It is no doubt that MIt indeed a good learning resource to advance our language learning. Although all of the courses in MIT are about academic field, however fortunately there are transcript we can have a referance. Besides, we also can download the video,audio, and other teaching material on the webiste. The reason why i think it is helpful is that if we can work hard on these couses, and be as concentrate as we are in the same class,the progress, i realize, will be quite unexpective. Actually, MIT can offer every resouces we will need in the class. It offers us syllabus, assignment,teaching slides, and even exams, which we can text ourselves our comprehension.
On the other hand, MIT has its sufficiency. Becuause the courses are self-study class, there will no one can answer our quesions as encountering problems. Also, self-study needs a great resolution and steadfastness to promote ourselves to get long-term progress.
Overall, its abundant and complete teaching resoucess can reduce the difficulites as leaning english. For instance, we can choose the courses we interest in, and listen to the video with the transcript utill we think every word in the lecture is familiar to us. Then, try to move away the transcript, and listen again to examine our succcess. Also, we can dwonload the script and learn the word uasge and phrase on the scrip. Both of them are beneficial to our listening comprehension and reading skills.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
#3 Difference between " Big" and "Large"
Nomatter in writing or speaking, both of them appear frequently. Big , meaning significant, is likely appearly used in the daily conversation , or imformal situation. For example: Kaohsiung is a big tourist destination ; Or it can used
Thursday, May 5, 2011
#7 Answers i got from the BBC teachers
Message 1.
Posted by Eunice (U14860878) on Thursday, 5th May 2011 (9 Hours Ago)
hi, everyone...
few days ago, a student asked me a question which has confused me for couple of days..
i tried to find the answer on the internet, but it was in vain.
So can you tell me if there is difference between the two : run into and bump into?
when can we use the two phrase? and Sb can be bump into 's subject, but not run into?
i will really appreciate your help!
Eunice
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Message 2, in reply to message 1.
Posted by Robert (U2283314) on Thursday, 5th May 2011 (7 Hours Ago)
Taken literally, to "run into" something is usually more serious than to "bump into" something.
Taken figuratively, they mean essentially the same thing.
"I ran into George today at "Enrico's".
"I bumped into George today at "Enrico's".
Either one is fine.
My personal comment:
I am quite amazed about their efficiency to answer questions. I don't know maybe my question is too easy to answer, i just got only one reply ..but i still happy about that! After all, at least, i got one, haha. Actually, I have asked others the question, but i receive different explanations. In my opion, usage of words is really a profession that need us spend more time and effort, because we all know that language will change with the time, and sometimes it is hard to set a rule but depend on the situation.
Posted by Eunice (U14860878) on Thursday, 5th May 2011 (9 Hours Ago)
hi, everyone...
few days ago, a student asked me a question which has confused me for couple of days..
i tried to find the answer on the internet, but it was in vain.
So can you tell me if there is difference between the two : run into and bump into?
when can we use the two phrase? and Sb can be bump into 's subject, but not run into?
i will really appreciate your help!
Eunice
Link to this forum: Run into = Bump into?
Report message1
Message 2, in reply to message 1.
Posted by Robert (U2283314) on Thursday, 5th May 2011 (7 Hours Ago)
Taken literally, to "run into" something is usually more serious than to "bump into" something.
Taken figuratively, they mean essentially the same thing.
"I ran into George today at "Enrico's".
"I bumped into George today at "Enrico's".
Either one is fine.
My personal comment:
I am quite amazed about their efficiency to answer questions. I don't know maybe my question is too easy to answer, i just got only one reply ..but i still happy about that! After all, at least, i got one, haha. Actually, I have asked others the question, but i receive different explanations. In my opion, usage of words is really a profession that need us spend more time and effort, because we all know that language will change with the time, and sometimes it is hard to set a rule but depend on the situation.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
An Inspiring Speech By "Red Speechmaker" Zou Yue
a famous speech made by Zou Yue in jounior high school in China,which will inspire, remind, and push us to cherish and express our caring and appreciation to every person around us..
#6 ESL Podcast 644 – Giving a Successful Presentation
Actually, it is recommended that podcast is a good website to learn English. Before i learnd about the website, i used to use the listening VOA speical English to practice my english. Now, i know i got a better choice. Besides the script shown on the pages, it will give me a clear and complete explanation. The words below are from Podcast 644:
Event organizer: the person who is in charge or running the particular metting or presentation is going to be held.
Packed house: very large audience. People come and take every seat in the place where the events will held.
Hit: Means it is very popular, successful
Clamor: ask for sth in a very lound way to make a lot of noise, demanding, insisting doing sth.
Eg. The audience clamor
On the edge of their seats: they don't just like , but love so eager to see or hear sth
Gain traction: more success of get better
You could have heard a pin alrop: Everyone is quite because they are want to knkow what happen/
adoring public: who adore you, like you and want to learn more about you!
Event organizer: the person who is in charge or running the particular metting or presentation is going to be held.
Packed house: very large audience. People come and take every seat in the place where the events will held.
Hit: Means it is very popular, successful
Clamor: ask for sth in a very lound way to make a lot of noise, demanding, insisting doing sth.
Eg. The audience clamor
On the edge of their seats: they don't just like , but love so eager to see or hear sth
Gain traction: more success of get better
You could have heard a pin alrop: Everyone is quite because they are want to knkow what happen/
adoring public: who adore you, like you and want to learn more about you!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
#5 The Reflection of Steve Jobs's Speech
http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505.html
the text of Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
"You've got to find what you love'" Jobs said. I believe this will encourage most of the people, especially those who are fresh in the society. Sometimes, as far as i am concerned, people surrendering to the reality is that they are willing to stay a place with more security, and they have the ability to manage well instead of defeating the challenges and unexpected situations. That's why some of under graduates choose to attend the graduate school without second thoughts. For them, they have no ideas about what they can do after graduation, or , if I am competitive enough to stand out from others once steping out form the univesity.
We all know that Jobs chose his own road. Although he encountered a lot of obstacles, such as dismissing from the first company, suffering form a cancer, Jobs never loses his hope and faith.
Yeah, the strong faith can bring you strength
the strong faith can enhance your confidence
the strong faith can help you solve your difficulities
the strong faith can lead you to the success
no matter what the faith is, you must have a firm belief to believe that you can do it well, even though you can see the immediate effect , you will never give up.
You never know what these dots willl bring for you,but if you connect all of them and look back five or ten years later, you must surprise that these things are meaningful to you!
the text of Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
"You've got to find what you love'" Jobs said. I believe this will encourage most of the people, especially those who are fresh in the society. Sometimes, as far as i am concerned, people surrendering to the reality is that they are willing to stay a place with more security, and they have the ability to manage well instead of defeating the challenges and unexpected situations. That's why some of under graduates choose to attend the graduate school without second thoughts. For them, they have no ideas about what they can do after graduation, or , if I am competitive enough to stand out from others once steping out form the univesity.
We all know that Jobs chose his own road. Although he encountered a lot of obstacles, such as dismissing from the first company, suffering form a cancer, Jobs never loses his hope and faith.
Yeah, the strong faith can bring you strength
the strong faith can enhance your confidence
the strong faith can help you solve your difficulities
the strong faith can lead you to the success
no matter what the faith is, you must have a firm belief to believe that you can do it well, even though you can see the immediate effect , you will never give up.
You never know what these dots willl bring for you,but if you connect all of them and look back five or ten years later, you must surprise that these things are meaningful to you!
#5 English with Jennifer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVh67rScKjA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/user/JenniferESL
the first website is linking to the you tube, and you will see some of Jennifer's lessons listed on the right side.
The other one is her personal site, where you can find all of Jennifer's English calsses. If you want to leave her a message or response, you have to send a friend request to her website because she no longer receives the private messages from You tube or Gmail.
Unlike the funny clips our classmates presented this Monday, the lessons here seem to be more formal. besides giving examples, Jeniffer will also use the time line or picture to explain the content, which includes vocabularies, grammar, pronunciation and so on. I believe you will surprise at her clear and logical explaination. It wont' let you down!
http://www.youtube.com/user/JenniferESL
the first website is linking to the you tube, and you will see some of Jennifer's lessons listed on the right side.
The other one is her personal site, where you can find all of Jennifer's English calsses. If you want to leave her a message or response, you have to send a friend request to her website because she no longer receives the private messages from You tube or Gmail.
Unlike the funny clips our classmates presented this Monday, the lessons here seem to be more formal. besides giving examples, Jeniffer will also use the time line or picture to explain the content, which includes vocabularies, grammar, pronunciation and so on. I believe you will surprise at her clear and logical explaination. It wont' let you down!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
To figure out the Difference between BIG ａｎｄ ＬＡＲＧＥ (revised)
From the column, you will find out that " big " is more often used in the colloquial than in the written system. However, "large" is opposed to " big" . Also, you can find that both of them can be used in countable noun or uncountable . " big " is frequently appeared in the daily conversation, and "large" is quite used in the formal occasion, for instance, in writting to describe the scale, degree, amount, and so on.
big | large | ||
Written (251) | Colloquial (537) | Wirtten (430) | Colloquial (116) |
big secret | big school | large sum | large amount |
big smile | big try | large size | large estate |
big problems | big room | large share | large erm |
big words | big smacks | large tent | large hallway |
big parties | big resisters | large tankers | large garden |
big names | big properties | large systems | large families |
#6 Feedbcak of Podcast
ESL: Podcast 672---asking for more time
Podcast 677---Eating a picky Eater
Vocabularies Sharing (asking for more time)
Status : current situation
on / behind/ ahead of schedule
grant something to someone: means giving a permission
top: at least, most.
snag: problem
coming to a grinding halt: totally, completely, and quickly stop (it often used to describe a project or process, not a real motion)
my head is on the chopping block: at a risk if fail to finish something supposed to do
all too well: understand it clearly
to spell it out: one means spare something, or there is no need to explain in detail
(Feeding a picky eater)
it's only fair: it 's just
you bet : of course
interesting : it can mean you dont' like it but want to maintain polite
acquired taste: it is not suitable for my taste
whip up: cook something quickly'
fussy: ticky, difficult to please
into : until
Actually, I have never been used this site before, but it is really help for ESL students, especially for beginners. After listening these two podcasts, I find it not only tell you the new words, but also teach you other related words, how, or when to use it. For example, in the Podcast 672--Asking for more time, only " on schedule" the word appears in the dialogue. However, it tell you behind schedule and ahead of schedule, some related words so that you can broaden your vocabulary bank in a easy way. Also, it will tell you the difference among the different countries as thay say a same word. one of word is "you bet" , but in a place, the locak people say " you bet chou." quite interesting and imformative, isn't it ?
In my opinion, just i mentioned above, it must a good website for us to learn and practice our listening. Because it will read dialogue in a slow speed, and after that, explain its meaning and the words. The clear explaination and articulation are all beneficial to our learning skill. Besides, each dialogue will take you 15-20 minutes, so it will not take you too much time.
Is anyone who knows their scripts? i think although the speed is quite slow, it is better to have a script in hands, which we can mke sure everyword we hear is correct. If you know, can you tell me ? i will very appreciat your help.
Podcast 677---Eating a picky Eater
Vocabularies Sharing (asking for more time)
Status : current situation
on / behind/ ahead of schedule
grant something to someone: means giving a permission
top: at least, most.
snag: problem
coming to a grinding halt: totally, completely, and quickly stop (it often used to describe a project or process, not a real motion)
my head is on the chopping block: at a risk if fail to finish something supposed to do
all too well: understand it clearly
to spell it out: one means spare something, or there is no need to explain in detail
(Feeding a picky eater)
it's only fair: it 's just
you bet : of course
interesting : it can mean you dont' like it but want to maintain polite
acquired taste: it is not suitable for my taste
whip up: cook something quickly'
fussy: ticky, difficult to please
into : until
Actually, I have never been used this site before, but it is really help for ESL students, especially for beginners. After listening these two podcasts, I find it not only tell you the new words, but also teach you other related words, how, or when to use it. For example, in the Podcast 672--Asking for more time, only " on schedule" the word appears in the dialogue. However, it tell you behind schedule and ahead of schedule, some related words so that you can broaden your vocabulary bank in a easy way. Also, it will tell you the difference among the different countries as thay say a same word. one of word is "you bet" , but in a place, the locak people say " you bet chou." quite interesting and imformative, isn't it ?
In my opinion, just i mentioned above, it must a good website for us to learn and practice our listening. Because it will read dialogue in a slow speed, and after that, explain its meaning and the words. The clear explaination and articulation are all beneficial to our learning skill. Besides, each dialogue will take you 15-20 minutes, so it will not take you too much time.
Is anyone who knows their scripts? i think although the speed is quite slow, it is better to have a script in hands, which we can mke sure everyword we hear is correct. If you know, can you tell me ? i will very appreciat your help.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
#3 BIG =LARGE?
what's the difference between big and large? No doubt both of them have almost the same meanings as you look them up in dictionary. Actually, in some degree, they are different.
Big intends to be more informal than large no matter in colloquial expression or in writing We use big to describe CN in the situation of scale, degree, volume, and wight . It also can mean importance. Instead, large is used in writing frequently. We use it to depict the size or amount. Also, large is not usually used to describe people, except to avoid saying " fat"
Another wrod " great" is more formal than both above, and it often describes quality, not just size.
Big intends to be more informal than large no matter in colloquial expression or in writing We use big to describe CN in the situation of scale, degree, volume, and wight . It also can mean importance. Instead, large is used in writing frequently. We use it to depict the size or amount. Also, large is not usually used to describe people, except to avoid saying " fat"
Another wrod " great" is more formal than both above, and it often describes quality, not just size.
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