FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about Second Language Learning

If you're a language learner, language teacher or tutor, language coach/facilitator, or administrator who is responsible for the language learning success of your on-field personnel, you probably have some questions about areas like language learning aptitude, motivation, learning styles and strategies, methods and materials, and language assessment. We plan to address these issues, and many more, in our list of FAQs.

Check out the ones below and keep watching this site for new additions.

• How important is language aptitude?

• Is the Modern Language Aptitude Test a good predictor of language learning success?

• Can you recommend a few books or resources to help me become a better language learner?
  

• What kind of foreign language dictionary should I buy?
  

• How can I identify a good CD-ROM language-learning program?
  

• Is it a good idea to trade time speaking English for time learning the target language?
  

• How can I help my children learn a second language?
  

• How can I improve my pronunciation skills?

• How do I learn sociolinguistic competence?

• Basic assumptions for language and culture learners (pdf)
  
  
• Successful language learning in midlife (pdf)
  
  
• Getting a jump start on language learning before leaving home (pdf)
  
  
  See the ICCT Coachnotes articles. These short practical articles are written especially for coaches who work with on-field language and culture learners. However, they are equally valuable for learners.