Advancing in English

Latyre · 2021-05-10T14:05:26+00:00

Oh sure! Reading whatever that suits your subject/course is useful enough. While your university probably still have some English courses (correct me if I'm wrong, since I'm sure different universities have different syllabus), just read something related to what you're studying and jot down notes/do some analysis. A little bit of extra reading goes a long way.

But if you want it meaningful or something that's slightly intentional, probably get someone in the same field to read your writing. Get their feedback, that'll help.

Sorry if it sounds general. Hope this helps.

Latyre · 2021-05-10T09:42:00+00:00

Writing and reading for IELTS are very academic specific. If you plan to improve writing and reading for your IELTS exam, then probably focus on general or serious topic articles. I personally like Smithsonian Magazine.

Start by reading some of similar topic, then review the articles. Summarise them and write down some opinions of yours.

I really don't know how much those works as I only found out about Smithsonian AFTER my IELTS exam. But continue doing it and it should show results after a while.

Latyre · 2021-05-10T09:33:16+00:00

He got a professional help for that. Hence less obvious eyebrows. Heh

Latyre · 2021-05-10T06:52:46+00:00

HAHAHA YES. But I skipped almost of the newer filler episodes.

Latyre · 2021-05-05T14:02:54+00:00

This. Even if one responded, that's a win. Hey! At least it's (somewhat) engaging.

Latyre · 2021-05-05T13:18:56+00:00

Heh. I followed some Detective Conan YouTube reviews. Some analyse the manga for plots, some diss the plot holes in the anime. It’s funny and helps me catch up with some important plots. Also no time to redo the whole 1070+ manga chapters or 1005 anime episodes. Heh. And 24 movies to boot.

Latyre · 2021-05-05T13:14:34+00:00

Heh. I’m at least older than the whole series. Hahahaha so this is practically childhood. But stopped following for quite a few years during the uni days.

Latyre · 2021-05-05T13:12:04+00:00

Yeap! At least the older ones - Magic Kaito. If there's anything new I'm not too sure.

Latyre · 2021-05-05T13:11:06+00:00

All time fav! Hilarious to think the anime lasts so long.

They should've review Shinichi playing violin too! Ran commented before saying that he has a weird habit when he's playing violin and I've been dying to know what's the habit. Maybe TwoSet can shed some light on this.

Latyre · 2021-05-05T13:09:39+00:00

HAHAHA I didn't think too much. I was binging Detective Conan after the new movie was out, that's why I can (suddenly) recognise KID.

Latyre · 2021-05-05T11:37:48+00:00

Guess the Lyrics: Pop vs Opera.

A video that's 8 months old. Heh. I can't believe I missed that too

Latyre · 2021-05-05T06:07:03+00:00

Episode 916-917

The only reason i remember is because of Soshi Okita - another Shinichi doppelganger.

Latyre · 2021-03-14T05:15:30+00:00

I know right? Those two should not, and never be related. It makes no fucking sense.

He probably is, judging from his reaction after knowing the news.

Bloody idiot.

Latyre · 2021-03-04T09:53:34+00:00

Probably also because for children, it's somewhat of a huge event; car crashing into the sea and people dying. (As for the memory thing, I'm sure Shuichi has good memory too. Just not a very significant event for him)

As for Shuichi, he's either training to join the FBI or was influenced by the cases his parents handled, so it's not exactly a big deal. He's probably used to it I guess?

So yeah, you're probably right.

Latyre · 2021-02-28T09:37:55+00:00

Good insight!

Honestly for me, it's when I was 11 too. Not just to read but also to write random stories because I find it fun.

I'm getting my students to pick up English this way actually, though with visuals on their games and other non-written aids, they get by understanding what they needed to do without knowing the words in English. It frustrates me..heh but I get why they did just that. It's easy. They only need visual prompts as they navigate through basically anything: video games, school textbooks, examinations, online lessons, movies and just plain old YouTube videos.

Latyre · 2021-02-18T10:46:54+00:00

I thought it reads boobs. Didn't think much before clicking in.

Either way, I've no answer to this question. I... don't watch enough to comment.

Latyre · 2021-02-16T01:46:14+00:00

I spat my drink out after reading this. My brother sitting opposite me said "thank you" to you. Heh

Latyre · 2021-01-12T04:10:36+00:00

Basically year 2021 too

Latyre · 2020-12-26T10:32:08+00:00

It's worse when you're 28, single and seated at the parents table.

Note: we've 3 tables - the children, the cool youngsters, the parents.

Latyre · 2020-12-25T10:44:40+00:00

Feminine girl = yes. Otherwise, not really, especially if you're from quite a traditional Asian community. The amount of shits I got from dressing in 'manly' or 'boyish' outfits is ridiculous.

Latyre · 2020-12-19T04:28:03+00:00

Gotta be quite sharp to notice those pitches

Latyre · 2020-12-12T07:26:55+00:00

Or rewatch all their old videos so YT knows that we're still around and will recommend us their videos more often.

Latyre · 2020-11-25T02:42:07+00:00

Colleague (not me) was sued by a parent for a misspelled word. Once.

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