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THE SECRET OF A PERFECT METHOD LANGUAGE LEARNING FOUNDATIONS In this module you will learn… The secret behind the perfect method… It’s not about what you It’s about why you’re doing it THE RIGHT REASONS Passion will take you further and around obstacles when they arise Motivation to study Pull you through dark times Desire to communicate makes you find reason in what you learn THE WRONG REASONS Without passion study feels like work With no desire to communicate or “belong” you lack the urge to personalise what you learn and make it matter to you When times get tough, what’s the higher purpose that’s going to push you on? What does the right reason look like? “I’m in love with the culture.” “I’m driven by a desire be able to communicate with people.” “Their music, literature and art speaks to me in ways I can’t explain.” Why is this so important? Your “why” will determine your entire language learning journey What you learn How you learn How you solve problems How you stay motivated EXAMPLE the book lover If your goal is to enjoy reading literature, which of the following advice applies? Buy a phrasebook Find a language exchange partner Speak from day Grow your vocabulary by using simplified stories EXAMPLE the traveller If your goal is to survive a trip around South America, which apply now? Buy a phrasebook Find a language exchange partner Speak from day Grow your vocabulary by using simplified stories Learning a language is a long road that requires significant commitment over a substantial period of time 99% of people give up because they don’t see progress in the areas that matter to them Knowing your “Why” allows you to understand what matters to you and to plan your study accordingly It becomes easier to filter advice, since you will know if it relates to you or not You become a better learner And that’s what matters MY EXPERIENCE WITH ARABIC Arabic in two countries •  I moved to Qatar, excited to learn Arabic •  “I’ll learn out of pride” •  Started strong, learnt the alphabet •  Everyone spoke a difference dialect of Arabic •  …and used English everyday •  I had lost my “why” and gave up Arabic in two countries •  I moved to Egypt, excited to learn Arabic again •  “I want to discover the culture and make friends” •  Homogenous culture, wonderful people •  Speaking from day out of necessity •  Met people, made friends •  I felt driven like never before THE LESSON Be clear what you really want from your target language Write a couple of paragraphs describing your most fundamental reasons for learning your language Keep a copy safe, then email me to let me know: olly@iwillteachyoualanguage.com (I read every email) … AND YOU’RE DONE! Next up: Module – Finding the perfect resources Thanks for watching the first video In the next video we’re going to look at all the resources you need to start your journey In the meantime… Hop over and join the discussion on my Facebook page: facebook.com/iwillteachyoualanguage