孩子英语成绩不好要去补课吗？我这样做，超过了大多数的孩子！Should my child take extra classes if their English grades are poor?

学习英语：像学游泳一样，练习是关键
上个月，我的一位好朋友请我吃饭，主要是想让我分享一些关于如何学好英语的经验。他的女儿即将上初三，语文和数学成绩都很优秀，唯独英语成绩拖了后腿。朋友对此很着急，问我是否应该让孩子去补课，以及补课是否有用。
学习英语的关键：多练习
我并没有急着回答要不要补课的问题，而是先分享了我的学习经历。学习英语，就像学习游泳一样，关键在于多练习。
我的英语学习经历
我小时候在乡村小学读书，从一年级到三年级，对英语一无所知。那时是80年代初，乡村小学没有英语课程。小学三年级时，我家搬到了深圳市沙头角。沙头角靠近香港，教学特别严格，尤其在英语学习方面。我们的英语课特别严格，每周二和周四都要背诵课文，如果背不流利，就要被留下来继续背。
我刚转学时，连ABC都不知道，所以每次都被留下来背课文。三年级到六年级，每周比别人多读多背两个小时的课文。虽然在小学阶段，效果并不明显，但到了初中，成绩就有了显著提升。我的初中英语老师说，虽然我读得不流利，但语音语调非常准。这得益于我小学三四年不断的背诵积累。
到了初中，语音语调和语感明显不同于其他同学，英语成绩在班里也脱颖而出。到了高中，我的英语成绩在班里名列前茅，甚至到了大学，老师都用英语和我交流。之后，我进入外企工作，这一切都归功于扎实的英语基础。
如何通过练习学好英语
多读：每天坚持阅读英语文章，增加词汇量和语感。
多听：听英语广播、看英语视频，训练听力。
多写：每天写英语日记或练习作文，巩固语法和词汇。
多说：找语言伙伴或参加英语角活动，多开口练习口语。
系统学习：通过书籍或在线课程，系统学习语法和词汇。
利用科技：使用词汇应用程序（如Anki或Quizlet）辅助记忆，选择适合自己水平的听力材料，逐步增加难度。
总结
学好英语的关键在于多练习，就像学游泳一样。无论是读、听、写还是说，练习的时间越多，进步就越明显。语言学习需要耐心和毅力，只要每天坚持练习，英语成绩一定会有所提升，甚至超越大多数同学。所以，如果你或你的孩子英语成绩不好，不要灰心，只要付出努力，多加练习，一定能取得显著进步。
Learning English: Like Learning to Swim, Practice is Key
Last month, a good friend of mine invited me to dinner mainly to discuss how his child could improve in English. His daughter is about to enter the ninth grade, and while she excels in Chinese and math, her English scores lag behind. My friend was very concerned and asked me whether his child should take extra tutoring and if it would be effective.
The Key to Learning English: Practice More
I didn't rush to answer the question about tutoring right away. Instead, I shared my own experience. Learning English is much like learning to swim; the key lies in practicing frequently.
My English Learning Experience
When I was a child, I attended a rural primary school. From grades one to three, I had no exposure to English at all. It was the early 1980s, and rural schools didn't offer English courses. In the third grade, my family moved to Shatoujiao in Shenzhen. Shatoujiao is very close to Hong Kong, so the education there was particularly rigorous, especially in English. Our English lessons were very strict, and we were required to memorize texts every Tuesday and Thursday. If we couldn’t recite them fluently, we had to stay behind and continue practicing.
When I first transferred, I didn't even know what ABC was, so I was left behind to recite texts almost every time. From third to sixth grade, I spent an extra two hours each week reading and memorizing texts compared to others. Although the immediate effects weren't noticeable in primary school, my performance improved significantly in junior high. My English teacher once told the class that although my reading wasn't fluent, my pronunciation and intonation were very accurate. This was due to the constant practice during those three to four years in primary school.
In junior high, my pronunciation and sense of language set me apart, and my English grades stood out. By the time I reached high school, my English scores were among the top in the class. In college, my English professors spoke to me almost exclusively in English. Later, my strong foundation in English helped me secure a job in a foreign enterprise.
How to Learn English Through Practice
Read More: Read English articles daily to expand your vocabulary and improve your language sense.
Listen More: Listen to English broadcasts and watch English videos to enhance your listening skills.
Write More: Write a daily English journal or practice essays to reinforce grammar and vocabulary.
Speak More: Find language partners or join English corners to practice speaking.
Systematic Learning: Use books or online courses to systematically learn grammar and vocabulary.
Leverage Technology: Use vocabulary apps (like Anki or Quizlet) to aid memory, and choose listening materials that match your level, gradually increasing the difficulty.
Conclusion
The key to mastering English is frequent practice, much like learning to swim. Whether it’s reading, listening, writing, or speaking, the more time you spend practicing, the more noticeable your progress will be. Language learning requires patience and perseverance. As long as you practice regularly, your English skills will improve, and you can even surpass most of your peers. So, if you or your child struggle with English, don’t be discouraged. With effort and consistent practice, significant improvement is within reach.