hehe Now I am just only interested in English now. Maybe I will to learn Korean. :-)
2008/10/6 Josney Ribeiro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > The same is true for any language learner. > > > The Best Way to Learn Dutch > > How To Learn Dutch! > > > > Here are some tips which may help you to master the Dutch Language! > > > > Speak without Fear > > The biggest problem most people face in learning a new language is their own > fear. They worry that they won't say things correctly or that they will > look stupid so they don't talk at all. Don't do this. The fastest way to > learn anything is to do it – again and again until you get it right. Like > anything, learning any language requires practice. Don't let a little fear > stop you from getting what you want. > > > > > > Use all of your Resources > > Even if you study Dutch at a language school it doesn't mean you can't learn > outside of class. Using as many different sources, methods and tools as > possible, will allow you to learn faster. There are many different ways you > can improve your Dutch so don't limit yourself to only one or two. The > internet is a fantastic resource for virtually anything, but for the > language learner it's perfect. > > > > Surround Yourself with Dutch > > The absolute best way to learn Dutch is to surround yourself with it. > Takenotes in Dutch, put Dutch books around your room, listen to Dutch > language radio broadcasts, watch Dutch news, movies and television. > Speak Dutch with your friends whenever you can. Themore Dutch material that > you have around you, the faster you will learn and the more likely it is > that you will begin "thinking in Dutch." > > Listen to Native Speakers as Much as Possible > > There are some good Dutch teachers that have had to learn Dutch as a second > language before they could teach it. However, there are several reasons > why many of the best schools prefer to hire native Dutch speakers. One of > the reasons is that native speakers have a natural flow to their speech that > students of Dutch should try to imitate. > > > > > > Watch Dutch Films and Television > > This is not only a fun way to learn but it is also very effective. By > watching Dutch films you can expand your vocabulary and hear the flow of > speech from the actors. If you listen to the news you can also hear > different accents. > > > > Listen to Dutch Music > > Music can be a very effective method of learning Dutch. In fact, it is > often used as a way of improving comprehension. The best way to learn > though, is to get the lyrics (words) to the songs you are listening to and > try to read them as the artist sings. There are several good internet sites > where one can find the words for most songs. This way you can practice your > listening and reading at the same time. And if you like to sing, fine. > > Study As Often As Possible! > > Only by studying things like grammar and vocabulary and doing exercises, can > you really improve your knowledge of any language. > > Do Exercises and Take Tests > > Many people think that exercises and tests aren't much fun. However, by > completing exercises and taking tests you can really improve your Dutch. One > of the best reasons for doing lots of exercises and tests is that they give > you a benchmark to compare your future results with. Often, it is by > comparing your score on a test you took yesterday with one you took a month > or six months ago that you realize just how much you have learned. If you > never test yourself, you will never know how much you are progressing. > > > > Record Yourself > > Nobody likes to hear their own voice on tape but like tests, it is good to > compare your tapes from time to time. You may be so impressed with the > progress you are making that you may not mind the sound of your voice as > much. > > Listen to Dutch > > By this, we mean, speak on the phone or listen to radio broadcasts, > audiobooks or CDs in Dutch. This is different than watching the television > or films because you can't see the person that is speaking to you. Many > learners of Dutch say that speaking on the phone is one of the most > difficult things that they do and the only way to improve is topractice. > > > > > > > > > > > > MOST IMPORTANT - HAVE FUN :-) > > -- > My new videos on youtube: > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2TwYYCgUb8 > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONxCgc0tXQU > > > > -- Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you want to do. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "English Learner's Cafe" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/english_learners?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
