Jack: Annie, I'm a little nervous. I have to finish reading a book and give a report next Monday.
Annie: That doesn't sound too bad.
Jack: But I'm a very slow reader.
Annie: Just read quickly to get the main ideas at first. Don't read word by word. Read word groups.
Jack: But I don't understand many of the words. I have to use a dictionary.
Annie: Try to guess a word's meaning by reading the sentences before and after it. You probably understand more than you think.
Jack: That sounds difficult!
Annie: Well, be patient. It takes time. You can become better by reading something you enjoy every day. The more you read, the faster you'll be.
Last year, I did not like my English class. Every class was like a bad dream. The teacher spoke so quickly that I did not understand her most of the time. I was afraid to ask questions because of my poor pronunciation. I just hid behind my textbook and never said anything.
The teacher spoke so quickly that I did not understand her.（老师说太快以至于我听不懂。）so + 副词 + that 从句。
Then one day I watched an English movie called Toy Story. I fell in love with this exciting and funny movie! So I began to watch other English movies, too. Although I could not understand everything the characters said, their body language and the expressions on their faces helped me to get the meaning. I also realized I could get the meaning by listening for just the key words. My pronunciation improved as well by listening to the conversations in English movies. I discovered that listening to something interesting is the secret to language learning. I also learned useful sentences like "It's a piece of cake" or "It serves you right." I did not understand these sentences at first. But because I wanted to understand the story, I looked them up in a dictionary.
Everyone is born with the ability to learn. But whether or not you can do this well depends on your learning habits. Research shows that successful learners have some good habits in common.
每个人天生具有学习能力。但能否学好取决于你的学习习惯。研究表明，成功的学习者有一些共同的好习惯。
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whether or not 主语从句
Whether or not you can do this well depends on your habits.（能否学好取决于你的习惯。）whether引导主语从句。
Creating an interest in what they learn. Studies show that if you are interested in something, your brain is more active and it is also easier for you to pay attention to it for a long time. Good learners often connect what they need to learn with something interesting. For example, if they need to learn English and they like music or sports, they can listen to English songs or watch sports programs in English. This way they will not get bored.
It is easier for you to pay attention to it.（对你来说更容易集中注意力。）It is + adj. + for sb. + to do。
Practicing and learning from mistakes. Good learners think about what they are good at and what they need to practice more. Remember, "use it or lose it"! Even if you learn something well, you will forget it unless you use it. "Practice makes perfect." Good learners will keep practicing what they have learned, and they are not afraid of making mistakes. Alexander Graham Bell did not invent the telephone overnight. He succeeded by trying many times and learning from his mistakes.
练习并从错误中学习。好的学习者思考自己擅长什么、需要多练习什么。记住，「不用则废」！即使你学得很好，除非使用否则会忘记。「熟能生巧。」好的学习者不断练习所学内容，不怕犯错。Alexander Graham Bell不是一夜之间发明电话的。他通过多次尝试和从错误中学习而成功。
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You will forget it unless you use it.（除非使用，否则会忘记。）unless = if...not。
Developing their study skills. It is not enough to just study hard. Good learners know the best way they can study. For example, they may take notes by writing down key words or by drawing mind maps. They also look for ways to review what they have learned. They may do this by reading their notes every day or by explaining the information to another student.
It is not enough to just study hard.（光努力学习是不够的。）It is + adj. + to do。it作形式主语。
Asking questions. Good learners often ask questions during or after class. They even ask each other and try to find out the answers. Knowledge comes from questioning. Learning is a lifelong journey because every day brings something new. Everything that you learn becomes a part of you and changes you, so learn wisely and learn well.