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English is still important

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Many students feel that they don't need to speak good English. But I disagree.

English is a useful tool in many situations. Many school textbooks are published in English. If you are not good at English, you won't understand what you're learning. A good command of English is required by many companies if you want a good job. For instance, being a salesman in Causeway Bay requires good English because there are many foreigners there.

Many students grumble that English is too hard. But English can be learned in different ways.

Instead of listening exercises, listen to English songs and watch English language movies, especially older ones where the words are clearer.

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To improve your writing, keep a notebook handy to collect new words and phrases you hear or read. This will improve your writing.

I believe English is still important, and I hope other students will take my advice.

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