Dad' : Watch educational T.V. Read more books and review them in English. Discuss homework with parents to make sure it's understood. Mom : When Sean(Takaomi) is thinking, he sometimes says "Wait-Wait-Wait" He should say "Just a mimute." or " I'm thinking." Discussing the history and cultural differences brings up words that are important but not in a typical vocabulary list or teen conversation. It helps when Sean repeat back something I say that he may have mis-heard like "Rubber?", no "Weather." If we don't make sure we've heard correctly, we may not really understand what is said. My English teacher : Watching movie in one language, Japanese/English. With the capture or subtitles in the opposite language . Slang words - not familiar yet, you will be with more experience. Some of my friends : ・By listening to others around you, you can improve your English. Watching TV, you can also improve it. ・You're doing a good job. Keep up the good work. ・Read more and listen to country. ・Focus on things around you. No bad things around your English good job!!! ・Doing a good job. Keep it up! ・Your pronunciation is perfect ! etc. |