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Learning English

学英语

学完能做到

词汇 core 12 · expansion 14 · chunks 4

核心词 core

learnv.A2
学习,学会
learn English · learn quickly
I want to learn English for my job.
我想为工作学英语。
Children learn languages very easily.
孩子学语言很容易。
studyv.A2
学习,用功
study hard · study for a test
I study English every evening.
我每天晚上学英语。
languagen.A2
语言
a foreign language · speak a language
English is a useful language.
英语是一门有用的语言。
practicen. & v.A2
练习;实践
speaking practice · practise daily
You need more speaking practice.
你需要更多地练习口语。
I practise English with my friends.
我和朋友们练习英语。
improvev.B1
提高,改善
improve your skills · improve quickly
My English is improving slowly.
我的英语在慢慢提高。
skilln.B1
技能
language skills · a useful skill
Speaking is the most difficult skill for me.
口语对我来说是最难的一项技能。
importantadj.A2
重要的
very important · an important skill
English is important for travel.
英语对旅行很重要。
difficultadj.A2
困难的
a difficult language · find it difficult
Some people find grammar difficult.
有些人觉得语法很难。
easyadj.A2
容易的
an easy lesson · easy to understand
This book is easy to read.
这本书读起来很容易。
quicklyadv.B1
快速地
learn quickly · speak quickly
He reads English very quickly.
他英语读得很快。
carefullyadv.B1
仔细地
listen carefully · check carefully
Please listen carefully to the teacher.
请仔细听老师讲。
bestadj. (superlative)A2
最好的
the best way · my best friend
What is the best way to learn vocabulary?
学词汇的最好方式是什么?

扩展词库 expansion

studentn.A1
学生
a good student · a language student
teachern.A1
老师
a native-speaker teacher · a good teacher
lessonn.A2
课,课程
a private lesson · have a lesson
coursen.A2
课程
an English course · take a course
grammarn.A2
语法
English grammar · grammar rules
vocabularyn.A2
词汇
learn vocabulary · new vocabulary
pronunciationn.B1
发音
good pronunciation · practise pronunciation
mistaken.A2
错误
make a mistake · a common mistake
confidentadj.B1
自信的
feel confident · more confident
progressn.B1
进步
make progress · slow progress
methodn.B1
方法
a learning method · a good method
regularlyadv.B1
有规律地,经常地
practise regularly · study regularly
fluentlyadv.B1
流利地
speak fluently · read fluently
native speakern.B1
母语者
a native speaker of English · talk to native speakers

词块 / 生存短语 chunks

How do you say ...?…怎么说?
How do you say 'thank you' in Japanese?
“谢谢”用日语怎么说?
I find it difficult to ...我发现做…很难
I find it difficult to remember new words.
我发现记新单词很难。
the best way to learn最好的学习方法
He thinks that the best way to learn is to practise every day.
他认为最好的学习方法就是每天练习。
in my opinion依我看
In my opinion, reading is very important for learning English.
依我看,阅读对学英语很重要。

语法 语言升级点

Superlatives (the -est / the most)B1
表示「最…的」
the + 短形容词+-est;the + most + 长形容词
比较三个或以上事物时用最高级。单音节形容词加 -est(the cheapest, the biggest);两个音节及以上常用 most(the most important, the most difficult)。不规则变化:good → the best, bad → the worst。

例句

This is the easiest book on the list.
这是书单里最容易的一本。
She is the most careful student in the class.
她是班上最仔细的学生。

常见错误

✗ This is the most easiest way.✓ This is the easiest way.
-est 和 most 不能同时用。
↑ 提分:再高一档可用 one of the + 最高级 + 复数名词(one of the most useful skills)。
Adverbs of manner (-ly)B1
描述动作怎样发生
形容词 + -ly → 副词;如 careful → carefully;quick → quickly
形容词变副词通常在词尾加 -ly。比如 slow → slowly,quiet → quietly。有的词变化不规则,如 good → well。注意不要用形容词代替副词。

例句

She speaks English very carefully.
她说英语非常仔细。
You can learn quickly if you practise every day.
如果每天练习,你就能学得很快。

常见错误

✗ He drives careful.✓ He drives carefully.
修饰动词 drive 要用副词 carefully,不能直接用形容词 careful。
↑ 提分:再高一档可加入比较级和最高级形式:more carefully / the most carefully。

阅读 Reading course leaflet

English for Everyone – Autumn Courses
Do you want to learn English or get better at it? Our school has courses for all levels, from beginner to intermediate. The Autumn term starts on 15 September. Classes are twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each lesson is two hours. We have small groups with no more than 12 students, so the teacher can help you carefully. Our teachers are all native speakers with lots of experience. They make lessons fun and easy. One student said, ‘This is the best English class I have ever taken. It helped me speak much more quickly.’ The price is £120 for the whole term (12 weeks). All books are included. But you need to take a short test on the first day to find your level. Please call 01632 960001 or visit www.efl-school.co.uk to book a place. The school is at 22 London Road, near the train station – very easy to find.
term学期native speakers母语者experience经验book预订
TFNG1.The school offers courses for advanced learners.
✅ FALSE — 原文说 from beginner to intermediate,没有提到高级,所以不对。
MCQ2.How much does the course cost?
  • A £120 for six weeks
  • B £120 for twelve weeks
  • C £120 for the whole year
✅ B — 原文 the whole term (12 weeks) 对应选项 B。
gap_fill3.Students need to take a _______ on the first day.
✅ short test — 原文 But you need to take a short test on the first day...
TFNG4.The school is far from the train station.
✅ FALSE — 原文说 near the train station,所以不远。
gap_fill5.The classes are on Tuesdays and _______.
✅ Thursdays — 原文 Classes are twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
💡 技巧:判断题先找定位词,如 advanced 或 train station,再比较原文意思。填空题注意单词拼写,答案多为原文原词,不用改变形式。

听力 Listening Section 1 · UK

情景:一位学生打电话询问英语课程信息(Section 1 日常对话)

Receptionist
Good afternoon, EFLC School.
Caller
Hello. I'm calling about the English courses. Can you tell me the start date?
Receptionist
Yes, the next term starts on 15 September.
Caller
How much does it cost?
Receptionist
It's £120 for the whole term. That's 12 weeks.
Caller
And how many classes a week?
Receptionist
Two. They are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from seven to nine in the evening.
Caller
Great. Do I need to buy books?
Receptionist
No, books are included. But you have to do a short test on the first day.
Caller
OK. I'd like to book a place, please.
gap_fill1.The course starts on ________ September.
✅ 15 / fifteenth — 音频中说 starts on 15 September。
MCQ2.How many classes are there each week?
  • A one
  • B two
  • C three
✅ B — 接待员回答 Two.
gap_fill3.The evening class finishes at ________ p.m.
✅ 9 / nine — 说 from seven to nine in the evening。
TFNG4.The caller must buy a coursebook.
✅ FALSE — 接待员说 books are included,所以不用买。
gap_fill5.The caller wants to ________ a place.
✅ book — 最后一句 I'd like to book a place。
💡 技巧:Section 1 多为数字和日期题,提前看题预测。注意听清时间、价格等细节。填空题答案来自原文,注意单复数。

写作 Writing Task 2 (essay) · 目标 200 词

Some people believe that the best way to learn English is to study in an English-speaking country. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 200 words.
Many people think that living in an English-speaking country is the best way to learn English. I partly agree with this idea. I think it can help a lot, but it is not the only way. Firstly, when you live in a place like England or the USA, you hear English everywhere. You have to use it every day, so you learn quickly. For example, you need to speak to people in shops or on the bus. This helps you practise speaking and listening more often. It is also the easiest way to learn natural pronunciation. However, I do not think it is the only good method. Some people cannot go to another country because it is too expensive. But they can still improve their English at home. They can watch English films, read books and use language apps. These things can also help you learn carefully and make good progress. In my opinion, the most important thing is to study regularly. If you practise every day, you will get better. In conclusion, studying in an English-speaking country is very useful, but you can learn English well in other ways too. It depends on the person and how much time they spend. The best method is the one that you can keep doing.

逐句标注

任务“I partly agree with this idea.”清楚表明立场,只部分同意,没有完全一边倒。
衔接“you hear English everywhere. You have to use it every day, so you learn quickly.”用 so 连接因果,句子简单但连贯。
语法“the easiest way”正确使用了最高级。
词汇“watch English films, read books and use language apps”用并列结构给出例子,词汇准确。但 films 为英式拼写,一致。
🎯 本档语言特征:文章使用简单句与少量并列句,时态基本限于现在时;连接词 so/but/if 使用恰当;词汇多为 A2-B1,少量尝试像 natural pronunciation;观点明确,分段合理,达到 Band 5 水平。
↑ 再上一档:若想提高到 5.5,可以:① 加入更多 if/unless 条件句;② 谨慎使用现在完成进行时(如 have been studying);③ 用 such as 代替 like 举例;④ 避免重复 same words,如 important 可用 essential/vital 替换。

口语 Speaking

Part 1

Q: Do you like learning English?
Yes, I do. I like it because it is a useful language. I also enjoy the lessons at my school.
💡 先肯定回答,再用 because 简单解释原因。
Q: How do you usually learn English?
I usually learn by watching English videos online and reading short stories. I also try to speak with my friends in English.
💡 使用 by + gerund 结构,简单描述方法。
Q: What do you find very difficult in English?
I find grammar quite difficult. The rules are sometimes hard to remember. But I am trying to improve slowly.
💡 使用 find + n. + adj. 句型,并表达努力改善的态度。

Part 2 · 提示卡

Describe a good way to learn English. You should say: - what the way is - how you do it - how often you do it - and explain why you think it is effective.
I think a good way to learn English is to watch English videos with subtitles. I do this almost every day. I choose short videos on YouTube that are not too fast. I watch them once without subtitles, then I watch again with the words on the screen. I listen carefully and repeat some sentences. This helps me improve my listening and learn new words. It is the best method for me because it is fun and easy to do at home. I can watch videos about my hobbies, so I do not get bored. I also think it is better than just studying from a book.
💡 按提示卡顺序描述:方法→怎么做→频率→为什么有效。使用最高级 the best method 和方式副词 carefully。注意用简单句,但连接 so 给出理由。

Part 3

Q: Is learning English important for work?
Yes, it is. In many jobs, you need to talk to people from other countries. English is often the common language. So if you know English, you can get better work.
💡 用简单因果解释重要性,使用 if 引导的条件句(无主将从现限制)。
Q: Do you think everyone should learn English?
Not everyone, but I think it is a good idea. It helps you travel and understand people from other places. But some people do not need it, and that is okay.
💡 给出平衡观点,不绝对化,适合 Part3 的讨论风格。

高频短语

I find it quite difficult.用来表达你觉得某事有点难
It helps me improve my ...解释某个方法如何帮助你提高某方面
I do this almost every day.描述做某事的频率

应试策略

4.5 分的最重要策略是确保回答切题且没有太多语法错误。写作时,先规划文章结构(引言-主体-结论),确保每个段落有一个中心意思。阅读听力时,先看题目再听或读,抓住关键词。口语多说简单句,给出理由,不要停太久。

本档提分建议

从 4.5 到 5.5,最关键的是减少基础语法错误(如主谓一致、时态),并尝试多使用连接词(because, so, but, if)。在口语和写作中,有意识地加入本课学的最高级和方式副词,能让表达更具体。