Language classes are a good supplement, but shouldn't be your main source of exposure. Ideally no more than 20% of your learning time. Stay engaged, bring questions from self-study, and look for class content during immersion.
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Language classes are a good supplement, but shouldn't be your main source of exposure. Ideally no more than 20% of your learning time. Stay engaged, bring questions from self-study, and look for class content during immersion.
Be in an environment with other learners and speakers
Confront your weak points in the language
Someone else comes up with the lesson plan
Language classes are a great supplement to your immersion learning! They can be fun and are especially useful for people who need a little external motivation.
Most language classes are still very traditional, with a focus on grammar and speaking. If this is the case for your class, you should be doing a lot of interactive immersion on your own time, as well as additional vocab study.
But even in a more modern language classroom, you're unlikely to be getting nearly enough exposure to the language.
Try to keep your classroom time no more than 20% of your total learning time (unless you're doing a 5+ hour/day intensive course).
Don't expect classes to be very effective if you're not also learning on your own! It might feel like going to class is going to give you everything you need, but without self study and immersion you're going to make very slow progress.
2. Attend the class, learn as much as you can and have a good time
3. Try to apply the class lessons during your immersion at home
4. Do your homework (if applicable)
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6. Repeat (from step 2, signing up again is not needed)