怎样攻克英语词汇问题

Q. I am really bad at Communicating and my vocabulary is terrible. Can you give any tips to help me practise, not including reading!

The bad news is, as you know, that reading will help you, so keep at it - loads of great books out there, which are fun to read!!! (You gotta look and find the right one for you - there is at least one, I know it!) Another thing that will help develop your vocab. is checking words in a Thesaurus when you are doing your English homework, e.g. a story or report, or any written task. You could jot new words down in the back of your book, or in a notebook, maybe, and learn them. The best way to learn to communicate is to start by learning to listen to what people are saying. A lot of people don't really listen, they just look as though they are doing. When you're really listening, it's easier to reply meaningfully and sensibly, I think. In terms of the speaking part, just practice! If you have to do something in front of a class, go somewhere quiet - bathroom, bedroom? - and perform in front of a mirror. Imagine your audience is several rows of very deaf, very stupid cabbages - never fails! There's a really good book by a guy called Sean Covey, called something like 'The Seven Habits Of Effective Teens'. (If my husband hadn't left it at work, I'd be able to tell you exactly!) Read it - it's excellent! (If you do, and follow its advice, it will change your life - promise!) Good luck!