What good language learners do

    There's no such thing as being born "good at languages"． However， some people can learn languages well． It only has something to do with their attitude （态度） and the way they learn languages．

    Good language learners aren't afraid to take risks．

    A friend of mine can speak English， French and some other languages． I asked her what was the most important thing in learning a language． She answered at once， "Courage．"

    Good language learners face the fear of making mistakes， but they are not afraid．

    Good language learners are actively involved （投入）in learning process （过程）．

    Good language learners take responsibility （负责） for their own learning． They create chances to use the language． They know practice is very important． They do not expect to learn the language only in the classroom． They look for creative ways to try out what they have learned．

    Good language learners are good detectives．

    Good language learners are always looking for clues to help themselves understand how the language works． They make guesses and ask people to correct them if they are wrong．They compare what they say with what others say． They record what they have learned and think about it．

   Good language learners try to think in the language．

    Good language learners prefer to think in the language． Though thinking in the language may not be easy at first， it is worth cultivating （培养）． To help them think in the language， they can carry on with a dialogue when walking along， sitting on a bus， or taking a break from other studies． Use the language whenever and wherever they can．

What good language learners do
Don't be afraid of （1）　　 risks．	●The most important thing in learning a language is （2）
Be actively involved in （3）　　 process．	●They create （4）　　to use the language． ●They try out （5）　　they have learned in creative ways．
Be （6）　　 detectives．	●They look for clues to understand how the language （7）　　 ●They make guesses and ask people to correct them if they are wrong． ●They （8）　　what they say with what others say． ●They record what they have learned and think about it．
Try to （9）　　 in the language．	●They use the language （10）　　 and wherever they can．