Many students ask for advice about improving their English. There are three basic questions.

    The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, "I enjoy w English films on TV and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think?"

    This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the m of the new words. Just enjoy yourself!

    The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote, "Our school has a fteacher. But I'm shy and can't speak to her. What should I do?"

    When I visit China, lots of people in the street say, "Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?" These are good questions to s a conversation. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and smile! Smiling always helps.

    The third question is about vocabulary. Olive, from Anhui wrote, "I want to remember all the new words. I wrote them down, but I forget them q, What should I do?"

    Try to remember eight or nine words a day. Write them on pof paper and place them in your bedroom. Say the words when you see them, and change them every day.

    And when you're shopping, h about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?

    Maybe it's a little difficult, but if you try your best to do it every day, you will be successful at last.