There are many aspects (方面) to language learning, such as how to say words, which words to choose, and what form of words to use. All of these aspects together can make learning a foreign language very difficult. But there are some points that might make it easier, and more fun.

First, don’t worry too much about pronouncing words the wrong way. Pronunciation is important, of course. It helps the listener to understand what is said more clearly. However, the most important step in learning a new language is to practice speaking it. Like learning any new skill (技能), practice makes perfect. And when you practice speaking the new language, the native speaker (说本族语的人) usually thinks highly of your hard work and is ready to help improve your pronunciation.

Second, don’t be afraid to guess the meaning of what someone says. There will be a lot of words to learn while studying a foreign language. In fact, there are tens of thousands of different words in English. And a word may have more than one meaning. The same goes with any other language. It is impossible to know all the words and all the meanings. Use clues (提示) to guess the meaning of what others say. When meeting a person that says “Hola” and waves his or her hand, one might guess that the person is giving a greeting. It is not important at that moment to know the exact meaning. With more practice of guessing the meaning of new words, your vocabulary will increase.

Third, don’t lose hope. Learning a new language always takes time. Many will give up learning because learning all of the rules of another language is too hard or boring. Some may think that other people will make fun of them for making mistakes. But it’s OK to make mistakes. Nobody is perfect, after all. Don’t give up and keep trying.

In the end, learning a new language can be difficult, but remember that it can have great benefits (益处). Learning a new language doesn’t just mean the ability to speak in that different language. It can also include making new friends, experiencing new adventures in a different culture, and tasting new foods!

Listening test is one of the most important parts of the English exam. Here are some tips for you.

Before you start to listen, you need to relax. Don’t be stressed out. And try to read the questions. These questions usually help you understand the conversation or the passage.

Then listen carefully to the first sentence. It usually tells you the main idea of the passage. When you’re listening, try to do some thinking and take some notes, such as:

☆What happened?

☆When, where, and how?

☆What does the speaker want to tell us?

In this way, you may understand the passage better.

Please remember not to think about one or two words for a long time. When you hear some words you don’t know, don’t spend too much time on them. Very often, you’ll find out what they mean later when you go on with the listening.

You are never too old to learn (学习). Peng Shengwu, an-80-old grandma, learns every day. 【小题1】.

At first, Grandma Peng just wanted to learn English to help her grandson. Then she began to love it. Now she studies at a school. 【小题2】 They are all old people from 60 to 80 years old.

Grandma Peng learns many subjects (科目) at school. 【小题3】 She listens to her English teacher carefully in class. And after class, she does her homework carefully, too.

But it is a little difficult (难的) for her to learn English. 【小题4】 She often puts English cards on the walls of her home. She likes listening to English when she is cooking. Sometimes, she even brings English cards with her when she takes a bus. “【小题5】 I like it a lot.” Grandma Peng says. “It is also good for my brain (大脑).”