RE: How Can You Learn? By Fei

In one of Andy’s classes, I was asking him about improving speaking skills. I was too nervous and anxious because that is the day of the IELTS test is close. After I read Andy’s article, I felt a bit calm and I agree with many of his ideas on learning English. Of course, they are not only for learning English but learning anything.

Firstly, he mentioned learning English is a circular journey in one’s success in life. You get how much you spend for. Secondly, many people are concerned about their learning methods, including me. We wonder whether the method was a good way of learning English or was it efficient to us. We worry too much as we forget our purpose of learning. Although I want to get a high score on the IELTS test, I want to speak and write English fluently. It’s not just for tests. I want to be able to use English as well as possible. Finally, he mentioned the three elements of improving English faster. They are engagement, environment, and enjoyment. Learners should know the main reason they study. Moreover, we are the “environment” for learning English. We could cover the materials on our own pace and put ourselves into English environment. It all depends on us. When we are learning, enjoyment is also important, we learn faster if we enjoy what we learn.

It is hard to do these things mentioned above, and there might be a lot of difficulties on the road. But it could be done if we put enough endeavours enough and find a good teacher to guide us. No pain, no gain.

Fei is currently learning 1 on 1 with us. She always surprises me with her diligence. Not only does she remember what tasks she was given, she also has a study plan and routine of her own. -Andy

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