OU Multilingual Plaza provides tips on self-directed learning to students with different needs.
[Tips for learning languages in your own style]
Define the objectives of your language study.
- Why did you choose the language?
- What level of proficiency do you want to achieve?
- By when do you want to achieve that level?
Evaluate objectively your proficiency in the target language.
- How do you evaluate your current proficiency? Are you aware of what you are and are not good at in your target language?
- Are the learning materials and tools you are using appropriate to improve your proficiency?
- Examinations and external proficiency tests may help you determine your level.
Make a feasible plan to achieve your objectives.
- Is your current plan consistent with the objectives of your language study?
- How good is your time management?
- Is your current plan flexible?
- Enjoy Learning
- Learn Languages through a Variety of Experiences
- Learn about Language Learning Methods
- Request On-Campus Language Learning Support
- Look for People to Study with on the Campus
- Use Online Materials for Self-Study in 25 Languages
- Participate in Events to Learn about Languages and Cult
- Language Learning Portfolio
- Measure your proficiency objectively.
- Visit the country where the language is spoken.
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