English Learning Guide for Chinese Speakers

Phonetic Practice

Focus on these common pronunciation challenges:

• Th Sounds (Think "Think" vs. "This")
• Ng Rhyme (Cat/Catch)
• Aspirated Consonants (Like "bit" vs. "beat")

Listening Comprehension

Try these three-step method:

1. Read transcripts before playback
2. Identify key phrases
3. Reproduce after playback

Writing Tips

Follow this structure for essays:

• Introduction with thesis statement
• 3 supporting paragraphs
• Conclusion summarizing points

Grammar Focus

Master these tenses using example sentences:

Common Mistakes

Here are three frequent errors and corrections:

1. Subject-Verb Agreement: "The list of items are" → "The list of items is"
2. Double Negative: "I don't know nothing" → "I don't know anything"
3. Incorrect Preposition: "He is good at math" (correct) vs. "He is good with math" (usually wrong)

Practice Resources

• Cambridge English Grammar in Use (Advanced)
• English Grammar in Use by Raymond Murphy