EX) Jang phil-ja / Linzy / 010-000-0000 / 23. May. 07 / 12weeks / Philja academy

Today the weather is same as yesterday.Yesterday morning, I visited SME

and had my breakfast there with my friends.. After breakfast, I talked with my

friends until the bell rang because it's the start of the class so I went out and

rode a jeepney to the lounge..I made my diary and then talked with Manager

Gang and Manager Brian...and then Manager Gang asked me to go with

Manager Brian in SME and there I met 2 new students from Philja. They are

Tracy and Lynn... They are kind and a little talkative...and they really listen to me when I introduce the lounge to them..kkk...after our conversation with the new students we went to Life Cebu to give the poster about the event this

coming saturday...We only stayed there for a short time and then we went to Ayala to eat lunch. We ate in Flame It. It was my first time to eat there but it's

good. Their burgers are bigger than the other fastfood store.. After eating we went back to the lounge because I still have a phone conversation but unfortunately the internet phone is not working so I wasn't able to talk to Sayid, Jane, and Alvin. Yesterday, I also received my 1st salary so I was happy and I went home early because I can't have a phone conversation. I also looked for a

new place but it's very expensive for me... so I went to the department store and met my friend and then we ate dinner and talked. At 9:00, I went home

and there my roommate was waiting for me and she was bored...^o^.. So we talked about anything that came out into our mind. We talked about delicious

food and we felt tired and sleepy so we slept....

More TIPS for learning English

Don't be afraid of grammar

• Grammar is for communication
  Sometimes students get obsessed with grammar. This is especially true for students who grew up with strict grammar schooling. Remember that you only study grammar in order to communicate. Practice with a few exercises, then write an essay or have a conversation and try to use your new tools.
• Isolate your weak points
  Don't waste time on grammar exercises that you already understand just because they are easier for you. Concentrate on grammar that is difficult for you. If you are unsure of where your problems are, write a few short essays or paragraphs and ask a teacher to circle repeated errors. Then you can look up your problem and practice it.
• Teach grammar points to a friend
  Find a friend who studies at a lower level than you. Teaching will force you to remember the rules and to understand them properly. Try preparing a worksheet for your friend.
  
  Useful Grammar links:
  EnglishClub.com English Grammar
  Gramar is your friend
  Grammar Safari

Improve your homework skills

• Stay organized. Keep separate notebooks for exercises, writing, and vocabulary.
• Use a pen that you love.
• Study in short, regular periods.
• Allow a short amount of time for review.
• Study in a place where you feel happy and comfortable.
• Don't allow distractions. Consider email, TV, and the telephone (unless in English) off limits while you are studying.
• Have a drink and snack handy so that you don't have to get up.
• If you study in pairs or groups, make an English-only rule.

Visit an English-Speaking Country

• Take a language holiday.
• Stay with a home stay family.
• Learn from native English teachers.
• Gain access to English culture.
• Get a part-time job.
• Volunteer.
• Make native English friends.
• Make friends with people from other countries.
• Become more confident.
• Hire a tutor.
• Offer language lessons/swap in your own native tongue.
• Useful links:
  Language Holidays
  Homestay
  English Schools Guide

Prepare for a standardized test such as TOEIC or TOEFL

• Qualify for a better job in your country (TOEIC).
• Get accepted to an American college or university (TOEFL).
• Use guided-study text books.
• Study a broad range of whole language.
• Track your improvement easily (test scores).
• Learn idiomatic language.
• Learn business English (TOEIC).
• Improve your vocabulary quickly.
• Take classes and get access to many listening exercises.
• Challenge yourself to improve your score.
• Learn and practice proper essay format (TWE/NEW TOEFL).
• Become a grammar expert.
• Improve your general knowledge.
• Useful links:
  ESL Exams
  TOEFL Tips and Practice
  TOEIC Tips and Practice
  Official Cambridge site
  Official TOEFL site
  Official TOEIC site

Fun with English Ideas

• Have an English-only evening once a week. Cook in English (rewrite your recipe in English) or watch English movies.
• Write an English love letter. (If your loved one doesn't understand English that's even better!)
• Write English limericks. (These are excellent and simple for writing, pronunciation and rhythm practice.)
• Rewrite fairytales, jokes or instructions in English.
• Go out and pretend you don't understand your native language (try to get by in only English).
• Go online and find the lyrics to your favorite English songs and sing along to them (use a search engine).
• Learn the words to English national anthems. Sing along when you hear them on TV (sporting events).
• Invent an English character for yourself (with job, family, etc). Write this person's biography.
• Buy an English board game (like Monopoly or Scrabble).
• Play cards in English.
• Start up or join an English reading or conversation club.
• Talk to yourself in English while you clean or do the dishes.
• Go around the house and try to name everything in English (furniture