YOU CAN DO IT!
“In 2015 I will learn a language”
l GET STUCK IN
So you’ve made the resolution - how to proceed? Is there a proper way to go about
learning? Experts say that it’s crucial to practice your new language every single day.
Absorb as much as possible, and really get stuck into the language, reaching a point
where you’re almost thinking in the language. You’ll find that practical uses, such as
writing an email, doing the shopping, listening to the car radio or simply reading a
grocery packet are the best ways to do this, and here on Lanzarote you are
surrounded by opportunities.
l FIND A PARTNER OR A GROUP
Most people who’ve learnt a foreign language will have done so alongside
someone else, whether that is a native speaker or another learner.
Native speakers are valuable because they will show you the correct and natural
Learn some fun Spanish songs, watch funny Youtube clips, do a silly role play
way to speak and the best form of native speaking partner is either someone
in class or simply try and have a bit of a gossip with your neighbor – the more
very close to you (there is nothing more motivational than love) or a professional
you realize that you can have just as much fun in your new language as you
in the form of a teacher.
can in your mother tongue, you´ll be far more prepared to learn.
A professional will have taught many before you, and will be used to the
problems faced by every learner. They’ll give you support, focus your learning
when needed and provide insights and information you never knew that you
Children learn fast for good reasons – they are used to learning from their mistakes,
never knew.
they have no problems of self-consciousnes 2