LearnEnglish Professionals Study - Study diaries Lyrics

Claire: So, Peter, do you want to have a look at your diary together? As this is the first year we've been using
them I'd really like to get some feedback from you on erm how useful you think it has been.
Peter: No problem. I'll just get it. ...
Claire: Right, well you've certainly been making good use of it haven't you! I mean look how much you've
written since September. Let's start with the part where you write about the lessons and what you've got
out of them. Do you think that it's helped you to write it down?
Peter: Definitely.
Claire: Well, in what way?
Peter: Ermmm. In lots of ways. First of all I have a bad memory so writing down what we do in class helps me
to remember.
Claire: OK that's a good point.
Peter: Writing down what I find difficult is also very useful. I like it when you look at my diary each week and
you help me with my problems. It's easier than asking lots of questions in class or looking for the answer
after class. This year with my study diary I write everything down at the end of each class and then I can
find the answers either on my own or with your help. It's much better.
Claire: That's great! Is there anything else that you find good about your diary?
Peter: I also like making comments on what I liked and didn't like doing in class. I think maybe it helps you to
know us better and to make the classes more interesting. I also try to make constructive comments.
Claire: No, I agree. Your comments definitely help me to understand how you learn best and what works in
class.
Peter: The only problem with the diaries is that they take a lot of time to write. At the beginning it was difficult to
remember to write them, but it's better now we have time at the end of the class.
Claire: Yeah, absolutely. Would you like to do anything different in your diary? Do you think there's anything
missing?
Peter: Well, ermmm, you never mark my English. I think it would be good if you corrected it.
Claire: Yes, but I decided not to so that you could write freely and express yourself without being marked all the
time.
Peter: Yes, but if we spend all that time writing in English it's better to find out our mistakes.
Claire: OK, I'll ask the rest of the class and see what everyone thinks. It's a good comment and if the others
agree then I don't mind pointing out some of the most important mistakes you make. I'll see what they
say. Anyway, thanks for your help and I'm very glad that you enjoy using your diary.