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Describing how to do things (By + Gerund)Online version
By: Helen Parada
When
I
first
started
learning
English
,
I
thought
I
would
become
fluent
simply
by
studying
grammar
books
.
However
,
I
quickly
discovered
that
I
learned
much
more
movies
and
TV
series
in
English
.
At
first
,
I
used
subtitles
in
Spanish
,
but
later
I
improved
my
comprehension
English
subtitles
instead
.
I
also
expanded
my
vocabulary
new
expressions
in
a
notebook
and
reviewing
them
every
weekend
.
Another
strategy
that
helped
me
was
by
listening
to
the
same
scenes
several
times
and
useful
phrases
aloud
.
Many
students
think
they
can
improve
their
language
skills
long
vocabulary
lists
.
In
my
experience
,
language
learning
happens
not
every
word
into
your
first
language
,
but
English
regularly
in
real
situations
.
Today
,
I
continue
improving
with
other
learners
online
and
to
the
expressions
native
speakers
use
every
day
.
Communication
is
an
important
life
skill
that
can
be
developed
over
time
.
When
Laura
started
her
first
job
,
she
often
felt
nervous
during
meetings
.
She
improved
her
confidence
a
public
speaking
club
and
group
discussions
every
week
.
She
also
became
a
better
listener
to
other
people's
ideas
instead
of
thinking
about
her
next
response
.
In
addition
,
she
learned
how
to
express
her
opinions
more
clearly
short
presentations
in
front
of
friends
.
Laura
discovered
that
communication
skills
are
not
developed
difficult
conversations
,
but
facing
them
with
confidence
and
preparation
.
She
also
improved
her
teamwork
skills
with
coworkers
on
different
projects
.
Today
,
she
feels
much
more
comfortable
speaking
in
public
because
she
continues
learning
feedback
and
what
she
learns
in
real
situations
.
Many
people
struggle
with
time
management
because
they
try
to
do
too
many
things
at
once
.
Carlos
improved
this
important
life
skill
a
digital
planner
to
organize
his
schedule
.
Every
Sunday
,
he
prepared
for
the
week
clear
priorities
and
realistic
goals
.
He
became
more
productive
on
the
most
important
tasks
first
and
unnecessary
distractions
.
He
also
reduced
stress
a
daily
routine
that
helped
him
stay
organized
.
Carlos
learned
that
good
time
management
is
not
developed
longer
hours
,
but
activities
more
effectively
.
He
also
improved
his
discipline
his
schedule
consistently
and
his
progress
every
week
.
As
a
result
,
he
now
finishes
his
work
faster
and
has
more
free
time
for
his
hobbies
.
Many
people
believe
leaders
are
born
with
special
abilities
,
but
leadership
can
actually
be
developed
.
Emma
improved
her
leadership
skills
to
coordinate
small
projects
at
work
.
At
first
,
she
felt
insecure
,
but
she
became
more
confident
clearly
with
her
team
and
by
listening
to
their
suggestions
.
She
learned
how
to
motivate
others
their
achievements
and
them
to
share
ideas
.
Emma
also
improved
her
decision
-
making
skills
different
options
before
taking
action
.
She
discovered
that
leadership
is
not
developed
people
,
but
them
and
helping
them
succeed
.
Over
time
,
she
earned
her
coworkers'
trust
problems
calmly
and
a
positive
example
.
Today
,
Emma
continues
growing
as
a
leader
experienced
managers
.
When
Daniel
started
university
,
he
preferred
studying
alone
.
However
,
he
soon
discovered
that
he
could
learn
many
things
with
other
students
.
He
improved
his
understanding
of
difficult
topics
ideas
in
study
groups
and
questions
when
he
felt
confused
.
Daniel
also
developed
cooperation
skills
classmates
who
needed
support
.
He
became
more
patient
different
opinions
and
more
adaptable
alternative
solutions
.
He
learned
that
success
is
not
achieved
with
others
all
the
time
,
but
and
sharing
knowledge
.
He
also
strengthened
his
communication
skills
in
group
projects
and
ideas
to
classmates
.
Today
,
teamwork
is
one
of
Daniel
?
s
strongest
skills
.
Many
people
think
creativity
is
a
natural
talent
,
but
it
can
be
improved
through
practice
.
Miguel
became
more
creative
new
experiences
and
activities
outside
his
comfort
zone
.
He
developed
new
ideas
museums
,
reading
books
,
and
learning
about
different
cultures
.
He
also
improved
his
creativity
questions
and
unusual
solutions
to
everyday
problems
.
Miguel
discovered
that
creative
thinking
is
not
developed
the
same
routine
every
day
,
but
with
new
approaches
.
He
became
more
innovative
risks
and
learning
mistakes
instead
of
fearing
them
.
Today
,
creativity
helps
him
solve
problems
both
at
work
and
in
his
personal
life
.
Problem
-
solving
is
an
important
life
skill
that
helps
people
face
challenges
effectively
.
Sofia
improved
this
ability
situations
carefully
before
reacting
.
She
became
better
at
making
decisions
different
alternatives
and
possible
consequences
.
Whenever
she
faced
difficulties
,
she
learned
advice
and
information
before
making
a
final
decision
.
She
also
gained
confidence
small
problems
independently
.
Sofia
realized
that
strong
problem
-
solving
skills
are
not
developed
challenges
,
but
them
and
learning
from
experience
.
She
improved
her
critical
thinking
assumptions
and
different
solutions
.
Today
,
she
feels
much
more
prepared
when
unexpected
situations
appear
.
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