionaries when they come across something new. Don't do it！ Try this instead.

Try to understand the new word or phrase from context. 5 If you still don't understand, ask someone to explain what it means in English. If you still don't understand, consult an English-English dictionary or a dictionary in your own language.

A．It has to feel natural.

B．Surround yourself in English.

C．How well you succeed is really up to you.

D．Think of English as more like an art than a science.

E．The more you use the words, the more they become your own.

F．Your top priority in learning English should be to think in English.

G．The words and ideas around it can help you make good guess.

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【推荐2】Online dictionaries have become part of the writing and reading culture. Considering that there are several of them, you need to know what dictionary to use in different situations. The following gives you a detailed outlook of the best dictionaries on the web, their unique features, and their advantages and disadvantages.

Collins Dictionary

Featuring over 4.5 billion words, it is one of the best platforms for learners and teachers. Its search engine enables you to select the word by just typing a few letters. However, it doesn’t feature urban words and that the translator mode doesn’t always give correct translations.

Urban Dictionary

Urban dictionary is an online platform where you can find urban words or slang expressions. Although it doesn’t come handy for scholars, it can help you understand slang or urban words you come across around the web. You sometimes have to do many searches to get desired results.

Oxford Dictionary

Known as the best tool for students and learners, it helps define words both in British and American English. For clearer understanding, Oxford dictionary offers pictures, example sentences, and audio pronunciation, among others. It is the ideal (最合适的) dictionary to use when writing a research paper, but is sometimes criticized for complex word definitions.

Cambridge Dictionary

This dictionary is another highly respected online dictionary for official and academic purposes. It has three outstanding features which are dictionary, grammar, and translator. The dictionary supports translation for over 20 languages. Sometimes you may meet lots of information that might make it hard to get desired results.

1. What makes users dissatisfied with Collins Dictionary?

A．Outdated words.	B．A small vocabulary.
C．Frequent searches.	D．Some bad translations.

2. Which dictionary features slangs?

A．Collins Dictionary.	B．Urban Dictionary.
C．Oxford Dictionary.	D．Cambridge Dictionary.

3. What do Oxford Dictionary and Cambridge Dictionary have in common?

A．They present a lot of pictures.	B．They provide various translations.
C．They define words in a complex way.	D．They are useful for research purposes.

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This year’s report was based on the EF Standard English Test results of more than 2.3 million adults who were tested on their ability to understand written and spoken English. 2 Their median age was 23, and 59 percent were women, the report said.

Jesper Knutell, executive vice-president and general manager of corporate solutions, EF China, said China’s increase in rankings was for two main reasons. 3 Their long-term commitment to English education and increased investment in the language also made a great difference.

“ 4 Because I learned English, I had the opportunity to study at Harvard University, where I received a PhD. I also taught for 10 years at Yale University and the University of Michigan,” said Ning Qiang, professor at Capital Normal University in Beijing. He added, “I am a product of good English proficiency and an example of how important good English proficiency is to peopled learning opportunities and career advancement.”

To improve English proficiency, people should study English every day in sessions of 20 to 40 minutes rather than for hours at a time, Knutell said. 5 He added that watching TV, reading and listening to the radio in English can also help.

A．English has changed my life.

B．English benefits my career a lot.

C．China’s ranking rose seven places to 40th among 100 countries.

D．Chinese people’s strong desire to understand the world counted.

E．The report was widely accepted by the people around the world.

F．The number of participants worldwide increased by 27% this year.

G．They should memorize vocabulary and begin using it immediately.

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