7 ways to develop good language learning habits
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Simply speaking, developing habits is a great way to get stuff done. When it comes to language learning, especially self-motivated learning, developing habits is paramount. In this presentation, we'll show you how to establish a language learning routine with 7 simple steps.TRANSCRIPT
WAYS TO
DEVELOP GOOD
LANGUAGE LEARNING
HABITS
7
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Developing habits is
a great way of
getting stuff done.
But where do you
start?
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Set SMART goals.
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time-bound
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I will study basic greetings and
vocabulary every morning for
30 minutes, until I can have an
everyday conversation with
native speakers.
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Assign a specific room as your study
room. It can help you compartmentalize
the language mentally.
Choose anywhere that allows you to focus with
no major distractions.
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Start slow. Study no more than 30
minutes per day to avoid burning out.
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Only when 30
minutes
passes easily
should you try
studying for
longer periods.
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4
MAKE USE
OF DEAD
TIME
Take advantage of your dead
time. Listen to podcasts in
your car, read a book on the
train, mentally label objects
in your office while a file
loads. Do it every single day.
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Even if you don’t feel
like actively
studying, if you’re in
the habit of listening
to the language
during your dead
time, you’ll passively
absorb it.
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5 TAKE A 30 DAY CHALLENGE
Commit to building a
small positive habit
when learning a
language.
Do it every day for 30 days.
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At the end of your 30 day challenge, either stick
with the habit or choose another one, like reading
the news only in your target language every day.
6
IMPROVE YOUR
SELF-CONTROL
Remind yourself of the negative consequences that a loss in self-control might incur.
Write down a list so
you have a physical
reminder that you can
refer to every time you
slip up, give up, or
procrastinate.
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We all learn differently.
Get to know your learning style.
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Get in the habit of trying new styles. You
wouldn’t want to build a routine around
something that’s not meant for you, right?
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Practice your new habits
alongside Sam, the language
lover behind these tips and
the blog lingholic.
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