Study Methods

In class we talked about how to study.  After class I made this outline about study methods.

1. Text only
1. Equipment
• Handout (printout)
• Computer
2. Methods
• Read silently (while thinking about meaning)
• Read out loud (while thinking about meaning)
• Read online with dictionary (e.g. Longman, Rikai, etc.)
• Read paper with dictionary (write notes)
2. Audio only
1. Equipment
• Computer
• iPod, Sony Walkman, etc.
2. Methods
• Just listen
• Shadowing (listen and then speak)
3. Audio and text
1. Equipment
• Computer
• Video capable iPod, Sony Walkman, etc
• Mp3 player and handout (printout)
2. Methods
• Read while listening
• Listen, checking text occasionally
• Listen, then write, then check (dictation)