The document discusses strategies for learning English quickly, including engaging in discussion questions about motivation and study methods. It emphasizes breaking down language learning into manageable sections and explores alternative languages like Chinese, encouraging collaborative planning of a study course. The text also mentions different resources and techniques for practicing various language skills.

1. LEARNING ENGLISH
QUICKLY!
How to learn a language in a short time.

2. DISCUSSION
First, let’s discuss learning English. We’ll look at 5
discussion questions. Be honest when answering them.

3. Discussion Questions
Why do you study English?
For example:
I study English because it is necessary for my
degree.

4. Discussion Questions
Do you like studying English?
Why? Why not?
(Be honest—it’s ok if you don’t like it.)
For example:
I like English because I can study it by watching movies,
and I think it will give me better career options.

5. Discussion Questions
How do you usually study
English?
For example:
I usually study English by memorizing vocabulary
from my textbook.

6. Discussion Questions
Do you think English will be
important for your future?
For example:
To be honest, I don’t think English will be very
important in my future. I just study it for university.

7. Discussion Questions
How could you learn English
faster?
For example:
I could study abroad or chat online with friends
from other countries.

8. MAKING IT SIMPLE
Let’s break down the language into smaller parts. In this
section, you can think of English in different ways to
make it easier.

9. The Four Areas of Language

10. Discussion Question
How can you practice English
for each of those four areas?

11. The Two Focuses

12. Discussion Question
How can you practice both of
those two focuses?

13. LEARNING CHINESE
In this section, let’s think about learning Chinese
instead of English.

14. Task
Work with a group of about four people. Discuss
the following:
• How would you recommend someone studies
Chinese?
• Consider different areas (ie speaking, reading, etc) and
focuses (fluency and accuracy).
• Think of different resources (such as textbooks and
APPs) and methods (reading aloud or memorizing
vocabulary)
• Plan a one year course of study for a person wishing to
study Chinese.

15. FINALLY… SOME ADVICE