Mistakes in setting clear goals
The truth is that most people miss this step at the start of their training. Or does he just think that the most general statement ? I want to learn the language ? ? In a sense, this is true but it is also quite general and therefore impossible to objectively measure. Therefore, before you start specifying the target, for example:- I want to get to level A2/B1/C2.
- I want to be able to speak and write freely.
- I want to be able to use the language on travel/work trips.
- I want to use the language to continue. Training abroad.
- I want to reach a level of naive speaker.
Over-focus on grammar
Yes, grammar is very important, very important! But just standing over the textbooks in trying to remember the rules for using and forming times, that does not guarantee you success. Language is a system with many components and they must be used in parallel at each level. And with times, periods and other grammatical features you will manage much easier when you have enough examples.Too high expectations
If you think that after one, three or even six months of studying, one day you will just wake up and already know a foreign language - you better not start. Unrealistic expectations are the main reason why many people fail to learn any foreign language. Learning language is difficult and takes time. Repeat this every time you feel discouraged by your slow progress. And don't miss to note that even slowly, you are progressing. Take your time walking at little paces, but keep moving!Fantastic perfectionism
Besides a set of different words and grammar, each language expresses a specific view of the world of people for whom it was born. The relationship between objects and subjects in space and time is often expressed in a very different way than in our native language. You will need a lot of knowledge, skills and practice to start thinking in another language. And even after that, you may not be able to achieve a perfect form of expression. Just accept it and try to express yourself in the best possible way, but without being extremely demanding.Insecurity
This is one of the main reasons why many people fail to overcome what is called a language barrier. Even after years of learning and sometimes using the language in writing, they are still unable to speak. As mentioned above - language is a system. So do not make the mistake of waiting to feel confident enough in your knowledge to start using them in practice. Try even with the risk of making a mistake or even many mistakes. In fact, no one has become good only by learning, practice has equally fundamental importance for success.How to Learn Effectively
The first step is to review the above list and if you find that you are making some of the following mistakes to work on their removal.- Formulate a goal and divide the achievement into stages.
- Include more examples and less memorization of rules in grammar.
- Correctly assess your time, powers and capabilities and require certain results from yourself.
- Communicating and sharing freely is more important than talking without making mistakes. You're wrong!
- Do not wait too long to turn the barier into a wall - talk, write, read. Success won't be late!