English Language Learner: How to Overcome 3 Main Frustrations
If you're an adult English Language Learner, have you thought about what it actually takes to accomplish such a goal? If you're thinking of the word 'frustration' you're not alone.
Learning English as an adult is no small task, and that's a fact! For adults, struggling to learn the English Language is a given! The reason is because as an adult you've already established your preset notions of your own native language use and its structure.
As an adult English Language Learner myself, I can definitely relate and would like to share some useful solutions for overcoming three main frustrations when learning this new language.
You can probably relate to these frustrations as I did:
It's very important to note that the way you approach learning the English Language determines whether you'll succeed in learning it or giving it up altogether.
Whatever you do, just don't give up.
Learning English as an adult is no small task, and that's a fact! For adults, struggling to learn the English Language is a given! The reason is because as an adult you've already established your preset notions of your own native language use and its structure.
As an adult English Language Learner myself, I can definitely relate and would like to share some useful solutions for overcoming three main frustrations when learning this new language.
You can probably relate to these frustrations as I did:
- Frustration #1: There's no rhyme or reason!
- Frustration #2: This language has no structure!
- Frustration #3: I don't understand this language!
- Solution to Frustration #1: Keep an open mind.
There's no rhyme or reason because when you compare what you already know in your native language, there will never be rhyme or reason.
An open mind is very important and you must put aside any comparisons in order to learn new information. - Solution to Frustration #2: Listen to the spoken language and/or read it at every opportunity you have.
The English Language definitely has structure; it's just not the structure that you're familiar with in your native language.
After some practice with the language in written and spoken forms you'll begin to see the structure. - Solution to Frustration #3: Practice, Practice, Practice.
Not understanding the language is a valid frustration because English is not your native language.
Surround yourself with opportunities to listen to the spoken language and to read it in print.
With lots of practice you will eventually understand the language.
It's very important to note that the way you approach learning the English Language determines whether you'll succeed in learning it or giving it up altogether.
Whatever you do, just don't give up.
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