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Every language student wants to know the secret
of making the most progress in the shortest time. www.stgeorges.co.uk
What does the perfect learner do to
excel in acquiring a foreign language? English School in Central London
1: Learn every day 4: Read, read & read!
Even when you are really tired, do some Read (in the foreign language) things
learning, even if it’s only 5-10 miss. Never that you like, not boring stuff. Notice
miss a chance to increase your knowledge. new grammar patterns and important
Use it, or lose it! Practice makes perfect. vocabulary. The more you read, the quicker
you progress ‘it’s as simple as that.
5: Be brave
40 2. Be motivated
Don’t worry about small mistakes! No-one
minds! When you learn new vocab or
What is your goal? Always think about grammar, use it as soon as possible. If
your objective. You are learning because you are not 100% accurate, someone
you want to achieve something. When will correct you. Challenge yourself! Go for it!
you get there your life will be better.
Always remember that, even when its tough
Success in remembering new vocabulary
86%
74%
Ti
67%
•written record 21%
6: Use technology
3: Record new vocabulary Listen to podcasts of native speakers
Do online tests checking your level & knowledge
To really learn a new word, you have to Read the news in your target language
remind yourself of it 6 times over hours, Watch videos in the target language
days and weeks. Write down all your new Comment on articles & interact with blog authors
vocab in a little book that you can always Record yourself speaking with free audio software
carry around with you. Or keep a record Make your own flashcards with online flashcard generators
in your mobile ‘you always have it with Play games in the urger language
you, don’t you? Keep a permanent record of your new vocab in GoogleDrive