1. Wang Yu Rui (Joseph) NYUST, Language Center P-D-C-A Plan for Learning English

2. The Language Center Let me begin first by telling you a little bit about the Language Center. -Freshman English -ESP courses -Remedial courses -Extension Courses - Testing - Other College of Humanities, 2 nd floor, DH203

3. P-D-C-A Plan Why a P-D-C-A plan? 1.Organizes learning 2.Easy to follow. Now let’s look at a P-D-C-A plan.

4. P-D-C-A Plan What is a P-D-C-A plan?

5. P-D-C-A Plan 1.Set clear and specific goals. 2.Make a learning plan. 3.Discuss your plan with teachers and friends whose knowledge you trust. See the next two pages for more information on 1 and 2

6. P-D-C-A Plan Goal: I hope to improve in Intermediate English CoursesSelf-Learning 1.General English Courses ✓ 2.ESP courses 3.Remedial Courses 4.Extension Courses 1. Reading and Listening A.Fiction and Non-Fiction ✓ B.Conversation/short talks and articles ✓ C.Chinese-English Translation ✓ D.Dictionary Use 2. Speaking /Writing Practice ✓ 3. Planned Grammar Practice ✓ 4. Planned Test Practice ✓ The following table can help you to set clear and specific goals.

7. P-D-C-A Plan These are important questions you should ask when making your learning plan 1. What will be my materials? 2. How will I try to understand the materials I use? 3. How will I get speaking and writing practice? 2. What test will I practice and how? 2. When will I do the activities of my learning plan?

8. P-D-C-A Plan 1.Deal with crisis (urgent deadlines, personal emergencies, etc.). 2.Deal with interruptions from others (chit-chatters, social invitations, pity seekers, etc). 3.Deal with escaping from problems (doodling away, long lunches, oversleeping, complaining, etc.). Build Your Management Skills

9. P-D-C-A Plan 1.Check you are improving in your English while you are following your learning plan. 2.Check if your English has improved after you have finished your learning plan.

10. P-D-C-A Plan 1.Find the reasons why you can’t learn well. 2.Find practical ways to solve your problems.

11. In conclusion: Following a P-D-C-A plan will help you to develop new skills and improve your learning. You’ll also gain a better understanding of yourself and others. For further assistance e-mail: cassim@yuntech.edu.tw