Anyone writing their own language learning program will need to take many factors into account, a lot of them they aren’t likely to have much experience with. It is this reason why it’s usually tough for beginners to develop their own plan for study, making most efforts on that end an exercise in futility.
So how should beginners develop their own language learning program? My personal recommendation is to not even try, at least for the first couple of months. Find a course with a pre-made syllabus that you can follow or a language teaching software with its own system that you can adopt.
At some point (most likely in the first 2 to 6 months), you will get a clearer picture of what learning a new language actually entails, allowing you to write out a sensible plan that you can use for the future. Factors you will need to consider include:
- Kinds of materials you can use. The more varied your sources, the more depth you potentially allow into your learning; however, doing the same thing can complicate matters as well.
- Your budget. Many of the best language learning tools cost money. Make sure you can squeeze in their purchase if you include them in your plans.
- Evaluation procedures. How do you know you are succeeding in acquiring the language? What measurements can you employ?
- Learning methodologies. People learn differently. You need to take this into account to make the best choices in programs and materials.
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