Unit 5 Canada ---“The True North”（Vocabulary and Useful Expressions）

use stick it notes and label things around your home.
vocabulary webs
build a vocabulary web to organise your vocabulary about certain subjects.
for example your personal life：
 
and then extend it：
 
on this site：use the dictation pages to test your understanding.and then extend it further...
flash cards
start a flash cards box.
buy or cut out some cards all the same size.
draw or cut out some pictures.
paste the pictures onto one side of the card and write the correct word on the other side.
put new words in the front of the box.
test yourself using either the pictures，the words or both.
if you have forgotten a word bring it to the front of the box.
on this site：use the vocabulary pages to learn new vocabulary thematically and in context.
how to improve your english listening skills
make sure you have the right software to take advantage of what is available on the www.you can download players and find links to online radio stations at ， and .
try some english radio stations.
films in english are an excellent language resource.follow my tips on how to use films to improve your english.
keep up to date with current events and watch an english-language news station，such as bbc world.watch news reports on events you are already aware of.
find out how to switch languages on your tv.if you have digital or satellite tv there are several channels that broadcast in multiple languages.eurosport is one and euronews is another.
on this site：use my english magazine ezine pages to find some interesting articles to listen to.
on this site：read my poem of the month or joke of the month and then send off for the monthly sound files.