6 Tips to learn languages
admin2019-04-05T15:01:43+12:006 Tips to get the most from your immersion class: Make mistakes Learning a new language means learning by doing. Make mistakes, learn from them, and you will go far! Your teacher appreciates the effort you are making and is willing to help you out. You are not aiming for perfection here, you are aiming for progress. Making mistakes (and learning from them) will help you to progress. Start talking no matter what your current level is and you will reach a conversational level and make progress quickly. Maybe you will feel a little shy talking in another language but this is normal. Making mistakes is the best road to progress. Make guesses Your teacher will help you to understand what she/he is saying in many ways, So pay attention in your class and don't give up quickly. Acting is a powerful tool when you are learning a new language. Avoid translations even in your mind. If you are learning a new word, for example "dog", your teacher may show you a picture of a dog. Make the leap of faith that the word they are teaching is indeed "dog" -sometimes you may guess wrong, but you are teaching yourself the skill of guessing from the context -a skill you will need in real life whenever a native speaker uses a word or expression you don't know. Take your time Don't rush, take your time to build sentences and express your thoughts. Don't worry, your teacher is very patient. Go at a pace you are comfortable with. Talk and participate actively in class, even if you need to take some time to think about what you want to say. Leave English outside the classroom Asking [...]