Some people seem to have a talent for learning languages.They can pick up new vocabulary,master rules of grammar,and learn to write in the new language more quickly than others.Perhaps if we take a close look at these successful language learners we may discover a few techniques which make language learning easier for them.
First of all,successful language learners are indenpendent learners.Instead of waiting for the teachers to explain,the try to find the patterns and the rules for themselves.They are good guessers who look for the clues and form their own conclusion,when they guess wrong,they guess again.They try to learn from their mistakes.
Successful language learners is active learning.Therefore,successful learners do not wait for a chance to use the language.they look for such a chance.They are not afraid to repeat what they hear or to say strange things;they are willing to make mistakes and try again.When communication is diffcult,they can accept imformation that is incomplete.It is more important for them to think in the language than to know the meaning of every word.
Finally,successful language learners are learners with learners with a purpose.They want to learn the language because they are interested in the language and the people speak it.It is necessary for them to learn the language in order to communicate with these people and to learn from them.
What kind of language learners are you?If you are successful,you have probably been learning indenpendently,actively,and purposefully.On the other hand,if your language learning has been less than successful,you might do well to try some of the teachniques outlined above. |
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