| There is no simple answer to this question and learning | | | | the basic concepts are grasped.o Reading basic |
| a language takes time and patience. Making the most | | | | books, even childrens picture books before graduating |
| of the time a student does have by using it wisely is | | | | onwards.o Basic writing exercises like a postcard, |
| what really counts. Use a basic, common sense | | | | shopping list or short poem.o Have lots of patience, |
| approach. | | | | both as a student and teacher. While it can take time |
| Make the time matter by focusing on the following | | | | and be frustrating, take one day and one concept at a |
| main concepts:o Grasping the general rules of | | | | time and only move on when you feel that a concept |
| grammar. Teaching the student to understand where | | | | is fully understood.o Practice, practice and more |
| different forms of speech fit in relation to one another. | | | | practice. |
| Where do the words fit in the sentence?o Expanding | | | | These are some of the actions that will lead to a more |
| their vocabulary. Teaching a student to really | | | | fulfilling well-rounded experience for both the student |
| understand and grasp as many words as possible in | | | | and teacher. I find students are happier if they have |
| everyday life and situations in the world around them.o | | | | completed one small task in a day and understand it |
| Trying out your new language with native speakers.o | | | | very well, instead of taking on several at one time. |
| Watching lessons on video or listening to audio once | | | | |