- College English Micro Lecture
  - Common issues in student writing
    - Spelling, grammar, and syntax mistakes
    - Low scores despite few errors
  - Importance of synonyms
    - Enhance expression and interest
    - Key to improving writing quality
  - Five steps for understanding synonyms
    - Definition and classifications
      - Perfect synonyms: identical meanings
      - Partial synonyms: similar but not identical
    - Reasons Chinese students ignore synonyms
      - Negative transfer from Chinese to English
      - Over-reliance on direct translation
    - Ways to use synonyms effectively
      - Replace repeated words with synonyms
      - Use specific synonyms for clarity
      - Exchange words with synonymous phrases
      - Substitute high-level words for low-level ones
    - Example of effective synonym usage
      - Comparison of paragraph versions
      - Improved word choice in Version B
    - Homework assignment
      - Practice using synonyms in writing
  - Practical examples of synonym usage
    - Finish, complete, conclude, finalize
    - Like, prefer, crazy about
  - Challenges in using synonyms
    - Contextual differences in translation
    - Avoiding over-simplistic equivalencies
  - Strategies for improvement
    - Deliberate focus on word choice
    - Practice replacing repeated words
    - Enhance specificity with advanced vocabulary
  - Student essay improvement
    - Freshman essay analysis
    - Applying synonym strategies to enhance writing