Learning A New Language For Dummies

Proven tips for making a new language stick Learning a new language takes practice, motivation, and patience. Learning a New Language For Dummies helps you make sure all that practice pays off, with expert tips and strategies for maximizing your learning. This book helps you create a personalized language learning plan, complete with achievable goals and methods that will work for you. You'll also find great advice on how to use technology to learn a language faster, find opportunities to practice your new language, boost your confidence with your new language, and beyond. Inside. . .

• What learning a new language entails
• Benefits of language learning
• Choosing a language to learn
• Knowing your learning style
• Practicing language skills
• Keeping yourself motivated
• Methods for learning faster
• Evidence-based techniques

Introduction 1 
Part 1: Getting Started with Learning a New Language 5 
Chapter 1: Craving a New Language 7 
Chapter 2: Understanding Terms and Key Elements for Learning a Language 25 
Chapter 3: Recognizing Personal Factors for Learning a Language 39 
Chapter 4: Enjoying the Advantages of Learning Languages 59 
Part 2: Laying the Groundwork for Language Learning 75 
Chapter 5: Examining Language Development 77 
Chapter 6: Explaining Some Language Learning Proposals 101 
Chapter 7: Reviewing Language Teaching Methods and Approaches 115 
Part 3: Understanding Language Learning Activities 129 
Chapter 8: Juggling Key Elements in the Language Learning Process 131 
Chapter 9: Digging into Diverse Language Skills 151 
Chapter 10: Employing Language Learning Strategies 169 
Part 4: Putting Your Language Learning into Action 181 
Chapter 11: Choosing a New Language to Learn 183 
Chapter 12: Tailoring a Learning Plan Just for You 191 
Chapter 13: Building Vocabulary and Grammar 211 
Chapter 14: Considering the Role of Technology 231 
Part 5: The Part of Tens 247 
Chapter 15: Ten Tips for Starting Your New Language Journey 249 
Chapter 16: Ten Areas to Master in Your New Language 255 
Index 261