What makes a good language learner?
There has been a lot of research in recent years into what makes a good language learner. Here is a brief summary of the latest theories: * The good language learner thinks about how she is learning. She tries to find out what works for her and what doesn’t. If she doesn’t understand the purpose of a particular exercise, she asks the teacher. * The good language learner is willing to experiment and take risks. For example, she will try out different ways of learning vocabulary until she finds the way that suits her best. She is also not afraid of making mistakes, because she knows that these will help her. * The good language learner is realistic. She knows that it will take time and effort to become proficient in English, and that there will periods where she does not seem to be making much progress. * The good language learner is independent. She does not expect to learn English just by sitting in the classroom, and does not rely on the teacher to totally direct her learning. * The g
