In the first week of classes, I asked my students to list their goals for the class, then we discussed those goals in groups and finally combined them to make a list in each class.
\n Most of the goals were predictable, such as “improve our oral English”, “improve our pronunciation”, and “speak English fluently.” But a few goals apply beyond the classroom and into life itself.
\n “Be Active, Brave, and Confident” is a motto for all situations. “Express ourselves clearly” certainly will help in communication.
\n “Broaden our horizons” is a goal worth remembering.
\n “Think in English”—Think in any language—always helpful. “Improve our listening skills” — helpful in all of life.
\n “Make happy memories” — a valuable plan.
\n And, best of all, “Speak more wonderful sentences.”
\n May we all think first, and then speak — wonderful words, wonderful sentences, wonderful life. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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