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Hey folks, is anyone here who is taking the LSAT with English as their second language interested in learning together? I've been hearing more inquiries about study strategies for people who encounter a significant language barrier with the test. Let's use this thread for ESL students to connect and see how much interest there is, in addition to sharing helpful strategies with each other.
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@jennilynn89537 , Can we do a session for people testing this year please.
@alejoroarios925 please do run another session we have many new ESL who are interested
Hey everyone! We had a session last week, hope it was useful. If we are able to get more interest I'll be happy to run another session!
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@alejoroarios925 Could you please add me to the email list?
That's right @nimamasah689.... !!
English is my second language, but I don't think it hinders me a whole lot. I've found that I tend to screw up LR questions when I read over the premise super fast. SLOW DOWN when you get to the question. The conclusion/argument, as well as the answers, are easy enough to decipher quickly if you slow down and understand the author's logic and way of thinking. In my first practice test (and only one so far) I was going through the paragraphs way too fast. You lose the time you saved, and then some, by getting bogged down on the wrong answer choices.
@alejoroarios925 please add me to the email about times, not sure I can make it but I would like to be in the loop!
Hi, I am very glad to have found this thread! I am struggling with language barrier as well as English is not my mother tongue. To be honest, I speak four languages and did not learn English in depth until I decided to go to university in English and had to take few required courses to start my program.
I love to read, and I read a lot, however, when doing PTs RC sections are where I struggle the most. I run out of time and question my comprehension abilities!
Please count me in. Thank you!
Please also count me in thank you for the initiative!
Please count me in!
Got one more. Will send an email to all of you this Saturday to propose a few times to meet early next week. Hopefully I can be of help to you all!
Just got the emails from @cocozhang9950157 and @lsattrial . Doors will be closed on Saturday and will likely set up a call for next Monday or Tuesday so more people can join. Keep em coming!
Hi! I PMed you, did you get my message? :)
not yet. Please pm me your emails and we will coordinate a day/time that works for all of us!
Hi, I'm also interested in the meeting, is it still open? Is it OK if I just listen to what you guys talk?(are you using skype btw?) Thanks!
Hello i just kinda wrap it up all commets if it is okay i would love to join your group and chats however i am not sure about wanting to take a SLAT test but i would really like to give a shot. I came in state when i was 19 still learning english conversation and understanding is okay but reading writing is a really bad i just wanna hang out and see what i can do next
Let's get more people involved. Please pm me your emails and we'll work out a time that is good for all of us!
@alejoroarios925
Yes, I'd love to join the call, and I think I face more barriers than others since I'm very very ESL, maybe that could make others feel better about themselves?
Will 7pm EST this Thursday be possible?
Hey everyone! I'm glad to set up a call with y'all to go over what I did to get past those difficulties. I got a 167 in June and really want to take the test again for that 170+ but don't know yet since that would be my 4th take and I've heard taking the LSAT 4 times isn't a good idea. Regardless, I'm more than willing to help out in anyway I can :). Let me know if you would like to set up a call, say, this Thursday at 6pm EST and I'll send you over a GoToMeeting invite :).
The group is still pretty new and largely unstructured, I believe @alejoroarios925 is the natural leader though. We can make it what people want/need so throw ideas out there!
Hi, guys. I just found out that this group existed! I wish I knew it earlier. I came to the U.S. when I was 16 years old. I am also struggling with the reading speed. I find myself keep going back and re-reading it and it slows me down. It is frustrating as the improvement seem quite slow... Any help or tips would be appreciated.
@amakpegba150.kpegba one thing you can do is increase your exposure to reading dense materials by reading sources like the Economist, doing that every day can help but it's a long road to actually increase your reading speed.
Hey Guys. English is my third language and I am taking the September LSAT. Reading speed is the problem I am facing in LR. Sharing your tips on how to improve that will be so helpful.
Sean, I was on the same boat! Feel free to PM me and I'll try to help you out