Learning Tips

for learning any language

 by Legal English Boost

legalenglishboost.com

1. Use a variety of different methods

for effective learning because the brain never uses just one. When its different parts are activated, then you create more paths and networks which help you memorise and recall vocabulary.

2. Engage all your senses:

• attractive visual layout is vital, use colours, underline useful information, draw diagrams, tables, Mind Maps

• audio, listen and repeat, read aloud, imitate other speakers’ voices

• movement, flashcards are useful, redrafting notes

3. Exploit various sources

of the language.

Use not only books but also audiobooks, podcasts, webcasts, films with English subtitles, BBC news clips, youtube clips, professional journals, magazines, Wikipedia, etc.

4. Choose texts or materials

which interest you personally, which are pleasant, enjoyable or humorous. Learning then becomes relaxing and fun, not a must.

5. Be selective.

Let your learning have a purpose.

You may ask yourself the question: “Will I need it in the future? Can I imagine myself in the situation when I’m actually using it?”

6. Spend time revising,

return to the previous material. If you don’t, you will lose 80% of the information you have learned. Revision is necessary if you want to make an effective switch from short-term to long-term memory.