Many of us want to learn a foreign language. But not everyone can do it. Some people are easy to remember new words, but it's hard to apply them in a live conversation, some on the contrary, it's hard to remember words, but they do not experience problems in constructing sentences. So what's the deal?
What prevents us from speaking in a foreign language?
The most important reason is the lack of a clearly defined goal. Initially, this is very important. I'll explain why. When you have a clearly defined goal, you can determine how much time you need to reach it, and you will also have intermediate goals. Purpose: "Learn English" - too fuzzy production. The whole point is that it is impossible to teach "language in general". From this there will be little result. Simple memorization of words will not bring any pleasure and in a short time the desire to learn it will disappear. So first you need to decide what you want to learn: communicate freely with people, read books in the original, be able to explain yourself in tourist trips and business trips, take an examination, conduct correspondence, learn to speak fluently on everyday topics and so on. After you have defined the direction, set a time frame for yourself. For example, take a month to learn how to correctly build sentences and understand the times.
Next, you need to choose the right method for training, which will help to achieve the goal. After all, you yourself must understand that if you want to learn the language on a certain topic, then it is unlikely that a self-instruction manual will be suitable for general development. If you work with a tutor, then he will help you with this.
The next factor that many people hamper when learning a language is the fear of wrongly building sentences and making mistakes. Some, for example, used to express themselves extremely concisely. This also makes it difficult to communicate in another language, especially when a person has just started studying it and does not have a large vocabulary. It also happens that people get used to many different synonyms. But in most synonym languages very little, so a person is lost, trying to find the right word.
One of the biggest mistakes that some people want to learn is self-learning based on other textbooks downloaded from the Internet. If you have not previously studied a foreign language that you want to learn now, do not try to do it yourself. Do not forget to take the first ten lessons with a tutor. He will teach you to correctly read and pronounce sounds, and also help in mastering grammar. This is very important.
How does the coach differ from the ordinary teacher and how does this affect the learning process?
A coach and a teacher are basically the same concept. But there is a difference between these people. The coach, unlike the teacher, does not compose a theory in the usual sense of the word. Coaches ask their martyrs questions that push them to the fact that they themselves derive their own rules of language for themselves. So language is remembered much faster, easier and forever. The coach helps to direct the student's attention to the right moments in the language, and does not indicate what to do and how to think. In addition, the coach always adapts to the individual characteristics of the client. It is enough for him to hear the instructor in order to understand how to work with him. For example, many people study words with an emphasis on associations. The tutor can offer his association with the word, but it may not coincide with the student's association. The coach always asks what the word and the sign of his client is associated with. The coach finds out the needs of his pupil and already adjusts them during the training.
A positive attitude is very important. Therefore, after each employment, it is necessary to consolidate the knowledge already gained. This will help you understand how well you have learned the material. The coach helps in this. In principle, both the coach and the coach show how to work with the language and apply it to the practitioner independently, without outside help.
Particular attention should be paid to verbs
In foreign languages, the study of verbs for many is a difficult task. Without their understanding and proper use, it is very difficult to talk. By the way, it is very difficult to master the system of times in a foreign language. For example, in the study of the English language, it is difficult for many people to use incorrect and correct verbs in dialogues, and moreover at the right time.
To avoid such situations, it is necessary to constantly reinforce the theory in practice. As soon as you learn a few new verbs, make dialogues with them, play life situations and so on. Even if you are doing it yourself, ask your friends to help you, or train in front of the mirror. You should fully feel a vibrant dialogue. The more often you do it, the easier it will be to pick up the word in the future. You will be well guided and get rid of the "language brake".
How long will the course take?
The course of study for each individual. If you learn the language from scratch, then it will take you a long time. But if you wish, you can increase your level of communication within three months and switch to a new one. In the middle, it is recommended to give the study of the language for three or four days a week. Each lesson should last two to three hours. With such terms for three months, you can learn how to use verbs correctly, build sentences freely in five to six topics. It's better to choose for yourself at the very beginning.
If you have some skills in the language you are studying, then these terms will be much shorter. In addition, with certain skills, you can practice creating more complex sentences and giving more time to learning new words on the right topics. In just one year, you can move from the initial level of education to advanced. But this is possible only when there is a desire, time for study and patience.
Helpful Tips
Some people, wanting to quickly learn a new topic, not very well absorb it and jump to a new one. But this is wrong, so do not. To study a new topic, you can proceed only when you are well familiar with the previous one. It is also desirable to include the previous ones in a new topic, that is, to use words or grammar. So you will constantly repeat what has already been learned, and this will be postponed in your memory forever.
If you feel problems in self-study, refer to the tutor. He will help you learn the necessary material. Self-study of what you do not understand will lead to the fact that you will not be able to apply it with errors and in practice.
When studying, use various materials: textbooks with grammar, texts, writing, which includes various assignments (tests, keys, construction of sentences, and so on). Be sure to download audio. They will help you with pronunciation. When you hear a lot of familiar words circling around you, it will be easier for you to remember them and apply them to the practice. In addition, you will be able to form the right accent, which is very important if you want to communicate live with people in the language you are studying.
As you can see, there are many factors that prevent us from learning a foreign language. But if you want, you can eliminate them and without problems, learn everything you need. The main thing is to clearly formulate goals and persistently reach them.