I think that there are many ways to make Queenstownians better users of English. Firstly, the students' interest in English has to be aroused. This can be done by using English comics which are interesting and easy to understand. When the interest is there, students will then want to learn more about the language.
In order to improve on students' grammar, grammar practices can be given to students each week for them to practise. As for improving on students' vocabulary, I think that the teachers can introduce a new, more profound word or phrase each lesson which can be used for essay writings. Students can also be made to keep a vocabulary notebook which has been separated into different sections such as anger, happiness, sadness, etc., so that when a new word is introduced, he/she and take it down under the respective group. The teacher should then try to use the new word introduced during lesson time as many times as possible so that it won't be forgotten so easily. Since students' spelling aren't that good, spelling can still be implemented like last time where we have to learn the words and meanings, and then get tested. Teachers should also go through words that are commonly mixed up, such as 'complimentary' and 'complementary', and 'practice' and 'practise'. With all these basics covered, it will certainly make Queenstownians better users of English.
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