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I have + (noun)

By using the words 'I have' you are informing someone of something you have possession of or have acquired.

Here are some examples:

"I have a cat."
"I have a nice car."
"I have a house."
"I have a computer."
"I have a headache."

You may hear the words 'cannot' and 'won't' used with 'I have.' By adding these you can express what you will not put up with or allow.

Here are some examples:

"I cannot have that behavior in my house."
"I cannot have you over tonight."
"I won't have anything to do with that."
"I won't have it any other way."

I'm gonna + (verb)

The word 'gonna' is incorrect grammatically. The equivalent in proper grammar would be 'going to.' When using the word 'gonna' you are telling someone what you are planning to do at that moment or in the near future.

Here are some examples:

"I'm gonna have some coffee."
"I'm gonna go to work."
"I'm gonna eat some cake."
"I'm gonna send out my resume."
"I'm gonna run a marathon."
"I'm gonna ask her out for dinner."
"I'm gonna stop smoking."
"I'm gonna help my friends."
"I'm gonna take swim lessons."
"I'm gonna read a book."

Belajar bahasa Inggeris guna telefon

Oleh ALIF ABU BAKAR

SEGALA-GALANYA bermula di meja makan rumahnya yang terletak di SS3, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Ketika itu, Rani Wemel, 50, sedang melayari internet bagi mengisi masa lapang selepas anak-anaknya ke tempat belajar.
Daripada situ, dia dapat mengesan betapa besarnya pengaruh telefon bimbit dalam kehidupan manusia walaupun pada waktu itu telefon bimbit sangat ringkas dan bersifat asas iaitu hanya boleh membuat panggilan serta menghantar khidmat pesanan ringkas (SMS).
Kemudian, atas inisiatif membantu orang ramai dalam perbualan bahasa Inggeris, Rani dan suaminya, Wemel C.V., 60, yang merupakan seorang usahawan mengadakan pembelajaran mobil yang dikenali sebagai SMS-Me-English pada tahun 2004.
“Kaedah yang digunakan ketika itu sangat asas iaitu dengan menggunakan platform SMS, pengguna menerima satu SMS yang mengandungi perkataan Inggeris setiap hari,” kata Rani yang bertugas sebagai Pengarah Eksekutif LTT Global Communications.
Kongsi suaminya yang bertindak sebagai Sekretariat Ahli Bersekutu Persatuan Untuk Pembelajaran Dalam Talian Dunia (WAOE), secara teori seseorang itu mampu berbual dalam bahasa Inggeris dengan hanya memahami dan tahu menggunakan 200 patah perkataan.

PORTAL web Dunia English memberi sokongan kepada para pelajar supaya dapat mempraktikkan bahasa Inggeris mengikut kesesuaian.

Seiring dengan perkembangan teknologi mobil, teknik pembelajaran dalam talian, SMS-Me-English turut membangun dengan memperkenalkan program Mobile English.
Kini, evolusi pembelajaran bahasa Inggeris tersebut dikenali sebagai DuniaEnglish pula dengan memberi penekanan pembelajaran melalui tiga kaedah berbeza.
Kaedah pertama adalah setiap pelajar akan mendapat satu SMS dalam sehari, sama seperti kaedah awal. Sekurang-kurangnya, para pelajar mampu mempelajari 250 perbendaharaan kata baharu dalam tempoh setahun.
Setiap perkataan baharu akan disertakan dengan maksud dan cara untuk mengaplikasikan satu set aksara dalam perbualan seharian.
Terdapat tiga tahap pengiriman perkataan berdasarkan kesukaran iaitu asas, pertengahan dan maju. Tahap maju, tiada perkataan bahasa Melayu digunakan bagi menerangkan kata yang dikirim.
“Kami menasihatkan setiap pelajar supaya menulis kembali perkataan yang dikirim supaya pembelajaran bawah sedar boleh berlaku melalui pergerakan tangan dan pandangan mata,” kata Rani ketika ditemui di pejabatnya di Petaling Jaya.

DUNIA ENGLISH membantu orang ramai belajar bahasa Inggeris menggunakan laman web dan telefon bimbit.

SMS atau portal
Kaedah pembelajaran kedua Dunia English pula adalah melalui laman web yang beroperasi selama 24 jam sehari.
Dengan portal www.duniaenglish.com, para pelajar dapat mempraktikkan perkataan Inggeris yang dipelajari mengikut minat masing-masing.
Dengan menggunakan medium yang diminati seperti radio, surat khabar, sukan atau permainan video, pelajar dapat mempraktikkan sebutan, mendengar dan mengeja bahasa Inggeris.
Kata Rani, terdapat lebih kurang 11 cara yang berbeza untuk mempraktikkannya. Amat penting apabila belajar dengan menggunakan kaedah yang diminati sekali gus pembelajaran secara tidak langsung boleh berlaku.
Sebaik-baiknya, setiap pelajar disarankan supaya menggunakan bantuan laman portal itu antara 30 hingga 45 minit sehari bagi memaksimumkan pembelajaran.
Bukan sahaja ditujukan kepada para pelajar pada peringkat sekolah dan universiti, Dunia English turut menyasarkan kelompok para pekerja tanpa mengira tingkat pekerjaan.
Pembelajaran dua hala dan interaktif amat penting dalam menguasai bahasa Inggeris, malah bagi memastikan tiada orang mengalami keciciran, Dunia English mengadakan kelas tutorial secara langsung kepada pelajar setiap minggu.
Kelas yang diadakan sekali seminggu membolehkan setiap pelajar bertanyakan soalan yang tidak boleh dilakukan pada portal web kepada tutor yang bertugas.
Diadakan pada hari Rabu pada pukul 8.30 malam, ia boleh diakses dengan mudah menggunakan komputer yang mempunyai sambungan internet selain aksesori seperti fon kepala dan mikrofon.

WAKTU yang fleksibel mengikut kesesuaian para pelajar merupakan ciri utama Dunia English.

Kelas tutorial yang diadakan itu membolehkan pelajar berinteraksi dan bertanyakan soalan secara terus kepada tutor yang diajar sendiri oleh Rani.
“Setiap kelas tutorial akan diberi tajuk perbincangan yang seronok dan terkini bagi memastikan ia menarik perhatian semua pelajar untuk berinteraksi,” kata Rani yang memiliki tiga orang anak.
Sebagai contoh, topik sukan Olimpik London 2012 dipilih kerana ia mampu menarik perhatian ramai walaupun seseorang itu kurang berminat dengan sukan. Statusnya sebagai sukan Olimpik pertama yang dikuasai teknologi mobil menarik perhatian.
“Olimpik London 2012 membuktikan bahawa teknologi mobil boleh pergi lebih jauh berbanding kaedah konvensional,” katanya.
Sijil pembelajaran
Kepada pelajar yang terlepas kelas tutorial tersebut mereka boleh mengikuti semula kerana semua pembelajaran langsung yang disimpan dalam arkib dan boleh dilayari semula pada bila-bila masa.
Barangkali ada beberapa individu yang bersifat sinikal mengatakan teknologi yang digunakan pada Dunia English agak ketinggalan.
Namun, matlamat untuk memberikan kaedah pembelajaran mampu milik dan berpatutan menjadi pegangan Rani dan Wemel.
“Mungkin kaedah yang sama sudah ada empat tahun dahulu, tetapi ketika itu sangat mahal dan tidak mungkin yuran berpatutan boleh dikenakan,” terang Rani lagi.
Setakat ini, kakitangan Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya, Maktab Koperasi Malaysia, Pembangunan dan Penyelidikan (R&D) Melaka dan Pusat Pengurusan Maklumat Bank Negara Malaysia sudah menyertai program tersebut.
Kata Wemel, Dunia English membolehkan para pelajar belajar bahasa Inggeris tanpa perlu meninggalkan tempat bekerja dan amat berpatutan.
Program Dunia English berharga RM20 sebulan dan berlangsung selama setahun. Selalunya, yuran dibayar secara kumulatif untuk setahun iaitu sebanyak RM240.
Secara kasarnya, program tersebut memaksimumkan fleksibiliti para pelajar, mengurangkan rasa malu dan mereka boleh mempelajari sesuatu bergantung kepada tahap kemampuan.
Sebaik tamat pembelajaran melalui program yang berlangsung selama setahun itu, para pelajar diberi pilihan untuk menduduki sebuah peperiksaan khas bagi mendapatkan sijil untuk Kemahiran bahasa Inggeris.
Sijil dianugerahkan oleh Sekolah Pembelajaran Sepanjang Hayat, Universiti Terbuka Malaysia (OUM) yang bekerjasama dengan LTT Global Communication.

i`m trying + (veb)

I'm trying + (verb)

'I am trying' informs someone that you are attempting to accomplish something using bodily, mental, or spiritual strength. By adding a verb to 'I'm trying' you are pointing out exactly what it is you are attempting to do.

Here are some examples:

"I'm trying to get a job."
"I'm trying to call my family."
"I'm trying to enjoy my dinner."
"I'm trying to educate myself."
"I'm trying to explain myself."
"I'm trying new food."
"I'm trying to eat healthy."
"I'm trying to understand."

You may also hear the word 'trying' used to express a way someone is feeling. In this manner, it expresses strain or distress.

Here are some examples:

"Learning new things can be trying on you."
"That marathon was very trying on me."

i`m getting

I'm getting

When combining the words 'I am' and 'getting' you are telling someone 'you' are gaining possession, being affected by or have plans to seek out and obtain a particular thing.

Here are some examples:

"I'm getting better."
"I'm getting ready for bed."
"I'm getting a tooth ache."
"I'm getting a cold."
"I'm getting married."
"I'm getting tired."
"I'm getting good at reading."
"I'm getting a new car."
"I'm getting a job."
"I'm getting a puppy."

i`m + (verb)

I'm + (verb)

'I'm' is a contraction of the words 'I am.' By adding a verb to 'I'm' this lets you express an action or occurrence about yourself.

Here are some examples:

"I'm eating lunch."
"I'm brushing my teeth."
"I'm scared."
"I'm driving to work."
"I'm crying."
"I'm typing an email."
"I'm cooking dinner."
"I'm combing my hair."
"I'm hanging a picture."
"I am texting."
"I am dancing."
"I am interested in the job."
"I am exercising."
"I am sad."
"I am learning."

i`m good at

I'm good at

Again, 'I'm' is used here as 'I am.' 'Good at' informs someone what you excel at and are comfortable doing.

Here are some examples:

"I'm good at drawing."
"I'm good at video games."
"I'm good at swimming."
"I'm good at driving."
"I'm good at reading."
"I'm good at sports."
"I'm good at writing."
"I'm good at math."
"I'm good at dancing."
"I'm good at chess."

i`m in/at/on

I'm in/at/on

Describes an action you are doing.

Most commonly, you would use the word 'in' when entering a physical location such as a room or a building.

Here are some examples:

"I'm in the shower."
"I'm in the lobby."
"I'm in a car."
"I'm in a house."
"I'm in a school."

Using the word 'at' helps tell someone where you currently are. The difference between 'at' and 'in' is that the physical location is general.

Here are some examples:

"I'm at the grocery."
"I'm at the mall."
"I'm at the doctor's office."
"I'm at the park."
"I'm at the airport."

However, in some cases you can use 'at' and 'in' interchangeably.

Here are some examples:

"I'm at the mall."
"I'm in the mall."
"I'm at the park."
"I'm in the park."
"I'm at the grocery."
"I'm in the grocery."

Using the word 'on' is referring to a non physical location such as your time being utilized by something else.

Here are some examples:

"I'm on the phone."
"I'm on my computer."
"I'm on a bus."

i`m

I'm

'I'm' is an abbreviation for the word 'I AM.' It is used in combination with other words to tell someone about yourself or to describe something you are doing.

Here are some examples:

"I'm so tired."
"I'm confused."
"I'm happy."
"I'm twenty three years old."
"I'm hungry."
"I'm nervous."
"I'm excited."
"I'm leaving work."
"I'm thirsty."
"I'm from Seattle."

You can also add descriptive words with 'I'm' such as:

"I'm extremely tired."
"I'm very happy."
"I'm terribly hungry."
"I am super excited."
"I'm very nervous."

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Useful Links And Resources

Sites for General Language Practice and Reference

About.com: English as a 2nd Language

Follow Kenneth Beare’s blog, read his well-written explanations, and take his interactive quizzes. There is instruction for all levels on many different topics, from general grammar to Business English.

Activities for ESL Students

Very large collection of exercises at all levels for grammar and vocabulary. There are bilingual quizzes, too.

Englishpage.com

Useful collection of interactive exercises with text tutorials. Student forums are offered, too.

The English Wonderland

Activities for listening, reading, and grammar practice.

ESL partyland

Activities for listening, reading, and grammar practice.

ESLVideo.com

Free quizzes based on videos such as TV commercials, news reports, and music videos. There are quizzes for different levels of English.

USA Learns

The site is everything it says it is on the home page: A free site for adults to learn English and improve basic reading, writing, speaking, and life skills. The lessons are professionally designed and very well organized. Wonderful for beginners and intermediate students.

Sites for Reading Practice

National Public Radio (NPR)

U.S. and World News. Many articles have an audio recording with a transcript. The comments posted are generally well written.

StoryTimeForMe.com

This is just one example of many sites with free online stories for children. (See also Speakaboos listed below.) The narrators read clearly and slowly. You can use these kinds of stories to practice reading aloud.

Sites for Listening Practice

Archive of American Television / American Television on Youtube

Videotaped interviews with different actors, producers, directors, and more. Many provide good speech models.

Elllo

The English Listening Library Online is a great site with wonderful audio recordings of different speakers. Listen to interviews and discussions, take a multimedia quiz, and learn vocabulary in a memorable way.

PBS Public Broadcasting Station / PBS on YouTube

The U.S.-based public broadcasting station has a large collection of videos for adults and children online. The videos are good speech models. Videos range from documentaries to musical performance.

Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab

A large collection of listening quizzes for general and academic study at all levels. The quizzes come with transcripts.

Real English/ Real English on YouTube

Mike Marzio creates videos which thoughtfully expose learners to real English as it is spoken by different people around the world. His editing allows you to develop your listening skills and improve your understanding of grammar and vocabulary. The interactive quizzes are very well designed.

Speakaboos

You'll find songs and games, but the strongest resource is the collection of stories, which includes fables, nursery rhymes, and fairy tales. You can listen and read along. Not all materials are free, but the site kindly offers a whole page of Free Stuff.

Online Dictionaries

Dictionary.com

A useful online dictionary with audio recordings of key words.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

A great dictionary for language learners. Common phrases and uses are highlighted. Differences between American and British English are noted.

Sites for Business English

Business English Exercises

Grammar and vocabulary exercises.

Sites for Spelling Practice

GameAquarium

Interactive spelling games.

Funbrain.com

Interactive spelling exercises.

Rhyme Zone

A rhyming dictionary that can make you aware of similar sounding words (but which may have very different spelling patterns).

The Riggs Institute

A list of spelling rules for quick reference.

YourDictionary

Start with their word scramble games. If you like those, then check out their Word Searches and other word games.YourDictionary also provides spelling rules for reference.

Sites for Young English Language Learners

ABC’s and 123’s EnglishSongsDVD.com

Basic English made fun with the use of music. The videos are for young learners, but could be useful for adults, too.

Let’s Start Smart

A fun collection of videos for young learners. The focus is on learning letters and the sounds they make. Fun and useful for adult learners, too.

Super Simple Songs / Super Simple Songs on YouTube

Absolutely wonderful material for young English language learners and children in general. I’ve shared these super songs with my own children, and they love them! Because the nature of the songs is simple and fun, adult beginners could benefit from watching them, too.

Literacy Zone

Interactive games and activities. Designed for young learners, but the words and spelling games can help adults, too.

Other YouTube Channels for Language Practice
Look out for channels I highlight each month. From poetry readings to karaoke, I try to recommend a range of channels that can help develop your language skills.

Textbooks for English Language Learners

Azar Grammar Series Azar and Hagen

A three-level grammar textbook series. Betty Azar is the original author. Stacy Hagen joined her to revise and improve the books. The books are good for self-study and have clear explanations and helpful exercises.