2008 m. gruodžio 10 d., trečiadienis

Self-assessment of success in learning ESP


In this contribution I would like to discuss my achievements in learning ESP. In my opinion in this term I have made a great improvement in some parts of learning.
First of all, writing summary has seemed to me quite difficult. I didn’t know the main rules how to write summaries correctly, what tenses should be used. Also my spelling has get worse after this term, because I have had a little practice.
Moreover, there have been a lot of spelling mistakes in my comprehension tests. But after all they really have helped me to learn ESP definitions and many new words related to psychology. Thereby, now I can read different psychological articles and understand the main ideas although, this was clearly unbelievable, before these lessons.
Making power point presentations seemed to be very interesting activity. It has given a possibility to research the module you liked further. Also I have found much new information which would be relevant in our future.
The activity I have made a huge success at is impromptu speaking in class. Speaking has given me more confidence, improved my speaking skills and gave an ability to speak in psychological themes. The part that seemed to me very frightened now is quite easy.
To compare with secondary school listening practices have not been difficult. They were understandable and not very confusing. To sum up, I have not made any improvements in this part of learning.
New activity for me was writing contributions to e-portfolio. I have clearly understood the structure of the articles that is required. In my opinion, I think it is a huge experience that would be very useful in my future career.
All in all, I think that I made success in learning ESP. Lessons have improved my speaking skills and gave knowledge of psychology in English.