ABCs of Learning Strategies For Successful Language Learning
Suggerimenti per l’apprendimento di lingue straniere
A-avoid
heavy reliance on a dictionary.
B-be
assertive. Make and take opportunities to use the language in natural
communication both inside and outside of class.
C-compensate
for your lack of linguistic ability by:
*occasionally using your native tongue,
*asking for help (repeat, clarify, slow down, give examples),
*using mime and gesture,
*making up new words,
*describing the concept for which you lack a word,
*using hesitation fillers when you need to think.
D-don’t
be afraid to make mistakes.
E-evaluate
your progress.
F-forget
about your age or aptitude when learning a foreign language.
G-guess
when in doubt.
H-hypothesize!
Before you read a rule, try to formulate it yourself by analyzing the examples.
I-if
you don’t understand, just say so!
J-just
be persistent!
K-keep
a language diary.
L-limit
your expectations to those that are reasonable and attainable. Be patient.
M-memorize
creatively by using images, rhymes, sounds, etc.
N-negotiate
with your teacher when you want errors corrected.
O-open
your mind and develop a better attitude toward the native speakers and their
culture.
P-praise
yourself in writing.
Q-quit
making excuses. If you are not making improvement, before you blame your teacher
or textbook, ask yourself if you are using the strategies of a good language
learner.
R-relax
before going to class and before doing homework assignments.
S-study
with a partner.
T-try
not to translate in your head. Instead, try to speak spontaneously.
U-Use
this checklist, and refer to it periodically.
V-record
new vocabulary and grammar rules in a notebook, and do it systematically.
W-wear
your successes and preferences and reward them
X-eXamine
your own language learning strategies, problems, successes, and preferences, and
talk about them with other students. Also, learn from the successes of your
classmates.
Z-ZZZZZ-
Wake up! Don’t sleep in class. Perform every class activity.
In bocca al lupo!
  
 
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This page last modified on: 10/27/2004
