Learning/title> </head> <body>  <div id="wrapper">  <div id="header"> <h1>Learning</h1> </div>  <ul id="menu"> <li><a id="off" href="./">HOME</a></li> <li><a id="on" href="learning.html">LEARNING</a></li> <li><a id="off" href="materials.html">MATERIALS</a></li> <li><a id="off" href="books.html">BOOKS</a></li> <li><a id="off" href="contact.html">CONTACT</a></li> </ul>   <div id="main_center"> <h2>Learning a New Language.</h2> <img class="right" src="img/studying-outside.jpg" alt="Studying" width="400" height="267"/> <p>Laearning a new language can be a daunting, difficult task, but it can also be exciting,captivating, and even fun. Regardless of weather it is your first language or your fourth, learning it will take time. Learning a new language, you may experience feelings of exhilaration when you begin to understand concepts, or when you have your first conversation where you understand everything. However, these feelings are often followed by times of frustration and discouragement, during which you might feel as if you will never master the concepts and attain the ability to understand and communicate effectively. In order to help you, below are some time-tested, research-verified approaches that will help mitigate potential frustration and will increase your ability to succeed in language learning. </p> <h3> Set realistic expectations for yourself</h3> <p>Forget what the advertisments say. You can not learn German in 10 days, and it is imposible to learn Spanish in one week. Learning a new language takes time, so plan accordingly. Accept the fact that you will not understand everything. In fact, at the very beginning, you will not understand much at all. It is important to not worry about this. Making mistakes, and not always understanding are part of the process. so do not be affarid to make mistakes, and do not be discouraged when you do not fully understand. Even if during a conversation you understand nothing, you are still listening and developing an ear for the language. It is great practice, and when it comes to learning a new language, the three most important things are practice, practice and a lot more practice.</p> <h3>Learn vocabulary effectively</h3> <p>Vocabulary is the most essential element of communication. The more words you know, the more you can say and understand. The absolute best way to learn vocabulary is through the use of flash cards that you make yourself. Write a vocabulary word on the front and its definition on the back. As you learn more information about each word (e.g. plural forms of nouns, principle parts of verbs), you can add these to the cards. Go through your flash cards when ever you can. Some words you will remember quickly, others may take a few more attempts. The key is repetition. The key is repetition. The key is repetition.</p> <h3>Study often in small increments</h3> <p>Research shows that language students learn more effectively and retain more when they study frequently and for shorter periods of time than if they study infrequently for extended periods of time. Try to study each day, and whenever possible, several times a day. It is better to study for half an hour 4 times than it is to study only once for 2 hours. Take advantage of the small times during the day when you could be studying. Use your flash cards while ridding the bus, recite the alphabet while showering, count your steps as you walk, name as many object as you can in the target language on your to way to wherever you are going. There are many moments during the day when you can squeeze in a few minutes of practice time. Through the repetition of material, it will be come increasingly familiar, until it eventually becomes an automatic part of your language repertoire.</p> <h3>Practice language actively</h3> <p>Whenever possible, speak the language aloud rather than reciting it silently to yourself. Say vocabulary words out loud, read passages in the text aloud, do pronunciation activities orally and not just mentally. Write out the answers to activities rather than gliding through them in your mind. Read aloud entire sentences in an activity rather than just reading a fill-in response. Transferring language from your mind to your mouth is a skill that requires a great deal of practice. This will pay off later when you are able to communicate more fluidly.</p> <h3>When studying, Do so conscientiously</h3> <p>In the course of a conversation, it is not practical to look up noun genders or fret over verb tenses. But while studying at home or in a library offers you a golden opportunity to practice your language skills in a deliberate manner. When doing your studies, you have the luxury of time. Look up words and genders you don't know. Refer to charts and other resources available to you. This will reinforce the material and eventually it will become automatic. If you never look things up or simply guess, you will be strongly reinforcing errors and you will never learn proper forms and words. Read instructor feedback on homework and ask clarifying questions when necessary. Maximize the utility of your private studying to your learning. <br style="clear:both" /> </div>  <div id="footer"> <p>Copyright Educational Centre - Montenegro All Rights Reserved.</p> </div>  </div> <!-- ********* wrapper