Do you also think that mistakes are embarrassing when learning a language? Today we’ll show you why the exact opposite is true and how mistakes can help you learn faster and with more confidence. Ready for some unexpected insights? Then read on and find out how mistakes can become your best friends!
Use mistakes to your advantage – here’s how
Tip #1: Introduce celebrating mistakes as a ritual
Why not celebrate a mistake of the day? Every time you make a mistake, write it down and discuss it at the end of the day. This approach helps you to see mistakes as part of the learning process and takes away the fear of making them
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Tip #2: Mistake karaoke – sing your mistakes
Sounds crazy? It is too! But it works. If you make a speech mistake, try to incorporate it into a song and sing it. Music is fun and makes it easier to accept your mistakes. It’s a fun way to memorise the correct phrases.
Breaking down inhibitions – creative methods for speaking freely
Tip #3: The mistake hat – make him the star
In the classroom or in a group: anyone who makes a mistake wears the “mistake hat” for a few minutes. This can be a funny hat or a cap. This takes the pressure and severity out of the mistake situation and brings some humour into learning.</p
Tip #4: Mistake speed dating
Organise a round in which everyone has two minutes to tell their partner about one of their mistakes. Then take turns. This exercise encourages speaking and listening and shows that everyone makes mistakes and that you are not alone.
Learning from mistakes – How to make the most of every misstep
Tip #5: The mistake blog
Keep an online diary in which you regularly write about your learning experiences and mistakes. Share your progress and what you have learnt from your mistakes. This creates a public commitment and motivates you to learn from every misstep.</p
Conclusion:
Use mistakes as a springboard
Mistakes are not only unavoidable, but also invaluable on your journey to mastering a new language. By learning to use them creatively and reduce your fear of them, you open yourself up to faster and deeper learning. Our language courses support you in using every mistake as an opportunity. Dare to make mistakes and start your language adventure today!
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