tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45953968409077489602024-02-09T05:42:52.594+11:00Learn English in AustraliaLessons by Ibrahim MohamedIbrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comBlogger368125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-10649733132812954612012-07-24T12:00:00.001+10:002012-07-24T12:00:11.807+10:00Writing a Report<a href="http://www.thewritingshed.com.au/writing-reports/">http://www.thewritingshed.com.au/writing-reports/</a>Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-70029346064456599092012-01-29T14:22:00.002+11:002012-01-29T14:22:46.543+11:00Safety<a href="http://findnething.com/view/full_story/17322766/article-Dating-safety--Don-t-let-them-steal-more-than-your-heart?instance=all_articles_widget">http://findnething.com/view/full_story/17322766/article-Dating-safety--Don-t-let-them-steal-more-than-your-heart?instance=all_articles_widget</a>Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-12330991324088104692011-07-28T19:18:00.002+10:002011-07-28T19:18:08.550+10:00Good Reasons to Lose Weight<a href="http://www.antiqueclockshop.com/wildkat781/motivation/reasons.html">http://www.antiqueclockshop.com/wildkat781/motivation/reasons.html</a>Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-89899685857571348572011-07-25T13:10:00.003+10:002011-07-25T13:11:20.504+10:00Census 1Here is a listening task from VOA Special English. It is about the census. You need to know some of the words in this text because it is similar to the ones used in the census form in Australia. <br />
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<a href="http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/home/Census-Findings-Show-Changes-in-US-Population-117899239.html">http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/home/Census-Findings-Show-Changes-in-US-Population-117899239.html</a><br />
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Here is a great resource from the ABS in Australia. <br />
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<a href="http://books.google.com/ebooks?id=dyzdfI24lGwC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_atb&pg=GBS.PP10">http://books.google.com/ebooks?id=dyzdfI24lGwC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_atb&pg=GBS.PP10</a>Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-59277644142488460092011-06-20T18:57:00.002+10:002011-06-20T18:57:25.977+10:00Writing a NarrativeTom is a rich man who lives in Melourne. He is happily married and has two children. He lives in a big house in Toorak. Last weekend, he decided to take his family to spend some time in a big park in the city.<br />
At 9 o’clock in the morning, he started to prepare a delicious breakfast for his family. His wife was still in bed. The sun was shining and the weather was perfect for a day out. The kids were very happy and excited to go out with their parents. It was a special day for them. <br />
The family finished breakfast and the children put on nice clothes and nice shoes. They wanted to walk in the park with their parents and have some fun. <br />
Tom drove his new expensive car to the city and parked not far away from the park. The kids jumped out of the car and started to run in the park. Tom and his wife ran after them. They had a lot of fun. <br />
Not long after that, the sun disappeared and it started to rain. They sky became cloudy and ther was thunder. The kids felt afraid and disappointed. They wanted to enjoy the day with their parents. They started to walk back quickly to the car. <br />
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Tom and his family were wet by the time they reached the car. The kids went in the car and Tom put the heater on. <br />
Tom started driving the car and headed to Box Hill. The rain stopped but it was not sunny any more. Tom took the kids to a restaurant to have a nice Chinese meal in a big restaurant in the shopping centre. The family enjoyed the food because they were hungry. They always liked eating Chinese food. <br />
Not long after that, it became dark. Tom and his family felt very tired. The kids started to feel sleepy and one of them fell asleep at the table. It was time for the small family to go home because the kids needed to go to school the following day.Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-46236957646747682122011-06-11T08:51:00.003+10:002011-06-11T08:52:17.399+10:00Watch and Learn about Video Cameras<a href="http://www.video.bhphotovideo.com/?fr_story=a50f49fcbcd8652a2571f88cd81a048e2acd82de">http://www.video.bhphotovideo.com?fr_story=a50f49fcbcd8652a2571f88cd81a048e2acd82de</a>Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-24481993780909399312011-06-10T12:42:00.000+10:002011-06-10T12:42:17.098+10:00Excursion to Melbourne AquariumThis post is an important announcement to my student in class 1018 (Tuesday - Morning). I will not be able to go to the excursion because I have a very important meeting in the city. My co-teacher who teaches you on Monday will contact you by phone to tell you where to meet and when to go. This will be done today. The actual guided tour will start at 11 am. You will need to be there before that of course. I am sure you will have a nice time there. I will see you in 10 days or so. Have fun!Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-31687084743671502272011-06-08T17:56:00.002+10:002011-06-08T17:56:28.626+10:00How to Write a Good NarrativeHi all, <br />
I came across this web site and I think it is good for you to learn how to write a good narrative. Have a look at as many samples as you can. <br />
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<a href="http://www.thewritesource.com/studentmodels/">http://www.thewritesource.com/studentmodels/</a>Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-38504904450225640942011-06-06T20:27:00.002+10:002011-06-06T20:27:40.227+10:00A FineOne sunny day in the city of Melbourne, a tall man was getting out into the railway station. It was such a busy day and the station was crowded. He was running late to catch his train and he didn’t have time to buy a ticket. He checked the time and found that the train was leaving in 1 minute and he didn’t want to miss the train because he didn’t want to be late for his job interview. So he jumped on the train without a ticket.<br />
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He sat down and started to read the newspaper. He was reading about the bushfires in Victoria. Suddenly he saw some inspectors coming on to the train. He started to feel nervous because he didn’t have a ticket. He tried to move to the front of the train because he was worried about getting a fine. His heart started beating very fast and he was sweating. Other people were looking at him and he felt embarrassed. Not long after that, one of the inspectors asked him to show his ticket. He slowly put his hand in his pocket and pretended to have a ticket, but he couldn’t find his ticket. The inspector asked him politely for some identification. He tried to talk, but he was too nervous. <br />
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The inspector explained to him that he should have bought a ticket before he got on the train. The tall man explained to the inspector that he was going to an important job interview and didn’t have enough time to buy a ticket. The inspector said that he understood the situation, but he would still have to give him a fine. At the next station the tall man got off the train and found out that he was late for his job interview.<br />
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He was extremely nervous and he ran to the building where his interview was being held. He gave his name and they told him he should have been there half and hour earlier, but they allowed him to have his interview. During the interview the manager was very happy with him, and decided that they would give him a call. He was happy about the interview, but not sure if he would be offered the job.<br />
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Three days later he got a telephone call from the company and he was offered the job. After getting his first salary he paid his fine and bought a bottle of champagne and celebrated with his wife. He understood that he should follow the law in any situation.Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-34449952405173899032011-06-01T08:55:00.001+10:002011-06-01T08:55:44.458+10:00Mobile Phone Dangershttp://au.news.yahoo.com/world/a/-/world/9554192/who-says-cell-phone-use-possibly-carcinogenic/Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-63160873589329462772011-05-30T20:34:00.001+10:002011-05-30T20:34:08.747+10:00Check your answersFor the activity that we did in class, you can check your answers here. <br />
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<a href="http://www.macmillanglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Global_elesson069_matariki_TN.pdf">http://www.macmillanglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Global_elesson069_matariki_TN.pdf</a>Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-31796808776715106402011-05-30T20:17:00.002+10:002011-05-30T20:17:53.841+10:00A Sample NarrativeJohn lived in a small town in England. He was born in 1971. His father was a businessman and John grew up in a big house. He went to an expensive private school because his father wanted him to have good education. John didn’t study hard because he liked playing games with his friends. <br />
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After finishing high school, John went to university to study engineering. He still didn’t study hard and his father stopped supporting him financially. At the same time, John fell in love with a beautifil Chinese young girl who was studying medicine. The girl influenced him to do his best and study hard. She made him change his mind about study. <br />
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After that, John started to study and work hard. He got a part-time job working in a restaurant. He saved some money and then bought a new car. He went back to study and graduated with honours. He got a degree in engineering. He applied to get a job at a very big company. He went for an interview and got the job successfully. <br />
After getting the job, his income was enough to get married. He decided to propose to his his girlfriend whom he met at university. <br />
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In 1998, John and his girlfriend had a wedding ceremony in a big hotel in London. Now they have two kids and his father is proud of him and they lived happily ever after.Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-4825901657883837092011-05-24T10:30:00.002+10:002011-05-24T10:30:43.248+10:00Text to Speech<a href="http://tts.imtranslator.net/G8Oh">http://tts.imtranslator.net/G8Oh</a>Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-59950042124131970112011-05-22T10:09:00.000+10:002011-05-22T10:09:18.045+10:00Getting Promoted at WorkEverywhere around the world, getting promoted at work means getting more money. Some people, however, don't want to get promoted. You may be surprised but this article lists good reasons why they do so. Click <a href="http://au.pfinance.yahoo.com/moneyandyourlife/your-career/article/-/9482279/five-reasons-you-dont-want-a-promotion/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">here</span></a> to read the article.Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-25901654926683997592011-05-20T09:33:00.002+10:002011-05-20T09:33:45.455+10:00Blanking<div><object height="324" width="576"><param name="movie" value="http://d.yimg.com/nl/australia/au-news/player.swf"></param><param name="flashVars" value="vid=25283124&shareUrl=http%3A//au.news.yahoo.com/video/national/watch/25283124&browseCarouselUI=hide&repeat=0&"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed width="576" height="324" allowFullScreen="true" src="http://d.yimg.com/nl/australia/au-news/player.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="vid=25283124&shareUrl=http%3A//au.news.yahoo.com/video/national/watch/25283124&browseCarouselUI=hide&repeat=0&"></embed></object></div>Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-14302071498917539992011-05-05T20:59:00.002+10:002011-05-05T20:59:52.890+10:00Unemployment Among Migrants<div><object height="324" width="576"><param name="movie" value="http://d.yimg.com/nl/australia/site/player.swf?vid=25129729&repeat=0&browseCarouselUI=hide"></param><param name="flashVars" value="repeat=0&vid=25129729&"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed width="576" height="324" allowFullScreen="true" src="http://d.yimg.com/nl/australia/site/player.swf?vid=25129729&repeat=0&browseCarouselUI=hide" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="repeat=0&vid=25129729&"></embed></object></div>Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-81245608498953730282011-05-03T12:28:00.000+10:002011-05-03T12:28:25.424+10:00How TV Has Changed the WorldWelcome to our English class for term 2 - 2011. I am very happy and excited to be your teacher this term. <br />
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Please read the texts on this web page.<br />
<a href="http://www.blurtit.com/q832360.html">http://www.blurtit.com/q832360.html</a><br />
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Email me a text on the same topic to work on improving your writing.Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-42804249959852908512011-05-02T20:05:00.003+10:002011-05-02T20:07:17.652+10:00Improve Your GrammarClick here to go to the worksheets<br />
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<a href="http://www.language-worksheets.com/support-files/grammar-worksheets-secondary.pdf">http://www.language-worksheets.com/support-files/grammar-worksheets-secondary.pdf</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.tolearnenglish.com/free/news/pdfg.php">http://www.tolearnenglish.com/free/news/pdfg.php</a>Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-40688520797697598522011-04-29T21:32:00.001+10:002011-04-29T21:32:25.949+10:00Online BookI am sure this book will help you a lot with learning new vocabulary. <br />
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http://www.scribd.com/doc/23374926/verbal-reasoningIbrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-57130864283116778012011-04-06T20:04:00.002+10:002011-04-06T20:04:43.521+10:00People and Work in AustraliaHere is a link to a very good resource that you can read online and download if you like to. It gives you a lot of information on your rights at work. <br />
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<a href="http://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/cl.people_work.pdf">http://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au/cl.people_work.pdf</a>Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-21041278368631145902011-04-04T19:45:00.007+10:002011-04-05T09:47:05.192+10:00Writing TaskThis post is for my evening class students. Please write a text of 300 words or more on the following topic: <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: large;">Do you think that living in the city is better than living in the country? </span></strong></div><br />
Email me your work by Wednesday. <br />
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Thanks for your help during the term. You are really good students and I enjoy coming to your class. <br />
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What you need you to do: <br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Write an introduction for your text</span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Write three paragraphs for the body of your text. In the third paragraph, you need to write what other people think (the other point of view) and how they are wrong. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Write a conclusion</span><br />
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If you don't email me by Wednesday, you will need to write the text in class when you come. <br />
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You can see samples of good writing tasks by some of the students in class here on this blog. Remember that you need to use the word "because" or "so" when you write. <br />
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Here are some transitions for you to use in your writing: <br />
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<strong>Illustration</strong><br />
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Thus, for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in other words, in particular, specifically, such as. <br />
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<strong>Contrast</strong><br />
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On the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however, nevertheless, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the other hand, rather, or, nor, conversely, at the same time, while this may be true. <br />
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<strong>Addition</strong><br />
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And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result, consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance, however, thus, therefore, otherwise.<br />
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<strong>Time</strong><br />
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After, afterward, before, then, once, next, last, at last, at length, first, second, etc., at first, formerly, rarely, usually, another, finally, soon, meanwhile, at the same time, for a minute, hour, day, etc., during the morning, day, week, etc., most important, later, ordinarily, to begin with, afterwards, generally, in order to, subsequently, previously, in the meantime, immediately, eventually, concurrently, simultaneously. <br />
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<strong>Concession</strong><br />
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Although, at any rate, at least, still, thought, even though, granted that, while it may be true, in spite of, of course. <br />
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<strong>Similarity</strong> <br />
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Similarly, likewise, in like fashion, in like manner, analogous to. <br />
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<strong>Details</strong><br />
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Specifically, especially, in particular, to explain, to list, to enumerate, in detail, namely, including. <br />
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<strong>Examples</strong><br />
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For example, for instance, to illustrate, thus, in other words, as an illustration, in particular. <br />
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<strong>Consequence Or Result</strong><br />
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So that, with the result that, thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, for this reason, therefore, so, because, since, due to, as a result, in other words, then. <br />
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<strong>Summary</strong><br />
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Therefore, finally, consequently, thus, in short, in conclusion, in brief, as a result, accordingly. <br />
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Suggestion<br />
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For this purpose, to this end, with this in mind, with this purpose in mind, therefore.Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4595396840907748960.post-36696556489463979122011-04-04T14:47:00.002+10:002011-04-05T10:31:23.626+10:00Learning English in Class or at Home<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a text on learning English in calss and at home </span></div><div style="text-align: center;">by</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; font-size: large; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-AU;"><strong>Mia ( DINH THI NGOC PHUNG )</strong></span></div>Draft <br />
How useful is learning English ?<br />
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Why is learning English important ?<br />
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How do people learn English ?<br />
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Why learning English in class is better than at home ?<br />
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What is the opposite point of view of learning English ?<br />
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Nowadays English is the most popular language spoken around the world. It is a language used for communication among countries. It helps everybody to reach their career in developed societies such America, Britain and Europe, especially for people who want to survive and obtain a good future in Australia. As a new migrant, I recognize that learning English is not only useful but also important for my settlement.<br />
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First at all, learning English helps you understand and communicate with people better. The more you talk, the more you find opportunities. Besides you can also make friend with people. They may be your neighbor, your classmates even with people you meet on the bus. In fact, you will feel lonely and bored without communication. I strongly believe that learning English is very important for everybody. <br />
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Secondly, English is an international communication language used everywhere. People use it to travel, to do business, to study overseas and thousand of reasons to learn English. Of course, the language which you read on Internet is also written in English. Learning English is really important and helpful for everybody.<br />
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Actually there are many different ways for people to learn English. For example, some people can learn English by coming to class. Others can learn by listening to the tapes or going online. Some people learn English by watching TV,… But I think that learning English by coming to class is better than at home. <br />
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Personally, learning English in class can bring you many advantages. For example, you can speak English with your classmates and teacher. It also helps your oral and listening skills improved. More than that, you can receive lot of support and help from your teacher. In addition to that, group work in classroom is the best way to increase your capacity of speaking, thinking and disccussion. It is very useful for you to get any future job because employers also require their staff most of team works. Your confidence is also developed. <br />
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It is argued that learning English at home is better than in class because people think that they can save time to do other work instead of spending time in class. At home, they can learn whenever they want and more active than passive in class. I believe that learning English in class is much better than at home because my world and experience will open more. I can learn more from my mistakes I get. The truth that you never know you are wrong until people tell you your mistake.<br />
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<strong>Conclusion</strong><br />
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Consequently, I believe that learning English in class is better than learning English at home. If you start doing that from now, you will see its advantages after a short time.Ibrahim Mohamedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16832759215839981341noreply@blogger.com