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CISCO Network Academy / Re: CCNA Security Academy at DIU
« on: May 20, 2010, 06:05:14 PM »
Fantastic news you have shared here :-) DIU is always making me proud
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BBA Discussion Forum / Re: Digital University
« on: May 13, 2010, 01:44:01 AM »
good job 
It is a great opportunity to DIU students can know their results from Mobile Phone via SMS.
This system used only The Daffodil International University.
No private university use this system.
go to message option on your cell phone, then type DIU RES Varsity ID & send it 5676
For Example DIU RES 071-11-1609 & send it 5676
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Convocation / Re: 3rd Convocation
« on: February 18, 2010, 11:39:50 AM »
Yes, it's high-time to think about 3rd convocation... we all eagerly waiting for upcoming convocation.
Dear all
I think Its our time to be prepared for the 3rd convocation. We and our outgoing students are eagerly waiting for this grand occasion.
Thanks
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Common Forum / :: . Happy Holidays . ::
« on: December 25, 2009, 07:08:17 PM »
We pray for a prosperous and happy 2010!! May Almighty give peace on earth, where there will be no sufferings, war, crimes, and poverty! Let everyone have a peaceful place to sleep at nights and have something to do during the days and raise their families in harmony!!! Help have-nots and share whatever you can. Let's work for a Better Tomorrow!!!
Have a wonderful Holidays and a Happy & Prosperous New Year!!!
Have a wonderful Holidays and a Happy & Prosperous New Year!!!
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Positive Bangladesh / Use The Bangladesh Flag in Your Profile Picture on 16th December.
« on: December 16, 2009, 01:17:11 PM »
First of all we would love to speak about our profile pictures. What they mean? They are what we are. They reflect us. What we put there are the reflections of our hearts. People are narcissus. We love our profile pictures. Therefore, when we put the flag on our profile picture then we mean we have got our country in our heart and it is sometime very important to show what we have got in our heart. We love our country and we are proud of this country. Our country has got a lot of problems but as long as we love it we have the options to change those problems into opportunity. The first step is here. We love our country and we are going to put the flag in our profile picture to show that we are also proud of our country
Secondly, when one person shows love for something that might not be important to others but when millions of people show love for something then it brings in energy. We do not exactly know how many users of Facebook are Bangladeshi but whatever the number, We believe, that is a large one. If all of us use our flag in our profile pictures then what will happen? More than 350 Millions of people are connected in Facebook around the world and I believe through this small step they will know our flag and they will know our country. This will someday brings in the result that no Bangladeshi has to introduce Bangladesh by saying that it is a country beside India. People will start knowing about us. Moreover, this trend will touch the other nationals to do the same. Hence, the world of Facebook will be colorful with the colors of national flags tinged with the love of people.
We believe, we the people of this country can do anything if we do it passionately even if it goes against all logics and our people have proved it during 1971. Putting the flag might be a single step which starts from Facebook, but we must admit, this is JUST A CLICK FOR THE USER BUT A GIANT CLICK FOR THE NATION.
To make the event successful, we can request at least 07 of our friends to do this along with requesting 07 of their own friends. This will exponentially increase the number of participant in this event within next 07 days and the world will find a PATRIOTIC NATION through its PATRIOTIC PEOPLE.
Secondly, when one person shows love for something that might not be important to others but when millions of people show love for something then it brings in energy. We do not exactly know how many users of Facebook are Bangladeshi but whatever the number, We believe, that is a large one. If all of us use our flag in our profile pictures then what will happen? More than 350 Millions of people are connected in Facebook around the world and I believe through this small step they will know our flag and they will know our country. This will someday brings in the result that no Bangladeshi has to introduce Bangladesh by saying that it is a country beside India. People will start knowing about us. Moreover, this trend will touch the other nationals to do the same. Hence, the world of Facebook will be colorful with the colors of national flags tinged with the love of people.
We believe, we the people of this country can do anything if we do it passionately even if it goes against all logics and our people have proved it during 1971. Putting the flag might be a single step which starts from Facebook, but we must admit, this is JUST A CLICK FOR THE USER BUT A GIANT CLICK FOR THE NATION.
To make the event successful, we can request at least 07 of our friends to do this along with requesting 07 of their own friends. This will exponentially increase the number of participant in this event within next 07 days and the world will find a PATRIOTIC NATION through its PATRIOTIC PEOPLE.
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Common Forum / ::.Glorious Victory Day Today.::
« on: December 16, 2009, 12:22:01 PM »
"Ami Kimbodontir Kotha Bolchi; Ami Amar Purbo Purusher Kotha Bolchi"
With due respect and honor the nation observes its 38th anniversary of Victory Day today. Thirty nine years ago after a long 9 month war of independence, today, the Pakistani army with its 92,000 strong forces unconditionally surrendered to the Joint Command at the Dhaka Race Course.
Victory did not come at ease; it took 3 million innocent lives during this war. Without transferring the power to the democratically elected representatives Pakistani junta attacked unarmed civilians under the cover of night. Peace loving Bangalee did not sit idle; they took the arms to give a proper lesson to this
hyena junta and took oath for the ultimate independence of Bangladesh.
After a long war of 9 months the Mukti Joddahs were able to break the backbone of the most modern Pakistani army and made them dysfunctional and ultimately their rule collapsed and Banglaee got
their Independence.
The nation lost its 3 million courageous souls, who laid their lives for the safety net for all Bangalee - an Independent nation. Thousands of mothers, sisters lost everything but did not lose their pride. Let's salute these souls!
We salute our Mukti Joddahs and request you all to take a new oath to rebuild our nation. Let us forget and forgive our political differences and put our hands together for the nation building activities. This is the only way we can show proper respect for those departed souls.
For many years we are raising some legitimate questions but did not see any concrete action from the part of the Bangladesh government. On the eve on this historic day we are raising these demands again and they are,
1. Bangladesh has passed a long way but till today, no meaningful action was taken for the benefit of disabled Freedom Fighters;
2. Bangladesh government did not take any meaningful action to rehabilitate the destitute Freedom Fighters, who bed their lives for the country;
3. Bangladesh government did not punish Al-Badars, Al-Shams, Razakers and their leaders, who killed millions of innocent Bangladeshis and raped our mothers and sisters.
Happy Victory Day!!!
With due respect and honor the nation observes its 38th anniversary of Victory Day today. Thirty nine years ago after a long 9 month war of independence, today, the Pakistani army with its 92,000 strong forces unconditionally surrendered to the Joint Command at the Dhaka Race Course.
Victory did not come at ease; it took 3 million innocent lives during this war. Without transferring the power to the democratically elected representatives Pakistani junta attacked unarmed civilians under the cover of night. Peace loving Bangalee did not sit idle; they took the arms to give a proper lesson to this
hyena junta and took oath for the ultimate independence of Bangladesh.
After a long war of 9 months the Mukti Joddahs were able to break the backbone of the most modern Pakistani army and made them dysfunctional and ultimately their rule collapsed and Banglaee got
their Independence.
The nation lost its 3 million courageous souls, who laid their lives for the safety net for all Bangalee - an Independent nation. Thousands of mothers, sisters lost everything but did not lose their pride. Let's salute these souls!
We salute our Mukti Joddahs and request you all to take a new oath to rebuild our nation. Let us forget and forgive our political differences and put our hands together for the nation building activities. This is the only way we can show proper respect for those departed souls.
For many years we are raising some legitimate questions but did not see any concrete action from the part of the Bangladesh government. On the eve on this historic day we are raising these demands again and they are,
1. Bangladesh has passed a long way but till today, no meaningful action was taken for the benefit of disabled Freedom Fighters;
2. Bangladesh government did not take any meaningful action to rehabilitate the destitute Freedom Fighters, who bed their lives for the country;
3. Bangladesh government did not punish Al-Badars, Al-Shams, Razakers and their leaders, who killed millions of innocent Bangladeshis and raped our mothers and sisters.
Happy Victory Day!!!
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BBA Discussion Forum / Re: A PERNENT CAMPUS
« on: December 16, 2009, 11:36:13 AM »
Could you please tell the message percipients how soon the DIU will get its very own premises with full facilities? Let them know a probable time-frame or assumed date..
Dear Shamin,
Expecting a permanent campus helps to expect a sustainable position in education sector in this country and abroad.
Hope DIU will be permanent geographically and psychologically soon.
Regards,
Raju
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BBA Discussion Forum / Re: !! Present situation of DIU!!
« on: December 16, 2009, 11:17:58 AM »
What is today's scenario of DIU? Does the authority overcome accommodation problem; in the mean time admitting new students?
Nice to realize your concern!
Hope demand will facilitate supply on time. To me students are heart of the university and faculty members are logical sequence there. So, don’t worry please and see how equilibrium among student, teacher and room accomplish at optimum level once admissions can make sense.
I respect your capacity to think issues widely.
Thanks again.
Regards,
RajuIt feels good to see that many students are taking admissions in DIU..But will the authority be able to arrange class rooms for the new students..We need sufficient class rooms,faculty members and other educational facilities....
I am very much worried about that.....
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Be Alert / Why Shout when angry?
« on: December 16, 2009, 10:40:53 AM »
A saint asked his disciples, 'Why do we shout in anger?
Why do people shout at each other when they are upset?'
Disciples thought for a while, one of them said, 'Because we lose our calm, we shout for that.'
'But, why to shout when the other person is just next to you?' asked the saint.
'Isn't it possible to speak to him or her with a soft voice?
Why do you shout at a person when you're angry?'
Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the saint.
Finally he explained, 'When two people are angry at each other, their hearts distance a lot.
To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other.
The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other through that great distance.'
Then the saint asked, 'What happens when two people fall in love? They don't shout at each other but talk softly, why?
Because their hearts are very close. The distance between them is very small...'
The saint continued, 'When they love each other even more, what happens?
They do not speak, only whisper and they get even closer to each other in their love.
Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other and that's all.
That is how close two people are when they love each other.'
MORAL: When you argue do not let your hearts get distant, do not say words that distance each other
Why do people shout at each other when they are upset?'
Disciples thought for a while, one of them said, 'Because we lose our calm, we shout for that.'
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'But, why to shout when the other person is just next to you?' asked the saint.
'Isn't it possible to speak to him or her with a soft voice?
Why do you shout at a person when you're angry?'
Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the saint.
Finally he explained, 'When two people are angry at each other, their hearts distance a lot.
To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other.
The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other through that great distance.'
Then the saint asked, 'What happens when two people fall in love? They don't shout at each other but talk softly, why?
Because their hearts are very close. The distance between them is very small...'
The saint continued, 'When they love each other even more, what happens?
They do not speak, only whisper and they get even closer to each other in their love.
Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other and that's all.
That is how close two people are when they love each other.'
MORAL: When you argue do not let your hearts get distant, do not say words that distance each other
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English Language Lab / To be, or not to be
« on: December 16, 2009, 10:36:27 AM »To be, or not to be: that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing end them? To die: to sleep:
No more; and by a sleep to say we end
The heartache and the thousand natural shocks
That flesh is heir to,--'t is a consummation
Devoutly to be wish'd. To die, to sleep;
To sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub:
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come,
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause: there's the respect
That makes calamity of so long life;
For who would bear the whips and scorns of time,
The oppressor's wrong, the proud man's contumely,
The pangs of despised love, the law's delay,
The insolence of office and the spurns
That patient merit of the unworthy takes,
When he himself might his quietus make
With a bare bodkin? who would fardels bear,
To grunt and sweat under a weary life,
But that the dread of something after death,
The undiscover'd country from whose bourn
No traveller returns, puzzles the will
And makes us rather bear those ills we have
Than fly to others that we know not of?
Thus conscience does make cowards of us all;
And thus the native hue of resolution
Is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought,
And enterprises of great pith and moment
With this regard their currents turn awry,
And lose the name of action.
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English / To be, or not to be
« on: December 16, 2009, 10:34:12 AM »
To be, or not to be: that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing end them? To die: to sleep:
No more; and by a sleep to say we end
The heartache and the thousand natural shocks
That flesh is heir to,--'t is a consummation
Devoutly to be wish'd. To die, to sleep;
To sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub:
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come,
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause: there's the respect
That makes calamity of so long life;
For who would bear the whips and scorns of time,
The oppressor's wrong, the proud man's contumely,
The pangs of despised love, the law's delay,
The insolence of office and the spurns
That patient merit of the unworthy takes,
When he himself might his quietus make
With a bare bodkin? who would fardels bear,
To grunt and sweat under a weary life,
But that the dread of something after death,
The undiscover'd country from whose bourn
No traveller returns, puzzles the will
And makes us rather bear those ills we have
Than fly to others that we know not of?
Thus conscience does make cowards of us all;
And thus the native hue of resolution
Is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought,
And enterprises of great pith and moment
With this regard their currents turn awry,
And lose the name of action.
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing end them? To die: to sleep:
No more; and by a sleep to say we end
The heartache and the thousand natural shocks
That flesh is heir to,--'t is a consummation
Devoutly to be wish'd. To die, to sleep;
To sleep: perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub:
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come,
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause: there's the respect
That makes calamity of so long life;
For who would bear the whips and scorns of time,
The oppressor's wrong, the proud man's contumely,
The pangs of despised love, the law's delay,
The insolence of office and the spurns
That patient merit of the unworthy takes,
When he himself might his quietus make
With a bare bodkin? who would fardels bear,
To grunt and sweat under a weary life,
But that the dread of something after death,
The undiscover'd country from whose bourn
No traveller returns, puzzles the will
And makes us rather bear those ills we have
Than fly to others that we know not of?
Thus conscience does make cowards of us all;
And thus the native hue of resolution
Is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought,
And enterprises of great pith and moment
With this regard their currents turn awry,
And lose the name of action.
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Textile science, events, trade and issues / Handloom Industry flourishes in Northern Bangladesh
« on: December 16, 2009, 10:22:11 AM »
The distressed women and unemployed young girls have been successfully changing their fates by sewing readymade handloom garments everywhere in the northern region in recent years.
By sewing handloom garments and marketing those, over 20,000 distressed women, divorcees and young girls of different rural and urban areas in all 16 northern districts have been becoming self-reliant and making financial contributions to their families.
The women affairs department, social service department, youth development department, other government organisations, reputed NGOs like RDRS, ASA, BRAC and dozens of local NGOs are playing vital role in encouraging the women by providing trainings, sewing machines, credits and input supports.
Production of readymade garments made of handloom fabrics has been growing fast as more and more women and teenaged girls are becoming interested in adopting sewing as a profession.
The female sewers are producing mainly garments such as blouse, petticoat, semiz, kamiz, salwar, scurf, maxi, baby wears, shirts, pants, fotua, caps and other readymade wears for men, women, babies, girls and people of all ages.
Housewife Ful Banu, 28, of village Boalmari under Roumari upazila in Kurigram said, ‘I sew baby clothes and my husband sells them. Now we living better than we what we lived three to four years ago.’
Housewife Romesa Begum of village Echakuri, young girl Jasmine Akhter of village Khatiamari and housewife Chhoki Begum of village Notanpara in the upazila also narrated similar stories of their fightback. Business community leaders in the regions said there were potentials of setting up of composite textile and spinning mills at many areas of the region for industrialisation and creating job opportunities.
By sewing handloom garments and marketing those, over 20,000 distressed women, divorcees and young girls of different rural and urban areas in all 16 northern districts have been becoming self-reliant and making financial contributions to their families.
The women affairs department, social service department, youth development department, other government organisations, reputed NGOs like RDRS, ASA, BRAC and dozens of local NGOs are playing vital role in encouraging the women by providing trainings, sewing machines, credits and input supports.
Production of readymade garments made of handloom fabrics has been growing fast as more and more women and teenaged girls are becoming interested in adopting sewing as a profession.
The female sewers are producing mainly garments such as blouse, petticoat, semiz, kamiz, salwar, scurf, maxi, baby wears, shirts, pants, fotua, caps and other readymade wears for men, women, babies, girls and people of all ages.
Housewife Ful Banu, 28, of village Boalmari under Roumari upazila in Kurigram said, ‘I sew baby clothes and my husband sells them. Now we living better than we what we lived three to four years ago.’
Housewife Romesa Begum of village Echakuri, young girl Jasmine Akhter of village Khatiamari and housewife Chhoki Begum of village Notanpara in the upazila also narrated similar stories of their fightback. Business community leaders in the regions said there were potentials of setting up of composite textile and spinning mills at many areas of the region for industrialisation and creating job opportunities.
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Positive Bangladesh / Bangladesh a possible unbeatable eco-tourists destination
« on: December 16, 2009, 10:14:05 AM »
As a destination for eco-tourism, Bangladesh is truly hard to beat. A country in South Asia with an area of 144,470 square kilometers, Bangladesh definitely offers a lot to see, enjoy and do. Bangladesh means a ‘country where Bangli is spoken’ [ancient name is 'Banga']‘ Bangla is our language; Desh means ‘country’. Ancient name is ‘Bangla’. Students gave life in 1952 to establish the right to Bangla language. Indepence in 1971 cost a lot of blood. Sharing land boundary with and Myanmar, Bangladesh is one of the most beautiful country in South Asia with tremendous economic potentials. Its tropical beach resorts on the Bay of Bengal should be paradise for the sun vacationers. But the main attraction of Bangladesh should be its opportunities for eco-tourism with its a variety of animals, birds, forests, hills and hillocks and aquatic life. The splendour of its six seasons presents a diverse eco-system. The world’s longest natural beach at Cox’s Bazaar, the nearby jungles and forests with their rich variety of flora and fauna, the Chittagong Hill Tracts’ cloud forests so named because the moisture of the mists linger on the tree leaves and fascinate tourists. A cable car network to be set up at Bandarban would enable tourists observe the plant and animal life from the treetop level. For the more adventurous, there are places built for the tourists to get the experience of moving from tree to tree using a network of rope attachments. Dry forests in some parts of Chittagong, seasons’ variation every two months, an abundance of canals and rivers can be attraction for tourists. Besides many species of birds, there is a Bangladesh’s exotic wildlife that includes the majestic Bengal tigers, monkeys, jaguars, bats, deer and reptiles. For nature tours no place can match the Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest as has rightly been identified by World Heritage Site.
Sea turtles and oysters come to certain beaches to nest, attracting, without fail, many nature lovers. The wildlife rich aquatic life of the Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh’s rivers remain added attractions. The Saint Martins offer excellent scuba diving opportunities, quite different from the Caribbean waters.
Tea and Mangoes are some of the main exports for Bangladesh. For tea lovers, this is the place to taste the best of liquoring teas in the world. A bit strong, the liquoring teas are of course known for their colour too. Tour across the valleys of Sylhet and its numerous tea plantations could be quite a thrilling experience. Tourists would think twice before leaving the miles of fascinating mangoplantations of Rajshahi in the north-west without tasting the delicious fruits, of course in the season of mellow fruit-fullness.
The historic capital city of Dhaka is known for its nice ancient architecture. It is also known as a city of mosques. A tourist can go for trips to the various hill stations, historic places and beaches using Dhaka as the base. Chittagong, the port city known for its low hills is full of gereeneries. It is closer to the resorts like Cox’s Bazar. The roads of Bangladesh are more or less good.
There is so much to see and do in Bangladesh that many visitors return to see what they missed before. The country is becoming popular as an eco-destination in South Asia.
Sea turtles and oysters come to certain beaches to nest, attracting, without fail, many nature lovers. The wildlife rich aquatic life of the Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh’s rivers remain added attractions. The Saint Martins offer excellent scuba diving opportunities, quite different from the Caribbean waters.
Tea and Mangoes are some of the main exports for Bangladesh. For tea lovers, this is the place to taste the best of liquoring teas in the world. A bit strong, the liquoring teas are of course known for their colour too. Tour across the valleys of Sylhet and its numerous tea plantations could be quite a thrilling experience. Tourists would think twice before leaving the miles of fascinating mangoplantations of Rajshahi in the north-west without tasting the delicious fruits, of course in the season of mellow fruit-fullness.
The historic capital city of Dhaka is known for its nice ancient architecture. It is also known as a city of mosques. A tourist can go for trips to the various hill stations, historic places and beaches using Dhaka as the base. Chittagong, the port city known for its low hills is full of gereeneries. It is closer to the resorts like Cox’s Bazar. The roads of Bangladesh are more or less good.
There is so much to see and do in Bangladesh that many visitors return to see what they missed before. The country is becoming popular as an eco-destination in South Asia.
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English Language Lab / How To Learn English!
« on: December 16, 2009, 10:05:15 AM »
Here are some tips which may help you to learn the English Language!
Speak without Fear
The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear. They worry that they won’t say things correctly or that they will look stupid so they don’t talk at all. Don’t do this. The fastest way to learn anything is to do it – again and again until you get it right. Like anything, learning English requires practice. Don’t let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.
Use all of your Resources
Even if you study English at a language school it doesn’t mean you can’t learn outside of class. Using as many different sources, methods and tools as possible, will allow you to learn faster. There are many different ways you can improve your English, so don’t limit yourself to only one or two. The internet is a fantastic resource for virtually anything, but for the language learner it's perfect.
Surround Yourself with English
The absolute best way to learn English is to surround yourself with it. Take notes in English, put English books around your room, listen to English language radio broadcasts, watch English news, movies and television. Speak English with your friends whenever you can. The more English material that you have around you, the faster you will learn and the more likely it is that you will begin “thinking in English.†.
Listen to Native Speakers as Much as Possible
There are some good English teachers that have had to learn English as a second language before they could teach it. However, there are several reasons why many of the best schools prefer to hire native English speakers. One of the reasons is that native speakers have a natural flow to their speech that students of English should try to imitate. The closer ESL / EFL students can get to this rhythm or flow, the more convincing and comfortable they will become.
Watch English Films and Television
This is not only a fun way to learn but it is also very effective. By watching English films (especially those with English subtitles) you can expand your vocabulary and hear the flow of speech from the actors. If you listen to the news you can also hear different accents.
Listen to English Music
Music can be a very effective method of learning English. In fact, it is often used as a way of improving comprehension. The best way to learn though, is to get the lyrics (words) to the songs you are listening to and try to read them as the artist sings. There are several good internet sites where one can find the words for most songs. This way you can practice your listening and reading at the same time. And if you like to sing, fine.
Study As Often As Possible!
Only by studying things like grammar and vocabulary and doing exercises, can you really improve your knowledge of any language.
Do Exercises and Take Tests
Many people think that exercises and tests aren't much fun. However, by completing exercises and taking tests you can really improve your English. One of the best reasons for doing lots of exercises and tests is that they give you a benchmark to compare your future results with. Often, it is by comparing your score on a test you took yesterday with one you took a month or six months ago that you realize just how much you have learned. If you never test yourself, you will never know how much you are progressing. Start now by doing some of the many exercises and tests on this site, and return in a few days to see what you've learned. Keep doing this and you really will make some progress with English.
Record Yourself
Nobody likes to hear their own voice on tape but like tests, it is good to compare your tapes from time to time. You may be so impressed with the progress you are making that you may not mind the sound of your voice as much.
Listen to English
By this, we mean, speak on the phone or listen to radio broadcasts, audiobooks or CDs in English. This is different than watching the television or films because you can’t see the person that is speaking to you. Many learners of English say that speaking on the phone is one of the most difficult things that they do and the only way to improve is to practice.
Finally
Have fun!
Speak without Fear
The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own fear. They worry that they won’t say things correctly or that they will look stupid so they don’t talk at all. Don’t do this. The fastest way to learn anything is to do it – again and again until you get it right. Like anything, learning English requires practice. Don’t let a little fear stop you from getting what you want.
Use all of your Resources
Even if you study English at a language school it doesn’t mean you can’t learn outside of class. Using as many different sources, methods and tools as possible, will allow you to learn faster. There are many different ways you can improve your English, so don’t limit yourself to only one or two. The internet is a fantastic resource for virtually anything, but for the language learner it's perfect.
Surround Yourself with English
The absolute best way to learn English is to surround yourself with it. Take notes in English, put English books around your room, listen to English language radio broadcasts, watch English news, movies and television. Speak English with your friends whenever you can. The more English material that you have around you, the faster you will learn and the more likely it is that you will begin “thinking in English.†.
Listen to Native Speakers as Much as Possible
There are some good English teachers that have had to learn English as a second language before they could teach it. However, there are several reasons why many of the best schools prefer to hire native English speakers. One of the reasons is that native speakers have a natural flow to their speech that students of English should try to imitate. The closer ESL / EFL students can get to this rhythm or flow, the more convincing and comfortable they will become.
Watch English Films and Television
This is not only a fun way to learn but it is also very effective. By watching English films (especially those with English subtitles) you can expand your vocabulary and hear the flow of speech from the actors. If you listen to the news you can also hear different accents.
Listen to English Music
Music can be a very effective method of learning English. In fact, it is often used as a way of improving comprehension. The best way to learn though, is to get the lyrics (words) to the songs you are listening to and try to read them as the artist sings. There are several good internet sites where one can find the words for most songs. This way you can practice your listening and reading at the same time. And if you like to sing, fine.
Study As Often As Possible!
Only by studying things like grammar and vocabulary and doing exercises, can you really improve your knowledge of any language.
Do Exercises and Take Tests
Many people think that exercises and tests aren't much fun. However, by completing exercises and taking tests you can really improve your English. One of the best reasons for doing lots of exercises and tests is that they give you a benchmark to compare your future results with. Often, it is by comparing your score on a test you took yesterday with one you took a month or six months ago that you realize just how much you have learned. If you never test yourself, you will never know how much you are progressing. Start now by doing some of the many exercises and tests on this site, and return in a few days to see what you've learned. Keep doing this and you really will make some progress with English.
Record Yourself
Nobody likes to hear their own voice on tape but like tests, it is good to compare your tapes from time to time. You may be so impressed with the progress you are making that you may not mind the sound of your voice as much.
Listen to English
By this, we mean, speak on the phone or listen to radio broadcasts, audiobooks or CDs in English. This is different than watching the television or films because you can’t see the person that is speaking to you. Many learners of English say that speaking on the phone is one of the most difficult things that they do and the only way to improve is to practice.
Finally
Have fun!
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