
I think one of the most under utilized aspects of a language learners learning program is that of making recordings of what you are learning in order to listen later. It may be that our academic minds feel more comfortable with grammar books and good old fashioned hard work, but it is in a way like cheating ourselves. By recording samples of what we are learning, by recording daily journals that we have written and filled with the new grammar forms we are working on, we give ourselves access to hours more opportunity for our mind to soak in new grammar patterns, words and expressions. They say that those entrusted with protecting the US banks from counterfeit money spend hours and hours handling, counting, and looking at REAL money. They soak in the stuff. When they go on the job then, and a counterfeit bill comes across their desk, they just instinctively know its not the real deal. They did not so much “learn” all the technical aspects (i.e. the grammar) of what real money looks and feels like as they have “acquired” the feel, the texture, the look of the real money. Making those recordings then offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the grammar, words and expressions you are learning so that they begin to just “feel” right. You will do more acquiring and less learning which is a good thing. Give it a try and if you are wondering how, shoot me an email and I will give you a few suggestions. Good luck with your language learning and Kolay Gelsin!




