stone's study plan in AP5

  My goal in this AP5 semester is to finish the ESL program and learn the ability to study in academic course in September.  Before I start this semester, I know that AP5 is a very important semester to prepare for academic study and it is much more difficult than AP4 and AP3.  Therefore, I will do my best to follow the class and improve my English skills, especially speaking and listening.  To achieve my goal, I made a study plan.  First and most important, I must pay 100% attention in and after class.  In the class, I need to follow teacher’s order and know what and how I should learn in this semester.  After class, of course, I must finish the homework seriously.  Second, besides the class works, there are some ways to help me improve English skills.  Watching at least two English movies every week is good for my listening skill.  In order to prepare for the academic courses, I plan to listen one English lecture every day.  Increasing the vocabulary of business is also an essential preparation for the MBA study, so I need to read some financial newspaper or magazines every week.  Third, I need to use English as much as possible not only in school but also in home.  It is important for the second language students, like me, to practice English speaking everywhere and every time.  At last, spending more time in library or English learning center can help me focus on the study.  Moreover, studying in learning center gives me a chance to easily ask teachers the question which I found during studying.  In conclusion, if I can totally follow my plans in this semester, I will be able to learn and practice English a lot so that I can improve my English skills and achieve my semester goals.

                                                                           -stone