Good afternoon English learners!
This is my first post in the blog, so let me introduce myself. My name is Gemma and I'm studying a degree in English at the university of Lleida. In this blog, I will focus on learning languages, specially English.
It consists of a guide where I'll give you advice on how to learn a language and which strategies can be useful for you when studying English.
The first lesson of the blog is getting started in learning a language. Four things are required in order to learn a language. First, you need to have memory to remember all your knowledge; second, you have to get input working on listening and reading skills; to produce output by developing writing and speaking as well.
The last thing but not the least is to have motivation. There is no point in learning a language if you don't feel enthusiastic and you don't make any effort.
Apart from that, I'll give you some tips on how to start learning a language.
- Everyone can learn a language. If you think you are hopeless at languages and you will never be able to do well, you are completely wrong. The only thing you need is a good attitude.
- You have to find out which are your priorities and goals. This means that you have to bear in mind what level you want to get to, which are your expectations in learning a language, etc
- You can learn a language and combine it with something you really like, a hobby. If you are interested in music, for example, you can ceate new songs in English.
- Finding resources, taking books... is a good way to get involved in learning a language. It is much better if you look for them on your own. In this way, you learn by yourself.
- When you start learning a language, you should use key words. Do not try to make complex sentences at the beginning because you will get confused. First, you have to learn the basis of the language and then you can start using longer sentences.
- You have to bear in mind that some languages are easier to learn than others. The more similarities the language has with your mother tongue, the easier for you to learn it.
However, there are languages which are more difficult to learn, for example Chinese or Russian.
- If you know the intonation a language has, it will be easier for you to learn it. It's very curious but also true.
That's my first lesson. If you have any doubts or requests please write to me in the comments' section below.
I will write a new post very soon, I promise.
Merry Christmas, English Learners!!!
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