Good language learning software isn’t cheap. It’s an investment – one whose value you’d like to see maximized. Here are some ideas to help you make the most of that purchase.
- Set a regular schedule. Pencil in specific times and dates to do your language lessons, just like a class in school. A regular schedule make sit easier to stick to them, compared to merely studying when you feel like it.
- Take plenty of notes. Don’t discount the value of taking notes. Treat it both like a journal (one you can reference later to see how much you’ve come along) and a reference (something you can open up to refresh yourself on a past lesson).
- Give yourself time to digest each lesson. Don’t try to rush your language program. Start with a couple sessions of an hour or less each for the first week, giving yourself space to digest the material. If you feel like you can handle more, then gradually increase your sessions.
- Do the tests and practice exercises. All language training software come with exams, tests, practical exercises and assignment work. Do them all, preferably outside the normal schedule you assign for your regular lessons.
- Select your secondary materials around it. If you plan to use any learning materials as secondary tools, choose them around the approach and structure in your language software. Supplementary materials should complement your primary tool, not overwhelm it.
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