TOEIC
Sample Questions
A topic in an English conversation is the main theme of the
conversation. In some short conversation between two people,
the speakers will discuss a particular topic. When you hear
a conversation during a TOEFL test, you must be able to
understand the whole meaning of the conversation and
identify the main topic from among several secondary themes
that support the topic.
Learning Other Language and
Culture in English
As
an English learner, you probably think that
by learning English you will be able to
learn English culture and language. That's
true. But it is not limited to it. People
who can speak and understand English can
learn other languages and cultures as well.
Simple Tips for English Learners
The followings are simple suggestions that English students
should do to improve their English
Study
English regularly. The first step is listening. We must listen to English
words, sentences or pronunciation. The second step is trying to know how
they are written. When we have known then the third step is reading. We need
to read the words or sentences a few times until our English pronunciation
is really correct. If we can read well then the fourth step is writing. Try
to write the sentences or words in correct spelling.
Reading English Magazine
Reading
English magazines is good to improve our English ability. By reading we
can find many new words that we are not familiar with. There are many free
magazines that we can download from the internet. We can also order new ones
from English publishers. These magazines contain various articles ranging
from music, culture to politics and economics. English magazine such
as
Cool English is published
in Russia. It is good for young adults. Some of the old editions of Cool
English can be downloaded from
Ebookee by
typing the magazine's name.
Learning English by
Blogging
Learning
English does not always have to do with attending English classes, or reading
grammar books. We can study English through many ways. We can chat with people
on the internet, we can take free English course that are available on the
internet. Or we can write blogs. When we blog, we should not have to worry about
grammar or spelling. We just need to write short articles. First we can use word
processor such as Microsoft Word. If we make mistakes in spelling or grammar, it
will inform us by showing red or green underlines on a word or sentences.
Getting Out of Credit Card
Debt
There are many reasons why people are
trapped in the credit card debt. Some are
good but many are bad. Do you buy luxurious
things that you actually cannot afford? Do
you often use credit card as your way to
overcome unexpected expenses?
Debt
is bad if it causes stress. You cannot sleep
well at night. Debts cause commotion in your
household and even divorce.
You create bad debts when you buy things
that you really don’t need or you buy things
that quickly disappear. For instance, you
take a vacation to a famous tourist
destination in a tropical island.
Microcredit and Fair Trade
for Sustainable Development
Small business owners and co-ops in
developing countries are now receiving
micro-credits from French financial
institutions to upgrade the operational
standards of their businesses and the
quality of their products and services so
that they can compete well in the local
market or get fair trade certification to
enter European market.
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