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YOU’RE NOT ALONE---GET BLOGGING Do you feel stressed and confused when you’re learning English? Frustrated by your lack of progress? Well, don’t worry. You’re not alone! Zhao Xing, from Beijing felt just like this. So he decided to write to ‘International English Learners’ Blog site’. A blog is an online diary, where people across the world communicate and discuss issues with each other. Zhao Xing’s Blog Hi, I’m Zhao Xing from Beijing. I’m really struggling to learn English and I just need some help! I’ve got an exam coming up soon and I need to improve my speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Please help me! I feel like I’m going mad! Any advice? June, china Zhao Xing! I know just how you’re feeling. There must be other people in your situation. Why don’t you get together and set up some kind of ‘English Speaking Club’? You can talk to each other about your life, your worries… It’s an excellent way to improve your English and enjoy yourself! Li Ming, UK Hi there! Like you, I’m struggling to lean English grammar and especially pronunciation—they speak so fast here and have really strange accents! Try to watch some English films and don’t worry if you don’t understand everything—just guess what they’re saying. Daniella, Spain It’s a good idea to read English newspapers. Isn’t there one in China called China Daily? Get your notebook out and write down and then translate some words you don’t know! You’ll find words repeat themselves and you’ll find words repeat themselves and you’ll quickly build up your vocabulary. Sam, Australia How about getting a pen friend? I’d be happy to be yours. We can send each other messages. Don’t be shy! Good luck in your exams. Take a deep breath, smile and you’ll be fine! EXERCISES Match the word with its correct meaning in the text. frustrated making a great effort struggling increase build up discouraged Answer the following questions briefly. What can people do on a blog? Which two people have a s