YL New Concept English Early Morning Reading for Junior High School (Book + CD)

Author: Hu Degang, Editor-in-Chief
Publisher: Guangzhou Foreign Languages Press
Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: Having a good book but lacking effective learning methods is a common headache for many English learners. To make the most of New Concept English for Middle School Students Early Morning Reading and improve your English proficiency, follow these principles:
Principle 1: Understand the Content
For any article, the first step is to fully grasp its meaning. Only then should you start reading and memorizing it. Simply reading or memorizing word by word from the original text is both tedious and ineffective. First, mark out any unfamiliar words and master them before reading the article to avoid getting stuck.
Principle 2: Listen to the Audio Tapes Frequently
Imitation is key when learning a language, so listen to the audio tapes often. Make sure to use the original, authentic recordings to learn natural pronunciation. Repeat listening until you can imitate it closely. This stage may be dull, but it is highly effective.
Principle 3: Read Aloud Loudly
Morning is the golden time for practicing speaking and memorizing texts. Make full use of this time. Get up 30 minutes earlier each day, read and memorize aloud. This not only helps with learning English but also boosts your mood and energy for the entire day. Don’t be afraid to speak aloud because of imperfect pronunciation. Only through making mistakes can you truly master English.
Principle 4: Review Promptly
Human memory is short, so timely review is essential for long-term retention. While you may have set aside time each morning for reading or memorizing passages, review the previous day’s material thoroughly while completing your daily tasks. After some time, go back and reread all the passages you’ve studied.
Principle 5: Progress Gradually
Develop a learning plan, including daily content and study time. Effective learning according to a plan can yield twice the result with half the effort. Avoid being (arbitrary) by reading one passage today and skipping the next or randomly choosing texts to complete tasks.