1. Word Attack Skills 张 Andy http://www.tronest.cn

2. Warm-up 1. We can’t memorize the new words. 2. We often refer to the dictionary. Two common problems:  What methods do we use?  Why aren’t they effective?  What words can’t we memorize?  Necessary to learn the words?  Why do we often refer to the dictionary?  When should we use the dictionary?  How do we use the dictionary?  How should we use the dictionary?

3. OUTLINE 1. What are new? 2. What to memorize? 3. How to remember? 4. How to use a dictionary? No use talking about reading skills without extensive reading.

4. 1. What are new?  Technical use of familiar words  Completely new words  Figurative use of familiar words  Unfamiliar meanings of familiar words  idiomatic use of familiar words  glaucoma  USB  a hot suspect  headache  put up with

5. 2. What to memorize?  Receptive words  Active words  Throw-away words Not all words are equally important.

6. 3. How to remember? a) Pronunciation: principle, principal b) Formation: export import transport… c) Classification: Sunday…Monday, student…teacher d) Synonymy: bare bald empty, admit confess e) Antonymy: book reserve subscribe f) Collocation: phrases (v. + n. / prep.) g) Contextualization: sayings texts songs movies Any other ways?

7. 4. How to use a dictionary?  A dictionary should be used as a tool instead of a crutch.  The meaning of a word is its use in the language.  An all-English dictionary is advised.  Familiarize yourself with the dictionary.