recently ive been enrolled in sum tuition programs and i realised i absolutely SUCKED at english comp and for verbal reasoning, im mid at it.
is there any resources or tips to help me improve in infering things from texts and finding key info, also js improving my english as a whole?

    8 days later
    13 days later

    Hi asianasen

    English comprehension and verbal reasoning can definitely feel challenging, but with consistent practice, you’ll see massive improvements. Here are some tips and resources to help you out:

    1. Understanding and Inferring Information from Texts
    • Practice Reading Widely: Read a variety of text types, including fiction, non-fiction, and articles. Focus on identifying the main idea, tone, and author’s purpose.
    • Annotation Techniques: When reading, underline key phrases, circle unfamiliar words, and jot down your thoughts. This helps in extracting key details efficiently.
    • Practice Questions: Use comprehension passages from practice tests or books like NAPLAN-style practice and ICAS English books.
    2. Improving Verbal Reasoning
    • Learn Common Question Types: Verbal reasoning often tests patterns like synonyms, antonyms, analogies, and logical conclusions. Familiarize yourself with these through practice tests.
    • Games and Apps: Try apps like Elevate or Lumosity for fun reasoning games.
    3. General English Improvement
    • Expand Your Vocabulary: Use flashcards or apps like Quizlet to learn new words. Aim to use them in sentences to strengthen retention.
    • Watch and Listen: TED Talks and podcasts can help you improve your understanding of spoken English and vocabulary. Try channels like CrashCourse Literature or listen to storytelling podcasts like The Moth.
    • Write Regularly: Keep a journal or write short summaries of what you read. This will help you structure your thoughts better.
    4. Resources to Help You Out
    • Our Emerald Education Free Resource Guide has tips for reading comprehension, productivity, and motivation tailored for students.
    • For free reading comprehension practice, try ReadTheory or BBC Bitesize English.

    Good luck with your tuition programs! Keep practicing regularly, and you’ll be amazed at your progress. Feel free to ask if you need more help. 😊

    Best,
    Emerald Education

        8 days later

        Hello asianasen !

        It's hard to give advice specifically with the info given (not sure about your year level and your description of your abilities is a bit vague), so I'll just give some general advice about improving your inferring skills and info-finding.

        With inferring, it's a really hard skill to pick up by yourself! My suggestion is read slowly, and after every sentence, think about what's NOT been said. So for example, if the sentence is about how xyz is true for a lot of people, what's NOT been said is that for some people, it's not true. Or if the sentence is about how a majority of people believe xyz, then what's NOT been said is that some people don't believe xyz.

        In terms of picking up information as you're reading, practice summarising each paragraph, or grouping paragraphs together under a common idea. Say you're reading an article - you want to practice separating that article into individual ideas or arguments. This will help you exercise those skills where you have to gather lots of information and see the links (or differences) between everything.

        I hope that's more helpful to you than the Emerald Education reply! 😉

            asianasen You're welcome! Feel free to reach out if you're ever in need of 1:1 tutoring! 🙂

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