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Advice about Language Learning
More options . . . New Directions |
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Why
do Japanese students have trouble ... LISTEN to others,
even the ignorant.
... speaking English (and other foreign languages) ...
... easily and automatically (ie.
fluently) ...
... even after learning many
words and
phrases?
If you do, you may FIND solutions
to your problem (英語を身につける事).
| Rules | (a) Effortless English with
A.J. Hoge
(b) wearing various colored ties (c) Learn Real English with Hoge, Weiss, and Dodds |
| 1 a b _ | Always learn English phrases. (Never study individual words.) |
| 2 a b c | Do not study grammar rules. |
| 3 a b c | Learn with your ears, not with your eyes. |
| 4 a b c | Learn deeply. (Do not think deeply.) |
| 5 _ b c | Use point-of-view mini-stories. |
| 6 a b c | Only use real English materials. |
| 7 a b c | Use listen-and-answer mini-stories. |
| Steps | Hana English with Haruna |
| 1 | Talk about the things that you see around you. (noun phrases) |
| 2 | Add adjectives to those noun phrases. |
| 3 | Make simple sentences. (SVO, SV, SVC, etc.) |
| 4 | Make simple questions. (Wh- or yes/no) |
| 5 | Ask yourself questions, and then answer them. (short answers (+ alpha)) |
| Rules | English Explosion with Mike and Shawnie |
| 1 | Listen, listen, listen. |
| 2 | Stop studying grammar. |
| 3 | Learn phrases, idioms, and slang. |
| 4 | Have confidence. |
| 5 | Study the correct material. |
| 6 | Have fun learning English. |
| 7 | Learn English at native speaker speed. |
Page 2
| ... | Chris ... Five Principles 7m2s |
... | ... Lonsdale's Seven Actions 12m14s |
| 1 | Useful verbs in relevant contexts | 1 | Listen a lot |
| 2 | Use language to communicate | 2 | Meaning first, words later |
| 3 | Meaning first, words later | 3 | Focus on phrases and sentences |
| ... | Focus on the message (and context). | 4 | Focus the (easy) core |
| 4 | Open your mouth and speak | 5 | Find a partner (mentor). |
| 5 | Relax. Be happy and curious. | 6 | Copy facial movements. |
| ... | Fill gaps with imagination. | 7 | Link words to visual images. |
| Extreme English with Mr. Nakata |
| 1) Start with Listening and Speaking. |
| 2) You do NOT need to have a large vocabulary. |
| 3) Imitate the sounds you hear (listen and repeat => shadowing). |
| 4) Focus on YOUR OWN interests. |
| ... | Learning through Input 2m11s |
... | Learning Through Output 6m55s |
| 1 | Basic English patterns | 1 | Shadowing |
| 2 | English karaoke | 2 | English diary |
| 3 | English TV dramas and movies | 3 | Talk to yourself in English. |
| 4 | English video clips on YouTube | 4 | English conversation |
| 5 | English books and magazines | ... | Enjoy English and have fun. |
| Advice | Interview with Steve Kaufmann |
| 1 | Who is Steve Kaufmann. |
| 2 | Language learning is a skill. |
| 3 | Your brain will learn for you. |
| 4 | Steve Krashen's method. |
| 5 | Content must be interesting for the student. |
| 6 | What is worth learning? How does the brain know that? |
| 7 | Why is the traditional method so bad. |
| 8 | Why is Japan's English so poor? |
| 9 | Acting and language |
| 10 | When to study grammar |
| 11 | How to review |
| 12 | The problem with flashcards |
| 13 | What about "core" words? |
| 14 | Is Steve a genius? |
| 15 | The secret of polyglots. |
| 16 | Video stories are better than a classroom. |
| 17 | What is fluency? |
| 18 | Language learning can be tied to your hobbies. |
| Advice | How
Polyglots
Do It with Lydia Machova |
| 1 | ENJOY the learning process. |
| 2 | A method that is effective for the long-term. |
| 3 | A system with a schedule. |
| 4 | Have patience for visible improvements. |
| Advice | Speak English Confidently with Anne Marie |
| 1 | SPEAK English. Confidence does NOT come from a grammar book. |
| 2 | Find someone to speak English with. You need practice and feedback. |
| 3 | Think ... not yet. Focus on the future. Slow progress is normal. |
| 4 | Make some time for English ... every day. |
| 5 | Never give up. Go at your own pace. Life is a marathon. |
| Rules | Let's Do English with Mark |
| A 1 | Never study grammar. |
| A 2 | Listen (five times) before you speak. |
| A 3 | Always slow down the English. |
| A 4 | Learn from English materials that you love. |
| A 5 | Study phrases (idioms), not words. |
| A 6 | Learn English through stories. |
| A 7 | Create a plan (your own plan) to become a fluent speaker. |
| Rules | Let's Do English with Mark |
| B 1 | Seven-day course overview. Follow your passion, guilty pleasure. |
| B 2 | Motivation for learning English. Talk with foreigners. |
| B 3 | Dynamic conversations have no periods. They don't stop. |
| B 4 | Watch lots of American movies. Break up your study time. (10 min) |
| B 5 | Kill books with video. (70 video-20 audio-10 books) Listen for clusters, not words. |
| B 6 | Learn the words YOU need (in context). Get a mentor/tutor for feedback. |
| B 7 | Cre. |