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中国学生英语口语自学误区(6)
A good knowledge of grammar rules and patterns is absolutely
necessary because the transfer of structures from one
language to the next is anything but smooth. It is true
that direct written grammar exercises, where students
merely manipulate sentence structures to fit a pattern,
may be unnecessary if you are aware of the pattern already.
However, grammar definitely is an important part of
your self-study program when it is used for communicative
purposes.
What students often fail to do is to integrate grammar
study into the process of creating English, rather than
just manipulating sentences in exercise books. For example,
with the structure "If I were you, I would…"
a student should be thinking of the occasions he can
use this structure and create as many sentences as possible
that might be appropriate. Using English requires knowledge
of the rules and patterns, just as a painter needs some
conventions and boundaries before he can start his work,
but ultimately both need a creative process before skill
is developed.
Advice for the Self-study Learner
What then can I offer as advice for a motivated self-study
learner? For starters, if you have no English environment,
then create one. Find q partner to speak with regularly
and do not worry if that partner is from China, Korea,
Africa, or Europe. It is often better if your regular
meetings can center around a topic or theme. For example,
you could both read a different book and use the time
to talk about the book you are reading. Perhaps you
could use the time to exchange information about something
you both want to learn.
You may also wish to * become accustomed with19 the
types of clubs and activities that expatriates here
in Beijing like to get involved with and join them.
English corners are also funny ways to link with others
who share your desire to learn English. Chat lines in
English and * pen pals20 are also great ways to interact
in English provided that you do not rely on them exclusively
for your English development.
By Nevin Blumer
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