Learning English or any second language doesn't have to be painful or difficult. In fact, learning a language is one of the most natural activities we undertake as humans. We are a social species, and we're designed to communicate with one another. Children pick up languages without much effort, and they are sometimes able to learn multiple languages simultaneously.
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— The key to learning a second language as an adult is to bring with us this child-like attitude and approach.
We learn much faster and more effectively when we enjoy the process and learn in a light and friendly way. Unfortunately, we often fail miserably when we put extra pressure on ourselves, making the learning process heavy with boring textbooks and exams. This article looks at some quick and easy practical tips you can implement to learn English as a second language in fun, engaging and intuitive way.
- Chris Lonsdale
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Before we start to learn a new language, it's important to make sure we have the right setting and environment. It's also good to check in on our motivation for learning a language.
In the first place, it's good to really tune into what outcomes we're looking to achieve in our lives for the future—reminding ourselves 'why' we're learning a language, especially when things get challenging and tough, is an excellent way to keep our determination and inspiration up.
Let's look at what I mean by our learning environment. This includes things like the following:
1:Make sure you've got some people you can practice with: Language is a social phenomenon and doesn't really work when we're doing it on our own. Either partner up with a buddy or join a learning group. It helps a lot if you can find a native speaker to try things out with, and this connection can be established online or in person.
2:Get a good pair of headphones & listen to relevant audio: Language learning is something you can do on the go. If you've got a decent pair of headphones, you can take this practice with you on the bus, ona walk, during flights, at home (even if you're living in a busy house) etc. Most experienced language teachers and experts suggest listening andfamiliarising oneself with the sounds and rhythms of a language. This is important as it allows our unconscious mind to absorb some learning.
3:Language learning software & tools: We live in a digital age where we can access powerful tools to enhance our language learning skills. With much of the world stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic, some of the best intensive language programs in the world are easily accessible at your fingertips (see our full course selection here). Make the most of the technology available. It might be wise to try a few different apps before settling on what works for you.
4:Create the time and space to learn: It is easy to get bogged down in miscellaneous tasks and projects that can distract the focus and dedication required by learning a language. Make sure you have the time and space scheduled so you can give your undivided attention to the language learning task. Whether in the morning or evening, find what works for you and go for it. Ultimately, the more time and attention you put into it, the more you will get out of it.
This next section is about the 'how,' i.e. the attitude and approach to language learning that makes this process enjoyable and natural. Here are 5 actionable steps you can take that will accelerate learning a language. Trust us. This is proven and tested stuff!
1. Listen: Chris Lonsdale refers to this as brain soaking. He says it doesn't matter if you first don't understand what you're listening to. You're listening to recognise speech patterns, repeating words and things that particularly stand out. Furthermore, you're listening to the rhythm of the language.
2. Understand the context: Language doesn't happen in a vacuum. There is a usefulness and purpose to why we speak to each other. We're trying to convey a message, and there is an intent that underlies every instance of spoken or written language. So, before trying to understand individual words or phrases, focus on the totality of the interaction: its context, body language, facial expressions and gestures. What is trying to be communicated, and who are the people involved? This will make it easier for your mind to associate words with their meanings and make pathways that will assist you in the comprehension of individual word expressions.
3. Build and develop the core vocabulary; In every language, some words have a higher frequency of use, that is, certain words or phrases that reoccur over and over again. For example, in English, there are 1,000 words covering approximately 86% of anything you're going to say in daily life. Three thousand words give you 98% coverage. All the other words in the English language are either technical jargon or refinements in language, allowing greater elocution. I suggest focusing on first building up the fundamental vocabulary building blocks and leaving more complex vocab until later advancement.
4. Trial& error: Practice, practice, practice! "If you know ten verbs, ten nouns, and ten adjectives in the new language, you can say 1000 different things." Language is a creative process. Find ways to communicate your ideas by using the words you already know. Allow yourself to appear and speak as a small child does learning their mother tongue (it's ok to make mistakes and errors). Kids don't use complete, grammatically correct sentences. They mix and match with what they have to get a message across. If the person on the receiving end understands what you're trying to communicate, that's good enough. Keep going.
― Michael Jordan
5. Have fun!: Maybe the most important point here is to enjoy the process and do whatever you can to make language learning fun, light, expressive and experimental.
— When I was learning Mandarin in China, I used to get a real kick out of getting in a taxi and just chatting with the driver about life. In the beginning, it was just a miracle that I could say a few sentences, and the driver would know where I was going as well as some basics about my name and what I was doing in the country.
— I'd usually have some notes in my hand with ten or so words that I was practising that day, and I'd try to use each of those words by creating basic sentences and then testing to see if my pronunciation was ok. After a few months, this would be my mini classroom, and I'd get in the cab and try all the new things I'd learned at home.
— This, along with spending time chatting with people in the night markets, made learning a language fun, human and full of real meaning. See what works for you.
So there you have it! Here are some valuable tips designed to help you learn a language effectively and efficiently. If you want to maintain the ideal state of mind for the best performance without emotional stress and difficulties, we offer tailored and optimised personalised coaching for your success.
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hope. This will be helpful in your journey. And if you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact us, and we'll try our best to get back to you soon. The ability to speak a new language fluently is one of life's most rewarding and fulfilling achievements. We wish the same for you. Good luck with everything you do!
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