I’ve noticed other people learn English and French by studying their grammar and stuff; even though sometimes I do that, it’s definitely not my main focus. Therefore, I will share with you how I learn English and French.
The difference
I’d rather study by being involved into the languages, it’s, at least for me, a nice way to learn vocabulary since you get exposed and learn some phrases or idioms that people actually use instead of some old-fashioned textbooks that teach us to speak and, in some cases, behave like we were just some robots programmed to imitate some very common British’s speeches during a business meeting. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still pretty useful, but at the same time, it’s necessary to acquire some knowledge from native sources in order to finally carry out all of your language goals.
How is it?
An English textbook
A textbook talking about videogames.
As you can see, the way some textbook teach us may be a little be orthodox, and it's too much standard.
Resources
The difference
I’d rather study by being involved into the languages, it’s, at least for me, a nice way to learn vocabulary since you get exposed and learn some phrases or idioms that people actually use instead of some old-fashioned textbooks that teach us to speak and, in some cases, behave like we were just some robots programmed to imitate some very common British’s speeches during a business meeting. Don’t get me wrong, it’s still pretty useful, but at the same time, it’s necessary to acquire some knowledge from native sources in order to finally carry out all of your language goals.
How is it?
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| An English textbook |
A textbook talking about videogames.
As you can see, the way some textbook teach us may be a little be orthodox, and it's too much standard.
Resources
Well, I usually watch some TV series and movies and If I know its original language is English, it’s almost mandatory to watch it in English, this way, you get to improve your listening, understand some slangs and you’ll be able to understand things a little bit easier because it’s less complicated when it has context.
The same goes for videogames, interfaces on your devices like your phone or PC, magazines, etc.
We live in a time where it’s easier than never to accomplish whatever you want, and learning languages Is not the exception. You have everything you need in your pockets, so it’s time to use it wisely and perform the process that will guide you to your peak.
British Council
What are my AMBITIONS in life and HOW this FOREIGN LANGUAGE degree will HELP me to ACHIEVE them?
Since I was a child, one of the things I wanted to do the most was visiting many countries and cultures and I'm currently still sticking to that. Hence, that’s my main ambition this Foreign Languages degree will help me to carry out. I explain to you how:
My main goal
This is something I've had in mind for a while, here it goes: Once I graduate, I will get a job as soon as possible in order to save some money to leave my country and work abroad, that’s an idea I've had since... well, ever, so I’d be nice to accomplish that. I know it’s not as easy as it sounds, in fact, nothing is, but this degree is going to help me both get a nice job and communicate with other people once I am finally living in a foreign country. This is something important for me, being abroad is such a unique experience that not so many people can afford so I better gotta put so much effort into it because, otherwise, that will remain as it currently is... a mere childish dream I once had.
That’s my recommendation.
Well, I usually watch some TV series and movies and If I know its original language is English, it’s almost mandatory to watch it in English, this way, you get to improve your listening, understand some slangs and you’ll be able to understand things a little bit easier because it’s less complicated when it has context.
The same goes for videogames, interfaces on your devices like your phone or PC, magazines, etc.
We live in a time where it’s easier than never to accomplish whatever you want, and learning languages Is not the exception. You have everything you need in your pockets, so it’s time to use it wisely and perform the process that will guide you to your peak.
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| British Council What are my AMBITIONS in life and HOW this FOREIGN LANGUAGE degree will HELP me to ACHIEVE them? Since I was a child, one of the things I wanted to do the most was visiting many countries and cultures and I'm currently still sticking to that. Hence, that’s my main ambition this Foreign Languages degree will help me to carry out. I explain to you how: My main goal This is something I've had in mind for a while, here it goes: Once I graduate, I will get a job as soon as possible in order to save some money to leave my country and work abroad, that’s an idea I've had since... well, ever, so I’d be nice to accomplish that. I know it’s not as easy as it sounds, in fact, nothing is, but this degree is going to help me both get a nice job and communicate with other people once I am finally living in a foreign country. This is something important for me, being abroad is such a unique experience that not so many people can afford so I better gotta put so much effort into it because, otherwise, that will remain as it currently is... a mere childish dream I once had. |
That’s my recommendation.
Not gonna lie, pretty interesting. Keep it up!
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