QUOTE(xue li @ Feb 4 2006, 02:16 PM)

I am not in grade 1 but I remember how I learn those terms...
Find the list or list them down yourself, for the Italians--read it through and cover the answer and say it out...with tips too if you want.
eg. agitato-agitated (very easy one)
allegro-lively, allegretto-rather lively....
crescendo-getting louder, decrescendo-getting softer
& every word with "de" or "dim" in front related to "soft".
for other terms, like staccato, just play a staccato on the instrument, then you will remember it.
Hopes this can help..although it seems not...
P/s don't give up, you will have to learn them until grade 6 and even above.
thanks for all your advice. i will try them.