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What Good Language Learners Can Teach Us Ying Shiroma Defense Language Institute 3rd Annual Chinese Language Education Forum, November 10-11, 2012 Outline Define Effective Adult Language Learners Factors that contribute to learn Chinese effectively Students’ strategies and methods What we can learn from students Suggestions additional information Reference Effective Adult Language Learners Motivated learners, have strong motivation, commitment and determination--自愿性 Autonomous learners, self-directed, take responsibility for their own learning--自主性 Wholesome and flexible learners, learn the language in the context and maximize opportunities to use the language--灵活性和完整性 Open-minded learners, willing to experiment with different methods, styles--开放性与兼容性 Critical and high standard learners, with critical thinking skills and high standards--批判性思维和高标准 Talented learners--天才??? Good Chinese Learners Love Chinese culture Motivated, determined, and committed Maximize opportunities and immerse in Chinese Flexible and adaptive “Good ear”, strong ability to imitate and observe Self-starter and self-monitor Smart, cooperative and listen ???? Students’ Strategies Pronunciation Pay extra attention to tones Listen to it repeatedly, imitate it, check the difference Relax, be patient, creative, have fun Vocabulary Learn Chinese in phrases rather than memorizing vocabulary lists Vocabulary Strategies I use flashcards to remember new Chinese words. I use new Chinese words in a sentence so I can remember them. I connect the sound of a new Chinese word and an image or picture of the word to help me remember the word. I remember a new Chinese by making a mental picture of a situation in which the word might be used. I use rhymes to remember new Chinese words. I physically act out new Chinese words. I review Chinese lessons often. I say or write new Chinese words several times. Listening Strategies From “deep listening” to broad listening精听-泛听 Dictation—beginnin