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Questions and Answers
What is one benefit of making mistakes when learning a language?
What is one benefit of making mistakes when learning a language?
- It helps you learn from your errors (correct)
- It makes you afraid of speaking
- It makes you give up
- It shows you're not a good language learner
Why is it important to take notes during language classes?
Why is it important to take notes during language classes?
- To show off your handwriting
- To distract yourself from the lesson
- To help you remember new language (correct)
- To take up space in your notebook
What is one way to improve your language skills outside the classroom?
What is one way to improve your language skills outside the classroom?
- Practice speaking with yourself
- Only read books in your native language
- Play video games in the target language (correct)
- Watch TV in your native language
Why do good language learners use dictionaries?
Why do good language learners use dictionaries?
What is one way to stay motivated when learning a language?
What is one way to stay motivated when learning a language?
Why is group work important for language learners?
Why is group work important for language learners?
What is one benefit of thinking in the target language outside the classroom?
What is one benefit of thinking in the target language outside the classroom?
Why is self-study material useful for language learners?
Why is self-study material useful for language learners?
What attitude do good language learners have towards language learning?
What attitude do good language learners have towards language learning?
Study Notes
Characteristics of Good Language Learners
- A good language learner is not afraid of making mistakes and learns from them by noticing and correcting errors.
- They participate in group activities to communicate with others and practice the language.
Effective Learning Strategies
- Taking notes during every class helps to remember new language and review them while doing homework.
- Using a dictionary to check the meaning of unknown words and creating personal vocabulary lists aids in language acquisition.
- Thinking in the target language outside the classroom, such as when shopping or walking, helps to practice useful words and phrases.
- Practicing pronunciation by saying new words out loud at home improves language skills.
Supplemental Practice
- Engaging in extra practice with self-study materials, such as online resources, helps to test and improve language, reading, and listening skills.
Motivation and Enjoyment
- Good language learners imagine themselves speaking in the target language, which boosts motivation.
- They have fun with the language by watching TV series or films, listening to songs, playing video games, or reading books.
General Advice
- It's never too late to become a good language learner.
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Description
Learn about the characteristics of good language learners and effective learning strategies to improve language skills, including error correction and vocabulary building.
