Listening

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We all know that listening test or TOEIC TEST become one of the most important thing in English Test. Listening Comprehension is needed, because it is one of the material of English Test or TOEIC. That's why we give you those links to download the material. Wish you all the best.

Taken from : Longman-Preparation-Series-for-the-TOEIC-Test

HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH MORE ACCURATELY

From a learner's point of view, the problem with English is that it is too rich in constructions and vocabulary, ie: There are numerous words and constructions which have similar meanings. Mistakes occur when students remember half of one construction and half of another; they end up with a hotch-potch which is at best "incorrect but understandable" and at worst "nonsense".

1. Choosing English for Use or Recognition Purposes only
   English people do not use every phrase and word in the English language. They have favourite phrases which they use time and time again. I recommend that when you are taught more than one way of saying the same thing, choose only one version to learn accurately for future use. Then store the other one(s) vaguely in your mind for future recognition purposes only.
2. Pitfalls to Avoid
   Native English speakers modify their language according to their situation, just as you would do in your own language. Unless you have constant exposure to English over many years, you cannot expect to do this. The trick therefore is to choose the best English for universal speaking purposes and to recognise other versions of English, so you are not at a disadvantage. By doing so, you will avoid misunderstandings and you will be able to judge the quality of another person's English.
   Although a knowledge of the following is essential for understanding English (and possibly for some exams), I recommend you avoid them as much as possible when speaking in normal situations:-
   Idioms, Phrasal Verbs, Slang (which can sound insolent when used at the wrong time)
3. Avoiding grammatical errors when speaking
   Many students experience difficulties with the use of the present perfect, because the use of it does not correspond with a similar-looking tense in their own language. If it helps you, it is possible to avoid the present perfect altogether by using:-
   SIMPLE PAST + SPECIFIC TIME
   eg: I have been to Tunisia. (Time unknown)
   I went to Tunisia some time ago. (Exact time unknown)
   I have just finished my homework. (Recent, but time unknown)
   I finished my homework a short while ago (Recent, but exact time unknown)
   English is such a rich and versatile language, it is possible to say what you want to say in more than one way.

IMPORTANT REGIONAL DIFFERENCES

In spoken American English, the use of the Simple Past and Present Perfect are often used contrary to the rules of grammar, particularly where the words 'yet' and 'yesterday' are concerned.
In South West England, the following regional errors can be heard: I be, he be, we be, they be, etc.
In Yorkshire, the definite article is often omitted in speech.

This article is taken from : http://www.musicalenglishlessons.com/tips-speaking.htm

POINT OF JUDGMENTS

THE DEBATE CONTEST OF AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTARY

Affirmative Team

First speaker
1. Background
2. Agreement of the motion
3. Definition (each part and whole definition)
4. Theme line
5. Parameter line
6. Team split
7. Case (A R E L)

Second speaker
1. Rebut/healing
2. Case (A R E L)
A Assertion
R Reasoning
E Evidence
L Link back

Third speaker
1. Strengthen team case
2. Rebut/healing
3. Case of 1st speaker (A R E L)
4. Case of 2nd speaker (A R E L)
5. Conclusion

Replay speaker
1. Comparison of theme split
2. The success of positive team
3. The flaws of negative team
4. Conclusion (Link back)


Negative Team

First speaker
1. Challenge team line
2. Team split
3. Rebut/healing
8. Case (A R E L)

Second speaker
1. Rebut/healing
2. Case (A R E L)
A Assertion
R Reasoning
E Evidence
L Link back

Third speaker
1. Strengthen team case
2. Rebut/healing
3. Case of 1st speaker (A R E L)
4. Case of 2nd speaker (A R E L)
5. Conclusion

Replay speaker
1. Comparison of theme split
2. The success of positive team
3. The flaws of negative team
4. Conclusion (Link back)

LKS KEDIRI 2009 - ENGLISH DEBAT CONTEST

Here we were, in the English Debate Competition in Kediri. It was LKS Kediri 2009, and we were at top 10 from 44 teams that joined in the competition. For debaters all over Indonesia, never give up and keep studying. Bravo to all of you. The picture below is the C'LEBASS (all girls) and those the two men are the trainers.

Prediksi Unas Bahasa Inggris SMK

Berikut ini adalah prediksi unas SMK yang bisa Anda download. Semoga bermanfaat.

Prediksi 1

Speaking Tips

Good communication comes in many forms and styles. No rule is ever set in stone and breaking the rules can sometimes be the best way to get your point across. You should figure out what works best for you and develop your own style. The tips I have included here should help most people become better speakers, but please take them and leave them as you wish.

Don't be fooled into thinking that rhetoric is an innate ability - it is a learned skill. Behind every perfect delivery is hours of careful preparation. The only way to become a good speaker is to practice. Take every opportunity you can to speak. No suggestion will do you any good if you don't take the time to apply it.

Whenever you do speak, always dress appropriately. You should look at least as good as your audience does. If you are appearing as an authority on your subject, dress better than your audience, if possible.

Always try to be informed on your subject. An audience can usually tell if you don't know what you are talking about. If someone asks a question you don't have the answer to, it is okay to say that you aren't sure. Be especially careful when your words may have undesired consequences.

After you speak, take the time to note what you did well and what you want to improve. You may also want to ask a friend to evaluate part or all your speech. When you do, remember that they are giving you their opinion. Don't become defensive at what they say. Their evaluation may give you valuable insight. On the other hand, it may be wrong. Either way, it can be a good learning experience.

Taken from http://stevefournier01.tripod.com/tips/tips-index.html

MORE ABOUT LEARNING ENGLISH

English is an easy language to start learning because:

1. it has no genders. Apart from people, all objects are 'neuter', not 'masculine' or 'feminine'. So you say 'it' for such things, and do not need to learn any genders.
2. · it usually has easy verb endings. Apart from a few 'irregular' verbs, verb endings are easy, and hardly change.
3. · adjectives remain the same for all words - there are no different endings to learn.
4. · the singular and plural pronoun 'you' is the same. There is no need to decide whether to use a polite form, or an intimate form, when speaking to someone as in French or German.

(English used to have the singular form 'thou', which was often used in the intimate way like 'tu' or 'du'. In fact, in dialects in parts of England, this is still sometimes used. And in the Republic of Ireland, they have a very sensible plural form of 'you', when speaking to several people: 'yous'.)
The difficult parts of English are:

1. the spelling of a word may not show what the pronunciation (way of saying) the word is. This is because English words came from many different sources. It is not a 'pure' language.
2. because English came from two main sources - old French, and old Anglo-Saxon, there is a very large vocabulary of words. Words with similar meanings may have come from both sources. For example, START (from Anglo-Saxon) and COMMENCE (from old French). The meaning is similar, but not precisely the same.
3. native English speakers use a lot of idioms, that is - words used in a way which is not their obvious meaning. An English speaker may say,
   "I do not think much of apples."
   This does not mean he doesn't often think about apples. It means that he does not like apples very much!
   Yet he might say,
   "I think nothing of going for a swim before breakfast."
   What this really means is that he actually likes doing this, and that it is no problem to him!
   But don't worry. You will find that you can understand and communicate even when you have not been learning English for long!

Taken from : http://www.soon.org.uk/page24.htm