Learn English From U.S. Instructors, Locals or Mentors
Prospective international students may also want to consider learning American English through a summer program on a U.S. university campus. “One of the best ways for international students to improve their English-language speaking skills is to participate in an English-language intensive program,” Jane Griffiths says.
School Mentors can be Great Guides
Nguyen says she spoke often with her school’s director of international admissions, who helped answer her questions about American life before she arrived on campus. She says having attended an international school all her life, she was already in the habit of practicing English with friends from diverse countries, which has helped improve her skills naturally. “English is the universal language that helps us connect with each other,” Nguyen says.
Avoir une méthode d'étude
La routine a été un véritable atout pour mes études. Adopter de bonnes habitudes d'étude m'a permis de me mettre au travail beaucoup plus facilement et de rester concentré, sans procrastiner. J'étudie environ quatre heures par jour, mais j'essaie de ne pas me fixer d'objectifs temporels, au risque de regarder la peinture sécher et de compter cela comme quatre heures d'étude. Il est bien plus judicieux d'étudier un sujet ou une activité avant de faire une pause.
Download a Language App or English Podcast
One option for prospective international students is to use an English-language app or listen to English-language podcasts like. “Successful communication requires both understanding what others say and being understood by others. This means that improving spoken language skills involves training both listening and speaking,” says Natasha Rustikova, head of learning science at Estudiar. Podcasts can also be helpful and often have transcripts, a written version of the audio, which allow users to listen and read at the same time.
"English is the universal language that helps us connect with each other. And as we all know, practice makes perfect.
Quelques-uns de mes amis étudient également, mais pas dans la même université ni même dans la même filière. Mais avoir d'autres amis avec qui je peux échanger ou prendre des nouvelles nous permet de rester déterminés et sur la bonne voie. Prévoir des moments de rattrapage peut offrir un répit bien nécessaire sans paniquer. Cela permet de garder des objectifs réalistes et atteignables.
