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How do I take notes in class?

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Write the most important things the teacher is saying in a notebook. These may be key terms, rules of grammar, author names, or character names or plot points from books or stories, it depends on what kind of English class you're taking.

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What if I don't like reading? Will I fail?

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You don't have to like it to do well in it. Just be disciplined and committed to doing the work. Make a plan for reading or studying and reward yourself with something you like when you've accomplished your task.

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How can I do well in grammar?

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Find a chart of rules, and learn the exceptions. Grammar is one of the most important aspects of the subject, as it will make you sound and look like you know what you're doing (or reveal that you don't) in almost all scenarios. The only way to do grammar is just to memorize, memorize, memorize.

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What if I am failing to understand the text at all?

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You could ask your teacher for one-on-one help after class. If that's not possible, then consider looking up online resources for that text to see if you can make better sense of it. For example, if you're reading a book that you're struggling to understand, reading through the cliffnotes online can be helpful. (Just make sure not to use that as a substitute for reading the text itself.)

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I have not taken an English class before, how should I start my preparation?

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Read a lot of books. Google what questions to ask while reading and annotate while you read.

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How do I understand poetry?

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Read the poem a few times and then translate it into your words. If you don't understand a word, look it up online or in a dictionary. This will give you a better understanding of what the words mean and will allow you to look deeper into the poem.

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How can I improve if I never learned English?

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See Learn English and wikiHow's many related articles.

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How do I increase my level in English?

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You should read a lot, and practice writing and speaking English to increase your level.

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