In my point of view, making presentations is the key for good practising. It is the best way to improve my speaking before an audience. It helps me to establish myself as a successful student.
Students are often asked to make presentations to a class. Before entering the University I made many presentations.Nowadays this practice is helping me to make effective presentations in the IELTE.
To make an effective presentation, I always start it early. Because it allows me to deal with the information over a long period of time. I always look at the
content
organization
timing
eye contact
visual aids
and effectiveness of my presentations.
These criterias always help me to hustle and to get excellent grades!!!
And what about your strategies of making presentations, dear readers???
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
Entry 9. My Note Taking Experience
Note taking is one of the skills that needed by us. It always helps to make our study more effectively.
To maintain good notes we should listen and understand the information.
I always take down the most important information in classes. Because they are the primary sources for my study. After classes I go over my notes with my partner to fill some gaps in
information. I also add information from memory , my reading, and my partner’s notes. And if I want to check something, which I did not understand in class , I use a tape recorder.
Because of these strategies my notes are always well-organized, and I keep them in a safe place.
It is not good idea, when we write and then forget about our notes. Of course, we should also review them. That is why, every week I review my notes by making who, what, when, where, why and how questions and study cards.
These techniques always help me to organize the accurate notes. And I will try to follow them.
What about your ways of making good notes, my dear???
To maintain good notes we should listen and understand the information.
I always take down the most important information in classes. Because they are the primary sources for my study. After classes I go over my notes with my partner to fill some gaps in
information. I also add information from memory , my reading, and my partner’s notes. And if I want to check something, which I did not understand in class , I use a tape recorder.
Because of these strategies my notes are always well-organized, and I keep them in a safe place.
It is not good idea, when we write and then forget about our notes. Of course, we should also review them. That is why, every week I review my notes by making who, what, when, where, why and how questions and study cards.
These techniques always help me to organize the accurate notes. And I will try to follow them.
What about your ways of making good notes, my dear???
Entry 8. Time Management Problems
Who is the richest person in the world? It is the person, who has a specific time frame, and who does not have time management problems.
Managing our time is the most effective way to control and manage our life.
I cannot say that I am the richest person in the world. Because I had some problems to manage my study time. I did not do my homeworks on time.
For instance, two months ago I had too much to do at one time, and I could not manage myself and my time effectively. But our teacher, Ms. Shakhnoza taught us how to manage our time well, how to develop and use a timeline, how to prepare and use weekly and daily calendars.
That lesson helped me a lot. Because after that lesson I used a timeline to devide up my work over the weeks of a semester. And now I do not have too much to do at one time!
Managing our time is the most effective way to control and manage our life.
I cannot say that I am the richest person in the world. Because I had some problems to manage my study time. I did not do my homeworks on time.
For instance, two months ago I had too much to do at one time, and I could not manage myself and my time effectively. But our teacher, Ms. Shakhnoza taught us how to manage our time well, how to develop and use a timeline, how to prepare and use weekly and daily calendars.
That lesson helped me a lot. Because after that lesson I used a timeline to devide up my work over the weeks of a semester. And now I do not have too much to do at one time!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Entry 6. Tape recording the lecture
One of the ways of developing our listening and note taking is tape recording. Tape recording can be helpful if we have auditory processing difficulties or other learning disabilities.
Sometimes I use this way during our lectures,after getting permission from our lecturer. Because I can listen it again and again. If I do not understand, Ican go back to the tape and relisten it. It also lets me relax, really concentrate on listening without being afraid that I will miss something.
Despite its advantages, taping has some disadvantages too. There is the inconvenience of reviewing a tape. Students will begin to rely on the tape and cease to pay attention during class time. It can be misunderstood. And it has a flat sound.
If we do not have such kind of problems with taping, it can be useful for us.
Sometimes I use this way during our lectures,after getting permission from our lecturer. Because I can listen it again and again. If I do not understand, Ican go back to the tape and relisten it. It also lets me relax, really concentrate on listening without being afraid that I will miss something.
Despite its advantages, taping has some disadvantages too. There is the inconvenience of reviewing a tape. Students will begin to rely on the tape and cease to pay attention during class time. It can be misunderstood. And it has a flat sound.
If we do not have such kind of problems with taping, it can be useful for us.
Entry 7. My Reading Experience
Reading is one of the major input skills we need to work on. It helps us to study more effectively and get excellent grades.
There are 2 major types of reading:
1. Study reading
2. Reading for pleasure
I always do both of these types.Because study reading helps me to gather information to study. For study reading I use techniques of the Preacher’s method, that help me to read more effective-ly. I also use some strategies of reading, such as skimming, scanning and chunking. They increase my reading and save my study time. After reading I ask myself questions and highlight the book.
And when I am tired of gathering information, I like reading for pleasure. Because it gives a great pleasure.
I know, that doing a lot of reading will help to make me a better reader.
There are 2 major types of reading:
1. Study reading
2. Reading for pleasure
I always do both of these types.Because study reading helps me to gather information to study. For study reading I use techniques of the Preacher’s method, that help me to read more effective-ly. I also use some strategies of reading, such as skimming, scanning and chunking. They increase my reading and save my study time. After reading I ask myself questions and highlight the book.
And when I am tired of gathering information, I like reading for pleasure. Because it gives a great pleasure.
I know, that doing a lot of reading will help to make me a better reader.
Entry 5. My Goals and Objectives
Do you know what is the difference between goal and objective? Goal is the direction we want to follow or end results we want to attain. Objective is the component of our goal.
I think, each person has goals which he always wants to reach. And I am not an exception.
I have so many goals that I cannot count. But I should realize them one by one.
We know that setting goals requires long-range plans, and attaining goals requires long-range activities. If we want to realize our goals, we should make them
S- specific
M- measurable
A- achievable
R-realistic
T- timely
Last year my single goal was to enter the University. I did it SMART. I had plans and activities to realize my goal in 2010 year. I did exercises, tests. It was timely, specific and of course, realistic. That is why, I achieved my goal.
Nowadays, my goal is to get A’s from all subjects. And of course, I will make it SMART too.
I think, each person has goals which he always wants to reach. And I am not an exception.
I have so many goals that I cannot count. But I should realize them one by one.
We know that setting goals requires long-range plans, and attaining goals requires long-range activities. If we want to realize our goals, we should make them
S- specific
M- measurable
A- achievable
R-realistic
T- timely
Last year my single goal was to enter the University. I did it SMART. I had plans and activities to realize my goal in 2010 year. I did exercises, tests. It was timely, specific and of course, realistic. That is why, I achieved my goal.
Nowadays, my goal is to get A’s from all subjects. And of course, I will make it SMART too.
Entry 4. My Study Habits and Learning Style
Learning style shows the way how we get new information. Every student learns and processes information in his own special ways. Knowing our own style also can help us to realize that the other people may approach the same situation in a different way from our own.
In one of the lessons of the study and computer skills we knew about learning styles and what kind of learning style does everybody has. And we were divided by our style of learning into 3 groups:
1. Visual learners
2. Auditory learners
3. Kinesthetic learners.
We had a test, which showed us our learning style. The test showed, that my strongest learning style is visual, the lowest is kinesthetic. But I think, I am, to some degree, a mixture of all three learning styles. In spite of all my learning styles, I have some learning disabilities, habits.
The problem is that I do not have a specific time frame. I do not do homeworks, learn new words on time. But now I am trying to give up this habit, laziness. And my tries are beginning to show good results. I have some changes in my learning.
It means, that if we want to get good results in our learning, we should try to do it. If we try, we will not have any processing difficulties and other learning disabilities.
In one of the lessons of the study and computer skills we knew about learning styles and what kind of learning style does everybody has. And we were divided by our style of learning into 3 groups:
1. Visual learners
2. Auditory learners
3. Kinesthetic learners.
We had a test, which showed us our learning style. The test showed, that my strongest learning style is visual, the lowest is kinesthetic. But I think, I am, to some degree, a mixture of all three learning styles. In spite of all my learning styles, I have some learning disabilities, habits.
The problem is that I do not have a specific time frame. I do not do homeworks, learn new words on time. But now I am trying to give up this habit, laziness. And my tries are beginning to show good results. I have some changes in my learning.
It means, that if we want to get good results in our learning, we should try to do it. If we try, we will not have any processing difficulties and other learning disabilities.
Entry 3. The Language of Study
I have graduated from lyceum this year. Graduating from lyceum was a real accomplishment. After graduating I wanted to continue my education in the Uzbek State World Languages University. Because at lyceum my major was learning foreign languages. I talked it over with my parents and they were agree with my decision.
As you see, I entered this University, the IELTE Program. And my life became hectic. Because I have to study, do my homeworks and help my mother at the same time. As a result, I have a little free time for anything else. But I like studying, studying in this University.
Because there are many interesting things, activities and clubs, which are helping me to learn and practice my English. There are also many experienced teachers who are helping me to develop my different skills. These teachers mark our works, then give us a mark or a grade. I really interested in marks. Because the excellent marks are the sign of my good knowledge and if I get excellent marks, I will get a high scholarship. That is why, I am trying to get excellent marks.
We also have seminars and lectures in our University. I always take lots of notes during our lectures and they always help me to answer to the questions which will be given in the questionnaires of our seminars.
Besides lectures and seminars, I also like the examinations of IELTE and its systems of assessment. Before exams we always do plenty of revision. And it is useful for us. If we always review what we covered, we will not forget anything.
When I came to the IELTE program, I felt new feelings. Because everything was new and interesting. That is why, I love my study in the IELTE!
As you see, I entered this University, the IELTE Program. And my life became hectic. Because I have to study, do my homeworks and help my mother at the same time. As a result, I have a little free time for anything else. But I like studying, studying in this University.
Because there are many interesting things, activities and clubs, which are helping me to learn and practice my English. There are also many experienced teachers who are helping me to develop my different skills. These teachers mark our works, then give us a mark or a grade. I really interested in marks. Because the excellent marks are the sign of my good knowledge and if I get excellent marks, I will get a high scholarship. That is why, I am trying to get excellent marks.
We also have seminars and lectures in our University. I always take lots of notes during our lectures and they always help me to answer to the questions which will be given in the questionnaires of our seminars.
Besides lectures and seminars, I also like the examinations of IELTE and its systems of assessment. Before exams we always do plenty of revision. And it is useful for us. If we always review what we covered, we will not forget anything.
When I came to the IELTE program, I felt new feelings. Because everything was new and interesting. That is why, I love my study in the IELTE!
Entry 2. Debate on Mouse vs. Touch Screen
Technique is always changing. A hundred years ago people did not use such kind of modern things as now. But times change. Even looking back, technique has changed a lot. And there were created many modern things, devices, such as computer, mouse and etc.
But these changes make people choose different technique devices, like mouse and touch screen.
Mouse or touchscreen? Which of them is more useful? We know that the mouse is one of the old input devices , but it is understandable for everyone. We use it to choose commands from the screen by pressing one of the buttons.
But how do we use touch screen? And what is the touch screen? Touch screen is a modern computer device. We use it by touching to the screen of the computer. We do not press any buttons. We only touch on the screen with our fingers and choose commands. Using touch screen is comfortable, noiseless, clear and easier than using mouse. That is why, I prefer touch screen than mouse. It is my choice, but everyone has his own opinions about them.
But these changes make people choose different technique devices, like mouse and touch screen.
Mouse or touchscreen? Which of them is more useful? We know that the mouse is one of the old input devices , but it is understandable for everyone. We use it to choose commands from the screen by pressing one of the buttons.
But how do we use touch screen? And what is the touch screen? Touch screen is a modern computer device. We use it by touching to the screen of the computer. We do not press any buttons. We only touch on the screen with our fingers and choose commands. Using touch screen is comfortable, noiseless, clear and easier than using mouse. That is why, I prefer touch screen than mouse. It is my choice, but everyone has his own opinions about them.
Entry 1. My First Impression and Expectations
Entering the Uzbek State World Languages University was my dream. When I entered the university I felt myself well. But when I entered the IELTE Program I felt myself really well. I think, that was the best feeling I have ever felt.
The exams of IELTE made me study more better and learn English perfectly. Because after passing all exams I knew the level of my knowledge. My scores were not high. That is why, I decided to learn English as hard as I can and this program is helping me to realize my goal.
I entered the IELTE with great expectations.
IELTE is making me remember that the best way to learn English is by using it. And it is good for me, for my learning languages.
Now I am trying to use English as much as I can during my lessons,at home and with my friends too.
I think I would enjoy studying in the IELTE. I hope, I will be one of the best students and I will try as much as possible. I will do my best to be successful and be of use to this program!!!
The exams of IELTE made me study more better and learn English perfectly. Because after passing all exams I knew the level of my knowledge. My scores were not high. That is why, I decided to learn English as hard as I can and this program is helping me to realize my goal.
I entered the IELTE with great expectations.
IELTE is making me remember that the best way to learn English is by using it. And it is good for me, for my learning languages.
Now I am trying to use English as much as I can during my lessons,at home and with my friends too.
I think I would enjoy studying in the IELTE. I hope, I will be one of the best students and I will try as much as possible. I will do my best to be successful and be of use to this program!!!
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