Language Learner Strategies 怎么好好学习英文

Language Learner Strategies

1. Predict/Guess

You'd be surprised how much guessing can increase your comprehension. If you are reading, and don't understand every word, don't immediately grab the dictionary, guess! If you are having a conversation and don't know what every word means, don't give up! We can make educated guesses on meaning based on context!

2. Selective Attention

Focus on what's important. You don't need to remember every word the teacher tells you! I remember having a Chinese class where the teacher taught me the word cassette player. I haven't seen a cassette player in almost 20 years! I didn't bother to remember that vocabulary because, for me, it wasn't important!

3. Prepare

Before speaking, take a minute to think how to say something. This is directed mostly at beginners. As you progress with the language, you should be able to respond naturally. If you are about to ask someone on the street for directions, first spend a moment or two figuring out how to say it!

4. Be willing to look foolish

This is an extremely important point. I teach Chinese and Taiwanese students. Learning English can be difficult for them as they are afraid of losing face by making mistakes. However, your English won't improve unless you make mistakes! Mistakes help you to improve. Don't be afraid to look or sound stupid! You judge yourself far more harshly than anyone else.

5. Practice

Self-explanatory: Practice makes perfect.

6. Ask Questions

Ask lots of questions to ensure comprehension

7. Take Notes

Writing things down is an effective way to help you remember,

 

 

Anything else? What strategies do you use to help you learn English?