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    Self-taught method to study a second language

    The debate between learning a language at your own pace, in other words, self-taught,
    and learning in a group class is a controversial topic in language acquisition field;
    although, the first always will be the best way to guarantee a safe and effective
    language learning. In addition to these, there are special advantages that personally
    benefit each person who decides to learn through this study method. First, the flexibility
    schedules are a benefit to reduce the stress of the external pressure to follow the
    rhythm of a group. This benefits, as Sebas Rodríguez mention (2007), to anyone with a
    job, children, university studies, or other obligations that require time (Ways to study a
    language: their advantages and disadvantages). Continuing along this line, the second
    great advantage is that with a personal approach, students can focus on specific areas
    that they find most challenging or interesting and this will increase their motivation in the
    learning language process. This is reinforced by the researchers and teachers Maria
    Ruedas and Marianne Wilburn, who say in their statement: “…because studying areas
    or vocabulary of personal interest stimulates the brain and allows greater concentration,
    which benefits the retention of information” (Theoretical approaches for the acquisition
    of a second language from the horizon of educational practice, 2014). On the contrary,
    many people consider that learning a language without a teacher is impossible, some
    others may lack the discipline to maintain a consistent routine and the lack of social
    interaction. In contrast to that thinking, and considering the modern societies that we
    currently live in, there is an enormous amount of educational material on the Internet
    which is free and to reinforce to become a self-taught person, who improves a lot of
    skills that are part of a good second language speaker: reading, writing, speaking and
    listening. In short, although learning in a group class is the traditional way, that does not
    mean or guarantee that it is the most effective way to speak the language.

    Martha Alicia Rodríguez López


    Work Cited
    Sebas Rodríguez (2007): Ways to study a language: their advantages and
    disadvantages. July 14th, 2007. Provided by Roberto Hirano – Japanese professor.
    Published by Tus Clases.Pe – Particular professors.

    María Cristin Rueda Cataño and Marianne Wilburn Dieste (2014): Theoretical
    approaches for the acquisition of a second language from the horizon of educational
    practice. Mexico City, January, 2014. Provided by Perfiles Educativos. Published by
    Scielo.org.mx

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