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How to improve your English just by using your computer
If you’re a knowledgable worker, or a digital artist or somebody else who spends a lot of time in front of computer then you can speed up passive English learning by using these simple tweaks:1. Set the system language to English.
You are already familiar with all menus and button names, so it will be easy for you figure out which button to press. In return your English will be improving automatically while you do your stuff (maybe work would sound better) on the computer. Also all software was designed for English interface first. Often translations are made without context so when you see the translated menu items you have to guess what it was originally to understand what that feature does, and in some languages terms are so verbose (nice word!) that they breaks the UI or just do not fit in the available place.
So, set the system language to English. Do it on all your devices. It may be difficult at in the beginning but you will get used to it quickly.
2. Setup Google search to show results in English (and strive (great word choice!) to do searches in English too).
3. If you use Mac then you can see the definition of any word just by triple-tapping on it (good tip...I didn't know this...thanks!). or by selecting the word and pressing Command+Control+D shortcut. Or You can also chooseing "Look Up ,“ in the context menu. Avoid using translations. Read dictionary definitions first. If you can read that notebook entry (what notebook entry? I think maybe you mean dictionary definition but I'm not sure) you will be able to guess the meaning of the word for sure.
4. Also you can make your Mac pronounce words for you. Or even read any text at outloud!
I just set up my Mac to do it yesterday. It’s a bit complicated and I’ll describe how to do it next time. (If this is an article to submit or for grade you may consider having a bit more of a conclusion or closing sentence.)
Really nice work. I even learned a thing or two in the process! Great explanations and attention to detail. I made all of the corrections to make it perfect!
In the future continue to remember:
Subject/Verb agreement in the present tense (they do, he needs)
Starting sentences with conjunctions - this is not commonly used in formal writing. Only a few cases is it "allowed." I would focus on combing sentences with commas or starting new sentences more often.
Make sure to use articles- a/an/the when needed
Let me know if you have any other questions. I would love to help. I offer classes to and can make my instruction just what you need! :) Good luck in the future!
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