MODEL B
Dear Dan,
Thanks for your last letter. I think it's great you
want to brush up on your English and of course I'm
only too glad to help. Here are a few things you can
try.
First of all, it would be a good idea to start
reading more in English. You probably won't have
time to read novels but there are plenty of
magazines that also help you improve your English.
As you are so fond of nature, why don't you take
out a subscription to National Geographic? You'll
be amazed at how fast you pick things up when you
actually like the subject.
Another suggestion is to watch films on DVD
without the subtitles. That way you force yourself to
listen to the language very carefully. For a film
lover like you, that'll be learning while really having
fun!
The best advice I can give you, though, is to get
more English speaking pen-friends and email
friends. That method really worked for me when I
wanted to improve my Italian. Not only will you
learn a lot of new phrases, but you'll also practise
the language actively yourself.
I hope these ideas will help. And remember,
practice makes perfect, so don't give up too easily!
Write and let me know how you get on.
Yours,
Pam​