☆ Diligence is the key to success.
3. nevertheless: adv. however, in spite of, still 然而，尽管
☆ What you said was true but nevertheless unkind.
你所说的都对, 不过有点不客气。
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10. communicate: exchange information, news, ideas,etc.沟通交流 ☆ In English corner, students can communicate with each other in
5. constant adj. 经常的，不断的 frequent continuous 6. acquaintance n. 认识；了解；熟人相识的人(泛泛之交 )
make the acquaintance of /make someone‘s acquaintance 结识某人 nodding acquaintance 相识不深的人
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7. concentrate v. 集中精力 focus on; give attention to concentrate sth. on/upon (doing) sth. 将…集中于
☆ He concentrated on his reading so that he could understand the story.
Introductory Remarks 课文介绍
You mentioned some English learning strategies and also applied them in your learning process. They have done you a lot of good. However, some of you find yourselves in despair because you are plagued (confused) by such questions as: Why can’ t I speak idiomatic English(地道的英语)？How do I expand my vocabulary? How can I improve my listening comprehension? In a sense, English is not teachable, but learnable. That is why the author of this text states at the very beginning: “ Learning English is by no means easy. It takes great diligence and prolonged effort.” However, there useful tips passed down to us by experience language learners, let’s read the text together to find out what they are. Besides, I believe you all have some individual experiences to add.
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4. complain vi. 抱怨, 投诉 complaint n. complain of/about:
☆ Neighbors complained to the police about the noise from the building site. 街坊邻居们向警方投诉工地上传来的噪音。
is concerned? Are you satisfied with the progress you have made? Why or why not? Have you found an efficient way of learning English? Can you brainstorm as many words as possible about English learning? listening speaking reading writing English corner electronic dictionary BBC VOA network
Unit One
Some Strategies for Learning English
课文介绍 Introductory Remarks
单词及用法 Words and Expressions
课文 Text
练习 Exercises have you been learning English? What do you think of yourself as far as English learning
8. enlarge v.扩大 en(使…)+large (adj.)=enlarge(v.) enable/ encourage
9. opportunity: favorable time or chance to do sth. 机会 ☆ The new mother is seeking out work-at-home opportunities. ☆ We should seize every opportunity to practice English.
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1. strategy n. 战略, 策略 · sustainable development strategy 可持续性发展战略
☆ If you master some strategies, you can study English well.
2. diligence n. 勤奋 diligent