English learning ability and why not everyone is 100% the same

English learning ability and why not everyone is 100% the same

Can anyone learn English fast and free online ?

Yes.

Experiences in life including education and environment affect English learning abilities. These abilities can be measured as indicated in the next paragraph.

Can you learn English fast and free online at the same speed as everyone else ?

 NO.

5 abilities determine the speed a person learns English.

The FBI, the Canadian Public Service Commission and U.S. Department of Defense use tests to select individuals for language study based on the following abilities:

• Phonetic coding : the ability to segment and identify distinct sounds and form associations between the sounds and the symbols representing them.  See the Phonemic Chart and a 3 Minute Video on why TEACHERS who can use this chart allow you to learn faster.
  • (English-Anywhere.com teachers are Cambridge Certified and know how to use the phonemic chart, therefore you will learn faster than simple repetition and your pronunciation will be more accurate.)
• Grammatical sensitivity: the ability to recognize the grammatical function of words in sentences.
• Rote Learning: the ability to memorize words and phrases in different situations.
• Inductive language Learning: the ability to understand the rules which apply to the use of the English language.

 

Is student ability the only factor in learning English ?

 

The answer is NO and in 1988 a world conference involving the above government agencies and others  took place to discuss the other factors involved such as

• Instructional Method (repetition=slowest, Active sustained focus conversation practice=fastest)
  
• Classroom Environment
  
• Teacher characteristics
• Student Motivation
  

To learn English all 8 factors must be taken into consideration, including some others such as

• Cost 
• Time available and
• Classroom location.

English-Anywhere.com addresses all of these factors to learn English fast.

• Free Tests
• Free Introductory Lesson
• Online Classrooms available anytime from anywhere
  
• Cambridge Certified English Teachers
• English Conversation practice in Breakout rooms (One To One)
  
• English Conversation in Main Classroom (Group )
• Online Classrooms divided by English Level

Q: How long does it take to learn English ?

It normally takes 200 hours of study/class time to advance from one level to the next.
With 52 weeks in the year and 4 hours of study/class a week, that equates to one year.
This can vary widely depending on the student and his motivation and his exposure to the language outside of class.
Choosing the correct class level is important for learning at the correct speed.
If the class is too low, you will be bored and lose time.
If the class is too advanced, you will be lost and overwhelmed and maybe stop learning.
Therefore a free English level test online with answers is used to help you choose the correct class level in order to learn English efficiently and at the correct speed.

A: In addition to the 11 factors above, it depends on

• how often you practice,

• how you practice, (which level of sustained focus you achieve so the synaptic pruning or learning can occur)

• which English level you are at now

• and which English level is your goal.

Take a free test and lesson at English-Anywhere.com to discover the answer for your unique English learning ability.

Q:Full English immersion vs. Classroom English. Which is better for learning English according to English learning ability?

A: English-Anywhere.com offers both Full Immersion English Lessons onsite  and Online Classroom English lessons worldwide.  The most important factor to consider when deciding which is better for learning English is how the student will fit into each one.

Use your English learning ability in the new free Android app to learn 3x faster in Active Learning Classrooms with higher passing grades and fewer failing students.

Sources:

Carroll, J.B. (1962). The prediction of success in intensive foreign language training. In R. Glaser (Ed.), “Training research and education” (pp.87-136). Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press.

Carroll, J.B. & Sapon, S.M. (1959). “Modern language aptitude test (MLAT).” San Antonio: Psychological Corporation.

Carroll, J.B. & Sapon, S.M. (1967). “Modern language aptitude test-elementary.” San Antonio: Psychological Corporation.

Gardner, R.C. & Lambert, W.E. (1965). Language aptitude, intelligence and second-language achievement. “Journal of Educational Psychology, 56,” 191-99.

Lett, J.A. & O’Mara, F.E. (forthcoming). Predictors of success in an intensive foreign language learning context: Models of language learning at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. In T.S. Parry & C.W. Stansfield (Eds.), “Language aptitude reconsidered.” Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall Regents/Center for Applied Linguistics.

Canadian Test: The “Modern Language Aptitude Test” (MLAT), 1959

FBI and DOD Tests: the Army Language Aptitude Test (ALAT), the VORD test (1990) and the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB)(1976).