Self-Teaching Other Languages

Self-Teaching Other Languages

Fun Fact of the Day: “Veterans Day is always observed on Nov.11 with speeches and parades across the U.S. The holiday began as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I” (http://workingmoms.about.com). 

 Topic: Self-Teaching Other Languages

1. What is self-teaching? Which ways does it differ from other forms of mastering languages?

2. Why do people choose self-teaching, as opposed to other forms of mastering languages?

3. What qualities should a person possess to be a successful language self-learner?

4. What are the most favorable external factors of self-teaching languages?

5. Should self-teaching languages be based on a certain model, or should it be performed spontaneously?

6. Does such thing as an individual style of learning languages exist?

7. Do you have any experience in self-teaching languages? If so, what can you tell about it (positive and negative aspects, conclusions made)?

8. Do you think problems of mastering languages in different forms should be the focus of discussions at English Club meetings (permanently, periodically)?

Schedule:

Saturday, 12 November at 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, 17 November at 5:30 p.m.