If you'd like to improve your English, one thing you can do is to build up your vocabulary. In order to do this, you have to practice a lot. I'm afraid there is not a short cut for this. But there are many effective ways. First of all, you should read a lot. You can read short stories, comics, newspapers, magazines, etc. Depending on your English level. As you read, you can try to guess the meanings of unknown words from the context of the sentence. If you cannot, then look up the definition in a dictionary. English to English dictionary should be your first choice and keen the translator as last. Another way of building vocabulary is to watch movies in English which will also help with pronunciation. Try to be involved with the language as much as you can. Keep a vocabulary notebook and write down a few words each day. Keep in mind that you have to revise them regularly. In my opinion, to communicate with people all you need is words. Even if you just say the words one after another, people most likely will understand what you mean regardless of the order of the words and grammar. 1. What is the main idea of this passage? A. What we can do to improve our English B. The difficulties in learning English C. Problems of learning a second language D. The best way of communicating in English 2. The word "effective" in the passage is closest in meaning to ________ A. expensive B. Careful C. Useful D. funny 3. Which of the following is NOT true, according to the passage? A. We should use a translator for all unknown words. B. We should read a lot and see movies in English. C. We should take notes when we learn new words. D. We should practice speaking as much as we can. 4. The writer's advice for English learners is _______ A. finding a short cut to practice English B. using a dictionary for translation C. avoiding English to English dictionary D. writing down some words every day 5. What is the most important thing to communicate with people according the writer? A. Grammar B. Vocabulary C. Order of the words D. Advanced English course