Pre-reading | Can you really use an app...?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of learning languages using these methods?

Pre-reading | Can you really use an app...?

Which methods do you use to learn English? Are some not very useful?

Do you use any websites or apps to learn English?
What about these? Are they any good? Would you like to try them?

Pre-reading | Controversial Opinions From Reddit | Agree, Disagree, or Both?

• You can only really learn a language if you visit the country.
• Apps like Duolingo are great because they "gameify" the learning process.
• Learning the names of "animals" is not essential everyday vocabulary.
• Some languages are harder than others.
• Confident people learn languages slower than shy learners (others do not want to correct them)
• It's better to not "study", but instead to immerse yourself.
• There is a learning curve with diminishing returns.
• It's possible to learn a language in 22 hours.

Reading | Can you really learn a language in 22 hours?

• What is Memrise?
• Why is Jon Foster using it?
• How much has he learnt?

Reaction | Can you really learn a language in 22 hours?

• Would you like to use Memrise? Why / Why not?

Grammar Revision |
Present Simple / Continuous

• Present Simple for generally true statements / habits
  • When I get a spare moment, I normally go on Facebook and play games on my phone.
  • People learn better if they enjoy learning.
     
• Present Continuous for actions in progress (now or around speaking) / exceptions to the habit.
  • I'm learning a foreign language (right now)
  • Usually, I go to Spanish classes, but this week I'm taking a break.

Grammar Revision |
Present Simple / Continuous FORM

Grammar Revision |
Present Simple / Continuous CLOZE

1. She always ______ at work on time. (arrive)
2. We usually ______ dinner at 7 PM. (eat)
3. He ______ for his final exams this week. (study)
4. She ______ regularly, but this week she's ______ unwell. (exercise, feel)
5. They often ______ tennis on weekends. (play)
6. Today he _______ early, but he typically _______ late. (leave, work)
7. We ________ our living room this month. (renovate)
8. They ______ to the gym three times a week. (go)

Grammar | Present Simple / Continuous