Some people seem to have a skill in learning languages. they can pick up new vocabulary, master rules or grammar, and learn to write in the new language more quicky than others. They do not seem to be any more intelligent than others, so what makes language learning so much easier for them ? Perhaps if we take a close look at these successful language learners we may discover a few of the techniques which make language learning easier for them.First of all, successful language learners are independent learners. They do not depend on the book or the teacher;they discover their own ways to learn the language. Instead of waiting for the teacher to explain they try to find the patterns and the rules for themselves. They are good guessers who look for clues and form their own conclusions. When they guess wrong, they guess again. They try to learn from their mistakes.Successful language liarning is active learning. Therefor, successful learners do not wait for a chance to use the language; they look for such a chance. Tey find people who speak the language and they ask these people to correct them when they make mistake. They will try anything to communicate. They are not afraid to repeat what they hear or to say strang things; They are willing to make mistake and try again. When communication is difficult, they can accept information that is inexact or incomplete. It is more important for them to learn to think in the language than to know the meaning of every word.finally, successful language learners are learners with a purpose. They want to learn the language because they are interested in the language and the people who speak it. It is necessary for them to learn the language in order to communicate with these people and to learn from them. They find it easy to practice using the language regulaly beacause they want to learn with it.If your language learning has been less than successful, you minght do well to try some of these techniques.
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