I really enjoy your teaching. Please persist in sharing your valuable English lessons and keep motivating English learners! 😊Btw, you look pretty and charismatic with your modest style.
Hey! I'm impressed by your ability to speak and teach English confidently, and I admire how you express your identity with your headscarf. Keep making great content and encouraging English learners to maximize their potential!
As a non-native English speaker, how can I improve my skills with idioms and colloquial expressions in both writing and speaking, and how can I avoid translating idioms from my native language into English directly?
It's actually not quite hard. To get better at using idioms and colloquial expressions, immerse yourself in English by watching movies, listening to podcasts, and chatting with native speakers. Learn idioms in context, and keep a journal to track new ones you discover. Practice using them in your writing and speaking, and avoid directly translating idioms from your native language. Instead, find English equivalents or rephrase your thoughts. Lastly, don’t hesitate to ask for feedback to make sure you’re on the right track. With time and practice, you’ll sound more natural and fluent!
As an English literature major, I have trouble reading long passages. How can I improve my ability to infer meaning from context when I encounter unfamiliar words or phrases while reading?
Hey! I know how tough long passages can be, especially with tricky words. Here’s what might help: 1. Break it down: Focus on the main idea of the sentence, even if some words are new. 2. Look for clues: Nearby words often give hints about what an unfamiliar term might mean. 3. Zoom out: Sometimes, the whole paragraph provides the context you need. 4. Spot familiar parts: Recognize any roots or prefixes? They can guide you. 5. Reread if needed: A second look can make things clearer. Keep practicing, and it’ll get easier. Happy reading!
@@englishcornerwithvalentine Do you have any suggestions for how I can train myself to spot context clues more effectively while reading? Also, how can I find a balance between reading fluently and pausing to think about the meaning of unfamiliar words?
@@LukasAdrian-f8w Here are some quick tips to help you spot context clues; (1) try to look for hints in the sentences around unfamiliar words, (2) you can also mark words or phrases that provide context, (3) consider what you already know and what the surrounding text suggests, and (4) you can create charts to connect new words with their context. Now, for balancing fluency and comprehension, (1) you can set a comfortable pace; slow down when you encounter difficult words, (2) don't hesitate to practice reading aloud because this helps with fluency and understanding, (3) just break down complex sentences for better understanding, and (4) summarize what you’ve read to reinforce understanding. With practice, you'll improve in both areas. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions!
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You're doing great, keep it up! 😊😊👍
Sure, I will. Thank you! 😊
I really enjoy your teaching. Please persist in sharing your valuable English lessons and keep motivating English learners! 😊Btw, you look pretty and charismatic with your modest style.
Thank you, I will!
Hey! I'm impressed by your ability to speak and teach English confidently, and I admire how you express your identity with your headscarf. Keep making great content and encouraging English learners to maximize their potential!
Hey, thanks a ton for the encouragement! I'm always looking for new ways to help English learners. Feel free to leave any suggestions or requests.
@@englishcornerwithvalentine That sounds great. Where are you actually from?
I'm from Indonesia 😊
As a non-native English speaker, how can I improve my skills with idioms and colloquial expressions in both writing and speaking, and how can I avoid translating idioms from my native language into English directly?
It's actually not quite hard. To get better at using idioms and colloquial expressions, immerse yourself in English by watching movies, listening to podcasts, and chatting with native speakers. Learn idioms in context, and keep a journal to track new ones you discover. Practice using them in your writing and speaking, and avoid directly translating idioms from your native language. Instead, find English equivalents or rephrase your thoughts. Lastly, don’t hesitate to ask for feedback to make sure you’re on the right track. With time and practice, you’ll sound more natural and fluent!
As an English literature major, I have trouble reading long passages. How can I improve my ability to infer meaning from context when I encounter unfamiliar words or phrases while reading?
Hey! I know how tough long passages can be, especially with tricky words. Here’s what might help:
1. Break it down: Focus on the main idea of the sentence, even if some words are new.
2. Look for clues: Nearby words often give hints about what an unfamiliar term might mean.
3. Zoom out: Sometimes, the whole paragraph provides the context you need.
4. Spot familiar parts: Recognize any roots or prefixes? They can guide you.
5. Reread if needed: A second look can make things clearer.
Keep practicing, and it’ll get easier. Happy reading!
@@englishcornerwithvalentine Do you have any suggestions for how I can train myself to spot context clues more effectively while reading? Also, how can I find a balance between reading fluently and pausing to think about the meaning of unfamiliar words?
@@LukasAdrian-f8w Here are some quick tips to help you spot context clues; (1) try to look for hints in the sentences around unfamiliar words, (2) you can also mark words or phrases that provide context, (3) consider what you already know and what the surrounding text suggests, and (4) you can create charts to connect new words with their context.
Now, for balancing fluency and comprehension, (1) you can set a comfortable pace; slow down when you encounter difficult words, (2) don't hesitate to practice reading aloud because this helps with fluency and understanding, (3) just break down complex sentences for better understanding, and (4) summarize what you’ve read to reinforce understanding.
With practice, you'll improve in both areas. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions!
@@englishcornerwithvalentine thanks a bunch! 👍
Must say, you're drop dead gorgeous in black!