Initiative determines the success or the failure of the future. In the class, Mr. Mao once told us that inthe western they cultivate a kind of equality of the beginning. They struggle through the process and pay for the results. But in China we care more about the equality of the results. Then it requires us to stimulate our initiative,point out our views bravely and only in this way can we really succeed.
The vocabulary plays a very important role in English study. Only by expanding the vocabulary can we comprehend the essays more deeply and integrally. Meanwhile, while understandingthe superficial meaning of a word, we should also pay attention to the meaning behind with comprehension of the context. （潘 审阅 ）
During this semester，my biggest harvest in the English learning is the increase of my vocabulary and find the right way of my English learning. in middle school I did not learn English systematically，somy English basis is very weak. I used to try to make up for my English. but Inever find my way to learn it. Finally, I lost my confidence and abandoned it.
But after this semester,I have found my way to learn English: reading English books, watching some English movies to form my languagesense and the most important thing is to do exercise to promote my exam skill.the words exercises that we do help me relate those English words with Spanish words, which is quite useful for me. this semester I have gained a lot of new English words. I think that this system should go along way to strengthen my English capability.
Although Ifailed in the mid-term exam，Rome was not built in a day, I need to trust the process. I believe that if I insist on study in this way, I will achieve the goal. 3. 邹
As the oldsaying goes: Rome was not built in one day. Likewise, English learning also needsus to proceed step by step in an orderly way which requires suitable methods,conviction and perseverance. And during the past three months of Englishlearning, I have gained a lot of useful stuff. There is, however, one gain that matters to me most , i.e. vocabulary.
Vocabulary is the foundation of language learning. This is one of the most importantpoints that my English professor emphasizes all the time and it left a deep impression on me. Therefore, I started to gradually pay more attention to my vocabulary.Because If English is a building, then vocabulary is like its bricks and tiles.If you don't get enough bricks and tiles, you won’t be able to finish the building. The way English learning needs vocabulary is like the way building needs bricks and tiles. Of course, some people will find memorizing words and enlarging vocabulary too hard and time-consuming. However, it cannot be omitted.
To sum up, everything needs effort to achieve. And I’m sure that someday in the future, I will be grateful for my hard work today.
When I wasin high school, I got used to learning English to satisfy the needs of thecollege entrance examination and to reciting words in a mechanical way. However, during the past three months, the most important thing to me was, I have learned that we shouldn'tstop reciting words just because one or two examinations are over. At the same time, we need to take scientific mnemonics such as to memorize frequently-used etymologies and to compare the words which are similar in for more meaning and so on.
Secondly, it’s sad if we failed to own the ability of transforming what we think and write to fluent and confident oral expressions. I have learned to try my best to overcome my shyness and to be a language learner who has the courage to speak English instead of being one examinee who just knows how to take examinations. （钱 审阅）
Among whatl have learned in the English intensive reading course in this semester, thereare two things that benefit me most. The first one is that l should hold acritical attitude in the process of reading. What makes it indispensable is that，by thinking critically, I can understand the passage’s content, grammar, vocabulary, sentence pattern and soon better.
The other point l want to illustrate is that through the course, the span of knowledge about local culture will expand. I gradually developed an increasingly sophisticated perspective of these English-speaking countries and got more familiar with those native slangs and usages. Some native slangs and special usages with which the language learners are unfamiliar tend to be used frequently in writing.
Only when l have a good knowledge of these above, can l attach to the core meaning of the passage and learn something really important. （审阅者：潘）
The most important point I havelearned in English classes this semester is to be modest and to put myself in alower position. Many people, actually, are afraid of making mistakes because of worrying about the comments made by others. However, once we put ourselves in a low position, every communication can be considered as an improvement and all the advice can be taken more humbly. As Socrates says, “The only thing I know is that I know nothing.” （朱审阅）
Though I have been attending the English class for only three months, some of Mr. Mao’s words influence me for a long time. A person with a high EQ is always popular. Nomatter how wide one`s range of knowledge is a person with bad manners is like ahuge balloon, which can be pricked easily. Be a modest person and don`t be afraid of making mistakes. We make mistakes in order to change ourselves and make abetter job next time. Suppose learning English is a war, then the vocabularywould be the weapon in a person`s best interest. Learning English is a long and sustaining process. If you stop learning it for a day, you`ll move in reverse, notto mention for a long time. Respect every individual because if you want to be respectable, you should be respectful to others` work.
First of all, the most impressive benefit from the class is the usage of the word root. To tell the truth, during the period of middle school, the only way to recite English words is to write from memory repeatedly, again and again. By contrast, after learning the way to memorize words by associating with their roots, it feelslike I bear them in mind by understanding them, which tremendously boosted my efficiency in the course of reciting VOCABULARY.
Secondly, during the study of this semester, not only do I learn new method to study English, but also it nourishes my thought and broadens my horizons. In thepast, to some degree, the study of English is just for the exam in my perspective. But in this class, it comes to me that language is the carrier of culture and perception. Through the derivation in the class, I see the contradictions and differences between cultures, and it also provides me with another perspective to view the current world pattern.（邵 审阅）
I have learned many things from the English class in this semester. But there are twopoints on top of them. The first one is that I learned how to be an excellent publicspeaker. In the process of the speech, not only do I need to pronounce accurately and speak fluently but also to use my emotion and passion to attractthe attention of my audience and get myself understood.
Secondly, as a translator, merely having a good command of gramma and vocabulary isapparently not enough. We had better comprehend the cultural background of the language andthe thinking patterns of the native speakers. Only in this way canwe shake off the yoke of literal translation and make them the veritable ones. (邵 审阅）
Until thevery moment I gave my speech last week that I realized this class means muchmore important to me than I thought it was. Participation is the thing that I will paymore attention to in the days to come.
Comparing myself to my friend in other university who study minority language, we arejust lucky to have English class. Actually, the more I learned Spanish, the more I learned English, vice versa. The relationship between them is like boosting each other up instead of dragging each other down. Thanks to my teacher, now I have a deeper understanding ofthe word roots. The method would be very useful in both English learningand Spanish. （金 审阅）
As long as you try your best,you are the best of yourself.
In the classes of this term, half of the students gave a speech about a certain topic.I am not good at speaking in public. When I compared my ordinary performance with others’ and felt upset, Mr. Mao said: as long as you try your best, you are the best ofyourself. This encouraged me a lot. Indeed, the aim of language learning doesn’t lie on beating others, but on overtaking yourself.
Read extensively.
As university students, we should not limit our reading in textbooks any more. Mr.Mao always shares reading materials involving different fields in our life in our chatting group. The various topics of speeches have also broadened my horizon. In Mr. Mao’s class, I have learnt not only the English language, but also different perspectiveson the hot issues going on in our modern world.
The first time I attended the English Intensive Reading Course, I found that I had alimited vocabulary by comparison with those classmates at high proficiencylevel, which really panicked me. I want to try my best to narrow the gap, butwhat should I do? Mr. Mao said: "What you have learnt at class is far from enough; how hardyou study after class is the key to success."
According to his suggestion, I bought the TOEFL Vocabulary Handbook. Afterwards, Ipersevere in reciting 60 new words every day after class on the basis of rootword memorial method that you taught us. Besides, you offer us opportunities todo vocabulary tests in class to help us review. Meanwhile, learn something new,which is quite effective.
In addition,what impresses me most is that you often add some knowledge about American electoral system, political form, culture, history and religion when explaining and appreciating articles, which is very natural and attractive. Not only doyou make some boring texts more interesting, but also expand my horizon and lead me to view theUnited States from a more objective perspective.（审阅：郑）
What impressed me most from the classes is that the study at university calls for activelearner instead of the passive knowledge receivers. There are plenty of opportunities for you to grasp to develop yourself whether it is in class or after class, for instance, volunteering to be the judges after the speeches of others, participate in every translation assignment. There is no need of caring about others opinion, because growth is your own business. You can’t break through yourself if you don’t take the opportunity to practice. Ourteacher offers us plentiful chances and resources, which is pretty beneficial. Only when we make good use of these things, can we improve ourselves better. （陆 审阅）
Among all things I learned in English class this semester, I valued one most: the attitude to approach perfection. When we were doing the words test, it was not only one pacific word that we should pay attention to, but the root and the derivation. When it came to the speech, Professor Mao chose the topic deliberately to make sure we could learn something from either preparing it or just appreciating it. And we went waybeyond a plain speech.
On the contrary, we were recommended to watch TED and imitated their performance. Same rules applied when we did the translation of the textbook. That’s how I found mylimitation. It takes a lot to perfect my English. It was never to late tostart. As professor Mao said: imagine yourself as the least superior student class, in that case you will never stop striving for the best. （审阅者：郑）
The most beneficial thing I have learned from English intensive reading is that language competence can beimproved only when you use it, which is the reason why we have to speak English more often. I realized it when I was preparing for the speech, which actually mobilized your vocabulary and grammar instead of being as simple as reciting an article that you’ve written. Besides, only when you have the faiththat you can do better than your imagination will you gain the motivation to improving yourself.
During the past three months of English learning, what I think is the most important thing that I learned is to speak more and keep challenging myself. Professor Mao will always leave enough time for the speaker to present his speech, three judges tomake their comments, other students to discuss about the topic. For us students, a speech is not just an assignment that needs to be done with, it’s more about deep excavation, previous preparation, continuous practice, brand new experience maybe even self challenge (since some students are afraid of or new to public speaking) and opportunities to learn from others.
In the class,Professor Mao always encourages us to speak out aloud and speak more, encourages us to “volunteer.” And I couldn’t agree with him more because there is no shortcut whenwe’re trying to master a language, practicing is the only way. And as long as we try our best, we’re the best.
After thinking it over, I consider a wider horizon as my greatestgain from the English class. l was taught that my college life should contain not only language learning, but also paying attention to family,society and the whole world. In almost every class, Professor Mao would talk about the situations, policies and some funny news abroad, which described apicture of foreign life and opened a window in our hearts. Honestly speaking, as freshmen who have just got rid of endless exams, most of us unavoidably have a pretty narrow horizon. So the knowledge of politics and history can just fill the emptiness in our minds, which also enables us to adapt to the unpredictable future. All in all, I really benefited a lot from the English class. （孙 审阅）
I was trained to be stable and rather rigid when facing the translation part of the English exams. Translating Chinese into English simply meant writing down the right words and choosing the right expression, and then the points would be inhand. Also, there was no context for us to refer to since those sentences that required translating between English and Chinese were entirely separated from their origins. However, translation has turned into a brand new concept for me thanksto the English classes at college: It has become a work of flexibility, and even more，a work of art--on thebasis of being ''right", it still can be improved to be accurate, to beidiomatic and even vivid. A great work of translation with not only accuracy, but even highlights and depth, consists of a smart choice of lexicon,some subtle changes in the word order with the help of those grammatical rules, and a comprehensive understanding of the context. And that is precisely wherethe genuine core of translation as well as its challenge lies. （审阅者：孙）
During my first semester in the English intensive reading class, I’ve learnt a lot. Despite the compulsory in-class learning, the chance to deliver a speech in public andrecite TOEFL vocabulary offered greatly enhanced my public speaking skills and my vocabulary, which is a feasible solution to the unwillingness to speak English in public. Meanwhile, it also helps me develop a deeper understanding of how to learn English and thus improving myself in the daily practice. Practice makes perfect. The apprehension of language is a process of accumulation.
Only by trial and error, using language constantly can we make progress. My goal is to gradually form the habit of thinking in English, which is to say, to shorten the process inside my brain of translating Chinese into English and thus forming a conditioned reflex that whatever the situation is, my English would pop out as long as I speak it. （顾 审）
In this semester of English learning, I have learnt more than just words, grammar andhow to use simple phrases to explain obscure words...Of course, all of theseare very helpful to my present and future studies, without any doubt. At thesame time, it’s you who taught me how to integrate my English with Spanish. However, I think the greatest benefit I got from this semester isthose knowledge and culture that you usually tell us during the class. From theUnited States’ Election System to China’s History and Culture; From lesser-known legend to legal system of various countries...These are the thingsthat I have never heard of. In those ways, you opened the window of a new world to me, broadened my horizons and enriched my knowledge. All of these cannot befound in the normal English class. And I think this is the most important thingI learned in this semester.
How quickly has passed this term! So, does the English intensive reading course taught by Mr. Mao. In this semester, I was fascinated by this course and some feature of it appealed to me.
Having benefitted from Mr. Mao’s unique teaching philosophy，I didn’t appeal to the so-called dumb English. On the contrary, I was acquainted with the indispensable of applying what I have learned. To me, I consider two aspects important.
The first, of course, is the vocabulary. It is the foundation of the most of your English skills. Just as the passage in Mr. Mao’s moments in WeChat: the vocabulary is the King. In my opinion, only when you turn it from a bad master to a goodservant can you enhance your language skills in the round.
The secondis also very helpful. Mr. Mao indicates that language is meant to be used and practiced. In that case, we should practice talking more frequently. Mr. Mao attaches so much importance to our speeches all the time and he always makes elaborate comments on each speaker, which broaden and deepen our thought greatly. Besides, he refines our presentation skills. I have learned a lot about, for example, how to combine your words and your body languages or how to let the audience pay more attention to you.
I am amazed by his academic excellence and what’s more, his ideas and good manners. He mentioned from time to time that our respect to others is so important, such as those speakers. （金 审阅）
The mostimportant thing I learned in the English extensive reading class this semester is the skills of making an effecive speech. I used todeliver a speech without any passion just like reciting the textbook. My teacher and classmates have given me a lot of useful suggestions, such as making proper pauses, making eye contact with the audience, writing down somekey points on the blackboard and so on. Besides, many excellent students also demonstrated how to adapt those skills appropriately to their speeches. Theyhave set good examples to me, helping me to stand more confidently in front ofthe teacher’s desk, express my idea more naturally and make a better speech next time.（詹 审阅）
During my study in the English intensive reading class this term, I think one of the most important things I have learned is to realize the importance of vocabulary. I changed the way that I memorized words. Instead of just reading them over and overagain without thinking, I find it easier for me to relate these words and their meanings if I pay more attention to roots and affixes. Through my new way of memorizing new words, I strongly feel that my vocabulary is greatly enlarged, and I have a better sense of language. Vocabulary plays such an important rolein English study, only with which can I express meanings more precisely, can Iuse English more skillfully, naturally and can I speak more rigidly rather than confining myself to the textbook. （阅者 陈）
I really acquired a lot during the English course this semester, which can be boileddown to the following points. First, I learned the importance of word root for improving myvocabulary through the vocabulary quiz in every class. There are many words with the same root carefully selected by mates in these quizzes and the teacher would make explanation about them relatively. By learning a great number ofroots and affixes, I greatly improved my efficiency of memorizing new words.Secondly, through many exercises of translation between Chinese and English, I enhanced my ability of translation. Meanwhile, by translating the sentences with metaphor, pun, parallelism, my translation quality also acquired improvement, which benefited me a lot. （阅者：高）
Through this semester's study, my biggest achievement is to exercise my speaking ability. Although itis not my turn to make speech yet, longtime preparation and psychological construction have greatly strengthened my heart. Through repeated practices, I have improved my spoken English and the ability to communicate in English. Listening and understanding abilities are also improved when listening to other students' speeches. Another important point which is also very different fromprevious English learning, that is, the development of self-learning ability：recitingwords in after-school hours, listening to English news, and accumulating new words at any time, which is of great help to English learning. （管、谢审阅）
I have benefited a lot from the English learning of this semester. Firstly, because ofthe vivid teaching methods, I mastered the way of memorizing words quickly, which may be themost important part in English learning. Secondly, the speech of each student brings me too many original ideas that I never thought about before. Meanwhile, I can also learn some speech skills from it. At last, thanks to the teacher and my classmate's high level spoken English, my listening comprehension has also been improved obviously. Therefore, I am grateful to my teacher,you, who has worked hard this semester and I have gain a better me. （搭档： 萤）
Time flies! Here comes the end of the semester. In Mr. Mao’s class, I have benefited a lot. Then I want to talk about the two most important aspects of what I have learned. First of all, I have deeply realized the importance of the vocabulary, which isthe basic of listening, speaking, reading and writing. During the past three months, I recited TOEFL VOCABULARY every day, expanding the quantity ofvocabulary greatly. Secondly, I do agree with you that we need to be modest. Since I came to SISU, I was acquainted with a lot of people, and find their strengths and my shortcomings, which guided me how to improve myself in future study. In short, what I talkedabove matters a lot not only in my study but in my life. （邵 审阅）
Duringthe English class this semester, I have benefitted a lot.
Firstly, the vocabulary test before class enables each student to communicate his ideas to the whole class. Furthermore, I gradually master the way of memorizing roots and affixes, making the memorization of words more effective. Secondly, the topics of the speech focus on social hot issues. It brings me too many profound ideas which I canlearn a lot from. Not only do I improve my oral English, more importantly, students'different thinking collision leads to my critical thinking, and expands my depth of thinking. （审阅：付）
The most important thing I have ever learned from this class in this semester is to think deeply about every superficial phenomenon. Take myself as an example, I will never truly know why history is important to us, nomatter individually or nationally, until I did the speech myself, going throughall the reference materials or information and structuring them. When I’m thinking about every topic, I did not only act as a learner, but also ahuman being who cares about the future and the development of this world.
Thanks to my English teacher and those companions who debated and discussed sincerely in the class, which makes me harvest more than the use of language or the achievement of a large vocabulary, more precious, the deep thought into adiverse world constructed by English which involvesproblems about religion, politics and culture.
The English class of this semester mean a lot to me. As a Spanish learner, I always worry that my English is becoming worse while improving my Spanish. AndI cannot conceal the fact that it is happening. I learnt a lot this semester. Instead of only focusing on the textbook, Mr. Mao asked us to do speeches, broaden our vocabulary through quizzes contributedby our classmates and recommend us a good vocabulary book. Doing speech is actually my favorite part, though preparing it is not an easy work, Istill regard it as a priceless opportunity for me to practice my oral English and help me to find my “old feelings” of English. Mr. Mao is fond of sharing his learning experience as a graduate student in America. His experience helps me know more about the real America and stimulates my thinking on this topic. （审阅：陆）
During the English intensive reading class of this semester，I found that active learning out of the classis the most significant thingI learned. Mr. Mao gave us excellent suggestions that making full use of the TOEFL vocabulary book and the reading book of beautiful essays to make up for the defect of classroom learning. Also, we were motivated to pay close attention to the accurate translation of different sentences. I am fully aware that in the way of learning English, only learning in class and being a passive learner is totally not enough, instead, a positive learning out of the class is a thing what we are really supposed to do.（傅 审阅）
As time goes on, my first term in SISU is drawing to an end. During the English class, I have harvested many important things which contribute to my further study. First of all, I learned how to expand my vocabulary by word formation. During my high school years, I racked my brains trying to recite words, by copying, by associations . . . However, they seldom work. It is the ignorant of a better method that makes me so miserable. Since English words are not created optionally, they are logical beings. So there exists a logical way to recite them. By applying word formation, it’s much easier to broaden my vocabulary, and I found it a bit interesting to find the inherent connections between the words.
Secondly, by listening to the speeches delivered by my classmates, and making it by myself, I understood how to compose a speech, and, most importantly, how to deliver it more effectively to the audience. For me,it’s a real challenge since I had never addressed a speech, in a foreign language, to such a number of people. During the speech writing, I spent muchtime in searching for the information, shaping my ideas and measuring words inorder to polish it. And it also drains energy to practice. All in al, as an essential skill for college students, so its importance is self-evident. Ofcourse, I also met much challenge during the study, but just as what the honored poet Qu yuan once wrote:” The road ahead is long and endless, yet high and low I will search with my will unbending.” No matter what challenge I metwith, I will never give up learning.
Among all I have learned duringthis semester, what impresses me most is use of the rhetoric. It never occurred to me that English which I once considered direct can be used so euphemistically. Only when you know a lot about the western culture can you understand some phrases, such as, my mailbox had a rural address. The second important aspect I learned is how to paraphrase, which means that translators should not belimited to the original text so that the idea of the author can be well communicated to the reader. To make the words involuntary, one can refer to the Chinese idioms and even change the form of the text. It requires more knowledgeof cultural background than merely a large vocabulary. Overall, the grammar and vocabulary are the indispensable foundation, but the understanding of the culture and literature quality truly makes more sense.作者: 他是阳光 时间: 2017-12-26 17:54