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Seven Strategies for Successful Foreign Language Acquisition    

1.   Learning a language is like building a pyramid; without a solid foundation, the rest will fall apart! 

      Take time to learn the basics well, because you will never stop using them during your studies. 

2.   Have a positive attitude and relax – it is normal and natural to make mistakes as you learn a language.

3.   Learning a language is an ACTIVE process. You must participate, and if you don’t understand, ASK!

4.   Set aside a few special times each day for studying. It is better to study no longer than 20-30 minutes

      each time – if you study for much longer than this your brain will not efficiently retain the information.

5.   Find a study buddy! Having someone to practice the foreign language with outside the class is a great help.
      Compare your homework assignments and try to come up with the right answer.

6.   To learn vocabulary: pronounce the words aloud, practice writing and spelling words you think will be
      on the test and associate words with things that will help you remember them.

7.   Tutoring at Wright State is available. Please call Tutoring Services, 040 Rike at ext. 2280.