English is not my first language. i'm chinese and sometimes i even misunderstand what people say in chinese.
i love to read, and sometimes i wrote essays that can earn lot more points than others do. i don't know why i'm not good at comprehension.
can anyone help me with this situation?
i'm 16.
2006-09-23 17:49:49 · 7 answers · asked by ☆LiAn☆ 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
you are not alone
millions and millions of students are facing the same problems.
they ace in writing extended essays, but failed in the comprehensions.
you just have to keep practising
there is no other way to get out of it
2006-09-23 17:53:11 · answer #1 · answered by unquenchablethirst 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was in the same boat as you are in now. I'm chinese, and immigrated to Canada at the age of 5 (I'm 23 now). And as you know, chinese parents aren't exactly the most normal people in the world, so mine were in complete denial when my teachers started moving towards the fact that I may be dyslexic. Turns out, that I am and I found out when I was 18. Suffice it to say, their decision not to listen did more damage than good and now, I doubt that I'll be able to go to university without having some serious learning issues. (That and I don't want to waste my money on failing.)
Now, all that said, I think you should get yourself checked out on that because, even after almost 20 years here, I still have trouble with college essays. And to hell with what your parents say or think about the situation. You have to do this for yourself. Good luck.
2006-09-24 01:00:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It Is Not Easy For Everyone...I Am Taking A 2ed Language Right Now too and I Can't Do it either.... I Have to Sit there and Think About it, But I Guess it will get Easier Later on...
2006-09-24 00:59:20 · answer #3 · answered by Hope 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to the people saying you have some sort of disorder. Perhaps education just isnt your strong-suit. But I do have a suggestion. Find some sort of workbook at a teacher's store. Or you could ask you Language Arts teacher for some extra help. I'm sure he/she'd help.
2006-09-24 01:28:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, firstly, you have to read a lot. Understand what you are reading. Im sure that your grammar is O.K. Secondly, speak in English as much as you can. Speak with your family, friends, whoever!!! The most important thing is ask your teacher how she/he marks the papers. Don't be shy to ask. Your teacher is your friend, unless he/she is your dad/mom! LoL!!!
Take my advise, It defenitely works!
2006-09-24 00:55:53 · answer #5 · answered by one_cool_dude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to increase your interest.
You need background in lots of subjects to understand.
You need comprehension books to make practise.
if you need more details, write me.
2006-09-24 00:53:51 · answer #6 · answered by iyiogrenci 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may be dyslexic...
there are test out there to determine if you are...if not, it may be that you have another issue. don't fret....there are ways to overcome your difficulty...
I did....it took me several years though
good luck to you
2006-09-24 00:54:38 · answer #7 · answered by Charlie Bravo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋