Introducing… the study guide for the diligent learner!
I think there are a lot of learners out there who want to do self-study but have no clear plan on how to execute it. The truth is… that it takes commitment and dedication. Point blank PERIOD! This is one thing I am currently working on myself when it comes to learning French. A lot of teachers on social media encourage their students to put in a little bit of time each day to study- the key is to study ‘actively’ – the word you want to manifest is ‘application.’
In this blog, I plan to share some resources and guides (for free) with learners who want to study actively and put their minds to work. Teachers are also welcome to use these resources!
Again, the keyword here is APPLICATION. When you’re reading the following questions below, can you express yourself in English? Put yourself to the test!
If not, then use the resources available to you- Google, online dictionaries, read articles, etc.
If you would like to discuss any of these topics in detail or to expand the topic even further, book a session with me (Teacher Mel) and let’s get to talking!
Without further ado, I present the first blog post for self-study learners (B2-C1)…
Self study topic #1: Let’s talk about…routine!
First, do a warm-up. Get a piece of paper and write out ALL THE WORDS- phrases, expressions, nouns, verbs, adjectives, any other related keywords that you think of when you see/hear/think of “ROUTINE”!
If you’re a visual learner, create a mind map.
After you complete the first part, you’ll be ready to think about the following questions or tasks below. Feel free to use a notebook to write out your responses OR record your answers on a recording app.
Part 2- Apply what you know!
- What is a routine? Describe what a typical day is like for you.
- If you could change any part of your routine, what would you change and why?
- What are the pros and cons of having a routine? Do you think the pros outweigh the cons?
- Does having “structure” in life make life monotonous?
- Has your routine changed since the start of the pandemic? Why?
Self-reflection
Check the grammar structures you’ve used- the following grammar can be used in the context of discussing a routine: present simple, past (used to), adverbs of frequency, conditionals (1-3)
Hope you enjoyed this first self-study guide! If you want to check your answers or delve into this topic a little more, why not book a session- Let’s talk about it.
Till next time!
~Mel
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