Two years ago when I began to learn English,I found it was hard for me to remember all the new words and so I didn't understand the listening exercises.My teacher gave me advice to try to learn at least ten new words every day and listen to the tape and radio programmes.So I kept on doing these and now I have made lots of progress in listening.Besides the listening problem I also had problems with speaking.I tried to get involved in English activities,such as,attend English debbates and speech contests,ask and answer at least two questions every English class,watch English movies and so on.Now I become more confident and I can speak English well.