Date: 31 March 2015
Exercise: Reflection on my English learning journey
ES1102 English for Academic Purposes is
considered as a bridging module for my core module, ENV1202 Communications for
Environmental Studies. Although this English module has increased my workload this semester, I appreciate this chance to strengthen my language
skills and I enjoy myself in the learning process.
Generally, the exercises and class activities are helpful by
allowing me to improve my writing skill, grammar and pronunciation. Through the
writing exercises such as the summary, reader response and the final essay, I
have learnt how to organise the ideas and structure the essays. This is
important as a coherent and well-structured academic essays is easier to
understand by readers. In addition, the grammar exercises conducted in class
are beneficial because they are compiled from the mistakes in students’ writings
and it is more efficient to learn from mistakes. Actually, my favourite class
activity is the game that requires the players to gather the pieces of clues similar
pronunciation for the keywords to get the answers. It is fun and it reminds me
the importance of pronunciation.
I realise that one of my major problems in English is lack
of vocabulary. For example, I still refer to a dictionary for alternative words
to avoid the use of repeated words in my writing. However, I feel that it is
difficult to extend my vocabulary list. Despite having the similar meanings, the
words are sometimes not interchangeable and should be used in different
contexts. Besides, I always make grammar mistakes. As such, the conferencing
with tutor is very helpful because it tackles my grammar mistakes that occur
almost in every sentence.
I have downloaded the grammar notes on the IVLE; I have
planned to spend time to read and understand the notes since grammar is a set
of rules that can only be read and followed. On the other hand, to address the issue
on vocabulary, I should start learning collocation as it is the easiest way to
start recognising the usage of different words. I think I should also start
reading English newspapers apart from academic papers to recognise the words used
in daily life.
In conclusion, I believe that I am able to do better in assignments,
projects and in the exam because writing in accurate English ensures the effectiveness
in conveying ideas. Besides, using good English increases the credibility of a
person especially in academic field. Hence, I have determined to continually
improve my English.
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