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Chapter 16

Closure

Learning English is not easy but it is not impossible. You may want to see the
following tips

Grammar is not something to be afraid of.

Grammar is used to communicate.

Grammar can become an obsession for students at times. This is especially true
for students who attended strict grammar schools as children. Keep in mind that
you only study grammar to communicate. Practice with a few exercises before
writing an essay or having a conversation in which you try to use your new tools.

Determine your weak points.

Don't waste time on grammar exercises that you already know because they're
easier for you. Concentrate on the grammar that you find difficult. If you're not
sure where your problems are, write a few short essays or paragraphs and have
a teacher circle any errors that appear repeatedly. Then you can look up and
practice your problem.

Teach a friend about grammar points.

Find a friend who is a lower level student than you.
Teaching forces you to remember and fully comprehend the rules.
Try making a worksheet for a friend.

Improve your homework skills

• Maintain your organization.
• Separate notebooks should be kept for exercises, writing, and vocabulary.

• Make use of a pen that you adore.

• Study in short bursts at regular intervals.

• Allocate a limited amount of time for review.

• Study in a place where you are happy and at ease.

• Keep distractions to a minimum. Consider email, TV, and the phone (unless in
English) to be off-limits while studying.

• Keep a drink and a snack nearby so you don't have to get up.
• Make an English-only rule if you study in pairs or groups.

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