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Article: Your foreign language instructor will most likely hand out a syllabus at the beginning of the term. This contract between you and the instructor lays out what the instructor will do over the term and what the instructor expects of you. The syllabus will include important information, including:  The instructor's office location and hours Requirements (like exams, papers, oral exams, homework) and the grading scale A schedule of classes Learning outcomes (several things you should be able to do by the end of the term) Attendance policy Disability accommodation This is one of the simplest but most important requirements for passing a language class. Regular attendance lets you practice the content in small but frequent amounts. You should also interact and participate in the lessons. This will help you improve your pronunciation and social skills. Good attendance also signals to the instructor that you're serious about doing well in the course. Don't expect much help at the last minute if you haven't shown up for class in a few months. Homework may make up a large portion of your final grade or it may only account for a small part of it, depending on the instructor. Regardless of how much it's worth, you should complete all of your homework. Homework can help you recall and expand on the language skills you've learned. Again, doing your homework shows your instructor that you're taking the course seriously. Your instructor will probably test your ability to write the language by assigning a written essay. You may be given a simple theme to write about, but this is your chance to demonstrate your grasp of the language. Try to be as detailed as possible, using correct grammar and spelling. Avoid using the same vocabulary words over and over in your essay. Show your understanding of the language by using a variety of words in your paper. To see how well you can speak the language, your instructor may expect you to give an in-class speech or give a brief presentation about a specific topic. Usually, you're given these prompts ahead of time, so make sure to prepare before hand. Make sure your speech follows all the requirements set by the instructor (uses certain vocabulary, is the right length, demonstrates understanding of the lesson, etc). Ask to see if you can use an outline when giving the speech or presentation. While most instructors don't want you to completely write out your dialogue many are alright with using a brief road map of what you'll say. Practice your interpersonal communication by including dialogue work. Your instructor may use class time to get you and fellow classmates to interact or respond to small conversations. Or, you can get together with another student and try to have a discussion. Practice speaking with a variety of people so you learn different things. For example, speaking with a native speaker or your instructor can help you with pronunciation. Or, speaking with a peer can help you both work on structuring responses at a slower pace. Most instructors include several exams that are worth large portions of your overall class grade. It's important to be prepared for these exams, so you pass them easily. Find out what material the exam will cover and become familiar with it in the weeks before the exam, not at the last minute. Your instructor may test you by asking you to perform an oral examination. You may be asked to participate in a short conversation speaking the foreign language. Understanding dialogue and being able to speak is critical to foreign language learning. While your instructor will probably have you work on conversations in class, you should expose yourself to the language as much as possible.  Listen to radio programs in the language to gauge how much you understand. It's also a good way to see if you have a hard time following along to faster dialogue. Watch a movie in the foreign language and put English subtitles on. This way, you can see if your translation of the film's dialogue is accurate.
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Read the syllabus. Attend class. Do your homework. Complete essays. Give an in-class speech or presentation. Speak the language. Pass your exams. Practice your interpretive communication.
Article: Create a record of your dairy consumption and symptoms from day to day. Keep track of what dairy foods you eat (milk, yogurt, ice cream, cheese, cottage cheese), the serving size, what time you eat them, and what you eat with them. In another column, keep track of when you have symptoms, what the symptoms are, and how long they last. This can help you and your doctor make a diagnosis, and figure out which foods are most likely to give you symptoms. Use a notebook, journal, online tool like excel or Google Docs, or wall chart – whatever helps you stay organized. If you want to keep your symptoms private, use something hand-held that only you can access. If you think you may be lactose intolerant, try to avoid eating dairy for a couple days or even 1-2 weeks. Make note of whether or not your symptoms subside or go away. Inform your doctor if your symptoms improve when you don’t have dairy. Bloating, cramps, gas, diarrhea, or stomach noise after eating might be caused by lactose intolerance. However, you want to be sure you know what is causing your symptoms, and rule out any other possible reasons for your stomach upset. Make a doctor’s appointment to get tested, and discuss the possible cause of your lactose intolerance. There are a few different kinds of tests that your doctor can do:  For a lactose tolerance test, you drink a liquid containing lots of lactose and have a blood test done two hours later. For the hydrogen breath test you also drink a high-lactose liquid, and then your doctor measures how much hydrogen is in your breath at set intervals. A stool acidity test simply checks a stool sample; it is used for infants or children who can’t do the other tests. It might feel stressful if you have to change your diet, and you might be worried about what others will think. Fortunately, many people eat specific diets and you can explain your condition to others however you want to. Be vague, offer a simple explanation, or – if you want – wow others with your scientific knowledge!  It’s okay to say simply, “Dairy upsets my stomach so I try to stay away from it,” or, “If I have too much milk, I feel sick.” You can also be specific, if you want to educate others. Say something like, “I’m lactose intolerant because I don’t have enough of the enzyme in my body that breaks down the sugar in milk, lactose.” Some people might think that if you drink a sip of milk or can eat yogurt, you’re lying about being lactose intolerant. Many people simply don’t understand the condition. Explain that most people who are lactose intolerant can eat some dairy products and not others, or dairy in small amounts.  You can try to explain to people using an example, such as, “It probably wouldn’t affect you very much if you drink half a cup of coffee, but if you drink four espressos you might feel jittery, right? That’s how I am with dairy – a little is okay, a lot makes me feel sick.” You can also explain that you’re not allergic to milk, so drinking it isn't unsafe. Explain that it’s the sugar in dairy that upsets your stomach, and there’s more milk sugar in some things (like whole milk) than others (like dairy and hard cheeses).
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Keep a food diary. Experiment with dairy deprivation. See your doctor to get tested. Explain lactose intolerance to others. Address myths and misunderstandings.