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Nov 14, 2009

Phần mềm học từ vựng hiệu quả

Phần mềm học từ vựng hiệu quả

Vocaboly là một phần mềm dùng để hoc từ vựng tiếng Anh dùng trong các kỳ thi quốc tế như TOEFL, GMAT, GRE hay SAT. Phần mềm này cũng hữu dụng cho các bạn muốn tăng vốn từ vựng của mình.

Đây là phần mềm miễn phí.

Các tính năng cơ bản

Phần mềm này giúp các bạn học khoảng 12 000 từ trong 5 phần: Từ vựng trong chương trình VOA Special English, TOEFL, GMAT, SAT và GRE. Mỗi mục từ có phần nghĩa (bằng tiếng Anh) phiện âm quốc tế và phát âm.

Giao diện dễ sử dụng. Hỗ trợ nhiều người dùng và theo dõi tiến trình học của từng người học. Hoạt động học đa dạng phong phú và thú vị. Có bài kiểm tra sau khi bạn học từ. Đặc biệt là phần trò chơi để học từ vựng vô cùnh thú vị.

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May 12, 2009

Phần mềm học từ vựng hiệu quả

Vocaboly là một phần mềm dùng để hoc từ vựng tiếng Anh dùng trong các kỳ thi quốc tế như TOEFL, GMAT, GRE hay SAT. Phần mềm này cũng hữu dụng cho các bạn muốn tăng vốn từ vựng của mình.

Đây là phần mềm miễn phí.

Các tính năng cơ bản

Phần mềm này giúp các bạn học khoảng 12 000 từ trong 5 phần: Từ vựng trong chương trình VOA Special English, TOEFL, GMAT, SAT và GRE. Mỗi mục từ có phần nghĩa (bằng tiếng Anh) phiện âm quốc tế và phát âm.

Giao diện dễ sử dụng. Hỗ trợ nhiều người dùng và theo dõi tiến trình học của từng người học. Hoạt động học đa dạng phong phú và thú vị. Có bài kiểm tra sau khi bạn học từ. Đặc biệt là phần trò chơi để học từ vựng vô cùnh thú vị.

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May 4, 2009

Contribution to society

It is generally agreed that society benefits from the work of its members. Compare the contributions of artists to society with the contributions of scientists to society. Which type of contribution do you think is valued more by your society? Give specific reasons to support your answer.

From my everyday experience and observation I think that artists as well as scientists brings many benefits to society. It is a controversial question weather the contributions of artists are more or less then the contributions of scientists to the society. For several reasons, which I will mention bellow, I think that both types are valuable, priceless and irreplaceable for every society.

The contributions of artists to the society are very essential. Art forms people's spiritual sense, their views and personalities. People learn history, the traditions of their country trough the art. We also watch movies that entertain and at the same time extend our range of interests. Another important aspect of this is that art is an ancient means of communication. In old times people depicted the herds of mammoths on the walls of their caves. They performed different rituals around the fireplace asking their gods for health, good harvest and weather. Our language is a result of people's need to communicate.

From the other side, the contribution of scientists is could not be exaggerated. All humankind is indebted to the scientists because of their work and achievements. Scientists make our life easier. We have cars and airplanes to move fast from one place to another. We have microwaves and a bunch of preprocessed food to make the cooking much easier. We have different devices that simplify all we do. Finally, scientists are making great achievements in medicine that make our life longer and happier. Nowadays people have a great opportunity to do many things faster by use of computers.

To sup up, I believe that artists nourish our souls when scientists and technology feed our minds. So, we can not eliminate or underestimate one of them.

Help from children

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are able to do so. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

The issue about whether children should help with household tasks as soon as they are able to do so is open for debate. Some people say that children should devote more time for playing with their friends, watching TV and studying. However, other people believe that children should help their parents with household tasks. Personally, for several reasons, which I will explain bellow, I adhere to the latter point of view.

First of all, I think that every child should have his or her own responsibilities. When I was a child my parents taught me how to make breakfast in the morning. So, I woke up, went to the kitchen and prepared a couple of toasts for breakfast. It was easy and I enjoyed doing it because I liked the way my parents thanked me and I felt that they were proud of me. Also, my mom always wanted me to know how to cook, clean and iron my cloth. Thanks to the learning, nowadays, when my maid can not come to my house I handle all household tasks myself.

Second of all, performing household tasks teaches children to value the job of people who did it. When I was a child I did not imagine that cleaning house could be so time and energy consuming. So, when I began to do some of the household tasks by myself I began to respect the job of others and tryed to collect all my toys after my playing with them.

Finally, doing household tasks teaches children to arrange their time. In addition to those practical benefits, help from children allows parents to have more spare time for their personal lives and for the children. A family can have more time to spend with each other talking, watching movies or just enjoying the beautiful moments.

To sum up, I think that children should help their parents with household tasks. Doing household tasks helps them to grow into independent, self-confident, and attentive persons who respect their parents.

Apr 25, 2009

Buisiness and profit

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

I do not agree with the statement that businesses should do anything they can to make a profit. I state my opinion on the following points.

First of all, every company must have its moral code. It means that a company should treat its clients properly and respect their rights. Of cause a company may lose a part of its profit but security of its clients must be on the first place. Otherwise, clients will switch to another company and never be back. For instance, a few years ago "Jonson&Jonson" produced a new type of painkillers. Unfortunately, this product was not tested properly. As a result of this many people died and received injures. The president of the company made a crucial decision to call back all painkillers from all distributors and pay to all injured customers for their treatment. It cost a lot of money for the company but it saved its image and clients. It was a very difficult decision, but the president of the company understood that it would cost him even more in the future because he would not be able to return clients' respect. Loosing customers means for a company loosing its profit.

Second of all, in order to succeed in the modern world companies have to compete with each other. Many companies lose their profit decreasing prices on their products. They do not aspire for extra profit but for clients' satisfaction. Companies do it because they want their products sold and their customers satisfied. They offer discounts, free delivery, free service, free Internet access, good return service, etc. All these are done to make their old customers happy and attract new clients.

To sum up, I think a company, which the only goal is profit will not succeed nowadays. Otherwise, companies that respect their clients and want to see them satisfied will make

Large and small companies

Some people prefer to work for a large company. Others prefer to work for a small company. Which would you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.


The issue whether working for a large company is better than working for a small company is a controversial one. From my everyday experience and observation I think that every option has its advantages and disadvantages. I base my opinion on the following points.

From the one side working for a large company brings many benefits. First of all, one has better medical insurance, higher salary. Often employees of a large company has less responsibilities. Moreover, they feel more secure because their company has more clients and this means better chance to survive on the modern market. However, one working for a large company has less chance to be promoted because one's manager does not want to lose his or her job unless she or he is promoted too. Also, from my observation, managers of a large company do not pay much attention to one's solutions and suggestions.

From the other side working for a small company has many advantages too. Firstly, one has better chance to be promoted. Secondly, one can talk to the owner of the company about any improvements that can be done in order to get more profit. Another important aspect of working for a small company is the opportunities to find out more about how company works. As a result of this one can gain more experience and get better recommendations. However, this also has some disadvantages. For instance, one can get less salary, worse medical benefits, etc.

To sum up, I think that every person chooses for himself what he or she wants. If one wants better career and more responsibilities then a small company is better choice. Otherwise, working for a large company may be a good option too.

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People hired for entire life

Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

I would have to completely disagree with the statement above. In the following paragraphs I will outline the basic concepts of my position.

First of all, I will least the major disadvantages for employers. On the today's market a company must be very flexible in order to compete with other firms. So, imagine the situation when a company can not fire its employees to stay on the market. It will lead to loosing not only a profit, but the clients, market share and competitive ability. Now, imagine the situation when a company is growing fast, everything is good and the next few years are going to be excellent. So, employers need more people to extend the production. However, nobody can tell what will happen in a few years. In this case, employers will be afraid to hire new people and extend their business because they will not be able to fire them if something goes wrong. Another important aspect of this is that a company can not have the best employees. It can not hire the better one without dismissing another employee.

What kind of disadvantages will have an employee in exchange for this kind of job security? First of all, it will be very difficult to find a job if one is not the best, because an employer does not want to spend money on one's education. Besides, employer will not have a chance to fire one if he does not do his job well. Second of all, employees with this kind of security tend not to perfect themselves because after they are hired they can not lose their job.

In conclusion, I would like to add that this statement has some positive aspects too such as constancy, a strong spirit of the company, etc. This system takes place in Japan and some companies succeeded in it. But I think that the reason of it subsists in the Japanese traditions, the particular cultural features, habits and customs. However, on today's market here in the United States a company can not afford to hire employees for their entire life.

Books about real events

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should read only those books that are about real events, real people, and established facts. Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.

Some people think that fiction books have no use at all. They claim that people should read about real events that took place, real people, and established facts. I have to totally disagree with this statement. From my everyday experience and observation I can stand that fiction, miracles and fairy tails are required in our life. For several reasons, which I will mention below, I believe that fiction books play an essential role in our life.

First of all, it is kind of difficult to imagine a six year old child reading about politics or history with the real facts that are not always pleasant. I think that children need miracles and Santa Claus because the real world is too complicated for them. They are too innocent and inexperienced to know the real facts and understand what is a real life about. In addition, I am sure that making a child read only non-fiction books can result in shock. In addition to these benefits,

Second of all, following this statement about refusing from reading books about fiction events we also should refuse from festivals, parades, and celebration such holidays as Halloween because most of the characters there are fictional. Moreover, comic books will disappear as well as animated films and fiction movies. The disadvantage of non-fiction lies in the facts that nothing happens to excite the mind and spirit. From the other side, fiction provides a great slope for a mind to think creatively.

In conclusion, I think that people need miracles. We can not be satisfied with only naked truth. Human kind must believe in something and this believe helps people break limits and make new inventions.

Attending life perfomance is better

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Attending a live performance (for example, a play, concert, or sporting event) is more enjoyable than watching the same event on television. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

The issue whether to attend a live performance or enjoy watching the same event on TV is a controversial one. However, in my opinion an intermediate position can be taken. I base my suggestion on the following points. But before I begin I think I need to clarify what kind of live performances I like. I mostly attend concerts and prefer to see sport events on TV.

First of all, watching an event on TV can bring many advantages. One can relax and settle in his favorite chair, eating a cake or having a drink. One does not have to spend time driving to the place where an event takes place. Also, he does not spend money on a ticket. Moreover, sometimes sitting in front of a TV set one is likely to see more interesting parts of a show more clearly with the help of an operator. Second of all, the weather is no longer of that importance. He does not care that it is rainy or chilly outside.

From the other side, attending a live performance has many advantages too. Firstly, people can enjoy the songs as they are in a real time. Personally, I like to attend a live performance because they give much positive energy and many beautiful moments. Frankly, watching a show at home does not give me that. One can enjoy loud music, the closeness of his favorite stars and shout the songs he likes.


In summary, I prefer to attend live performances in the case of a concert and show. However, in contrast, I prefer to watch sport events on television at home.

A subject to study

If you could study a subject that you have never had the opportunity to study, what would you choose? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details.

If I would have the opportunity to study a subject I do not know yet I would choose to study the outer space. I have a Bachelor degree in Management and I like to have the possibilities to work in this field. However, I was always interested in the space exploration.

I think, it is a very interesting and challenging job to work on a space ship, gathering different kinds of information, probes and specimens. Many people think that these kinds of experiments are a waste of money and time. Nevertheless, I believe that humankind is making steps forward by domesticating space. We need to know what is beyond our solar system. We need to know what is beyond our universe.

Another important aspect of studding the space is that scientists are always about to make new discoveries there and they do them. I think it is a great feeling to give people new knowledge, opportunities and experience. Scientists often find and study new constellations, they launch satellites and monitor them from land.

When I was a child I collected stamps and cards with a space subject and I dreamed that someday I would be able to make a flight into an outer space. However, my plans changed but my dream has not vanished. I believe that in a few years people will be able to visit the space just like they go to a museum now.

To sum up, I think that studding a space would give me self-realization, more opportunities to grow and more goals to achieve.

Apartment or house

Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment building? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

If I was asked where I would I prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment building, I think, I would hesitate to answer. This question, from my point of view, is a controversial one. In the following paragraphs I will analyze both these options and present my view.

From the one side, living in a modern apartment building brings many benefits. First of all, it is cheaper then living in a traditional house and paying different kinds of fees I am not familiar with. For instance, my friend, who recently bought a new house for his family, said me that it is much easier to live in an apartment and I tend to believe him when I see his bills. So, living in an apartment will definitely help me to save some money. Second of all, since I live alone I do not need a big house with many rooms. I just need a bedroom and a living room where I can take my guests and have my work place. Another important benefit of living in an apartment is that I will not have to buy much cumbersome furniture in order to furnish all rooms.

However, living in a modern apartment building can have a few disadvantages too. Firstly, it can be noisy and, secondly, I will not have any privacy outside my apartment, for example, in a pool or gym.

From the other side, living in a traditional house have some advantages too. For example, I can have my own pool, gym and a garden where I can relax and be alone. However, living in a house is usually more expensive and requires more time to maintain a house. For instance, I will most likely have to hire someone to mow my lawn and clean my pool not to mention all household tasks inside the house.

In conclusion, I think at this moment I would prefer to live in an apartment. It can help me save some money and allows me to spend more time studying because I will not have to do many household tasks.

A gift to a child

A gift (such as a camera, a soccer ball, or an animal) can contribute to a child’s development. What gift would you give to help a child develop? Why? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice.

People learn and develop throughout their entire lives. I think that in our modern world it is very essential to be familiar with computer technology. So, if I had a chance to give a child a gift it would be a computer. I think that computers play an essential role in our lives and they bring many benefits to our society. Moreover, children can learn by use of computers. In the following paragraphs I will give my reasons to support my answer.

First of all, by use of computers children can play many games, which help to improve children's ability to think logically, think about their next step, etc. Moreover, playing games develop many important qualities such as attention, patience, persistent, etc. Second of all, computers help children to learn more about anything by use of Internet. They can find new friends even from another country. Children will improve their communication skills, gain more knowledge and experience. Also, children have a great opportunity to learn more about other countries, their history, traditions and customs. Finally, computer skills can help a child to find his or her first job. A child can find an ad in the Internet about a job offer or he or she can make a resume and place it in the Internet. Personally, I think it is a great experience and big step forward towards a future career.

In addition to those practical benefits, computer technology helps children to do their homework faster. They can type their data into the computer, easily check the grammar, correct mistakes and then print it out. Moreover, there are plenty different kinds of educational programs that can help children learn how to read, write, draw and even how to behave and speak a foreign language.

To sum up, I believe that children should learn how to use computer because this knowledge will help them in the future to be more self-confident and enterprising. Furthermore, computers can greatly improve and simplify their lives if children know how to use them.

Advertising in different country

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Advertising can tell you a lot about a country. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Every country has its own culture and traditions. There is no doubt that an advertising campaign conducted in Russia will not have the same affect here in the United States. Let us take for example advertisement of food and restaurants.

A huge amount of fast food stands suggest their services for breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper here in Houston. The competition is very strong. Every week you get in your mail-box an envelope with different types of discounts in exchange for visiting them or ordering pizza. Watching TV you are also from time to time invited to visit a restaurant in order to taste some delicious food. It is not because it is easy to make money cooking but because the demand for such service is high. First of all, people like to go out sometimes to have dinner with friends. Second of all, it is often impossible to drive home for lunch. It can be time consuming.

As for Russia, it is a great tradition to have dinner at home with the family and go to the restaurant for big holidays. Additionally fast food is not popular in Russia. So you will see advertisements of yogurts, coffee, dairy products and juice instead of restaurants and fast food stands.

In conclusion I would like to add that in order to succeed in advertising campaign especially on the international market company must know traditions, language and history of the country.

Advertising in diffirent country

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Advertising can tell you a lot about a country. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.Every country has its own culture and traditions. There is no doubt that an advertising campaign conducted in Russia will not have the same affect here in the United States. Let us take for example advertisement of food and restaurants. A huge amount of fast food stands suggest their services for breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper here in Houston. The competition is very strong. Every week you get in your mail-box an envelope with different types of discounts in exchange for visiting them or ordering pizza. Watching TV you are also from time to time invited to visit a restaurant in order to taste some delicious food. It is not because it is easy to make money cooking but because the demand for such service is high. First of all, people like to go out sometimes to have dinner with friends. Second of all, it is often impossible to drive home for lunch. It can be time consuming.As for Russia, it is a great tradition to have dinner at home with the family and go to the restaurant for big holidays. Additionally fast food is not popular in Russia. So you will see advertisements of yogurts, coffee, dairy products and juice instead of restaurants and fast food stands.In conclusion I would like to add that in order to succeed in advertising campaign especially on the international market company must know traditions, language and history of the country.

Advertising

Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

I think that everyone can divide all advertising products and services into useless ones and useful ones. It is like looking through an information desk when you pay attention to those messages that interest you. Take me for example.

I do not like jewelry. It does not mean I do not have it at all, I have a couple of inexpensive rings as gifts from my parents. I just think, people pay too much attention to this stuff. I believe it is the result of mass advertising. Every day when I am watching TV, listening to the radio or reading the paper I notice many ads about getting an expensive ring, chain, necklace or ear-rings. From my point of view these kinds of advertising contaminate people's minds. In this case you are encouraged to buy things you do not really need. They make you believe you need such products in order to succeed or be happy.

From the other side, I think that advertisements of the new detergents with up-to-date formulas to help you maintain your cloth in perfect conditions, the new cars with some extra futures that make your traveling more comfortable and sports goods that make your life healthier may help you to improve your life.

Recently my husband and I saw an ad on the Internet about a very interesting and inexpensive vocation to Japan for a week. Is not it awesome? We like traveling. So now we are planning to find out more about it and, may be, make reservations. I belief that without advertisements we would be unaware about plenty of oppotunities that may make your life happier, easier and less stressful.

My point is that every person has his own scale of values. So if he is vegetarian he will consider an ad about meat products useless for him.

21st century



The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer.
Man, through the ages, has undergone many changes from the time when he depicted a herd of mammoths on the walls of his cave to these days when he can create beautiful pictures and even make coffee by use of computer technologies without leaving his favorite chair. The 20th century made huge steps in developing computer technologies and reached many goals that made our life much easier. What should we expect in the 21st century?First of all, I think that the pace of our life will speed up: we will move faster from one place to another, from one continent to another using high speed jet airplanes. Second of all, I believe that we will be able to do many things that take much time now without leaving our house. Computers will be everywhere including out clothes. Many people will have chips and mini computers inserted in their heads to hold huge amount of information and have a quick access to it.But what will be the most amazing thing in the 21st century is the flights to the outer space and Mars that will be available to all people. Scientists say that Mars has many things similar to the Earth's. Moreover, they say that with the help of modern technology people can artificially create conditions that will allow people to live there on the constant basis.To sum up, I am sure that many amazing changes will be brought by the 21st century. Furthermore, I think that with the help of the contemporary technologies people can do many things that were even difficult to imagine a century ago. So, nowadays it is rather difficult and even impossible to imagine all changes that will happen in the next decades.

Apr 23, 2009

Cách học từ vựng hiệu quả

Cách học từ vựng hiệu quả
Kinh nghiệm học tập - Kinh nghiệm học tập
Xây dựng vốn từ vựng là cách hữu hiệu để nâng cao cuộc sống và sự nghiệp của bạn
.Học từ vựng là một sự đầu tư về thời gian và công sức mang lại niềm vui thích và lợi ích thiết thực. Ít nhất mỗi ngày dành ra 15 phút tập trung vào học từ vựng có thể cải thiện nhanh chóng vốn từ vựng của bạn. Nhờ đó bạn có thể tăng khả năng giao tiếp, viết luận và diễn thuyết. Sở hữu vốn từ vựng phong phú sẽ giúp ích cho bạn rất nhiều trong học tập, công việc cũng như ngoài xã hội. Nó giúp bạn hiểu được ý tưởng của người khác và cũng như việc người khác có thể hiểu được suy nghĩ và ý tưởng của bạn hơn.

Tất nhiên bạn đã biết hàng ngàn từ, và bạn vẫn tiếp tục học thêm nữa mặc dù là bạn có dùng đến hay không. Sự thật là, rất nhiều từ vựng mà bạn biết là do tình cờ thấy chúng trong khi đọc sách, trong giao tiếp hoặc trong lúc xem ti vi. Nhưng để tăng hiệu quả, thì bạn cần có một hướng tiếp cận phù hợp và tận tâm với nó. Nếu 1 ngày bạn chỉ học 1 từ mới thì sau 3 năm bạn sẽ có hơn 1 nghìn từ mới trong vốn từ vựng của mình. Tuy nhiên, nếu bạn quyết tâm học 10 từ 1 ngày, thì chỉ trong vòng 1 năm bạn đã bổ sung thêm được hơn 3000 từ, và có thể đã hình thành được một thói quen tự học và tự cải thiện chính mình.

4 bước cơ bản để tăng vốn từ vựng
1. Nhận biết từ ngữ
Nhiều người thấy ngạc nhiên khi họ có vốn từ vựng rất ít “mặc dù đã đọc rất nhiều”. Điều này cho thấy chỉ việc đọc thôi là không đủ để học từ mới. Ví dụ: khi đọc 1 cuốn tiểu thuyết chúng ta thường có một mong muốn nhanh chóng kết thúc câu chuyện và bỏ qua những từ không quen thuộc. Rõ ràng là khi gặp 1 từ hoàn toàn không biết , bạn sẽ phải đặc biệt chú ý tới những từ dường như quen thuộc với bạn nhưng lại không biết nghĩa chính xác của nó.

Thay vì việc tránh những từ đó, bạn cần phải nghiên cứu chúng kĩ hơn. Đầu tiên, cố gắng đoán nghĩa của từ trong văn cảnh- hay nghĩa của đoạn văn có từ đó. Thứ hai, nếu có trong tay 1 cuốn từ điển thì hãy tra nghĩa của nó ngay. Điều này có thể làm chậm quá trình đọc nhưng việc hiểu rõ nghĩa của từ hơn sẽ giúp bạn đọc nhanh hơn và hiểu nhanh hơn những đoạn tiếp theo. Hãy luyện tập từ vựng hàng ngày, bất cứ khi nào bạn đọc sách, nghe đài, xem ti vi hay nói chuyện với bạn bè.

2. Đọc

Khi đã nhận biết được từ vựng rồi thì việc đọc là bước quan trọng tiếp theo để tăng vốn từ của mình. Bởi bạn sẽ thấy hầu hết các từ đều cần học. Đó cũng là cách tốt nhất để kiểm tra lại những từ mà bạn đã học. Khi bạn gặp lại từ đó, bạn sẽ hiểu nó. Điều này chứng tỏ bạn đã biết được nghĩa của từ.

Bạn nên đọc những gì? Bất cứ cái gì gây hứng thú cho bạn-bất cứ cái gì làm bạn muốn đọc. Nếu bạn thích thể thao, bạn có t hể đọc các trang thể thao trên các báo, tạp chí như Sports Illustrated, hoặc những cuốn sách về những vận động viên yêu thích. Nếu bạn hứng thú với trang trí nội thất, hãy đọc những tạp chí như House Beautiful – hãy đọc chứ đừng chỉ nhìn tranh thôi nhé

Những người có vốn từ vựng ít thường không thích đọc chút nào cả bởi họ không hiểu nghĩa của nhiều từ. Nếu bạn cảm thấy việc đọc tẻ nhạt như vậy thì hãy thử cách khác dễ hơn. Báo thường dễ đọc hơn tạp chí. Tạp chí Reader’s Digest dễ đọc hơn The Atlantic Monthly. Sẽ chẳng có ích gì nếu bạn đọc những thứ bạn không hiểu hoặc không thấy hứng thú. Điều quan trọng là bạn đọc thứ mà bạn cảm thấy hay và đọc càng thường xuyên càng tốt. .

3. Dùng từ điển

Hầu hết mọi người đều biết cách tra nghĩa của từ bằng từ điển. Sau đây là một số điểm lưu ý

• Có riêng một cuốn từ điển

Hãy để nó ở nơi mà bạn thường xuyên đọc

• Khoanh tròn từ bạn tìm

Sau khi khoanh tròn, mắt bạn sẽ tự nhiên di chuyển tới những từ mà bạn vừa khoanh tròn bất cứ khi nào mở từ điển ra. Việc này sẽ giúp bạn ôn tập nhanh

• Đọc tất cả các nghĩa của từ

Hãy nhớ là 1 từ có thể có nhiều hơn 1 nghĩa, và nghĩa mà bạn tìm có thể không phải là nghĩa đầu tiên xuất hiện trong từ điển. Thậm chí nếu như vậy thì nghĩa khác của từ cũng giúp bạn hiểu thêm cách sử dụng của từ đó. Và trong mỗi phần giải nghĩa của từ, sẽ có thể cho bạn biết thêm về quá trình phát triển tới nghĩa hiện tại của từ. Điều này có thể sẽ làm tăng hứng thú học từ vựng cũng như sẽ giúp bạn nhớ lâu hơn.


4. Học và ôn luyện thường xuyên

Khi đã biết từ rồi, việc xây dựng vốn từ vựng đơn giản là ôn luyện từ thường xuyên cho tới khi nó nằm trong trí nhớ của bạn. Tốt nhất là bạn tự đề ra 1 khoảng thời gian nhất định trong ngày để học từ mới. Trong thời gian này, bạn có thể tra từ điển nghĩa các từ mà bạn gặp và ôn lại những từ cũ trong quá trình học. Đặt mục tiêu về số lượng từ bạn sẽ học trong 1 ngày. 15 phút mỗi ngày sẽ mang lại kết quả tốt hơn là nửa tiếng một tuần hoặc tương tự thế. Tuy nhiên, nếu bạn chỉ có thể bỏ ra nửa tiếng một tuần thì có thể bắt đầu như vậy. Sau đó bạn có thể dành nhiều thời gian hơn cho nó và sẽ đi đúng hướng.

Để ôn từ hiệu quả, tất cả thông tin về từ đó nên được để cùng 1 chỗ, chẳng hạn như trong cuốn sổ ghi chép hoặc thẻ mục lục. Thẻ mục lục rất thuận tiện vì từ được sắp xếp theo thứ tự bảng chữ cái nên có thể tra cứu lại dễ dàng. Và bạn cũng có thể mang chúng theo mình và học từ vựng ở mọi nơi. Học từ một cách có phương pháp, hệ thống và ôn luyện ít nhất 2 tuần một lần.

Đừng vứt thẻ mục lục đi bởi bạn sẽ có cảm nhận được thành quả của mình đạt được khi thấy tập thẻ ngày càng nhiều lên và thỉnh thoảng có thể nhìn chồng thẻ cũ mà nghĩ rằng “ Thực sự là trước đây tôi đã không biết nghĩa của từ này đấy!”

Apr 22, 2009

15 lời khuyên học tiếng Anh

15 lời khuyên học tiếng Anh

1. Tích cực xem truyền hình, video, nghe đài, đọc báo chí tiếng Anh hoặc nói chuyện với người bản ngữ bất cứ khi nào bạn có cơ hội.

2. Sử dụng tiếng Anh ở nhiều nơi chứ không phải chỉ trong lớp học.

3. Chơi trò chơi và tập các bài hát tiếng Anh.

4. Khi nói chuyện bằng tiếng Anh, cố gắng diễn đạt bằng mọi cách có thể được kể cả dùng điệu bộ.

5. Nên hỏi lại hoặc đề nghị ngườ nói nhắc lại nếu chưa hiểu rõ nghĩa.

6. Đừng bao giờ sợ mắc lỗi khi nói và viết tiếng Anh

7. Áp dụng từ và cấu trúc mới học được trong nhiều tình huống khác nhau.

8. Đọc các bài viết khác nhau về cùng một chủ điểm. Tập nói và viết theo các chủ điểm đó.

9. Cố gắng đoán nghĩa của từ, câu bằng cách cǎn cứ nội dung bài đọc, bài nghe hoặc tình huống giao tiếp (không nên quá phụ thuộc vào từ điển).

10. So sánh để hiểu được sự khác nhau giữa tiếng Anh và tiếng Việt.

11. Tự chữa lỗi trước khi được bạn hoặc thầy chữa.

12. Học theo nhóm hoặc theo cặp là tốt nhất.

13. Học thuộc các quy tắc ngữ pháp, từ mới hay các đoạn hội thoại mẫu.

14. Nghe băng và tập viết chính tả thường xuyên.

15. Thử áp dụng các phương pháp trên trong khoảng 2 - 3 tháng, bạn sẽ biết ngay kết quả học tập của mình.



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Apr 16, 2009

Game học Tiếng anh nè

EFL GAMES

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Drag and drop game

Drag and drop game

Look and write game

Look and write game

Reading English game

Reading game

Read and write English game

Read and write game

What do you do on Sunday?

What do you do on Sunday? _ game

Complete the sentence game

Complete the sentence game

Look and write 'It's'

It's - game

Connect the dots game

connect the dots game

It's a ...

It's a _ game

Write 'can' or 'can't game

Can game

Coloring in game

Colouting game

Counting game

Counting game

What time is it in English?

Time game

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English Grammar Exercises

  • English Grammar Exercises

The materials presented here were developed by teachers for use in grammar classes, especially those that use the Azar Grammar Series (Basic English Grammar, Fundamentals of English Grammar, and Understanding and Using English Grammar). The materials will be organized by topic, and also cross-referenced to one of the three Azar Grammar books. Click on the links to donwload the Microsoft Word documents.

Adjectives (error correction)

Kelly Kennedy-Isern (Miami-Dade Community College)

Article Review (fill-in)

Jacqueline DuBosque (International Language School)

Articles/Quantifiers (fill-in)
Elizabeth Ramsey (Miami-Dade Community College)

Can/Can't (sentence writing)

Kelly Kennedy-Isern (Miami-Dade Community College)

Clauses (sentence writing)

Leslie Biaggi (Miami-Dade Community College)

Compound Sentences (cloze)

Kelly Kennedy-Isern (Miami-Dade Community College)

Gerunds and Infinitives (test for Chapter 13 )

Kelly Kennedy-Isern (Miami-Dade Community College)

Gerunds and Infinitives: Some Important Rules (study guide)

Myra M. Medina (Miami-Dade Community College)

Information Questions Review Sheet (sentence writing)

Darlene Quintana (International Language School)

Other, The Other, and Another Review (fill-in)

Kelly Kennedy-Isern (Miami-Dade Community College)

Passive/Active (test)
Pattia Creelman (Miami-Dade Community College)

Present Perfect (fill-in and error correction)

Leslie Biaggi (Miami-Dade Community College)

Present Perfect (Progressive) (quiz)

Leslie Biaggi (Miami-Dade Community College)

Present Tense (error correction)

Professor Alex Garrido (Gulliver Academy School)

Present Time and Past Time (test)
Kelly Kennedy-Isern (Miami-Dade Community College)

Pronoun Agreement (fill-in)

Guillermina Raffo-Magnasco (Miami-Dade Community College)

Question Review (sentence writing)

Jacqueline DuBosque (International Language School)

Restrictive and Nonrestrictive Adjective Clauses (table)

Leslie Biaggi (Miami-Dade Community College)

Subject-Verb Agreement (multiple-choice exercise)
Guillermina Raffo-Magnasco (Miami-Dade Community College)

Tenses and Time Expression (quiz)
Myra Medina (Miami-Dade Community College)

Time Expressions Active Voice (chart)
Leslie Biaggi (Miami-Dade Community College)

Verb Practice (cloze)
Elizabeth Ramsey (Miami-Dade Community College)

Verb Tenses (fill-in; sentence completion)
Myra J. Redman (Miami-Dade Community College)

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