Language Learning Strategies

Language Learning Strategies: "Language Learning Strategies
Many of these ideas were posted on FLTEACH.
The original list is from the Spanish Department at the University of Kansas.
Make flashcards.
Repeat aloud.
Don't be afraid to make mistakes.
Speak to others in French (Spanish/German.)
Watch French (Spanish/German) television programs on cable TV.
Praise yourself for your efforts.
Listen to lab tapes.
Don't wait for the teacher to evaluate your progress.
Go to a French (Spanish/German) restaurant and order in the target language.
Eavesdrop on people speaking French (Spanish/German.)
Don't make excuses.
Name objects in French (Spanish/German.)
Relax before going to class and before studying.
Don't worry about your age or aptitude.
Talk to yourself in French (Spanish/German.)
Try not to translate from French (Spanish/German) to English in your head.
Practice speaking French (Spanish/German) with friends.
Form a study group with classmates.
Review class notes.
Reward your successes.
Guess when in doubt.
Re-write class notes.
Record new vocabulary and grammar in a notebook.
Make review cards grouping verbs, nouns, etc.
Don't pretend to understand when you really don't.
Paraphrase when necessary.
Listen to French (Spanish/German) radio.
Rent French (Spanish/German) videos and watch them.
Stay alert; don't 'zone out' in class.
Hang in there; be persistent.
Read ahead in the book.
Use mime and gestures.
Write down words that you don't know, then find out what they mean.
Keep a language diary.
Keep your expectations realistic.
Practice daily.
Make corrections in class when reviewin"