1. The document outlines steps for improving English communication skills through choosing an article, reading it thoroughly, summarizing it, practicing reading it aloud and getting feedback.
2. The 11 steps include selecting an interesting topic, reading the article silently and seeking help if needed, summarizing key points, recording oneself reading it, revising the summary with others, and documenting the work.
3. Following these steps at least 3 times a week will help improve English communication abilities. The document also outlines 13 steps for self-directed learning projects.
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Improve your English Communication Skills
Easy Steps
Individual Activity
2. Choose a topic that interests you.Choose a topic that interests you.
The
QURAN
This Is Islam
The
Messengers
The Final
Message
The articles
of Faith
Morality
The
Creator
The Pillars
of Islam
The
Hereafter
Who Is
Allah?
Concept Of
Worship In
Islam
Islam Is
Peace and
Mercy
Concept Of
Worship In
Islam
Mary The
Great Woman
of Mankind
3. 1. Choose a topic that interests you.1. Choose a topic that interests you.
Choose a topic that will
add value to you & others
4. 2. Read the article silently and2. Read the article silently and
thoroughly.thoroughly.
Try to understand
each word.
Look up difficult
words.
Pronounce each word correctly.
5. 3.3. You may seek assistance fromYou may seek assistance from
others.others.
Ask about words
you don’t know.
Ask how to
pronounce
certain words.
6. 4.4. Summarize the articleSummarize the article
Concentrate on the
main points
Focus on
Topic sentences
introduction & Conclusion
7. 5.5. Read the article aloud & recordRead the article aloud & record
it.it.
Read aloud in a
conversational manner
Record the article
Visualize audience &
someone talking to you
8. 6.6. Revise the summaryRevise the summary.
Go back & see
what important
points you missed.
Practice saying the summary.
9. 7.7. Reflect over the summary.Reflect over the summary.
Close your eyes, put your head on
the desk and try to remember your
summary.
Rehearse the summary while
closing your eyes.
10. 8.8. Practice the summary withPractice the summary with
someone.someone.
Discuss the summary
with someone.
Ask for feedback.
13. 11.11. Document your work as a futureDocument your work as a future
evaluative reference.evaluative reference.
Periodically
return to them &
review
Keep articles &
summaries.
15. SummarySummary
1. Choose an article that interests you.
2. Read the article silently and thoroughly.
3. Seek assistance from others.
4. Summarize the article.
5. Read the article aloud & record it.
6. Revise the summary.
7. Reflect over the summary
8. Practice the summary with someone.
9. Seek feedback.
10. Present & discuss with someone.
11. Document your work as a future evaluative
reference.
Note:
Have this Communication Meal at least 3
times a week.
17. SDLT Project in 13 Steps/EpisodesSDLT Project in 13 Steps/Episodes
3.3. Decide where to learn.Decide where to learn.
4.4. Set specific deadlines or intermediate targets.Set specific deadlines or intermediate targets.
2.2. Choose specific activities, methods, resources or equipment.Choose specific activities, methods, resources or equipment.
1.1. Decide what detailed knowledge and skill to learn.Decide what detailed knowledge and skill to learn.
6.6. Decide the pace at which to proceed during a learning episode.Decide the pace at which to proceed during a learning episode.
7.7. Estimate the gap between the current and desired knowledge/skill.Estimate the gap between the current and desired knowledge/skill.
8.8. Identify & eliminate any factors hindering learning.Identify & eliminate any factors hindering learning.
9.9. Access the desired resources and/or equipment.Access the desired resources and/or equipment.
10.10. Prepare and arrange a room for learning.Prepare and arrange a room for learning.
11.11. Prepare a fund for the use of resources.Prepare a fund for the use of resources.
12.12. Schedule time for the learning.Schedule time for the learning.
5.5. Decide when to begin a learning episode.Decide when to begin a learning episode.
13.13. Take steps to increase the motivation for learning sessions.Take steps to increase the motivation for learning sessions.