Keep in Mind

Please remember these three important sayings as you seek to improve your English.

1. English is Crazy.
You are not crazy, English is. There are many things that make English a challenge for language learners. The most obvious is the spelling and pronunciation which makes English very difficult to read.

2. No Pain. No Gain.
Like any discipline, improving your English takes time and energy and sometimes discomfort. So if you are shy and afraid to practice your English, just push through it. You will not improve if you don't try.

3. If you don't use it, you will lose it.
It is very important that you use the the English you are learning during your classes. It is not enough to write a new word or phrase down in your notebook. Try to make a sentence with it or use it in a conversation. It won't become a part of your working vocabulary if you don't use it.

I'm very glad you have decided to take English lessons with me. But please remember the time we spend together is just an hour or two a week. You need to interact with English on a daily basis to help your brain get accustomed to it. Have fun!