When learning new vocabulary, don’t just memorize a list of words. Instead, try to 1 five sentences using each word. Then use the new word as often as you can 2 day you learn it. This 3 you will remember new words much longer. Practicing sounds, you know, is 4 —the “th” sound for example. Choose words that begin 5 “th” and repeat them over and over again 6 you are comfortable with them. Let’s try! This, that, those, them, think, thought, through, thin, thick... Read, read, read—in English, of course! Reading is one of the best ways to increase your vocabulary 7 improve your grammar in a natural and fun way. Be 8 to choose topic or books you are interested in. When someone is speaking in English, 9 the main point. If you hear a word you don’t understand, ignore (忽略) it and go on listening. If you stop and think about the word, you will 10 everything else the person is saying. Always remember—Practice makes perfect.