Dictionary Work

Vocabulary DevelopmentDictionary Work (1)Noun: (n)U or CVerb: (v)Adjective: (adj)Adverb: (adv)SYN (same meaning)ANT (opposite meaning)Pronunciation: /.../ check it online

Dictionary Work (2)

Many words in English have more than one meaning. Make sure you use the correct meaning.Light1: the bright rays that come from the sun, or a lamp inside, which help you to see things.

Light2: with a pale coloura light blue t-shirt

X (ANT) (OPPOSITE)

a dark blue t-shirt

Light3: easy to lift or moveX (ANT) (OPPOSITE)

Light

Heavy

Light4: not very much or not very strong

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How to study English outside the classroom

Learning English in the classroom is NOT enough

Using technology Doing online activities in Englishwatching movies with English subtitleschatting with your friends in English (facebook, skype ...)listening to music in English/checking lyricsPlaying games in English....

Creating Learning Circles

First, create your own learning circleShare your own learning experiences with your friends difficulties / how to overcome these difficultiessuggestions on how to improve language skillshelping each other on topics that you had difficulty withmotivating each other

In campus Make as many international friends as you canbut WHY???To practice your speaking, listening and actual use of vocabularyTo learn different cultures/to teach your own culture

Library Use library resources before and after classes.If your room is too noisy, go to library and study there.If you don`t know how to use library resources ask for help from the library assistants.