VOA慢速英语:Improve Your English by Practicing Effectively

短语讲解：

1. One way to practice effectively is through repetition – doing something over and over again.
 
over and over again 一再地; 来回来去; 再三再四
例句：We had to do the scene over and over again, from different angles
我们不得不翻来覆去地从不同的角度拍这个场面。

2. This idea comes from Sarah Lynn, who works as an educational consultant and teacher at Harvard University's Bridge Program.

come from 源自; 来自某处
例句：He's just come from the countryside.
他刚从乡下来。

3. After this, Lynn says that the next step for language learners is to search for the new word while reading.

search for 搜索，搜寻; 访求
例句：The search for peace also means the search for justice.
寻求和平也意味着寻求正义。

4. Lynn says the learners should think about this question: Is the word acting as a noun, adjective or verb?

think about 考虑…; 捉摸…
例句：It was not necessary to think about it.
没有必要去操心。

5. Concordances can help you look for words in different contexts, and suggest other words that may be related to the word you have learned.

be related to 与...有关， 和...有联系
例句：This is related to the situation in ancient China.
这也跟中国古代的社会情况有关。

6. You will see a screen that highlights the word you are looking for in many contexts.

look for 寻找（某人或某物）
例句：I look for you everywhere continuously!
我一直在到处找你！

7. While repeating the word, think about the different contexts in which the word could be used.

think about 考虑…; 捉摸…
例句: I'll have a think about that
我会考虑考虑的。

8. In other words, practice the same way, but differently. Give it a try, and let us know how it works for you.

in other words 换句话说; 就是说
例句：In other words, menus provide a pedagogic vector.
换句话说，菜单是一条学习的途径。