What strategies or techniques do you employ to stay motivated while learning English?
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- Manthoula XenidouGreek Archaeologist - Philologist / Certified teacher of English as a second language
For me, (being a native Greek having studied Archaeology and History which includes Ancient Greek and Latin) it was the etymology of words, making connections between the languages, watching movies without subtitles and reading books.
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Using active recall and spaced repetition can help you catch mistakes and better solidify your learning, while also letting you see how much you're improving. Good organization is essential, and if you don't have an outside source, such as a teacher or a method, be ready to spend time on looking and trying different tools. Having people to share your progress is very important for most people, so get a study group or that friend that already has experience in the language. But the best strategy to stay motivated and on track is to hire my lessons.
1. Set meaningful goals 2.Break it down into manageable tasks 3.Establish a study routine 4.Use engaging resources (Tv shows,reading,movies) 5.Join a community (English learning groups,online communities etc) 6.Track your process 7.Reward yourself along the way
Mostly are teachers here not learners but yes teachers should be a good learner as well with latest skills and updated knowledge but if I employ myself as a learner of L2 in any language I'd be focus with the basic grammar through games and cartoons.
I place myself in a learner's shoes, then planning my lesson using strategies and techniques unique to student profile and goals.
Firstly, identify the learning style that appeals to as a learner and apply it to your daily life. For, ample if you are an audio listen to something that you enjoy daily or if you are a visual learning read something that you enjoy daily. If you employ this strategy, I can guarantee you that you will be motivated as you learn the language, because you will see positive results overtime. Do not be too hard on yourself, take things one step at a time.
Practice , practice and practice. when you see yourself improving you will get motivated to continue learning the language.
Consistency and focus.
It's crucial to set your goal. I begin all of my courses with this step. You need to understand what you want to achieve and why. Consider the kind of person you aspire to be and how mastering English can help you in that journey. Create a visualization board and keep your source of inspiration accessible. Another important thing to remember is that learning doesn't have to feel like a grind. Make it fun by immersing yourself into English culture and media. Watch your favourtite movies, listen to music, play games in the language. And don't forget to give yourself a pat on the back to recognize your results!
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- As teachers do you also get attached to certain students during like school break andHHannah
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I don’t fully understand what you mean by “get attached”. However, during school breaks a teacher might share a few learning tips and provide a few extra exercises aimed to boost fluency or any other area that the student needs to work on. I personally make myself available to learners at anytime providing that they’re willing to pull their weight.
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Hi there. I can assist you with that. I specialise in TOEFL, IELTS, CAE and LanguageCert. I have a curriculum that I use along with the LiveXP teaching material.
