Term 2. Entry 5. My note taking experience

  Note taking helps us to maintain information we had listened. When we review the material, make tests we can rely on noted information. I usually follow these rules during note taking:

I don’t try to write down every detail because listening carefully is more important. I keep notes in safe place and to write down the first and the last things the teacher said, some lists of comparison and superlatives. Also teacher will ask next lesson the idea he or she repeats, any idea that is written on the board. I pay attention any idea the teacher gets excited about, describes with unusual or distinctive expression and anything she tells to write down. Comparing my notes with my friends’ can improve my notes. I summarize each lecture in 5-9 sentences as soosn as possible and review 5-10 minutes each day.

That was my note taking experience. I’m sure it will help me everywhere I have to study.

Term 2. Entry 4. How well do I use Ms Word and Ms Excel.

  Nowadays Ms Word and Ms Excel programs are so widely used all over the World. Because, they are very comfortable, easy to use and have so many opportunities.

I often use them, especially Ms Word. This year I have learned creating most kinds of documents that I can most instruments. It is easy to open, close, edit, copy, post, save, change type and size, color, shape of shrift. To count something, make tables, working with diagrams, registers and formulas Ms Excel is more comfortable. Now I can add, multiply or divide thousands of numeral information in a little time. Also it is possible for me to define maximum, minimum, average, percentage, ratio, squares of numbers.

I learned much but to tell the truth there is plenty to learn in Ms Excel and Word. For example Visual Basic, I’m going to learn Visual Basic. 

Term 2. Entry 3. My test taking experience

The most common way to measure the gained knowledge is test examinations. At school, college, university I have to take tests. I’ve gained a little experience at taking tests. Before test I should find out as much as possible about test asking from instructor or examining the previous test examinations. As soon as I get papers I don’t begin. I prefer to preview it, read instructions; how many types of questions, try to schedule them fast. I always must be prepared. When I’m taking test I usually use “Triage Method”: dividing tests into three groups: “probables” (easy), “possibles” (not easy and demands thinking), “long shots” (no idea). “Probables” are solved first, “possibles” second and “long shots” third.

There are many types of tests: “True/false statements”, “Multiple choice questions”, “Essay questions”, “Short answers questions”. I’ve learned how to take them or the methods that can help and I realized that the most important one is being ready and prepared.

Term 2. Entry 2. My Wiki Page Experience

  I created a page I IELTE wiki space about Stadiums in Tashkent with Islom. I can say that it was interesting to visit the Stadiums, gaining information and taking photos. We went the central Pakhtakor Stadium and JAR Stadium took photos of the stadiums and thousands of football fans. It took half week to gain information and posting it. While I was looking for information I’ve gotten much facts and information about my topic. I had been invited to join IELTE wiki, I joined and got registered. First I didn’t know how to use it but my group mates Munis and Dilafruz helped me. Now I can use and publish some information. Nevertheless I’m not able to use it well; I hope during such kind of new posts I’ll learn how to use it. I liked Wiki Space program and try to use it regularly.

Term 2. Entry 1. Presentations.

  I've made several presentations till today. I knew how to make presentation. But I didn't know how to make a good presentation. I didn't use to know much enough about making presentations. But last lesson gave me enough information that is very useful.
  Firstly, I should choose a narrow topic. Because if it is very broad it will be impossible to cover all information.  Also there are many ways to make it interesting, I can use several methods to engage the audience such as directing questions, stating interesting facts and examples. Visual aids is one of the main ways to make it successful. It would be great to use different types of diagramms, pictures or videos. One interesting thing that I have never used is body language. I have realized that it make your speech more persuassive. I used to be serious and use only very formal words . I knew that I should be with positive facial express and I can use more formal words and it will engage the audience. Also I can express much with my hand and eyes. Such kind of gestures show my attitude to the topic. My former presentations didn't include questions, checking gained knowledge of audience during the presentation. After this lesson I have been informed that it must be one part of presentations.
  As a conclusion I should improve my skill of making presentations and this lesson was a big staep for it.

Entry 10. My study habit and learning style.

There are three types of learning styles. They are: visual, kinoesthatic and auditory. Some students gets and remembers seeing and reading. Their learning style is visual. Visual aids are very helpful for them.
Some learners gets much more information by listening. Their learning style is auditory. Their brain will be very active when they listen. Lectures, discussions are very effective for them.
The last one is kinoethetic. This kind of students remember information by practising, touching, imitating or experiencing. Role plays, games, independent works give more knowledge to them.
I suppose I have gained most my knowledge by listening. So I prefer to listen and discuss with others. When I read something I'll forget it unless I review many times. Role plays and games during the lesson are also unforgettable to me. So I must be kinoethetic or auditory.

Entry 9. Working through university.

Working through university has got both advantages and disadvantages. I my condition the harm of working is much more than the use of it. Because my groupmates study better than me. I am managing to do homework hard. Moreover I can't do any job that requires knowledge and experience. If I studied well I would work in some teaching center. I a student of IELTE does very well doing some job that related to his majority is so useful to him. He could practise his knowledge. Otherwise it takes his much time.
Also choosing work depends on what job will he do, how much will he be paid. If he is to be white-collar worker well-paid he should work.
Studying is a great labor. So if our work do our study any harm we ought to refuse it. Because our goal from studying is being a good specialist in one field of life.

Entry 8. My reading experience.

Reading is a traditional way of studying. Reading is considered to be very simple. But is isn't very simple. The purpose from reading is getting some information. If you read simply you can not get enough information. It has got its own rules. reading must consists of three steps: previewing, active reading, summarizing.
In the first step(previewing) you have to look through the text. Pay attention to the title and boldfaced texts. If there are some pictures or charts you should look at them with a special attention. The purpose from previewing is knowing what you are going to read.
In active reading you will read the text carefully. If the text is big divide it into small parts. After having read a part take a break. if you come across some specific information, dates, names write down them right away. After having read whole material and taking a break review written informations. Read the first and the last part of the text. Usually the main idea is given in the last part.
After reading actively take a break and then summarize the information in your brain. If it is possible rewrite it with your own words. It will be very good if you discuss with your groupmates over the topic. It is very useful to answer 5w and h questions.

Entry 7. My note taking experience.

Bad writing is better than good memory.
Note taking is a significant part of listening. Almost nobody is able to remember every peace of lecture, speech or text. That's why I try to take notice while listening. During the instruction's speech I pay special attention to the main idea. I think writing down names, dates, places helps us restate the lecture. While writing them in notebook I write such kind of information with red pen. I've learnt that we should review each set of notes during five days. Writing down the first and the last part of speech or superlatives is necessary. I've experienced that most teachers asks the information which mentioned during the previous lesson. So it is necessary to write down.
And notices mustn't be so long. In that case student can't remember it. Reviewing notices is the most useful to remember. Taken notices should be reviewed every day during 6 or 7 days.

Entry 6. Advantages and disadvantages of tape recording.

  In modern study activities tape recording is widely used. Especially in learning languages it is very effective. But it has got some disadvantages. For example a student can learn the lecture with the aid reading books or listening recorded speech of instructor. Most students choose tape recording. Because it is easier than reading. Tape recording make the students lazy. Moreover when you listen it, it is a little bit difficult to concentrate. Reading book is more effective and easier to concentrate on.
  But in learning languages it can be very helpful. Because listening to the language being learnt is the only way of improving listening skill.
  Tape recording wastes time also. It takes more time than even the lecture. Moreover if you record the lecture you can't concentrate and as a result you will get nothing during the lecture. That is why I prefer reading instead of tape recording.

Entry 5. Time management problems.

  Good time management is the most important thing for the person who is going to achieve something. But many people can't manage to do all their planned works on time. Because they can't manage his time and himself. The following factors may destroy your planned works:

•     1. Most people can't sto himself from doing some activities that wastes time and money. For example a student is a football fan. Today there is a match between "Barcelona" and "Real Madrid". But by his timeline he has to make presentation today. It takes the whole day. He off course see the football match. 
•     2. Coming across unexpected problems. For example, I stay in the dormitory. Today I have to write essay  and do much homework. But unfortunately, the head of the dormitory ordered me to clean a planting ground. I can't refuse it. 
•     3. I you can't your work on time next day you'll have to work two times more. And if you can't do two days' work you won't manage to do all your planned works. They will be gathered day by day and you may be a little bit depressed. 

  There is one solution to that problems. You have to do a lot. Don't worry. Choose the most important and urgent one and do it. Choose and do again and again. Don't waste your time. Then we can manage and the problems will be soluted.

Entry 4. My objectives and goals.

My goals aren't very big. They are I suppose, reachable. At first, I am going to learn English perfectly. I will learn it well if I learn books of IELTE, do the requirements of  the department. My next goal is learn Russian, Korean and Chineese. First two years I'll try as hard as possible to learn English and Russian. Next two years I'll join the other languages. Why am I going to learn languages? Because in future I'll work with foreign countries. After graduating university I'll apply for two universities: The High Business School and the Westminster University. If I'll be accepted to the High Business School I'll study there. Otherwise studying will be contiuned in Westminster University. I want to study business and be businessman. Graduating the University of World Languages with good results and learning that languages is my first goal.

Entry 3. The languge of study.

 There are more than 3000 languages in the world. But there are only six world languages. Besides, English is used more widely than others. It is the official language of many countries. It has been popular for several hundred years. So milliards of scientific and literal works have been writeen in English. That is why English can be the most convenient language to study any fields of sciense. Alot of computer proframms, the most popular newspapers, TVs, radios work in English. If you know english you can find any kind of information on internet.
 You can study in the USA, the UK, Australia, New Zerland, Canada, Japan, Korea, Denmark and other many countries with English. Also there are several English teaching universities in Uzbekistan. They can be the best universities of country. So I think English is the most suitable language to study something.

Entry 2. Touch screen and mouse.

An equipment of computer mouse was invented more than 40 years ago. Besides, it is used widely nowadays. Its appearance and function have been improved. Touch screen appeared after the ninetieth years. It can substitute for mouse. Besides, they both have advantages and disadvantages. In offices, schools, universities mouse is more comfortable. In workplaces, workshops, service centers, factors touch screen can be more convenient. Yet, the advantages of mouse are more than touch screen. For example, the we press button or monitor the more they are done harm. If mouse broken we can exchange it for little money. If touch screen broken it will cost us much money. Also the more we touch the monitor, the more it will be dirty. Now new generations of computers IPads are being popular day by day. They are very comfortable to carry with you. It doesn't have a special separate keyboard and mouse. It can be controlled with the aid of touch screen. It is one advantage of touch screen.

Entry 1. My first expectation and impression from IELTE.

The examination to join IELTE was very hard to me. Actually, I guessed that I had failed the exam. but fortunately, I gained 67 balls.
At the beginning I found it difficult. Because it was completely new and strange to me. Besides, now I'm used to studying. Studying in IELTE is hard but very enjoyable and interesting. I'm very glad to study with the students who have much more knowledge than me. I used to study with irresponsible students. So studying at lyceum wasn't interesting and pleasurable to me. But in IELTE we can't see such kind of students. Especially the teachers are very polite and intelligent. Their teaching style are particularly effective. There is a good habit in IELTE, that is everybody is required to speak only in English inside of building. Also the equipments are much better than the one in Philology. Presentations and practical make students learning independently and they are so useful. Again one difference between IELTE and other departments is the assignment system is fair in IELTE. In other departments students have to write "Referat" independently. But most students get ready "Referats" from internet. In addition teachers know that and accept them. Everybody knows that it isn't useful at all. They It's wasting time and money. But in ELTE it is considered plagiarism and it is not allowed. In conclusion I'm very, very glad to study in IELTE and I try to be suitable student to IELTE.