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  • Learning tips│Whakamāherehere akoranga
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        • Lynne Bulloch
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        • Shuai Song
        • Voon Yi Thean
        • Wing Hang Eric Yip
        • Yiwen Xu
        • Yuki Minami
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        • Alessandra Giorgioni
        • Anna Gubinskaya
        • Christabel Marshall
        • Claudia Jardine
        • Dana Guisasola
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        • Eleonora Bello
        • Emma Powell
        • Fahim Afarinasadi
        • Francesca Benocci
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        • Jess Marinaccio
        • Johannes Contag
        • Junrui Lai
        • Lehyla Heward
        • Lita Lyu
        • Luc Arnault
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Learning tips│Whakamāherehere akoranga

We’ve built up a collection of tips to get you listening to, speaking, reading and writing your new language more effectively.

Independent learning tips

Independent learning outside class is essential if you want to be a successful language learner. Try to do a little every day.

Speaking tips

Sometimes we forget how important it is to actually speak in the language we are learning. Get ideas for how to practise talking and how to get better at it.

Listening tips

It’s important to listen to a wide variety of authentic material to really get a feel for the language you are learning. Get tips on ways to do this.

Reading tips

Learn ways to improve both your reading speed and level of comprehension.

Writing tips

The best way to learn to write in your new language is by writing! Find ideas for practising and improving your writing.

Vocabulary tips

Words are the building blocks of language. Try some of these strategies to help build your vocabulary.

Grammar tips

All language learners need to use grammar, and this can take a long time to master. Take it in small chunks, and follow our tips to make it easier.

Tips for using graded readers

Discover some new ways of getting more out of a graded reader.

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