If you're doing an English course, take it seriously.
If you're not sure of the meaning of a word, look it up rather than guess.
Do written work in rough first, then it doesn't matter if you cross something out.
It's no good writing things in a notebook if you don't go back and study them again.
Practicing with classmates will help you to build up your confidence.
What you learn in class is just the tip of the iceberg. You need to study at home as well.
take somebody/something seriously
to believe that someone or something is worth your attention or respect
It’s only a joke – don’t take it seriously!
只是开个玩笑——别当真啊！
look something up / loop up something
look for information about something in a reference book or online
Look the word up in your dictionary.
in rough
if you write or draw something in rough, you do it without paying attention to details or tidiness, because you are going to do it again later.
I've already written the essay in rough, but I need to write it out again this evening.
cross something out
to draw a line or lines through something you have written or drawn, usually because it is wrong
it's no good (doing something)
used to say that an action will not achieve what it is intended to achieve
go back
return to a person, place, subject, or activity
build up something
increase or develop something over a period of time
build up confidence
build up a reputation
Taking exercise will build up your strength.
the tip of the iceberg
冰山一角
at home
in your own house or flat
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