Thinking patterns
Emotions have an effect over how much we manage to learn.
So before moving on to the mechanics of the tenses, we’d like you to think about the way you feel about learning and using English.
– Are you afraid of making mistakes?
– Do you immediately think of coursebooks and gap-fill exercises?
– Do you use English for anything you that enjoy and are truly care about?
Remember: it’s not just about becoming a more proficient user of the language, it can be also be about increasing the comfort level when you find yourself in a new situation.
That’s why a good language class is refreshing.
It exposes us to new experiences and makes us do new things.
It’s time to get your hands ON the language and find what makes a good mixture of learning strategies for you. We won’t be learning grammar rules in isolation from the rest of your life.
If you need some daily inspiration check out our site is regularly updates with new things to explore.
Now let’s warm up for the next topic with a Quiz.
Extra materials: priming
5 irrational thinking patterns that could be dragging you down — and how to start challenging them