Characteristics and strategies of effective language learners
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You are not discouraged when you see too many unknown words/expressions or structures.
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You are able to make guesses about the meaning of words.
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You are quick at seeing grammar structures in a foreign language.
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You are not scared of challenges. If you don’t know how to say something, you try to find a way around it.
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You practise English a lot on your own (e.g. listen to podcasts/music, watch films, chat with friends or read books)
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You know how to use reference materials and consult them regularly.
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You have strategies for remembering words.
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You are creative; you see things from different angles. Creativity helps you to make associations when learning new words.
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You are a risk taker; if you don’t know some words in English, you may even use words you don’t know or words from your native language in order not to stop the conversation.
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You are open to other cultures, you understand that it is impossible to separate language from culture.
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