Need help on english exam!!

TheTechOne SG

Hello everybody! I'm a beginner here . Sorry if I did anything wrong . Okay i need help on

my english exam. How do i improve on english? On reading, should i check

the dictionary for EVERY word I didn't know or guess them?If i keep checking the

dictionary then I get fed up with reading.

Thank you for your help !

wee_ws SG

Hi,

Welcome!

What kind of exam, is it comprehension?

It is a good start for you to check each unfamiliar word with a dictionary. However, the dictionary may give different meanings of a word, so you will have to decide which fits the meaning of that word used in the passage you are reading. It will be useful for you to write down in a notebook those unfamiliar words, their meanings and examples of their usage for own reference.

Hope these pointers help, jiayou and continue to improve!

Cheers,
Wen Shih

TheTechOne SG

Hi,

Welcome!

What kind of exam, is it comprehension?

Hope these pointers help, jiayou and continue to improve!

Cheers,
Wen Shih

Thank you! Well, it is the composition, comprehension and stuff. By the way, I am in secondary one this year , but my english grade was BAD. But is there any faster way or more efficient way to improve? And I thought that when you keep checking dictionary it's like a killjoy to reading (to me,at least)

Anw,thank you!

wee_ws SG

Hi,

1. Read (quickly, joyfully) to get an initial idea.

2. Read again (closely) to highlight unfamiliar words.

3. Refer to the dictionary for their meanings and see if you could replace the original words in the passage with those meanings found.

The more you carry out these steps, the more you become efficient in mastering english.

One more advice: more haste, less speed :) It takes some time to strengthen one's command of language.

Cheers,
Wen Shih

Toiletries SG

I find reading the newspapers works for me because it's shorter than books, straight to the point and the words can be utilized widely.

With regards to the dictionary, I have a habit to just assume the meaning and continue reading. Only after I can make out the gist of the chapter do I go back to find out the exact meaning.

Also, if you're writing reports using MS Word, just opening the thesaurus option can help in expanding your vocabulary.

Pl cec SG

Beside reading newspapers, books, Every day make it a point to listen to news on CNA. Not only you will improve your English but also gain good general knowledge .

winsomeea SG

Watch more British programmes. Reason I mentioned British is because the English (in our education) in Singapore is based on British context. Speak to people with good English. If possible, speak to the native speakers. You will benefit a lot.

I get what you mean on checking the dictionary while reading. I was a fanatic for English , checked every word I did not know whenever I read. End result was I lost interest in reading. On the positive note, it helped me improved on my knowledge of vocabulary.

Getting yourself a good dictionary is important. I recommend Collins Cobuild for Advanced learners.

TheTechOne SG

Hi,

1. Read (quickly, joyfully) to get an initial idea.

2. Read again (closely) to highlight unfamiliar words.

3. Refer to the dictionary for their meanings and see if you could replace the original words in the passage with those meanings found.

The more you carry out these steps, the more you become efficient in mastering english.

One more advice: more haste, less speed :) It takes some time to strengthen one's command of language.

Cheers,
Wen Shih

Thank you! Now I understand better . Thanks once again :)

Dalforce 1941 SG

How do i improve on english?

Your primary school chinese school or english school?

TheTechOne SG

Your primary school chinese school or english school?

English . I'm not chinese hehe :)

TheTechOne SG

I find reading the newspapers works for me because it's shorter than books, straight to the point and the words can be utilized widely.

With regards to the dictionary, I have a habit to just assume the meaning and continue reading. Only after I can make out the gist of the chapter do I go back to find out the exact meaning.

Also, if you're writing reports using MS Word, just opening the thesaurus option can help in expanding your vocabulary.

Thank you! Will bear the newspaper one in mind :)

TheTechOne SG

Beside reading newspapers, books, Every day make it a point to listen to news on CNA. Not only you will improve your English but also gain good general knowledge .

Thank you . :)

TheTechOne SG

Getting yourself a good dictionary is important. I recommend Collins Cobuild for Advanced learners.

Thank you :) The 2nd and 3rd paragraph is the thing I need :)