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the students while piquing their interest in the “Korean Englishman” has already been aired you improve your English skills? Reading
language. I believe that many students agree on television and has gained positive reviews novels or articles in English is a great
that learning English through music is an from students. You can see students discussing way to start. If you prefer other media
excellent way to improve our communication the show; therefore, this proves that airing besides books, try watching videos on
skills and listening skills. Students can also English related shows can bring a positive YouTube or movies. I believe it is easier
discuss and share with their friends about their impact on the students. to get started this way. One thing that
favourite English songs, spreading the influence I do to improve, is to write down new
of music on the learning of English speaking. Quotes and posters are also one of the vocabulary I learned from articles or
“One of my favourite English songs is Houdini new elements added to the school cafe. What essays in my notebook and then,
by Dua Lipa,” said Su Tee from JM1 Qin, “If I I find interesting is the poster “Have a cup of find their definitions and uses. This
hear it playing in the English Speaking Zone, I positivi-tea.” It includes 9 encouraging short way, I learn new words every day
will definitely sing along.” sentences, and it can really bring a boost to and enrich my vocabulary.
the students’ morale. “A goal without a plan is
The television outside the cafe was also just a wish,” answered Chloe from JM2 Zhong Whether it is stuttering or
given attention. Interesting videos in the English when asked about her favourite quote. She stammering when giving talks,
language are also being aired as well, serving also generously shared a piece of advice, “To whether it is mispronouncing or
the same purpose as the music: exposing students who are shy about speaking English, mispelling words, or maybe even
students to the English language through forms my advice is to just speak. After all, mistakes forgetting your presentation script
of entertainment. “I think Ted Talk is suitable, help us grow.” NiE posters that were created in front of the whole class, it is fine.
some of the topics are interesting and it can by students are also displayed. “Some of the As my teacher loves to say, “School is
attract students’ attention, ” said Yee Yu from NiE posters were quite creative,” said Phak a place where students are allowed to
SM2 AC Xiao when asked about what she Loc from SM1 AC Ai, “It is nice to see fellow make mistakes; so, just go for it.” Never
would like to see airing on the television. Apart students express their creativity through this be afraid to make mistakes and learn from
from Ted Talk, the show “Korean Englishman” medium.” Through these posters, students are them, that is how you improve. Whether
was also recommended by Mandy from JM2 able to explore the daily newspaper and learn it is making mistakes in your studies,
Yong. “Their videos are funny and entertaining new things or express themselves, not only presentations or daily lives, be brave and
to watch.” It is also through words, but also through pictures and take on the challenge. What better way to
interesting to creations. start than by practising English when ordering
note that for meals at the school café?
English is a fun language to learn. Some
might hold it as a language that is very difficult
to master, thus missing out on the fun. How can
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