English

Understanding English Skills

  • Reading skills involve comprehension, understanding context, and interpreting themes in both fiction and non-fiction texts.

  • Writing skills require knowledge of correct grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, and spelling, as well as the ability to write coherently and persuasively.

  • Listening and speaking skills focus on clear, cogent verbal communication, participation in discussions, and understanding verbal instructions or dialogues.

Reading Skills

  • Develop the ability to understand and interpret different types of texts, from novels and poems to reports and articles.

  • Practice identifying main points and details within a text, as well as understanding the structure and layout.

  • Learn to analyse language, commenting on the effect it creates for the readers, understanding the purpose of the text, and identifying the audience it is aimed at.

Writing Skills

  • Learn the principles of accurate spelling and accurate punctuation.

  • Practice writing in a variety of formats and for a range of purposes, including letters, reports, reviews, and more.

  • Learn to plan your writing, including brainstorming ideas, creating an outline, and then writing your draft.

  • Understand how to structure your writing with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.

Speaking and Listening Skills

  • Develop the ability to effectively participate in discussions, including being able to express an opinion, listen to others, respond appropriately, and take turns in conversation.

  • Learn to express complex ideas clearly and confidently, and to use language that is appropriate to the context and audience.

  • Develop listening skills that allow you to understand, remember, and respond to what others are saying.

  • Practice presentations and public speaking tasks, focusing on clarity, volume, speed, and use of appropriate language and body language.

English Grammar Rules

  • Understand the use of basic noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction and interjection.

  • Learn how to apply punctuation rules including the usage of full stop, question mark, comma, semicolon, colon, exclamation mark, quotation marks, brackets, ellipsis and hyphen.

  • Understand the use of direct and indirect speech, passive voice, and active voice.

  • Learn to understand and use different tenses in English: present, past, and future.

Remember, practice is essential for optimal progress. Regular reading, writing, and spoken English practice will greatly enhance your English ability.