It’s time to learn english
- 2. It’s Time to Learn English Goals of this Presentation • Understand why it’s important • Understand what you need to concentrate on • Understand ways of learning • Understand how Pui Tak Center can help
- 3. Five Reasons You Should Learn English #1. It is the language of the United States of America. English is everywhere you look! It’s the International Language of the world. You need English to get around and to make the most of your experience in America.
- 4. Five Reasons You Should Learn English #2. It’s the language of our schools. Your children’s school is in English Speaking with your child’s teacher is often in English Homework is in English
- 5. Five Reasons You Should Learn English #3. It’s the language of furthering your education Good English skills are important in getting a high school diploma, getting your GED, getting into college or getting into a vocational school. The better your English, the further you can go in your studies.
- 6. Five Reasons You Should Learn English #4. It’s the language of job opportunities Most job training is only offered in English Most employers want English-speaking workers The better your English skills, the better your chances of getting a better, more satisfying job.
- 7. Five Reasons You Should Learn English #5. It’s the language of mobility Better English skills allows you travel throughout the United States. Better English skills makes it easier for you to move out of the city and into neighborhoods where English is the primary language spoken.
- 8. Seven Areas You Need to Focus on When Learning English #1. Vocabulary Words are the building blocks for learning English. Should learn both words and phrases. Learn both English and Chinese definitions. Learn to pronounce. We learn words by using words!
- 9. Seven Areas You Need to Focus on When Learning English #2. Grammar Most people hate learning the grammar of a second language. The good news is that you don’t need to master it. The goal is to be able to communicate your thoughts using basic grammar forms.
- 10. Seven Areas You Need to Focus on When Learning English #3. Listening Listening is one of the most vital skills to develop. Force yourself to listen to English TV, movies, and radio. Listen to people speaking English around you. If someone in your home speaks English, insist they speak English to you.
- 11. Seven Areas You Need to Focus on When Learning English #4. Reading Read anything in English that you can… newspapers, emails, letters, websites, etc. Try to read fluently… don’t stop at every word you don’t know to look it up. Instead, guess it’s meaning from the context.
- 12. Seven Areas You Need to Focus on When Learning English #5 Speaking Don’t be shy… practice your English with English-speaking friends, teachers, and tutors. Practice your English speaking in stores, at the Post Office and in the bank. You learn to speak English by speaking English!
- 13. Seven Areas You Need to Focus on When Learning English #6. Writing Write a little every day and have someone check your writing. Write sentences, paragraphs, stories, emails, etc. Keep a diary to record your progress Did you know that some of America’s best writers have English as their second language?
- 14. Seven Areas You Need to Focus on When Learning English #7. YOUR ATTITUDE! YOU CAN DO THIS! It does take a great effort on your part, but if you have a positive attitude and don’t give up… YOU WILL SUCCEED!
- 15. Three Ways to Learn English #1. Teach Yourself You can get an app for your smartphone, your tablet or your computer. There are many to choose from. You can buy a book or program that you can use to learn English by yourself.
- 16. Three Ways to Learn English #2. Enroll in an Online Course There are many organizations that offer English classes. Some of them require that you access the class at a specific time and others you use at your own pace. None of them are free.
- 17. Three Ways to Learn English Enroll in a good ESL program that offers great English classes... …like Pui Tak! Study with other students and learn from teachers who are right there ready to help you.
- 18. Remember... BE PATIENT – Learning a second language takes time. Get started NOW!!!! IMMERSE YOURSELF IN ENGLISH. DON’T JUST LEARN RULES… BECOME ‘PART’ OF THE ENGLISH- SPEAKING WORLD!
- 19. The Pui Tak Center ESL Program Six, seven-week terms throughout the year. Classes range from Basics/Beginners to Advanced levels. Classes offered mornings, evenings. and Saturdays to fit your schedule. Well-trained teachers and state-approved curriculum. Listen to what a student says…