(3rd homework) What makes person good at learning English?

Amanda Stoddard                                     Tuesday, April 5^th, 2011

Hongik University

Sangsu dong, Mapo-gu,

Seoul, 121-791

Dear Prof. Stoddard :

Recently, I’m indulged in speaking and writing English, and want to introduce my ideas about what makes person good at learning English. I think learning English must be “Not Study, but Acquisition”.

First of all, English tests prevailing in the Korea, such as TOEIC-before introducing TOEIC Speaking-, SAT, etc, focused on reading comprehension and students are taught one-sidedly. One way English learner can felt interested in English is a study group. In group activities, they can play a game, debate about a subject concerning social issues, and play roles in TV dramas. The second way is ‘Virtual date’, I named it :). Men and women pair up, and then each couple write letters or e-mails each other. In this process, they should rack their brains to express genuine feelings. Eventually, they can extend not only their vocabulary and expressiveness, but also their attention and interest.

Above all things, motivation and circumstances are the “key” to study English effectively. Spontaneous interest in English is better than obligatory terms. “Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in”.

Best regards,

Jaeun Kim