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The purpose of the questions you are about to answer is to help you learn English and not give up. It is based on the science of language learning and International Link’s experience with many students. This is not a test! Your results will not be recorded. It’s only for you.

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After each question, you will see an explanation of the answer. You might want to write down what you learn there to help you on your English language journey.

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Is it normal to be nervous about learning a new language?*

Yes

No

I don't know

Learning English is primarily about knowledge.*

True

False

Since learning a second langauge is a skill and not just knowledge, who should do most of the talking in class?*

The students.

The teachers.

To learn English, I should always feel like I am being challenged.*

True

False

Your English teacher is the main person responsible for you to learn English.*

True

False

The most important part of learning English will be your time with us in the classroom.*

True

False

Can learning a second language actually be fun?*

Yes

No

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is learning a second language just like learning your first language?

Yes

No

Which is usually the most difficult language skill?*

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

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Why is speaking the most difficult language skill?

It combines many different parts of language.

There is very little time to think.

It's the hardest to find a way to practice.

All of the above.

Is progress in language learning easy to measure or hard?*

It's easy.

It's hard.

If you don't feel like you are making progress, there is nothing your teacher can do.*

True

False

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Since learning a second language is more skill than knowledge, and since it needs practice to make it automatic, whose job is it?

It is primarily the student's job.

It is primarily the teacher's job.

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People with advanced education should always be the advanced English level.

True

False

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Which language skill is the hardest to improve on your own?

reading writing listening speaking

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Which of these areas of science do you think relate to second language learning?

linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education physiology

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What has scientific research shown to be the most important of these factors?

In other words, which of these is most important for someone to learn a second langauge?

The learning ability of the student.

The internal motivation of the student.

The ability of the teacher.

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Are most people better at reading or speaking as they learn a new language?

Speaking

Reading

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Whose job is it to chose my language learning goals?

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Is it possible to learn to learn a language?

In other words, can you make it easier for yourself by understanding how adults learn a second language?

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Which of these are good examples of short-term, measurable goals you could set for yourself?

Say the translation for 25 vocabulary words perfectly by the end of the month.

Fill out a job application and turn it in by the end of next week.

Write out and say the English alphabet for my spouse tomorrow (even if I don't get it perfect).

Before next weekend, interact on my own with someone in a business (like a restaurant or auto mechanic).

Participate in an English discussion group by the end of the month.

Give a professional presentation in English next week.

Only use English at home for one full day.

Go out for coffee with an English speaking friend next week.

All of the above.

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