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Try
out a new language! Click on the language of your
choice and well get you on your way with
interesting information and useful phrases.
Some tips to help you get the most out
of your language program:
Listen and repeat |
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You learned your native language by
repeating what you heard other people
say. The same is true for learning a new
language. |
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Speak up |
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Dont be embarrassed about
trying the new accent. And dont be
afraid of making mistakes. The main
reason children acquire a new language
faster than adults is their lack of
self-consciousness. So seize every
opportunity to use your new language. |
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Dont translate |
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Avoid the temptation to compare the
new language with your own. Repeat and
answer, dont translate or analyze. |
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Dont think about
spelling |
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Surprisingly, writing and spelling
are counterproductive to learning to
speak a new language. Its a
distraction and leads to
mispronunciation. Once you develop your
oral skills, youll find the
transition to reading and writing easy. |
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Keep to your schedule |
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The more exposure you have to your
new language, the faster youll
learn it. So try to keep the intervals
between lessons as short as possible.
That way youll spend more time
covering new material and less time
reviewing. |
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Review at home |
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Do the exercises assigned to you.
This will help reinforce what youve
learned in class. If you have tapes,
listen to them wherever you are - at
home, in your car, even when you
exercise. Listen to them as often as
possible, and be sure to answer out loud. |
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