Learner Journal--Alex

Through the half-term of course, I learned many useful skills, about how to do a presentation, Note-taking, looking for keywords. However, I also think that some of these deficiencies in study. First, my vocabulary is poor so that I can not clear, accurate to express my ideas. How to improve it, I got some suggestion from good students what not only to remember a new word, but also to use it. So, I'm going to use the new words make sentences and as possible as use it in daily life, I hope it will improve my vocabulary. Second, Pronunciation is another problem for me. A lot of words pronunciation is not accurate (e.g. stress, linked sounds). I think I can through the following methods to improve it:
--Listen and repeat from model pronunciation
--Recording my own pronunciation, listen and correct mistakes
--Review phonetic symbol

For participation this is my weakness. In the classroom, I didn't have an active participation the discussions and show me ideas. Not is I am not want to participation, it maybe made by character, I’m a quiet man. But, I know the importance of participation, I try to improve it. Inside, I should pay attention during the discussion, and share my point of view, do not fear mistakes. And, I want as possible as to communicate in English with others. Outside of class, conversations with local people is a good choice, it is can practice my speaking. While, I also can to learning by watch movies, listening English songs.