3rd Week: Reflection

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In this week, I experienced getting the first practice test result, finishing cross-cultural studies assignment also attending the one-on-one consultation with the teacher. 

The test result was relatively similar to my predictions, hehe. I had many comments from the teacher on the writing tasks since I have not finished both. It's ok, I will consider this as a part of my journey in learning. For the task 1, actually I knew from the teacher that the main points are having clear overview and reporting key features (also making comparison between the figures), while previously I also thought that paraphrasing the question would mark point. Moreover, the supporting data should be provided as an important element of task achievement. In contrast, the teacher's comments on my writing task 2 slightly relieved my regret since I thought earlier that I will lose a lot of points. In fact, according to the comments, I still had several positives regarding the ideas also the structures. Similarly, my reading still needs improvements, especially in speed and skim reading ability, also in coping with different types of questions. Otherwise, I was surprised with my listening result. Alhamdulillah...yet I should do practicing more, especially in the listening conversations, discussions, also lectures. I have borrowed an IELTS book from the library and copy some podcasts from my friend. Let's practice harder!

Recently, I have finished my group task in CC. Later on, we will have presentation session with the other class member. It will be challenging because would be prepared for any questions. Next week should be the end of this project, hi hi hi hopefully.

Lastly, I also had a one-on-one consultation with the teacher. He asked some questions about my strengths and weaknesses in learning English, and give me some advice to boost my skills. He wondered why I'm not confident with my listening skill while my previous result showed relatively good. I explained that my critical point is listening to conversations also lectures (including his lectures hahaha). I revealed that sometimes I cannot fully understand of what he said and just try to guess :D.

That's all :)