The First Essay (Rewrite)

                                                                                               Eileen Huang, Lyris Lei, Leon Liang
                                                                                               ESL 122 3:40PM
                                                                                              Johnson

Improving English

            We have some plans about how to improve our English. Learning English is not easy for foreign people who do not have a clear mind to achieve their goals. First of all, we can start with listening skills. Listening to the radio and American songs are a good ways to increase listening skills. For example, you do not have to stay in one place. While you are driving or jogging, you can use the radio to listen to news, such as on 89.3 KPCC. After that, you can enjoy some American music and try to understand what they are singing. In addition, speaking is always a good way to communicate with people. While you are talking with native speakers, they will be correcting you grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Meanwhile, another way to improve communication is to remember a show or movie what you watched. After that, you can tell your friends the summary in English. Last of all, reading some great articles can really help, too. As soon as you find some interesting books, you will learn how to write correctly and fluently. Moreover, reading information from the Internet and newspaper are nice methods for you to get better. In conclusion, English is a popular and useful language to learn. If you want to improve your English, follow these steps you will be better in the future.

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459 HW #1:

459 HW #1:
Answer these 3 questions with good details to explain your answers. Be very honest!

a) Why are you studying English? Explain with details. (50 words or more)

a) When I was young, I lived in China. I did not know why I need to learn this kind of useless then I started to study English at elementary school. Teachers told me to study English because English is  used in everywhere of the world. Now I am studying English because I live in America. In the United States, all of residents and citizens speaking English all the time.If you cannot understand them,you will get a lot of trouble in your live in America.

b) Do you use English very much when you're not in this class? Explain what situations you need to use it in. (50 words or more)


b)Yes, I use English very mush when I am not in the English classes. For example, I have been working as a Navy Reserve. While I am working, I need to use English all the time,such as listen to the instruction, answer some questions, and explain somethings about working.Also, when I go to some places, such as bank,post office,train station,and airport, I need to use English to talk to people.

c) How do you feel when you use English? Are you sometimes nervous, comfortable, or...? Explain. (50 words or more)


c)When I use English,sometimes I feel nervous. For example, when I get some troubles in working, I need to report to my supervisor. I try to explain what the trouble I get , but my supervisor usually doesn't understand at first. I need to use some body language to explain clearly.Finally, he will get most of things about my trouble.In short, if I get another trouble, and I need to explain again. That I will get the same problem in my English language,but I will feel a little bit better.