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     If you have decided to study abroad, you might be looking for effective ways to prepare your language skills before you depart. Some students attend ESL (English as a Second Language) classes while others

practice with 1__________conversational partner. However, for those in situations 2__________ these

two options are not available, studying ESL online might be the next alternative.

     During the past decade, many websites have appeared on the Internet, providing ESL activities

3___________(help) people practice the major language skills like grammar, reading,  4________

vocabulary. Perhaps the 5__________ (great) interests for students are websites that focus on listening

and speaking skills. Since high-speed connections appeared, things 6 _________ (change) greatly.

7_________ you want to find a site that is suitable for you, you should look among those that combine

good contents with a user-friendly interface and style.

     Finally, no matter which site you end up 8_________(visit), you should set some goals 9 ________

your study.  10_________ might include the number of vocabulary you want to learn, specific grammar

structures you want to review, and even how many minutes you want to read aloud from a newspaper in

English.