What are the 10 questions to ask before studying a language? These 10 questions will help you get the best possible start to learning a new language:
- Because I want to learn _____?
- What do I want to be able to do with _____?
- What do I need to be able to do with _____?
- What do I want my end result to be?
- How long do I have to practice _____?
- What can I do each day to move to where I want / need to be?
- What do I enjoy?
- What are my interests?
- How can these be applied to _____?
- What resources can I use to learn _____?
Let’s look at the first question: “Why do I want to learn ____?” First, you need to think about why you want to learn your new language. A few months ago, I studied basic Japanese because I was traveling through Osaka and Kyoto for a week.
The second question is: “What do I do? want What can I do with _____? “For me, I wanted to be able to read hiragana and katagana posters and menus, order Japanese food at a restaurant, check into a hotel, and have basic conversations in Japanese.
The third question is: “What need to be able to do with _____? “This is the minimum level you would need in one language. To me, I knew that hotel staff in Japan could probably speak basic English. Also, I knew that many restaurants in Japan had menus with pictures.
“What do I want my end result to be?” I tried to visualize myself using Japanese during my trip. I tried to imagine what he would say in a restaurant or on the street asking for directions. This helped me think about my goal and the end result I wanted.
The fifth question is: “How long do I have to practice?” I used a spreadsheet to schedule my plan by week and day. This allowed me to see learning Japanese as a project. You could set daily and weekly goals and objectives. Knowing how long you have to practice makes learning a language much easier and less stressful.
“What can I do each day to move where I want / need to be?” This question helps you see your language learning goal as a destination. You can also break the goal down into smaller parts that are much easier to achieve each day. This helps you keep track of your progress and keeps you motivated.
“What do I enjoy?” This is an important question that will keep you motivated and focused on learning your new language. I enjoy reading, surfing online, and watching television. I used all of these to improve my Japanese. I read Japanese books, read Japanese websites, and watched Japanese movies and television. He didn’t understand everything, but he was motivated because he enjoyed all of these things.
Number eight is: “What are my interests?” My interests are history, food and culture. I used each of these as a way to practice Japanese. I read about Japanese history every day. I also read and practiced with Japanese menus and restaurant websites. I also watched movies and television to better understand Japanese culture.
“How can I apply what I enjoy and my interests to _____?” As I said earlier, I asked myself and used the things I enjoy like reading, browsing websites, and watching TV to practice Japanese. I also applied my interests in history, food, and culture to practicing Japanese.
Finally, ask yourself, “What resources can I use to study _____?” I searched and found books, websites, movies, TV, podcasts, and music. I used a variety of materials to keep me motivated, but always stuck to my goals. Using many different resources will keep you motivated.
Ask yourself these 10 questions before learning a language and be honest with your answers. Set goals and objectives and use a variety of resources such as websites, podcasts, etc. Make sure to match your interests and the language you want to learn. Follow this approach and you will be successful in learning a new language.