英語学習では、必ず1つのトピックに集中してください。何回も同じことを繰り返すことで、さらに頭に残ります。
Once you have found English that’s understandable and interesting, you should make sure the English you study is focused.
Focused means you stay on the same topic. Staying on one topic means you will repeat language.
Seeing new words more than once is very important. If you see a new word one time, will you remember it? Of course not. Studies show you need to see a word at least 10 different times.
So, learn from a TV series like Friends, rather than TED talks. Staying with the same characters over time will give you a strong foundation of English where you feel confident. On the other hand, if you watch TED talks on different topics from different speakers, you won’t hear repeated language. So, you will probably forget words. And even if you remember words, you won’t get enough examples of the same word to really understand it.
You need to see a word at least 10 different times to remember it.
The English must also be plentiful. There should be more than enough. Reading a book is better than reading an article because you can keep reading it for a long time.
Strategies
You can focus on a lot of the same English in conversation. Some learners ask the same questions in conversation with different people. If you take lessons at The English Farm, you can ask different teachers about the same topic. For instance, if you like rock music, you might ask, “Do you listen to rock music? What kind?”
You can read a book. For example, Sprint. It’s 128 pages, so if it’s easy and interesting, then you can read 4 pages a day, every day for about a month. During this time, you can discuss topics with your teacher. At the end of the month, you’ll have a clear understanding—in English—about sprints and agile design.
You can ask your teacher to help you find the right material.
Read Orientation 1 to get a clear understanding of finding the right English.
