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Foreign Language Learning Tip #11: What to Do When You’re Stuck- Part 1?

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Language Learning in Bhubaneswar What to do when you’ve bought all the grammar books, made cool flashcards to help you with your least favourite parts in studying, but still you feel that you have no idea where all this is leading to and to become fluent is just impossible? Well, today at Mr. Class we’re breaking the pattern of getting stuck by few simple hacks that can save your day! Before we start about how to not getting stuck, you need to realise that your level of fluency can be greater or lesser than others so it’s befooling yourself if you are taking someone else’s fluency as your standard. Set your own standards for yourself depending on your efficiency and requirements. But, if you feel that you need a standard that can both help you keep better as well as give the kick you’re looking for, then I will suggest that you keep the natives of the same language as your parameter. In that way, you will be benefitted both ways. Secondly, you also need to analyse yo

Language Learning Tip #10: Difficulty Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Complexity

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Language Learning in Bhubaneswar  “Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day.” Neither were achievers. When it comes to learning languages, it’s definitely not an easy task. But that doesn’t make it full of complexity. Today at Mr. Class we decipher the importance of difficulties and challenges faced in learning a new language and how you can grow from it. A pursuit as time-taking as language learning, requires a fair amount of motivation and practise; but that’s not all. Now that may seem somewhat challenging but when you think about it, it isn’t that scary at all. Read, Listen, Write, Analyse, And Remember. It’s not any tough hand-eye synchronisation that you require to attain to do it with ease.   According to Polyglot Steve Kauffmann, the secret to learn new dialects lies in reading and listening a lot in the dialect and speaking whenever you feel ready. While the Irish Polyglot Benny says learning new languages is just like reading a new book, you have to invest into it from day o

Foreign Language Learning Tip #9: Steps that Grow Your Memory Drastically

The Chinese say, “Tell me and I’ll forget; Show me and I’ll remember, Involve me and I’ll understand...” Similarly, once you start getting involved into learning something new, chances are you would end up knowing a lot more about stuff than you would have known if you weren’t. And getting involved doesn’t only mean taking up classes, it means dedicating yourself into the process and actually taking interest in it. Today, at Mr Class we dive into the various possible tactics you need to adopt step-by-step that eventually makes you enlarge your mind! George Bernard Shaw once said, “You teach a man anything, he’ll never learn.” Learning actually isn’t a passive process, but a very active one. Now remembering something isn’t a thing that’s going to help you in learning languages only but also in all aspects of life. According to Franklin D Roosevelt, remembering names isn’t exactly a difficult process but people make all kinds of excuses in order to not remember names, be it

Foreign Language Learning Tip #8: Studying the Right References

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German classes in Bhubaneswar As we have already cleared you in our previous blogs that it is important to read, review and remember the new facts we’re learning about a new language, similarly it is equally important to study from the right references. Today at Mr Class, we dig into the right references to study. Understanding explicitly is one of the key points related to learning a new dialect as it embeds the new processed information into the brain for the long run. For example: If you’ve never learnt Economics in your Senior Secondary and you decide to take Advanced Economics as an alternative subject in your graduation, then chances are that you may not be finding it easy and understandable at any time soon. That ultimately will make the capacity of your brain to memorize lessen since it’s unable to process the data it is receiving. In case of learning a new language, not every material is a good one to study from since the difference lies in the tactics. For e

Foreign Language Learning Tip #7: Importance of Goals & Curriculum

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Importance of Goals & Curriculum ‘Curriculum’ and ‘habits’ are the words which we have been hearing about since we were in the kindergartens. But how is it important in learning foreign languages? Today at Mr. Class we redefine the value of proper goals and a detailed curriculum in learning new dialects. Adopting the Correct Habits: Every individual have a set of habits that make them what they are, and at times define them too. Once you adopt the correct habits they work as your motivational boost and take you higher in the long run. Motivation can be like short bursts, i.e. for short period of time but on the other hand habits can make this motivation stay for a longer period. Even the language specialists have their own troughs and crests of motivation. Habits, themselves don’t serve as a motivation, but becomes an automated process for your mind to work accordingly no matter how much is the motivation or not. According to William James, a top psychologist at Har

Foreign Language Learning Tip #6: Use Your Emotions in Learning

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Use Your Emotions in Learning Yes, you heard that right! Many a times you may have heard otherwise but today, Mr. Class Bhubaneswar is telling you why putting your emotions in learning actually helps you to learn better! Have you ever had an embarrassing situation in your childhood, when you were 5, 10 or 15 years old? Chances are you still remember it without a spec, right? According to Joshua Foyer author of ‘Moonwalking With Einstein’, “Who We Are and What We Do is Fundamentally a function of What We Remember”. With the development in technology we’re using the lowest possible memory for regular things, be it remembering someone’s number or remembering the address. Studies have shown repeatedly that when we attach emotions with the process of learning, it becomes more substantial to our system according to the psychological phenomenon known as depth of processing. How does it work, you ask? Well, according to the reports, there were two groups of students. While o

Foreign Language Learning Tip#5: Keeping Yourself Motivated

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Of course motivation is not permanent. But then, neither is bathing; but it is something you should do on a regular basis. ― Zig Ziglar Yes, now while learning a foreign language or preparing for TOEFL, you must always keep your eyes on the prize. But that’s not enough, as there will be more than a few episodes when you would realize the heat getting on you. Today at Mr. Class’ we probe into ways of having that required motivation to learn a skill in the most explicit way possible. A true winner is different than the rest because of his talent. According to the author of ‘The Talent Code’- Daniel Coyle, talent isn’t innate but grown in our deepest of our unconscious desires and triggered by the primal cues. Some people call it passion, others call it ‘gift’, but whatever it is that could ignite and catalyze such unique drive is something that you need to be different than the rest. Let us assume that you’ve enrolled into some French learning institute in Bhubanesw

Foreign Language Learning Tip #4: Visualising Words

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Foreign Language Learning in Bhubaneswar Now you know all about ‘Mnemonics’ (read our previous blog: Foreign Language Learning Tip #3: Mnemonics to know more) and the way it can be used to learn a foreign dialect for the long run. But then how to make the system more efficient? At Mr. Class’ Foreign Language Learning institute in Bhubaneswar , we believe in consistency. When it comes to remembering and enhancing memory, Visualisation is a technique used by the experts for remembering long strings of numbers, alphabets or even long words in memory contests. The author of ‘Success With Foreign Languages: Seven Who Achieved it and What Worked for Them ’, Earl Stevick says that no matter what kind of imagery comes naturally to you, either emotional or visceral; Visualisation technique is worth-trying. While learning a foreign dialect when you take a break and start associating a word or a phrase into imagery, it makes the understanding better with a scope of development in

Foreign Language Learning Tip#3: Using Mnemonics

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Foreign Language Learning in Bhubaneswar When it comes to learning foreign languages, mnemonics can be very useful for quick learning. Now, many of you might wonder what mnemonics are, but don’t worry they aren’t anything you already don’t know about. ‘Mnemonics’ is derived from the word Mnemosyne, the Greek goddess of memory and is basically any device that is used to memorize a piece of information, just like a formula. In our childhood days we’re generally introduced to new topics in mathematics with the help of an overall formula or a standard equation to make ourselves used to its concept. Similarly in learning languages there are formulas too, that work which may remain invisible but can prove to be handy when used properly. Today at Mr. Class Foreign Dialects classes we learn the importance of mnemonics in learning languages. WORKING PRINCIPLE OF HUMAN MEMORY Tony Buzan, the author of ‘Moonwalking with Einstein’ says that imagination has a vital role in devel

EXCELLING IN LEARNING FOREIGN LANGUAGES TIP#1: STUDYING TECHNIQUES

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Learning Foreign Language in Bhubaneswar  Learning a completely new language isn’t an easy task, especially when you’re doing it for the first time. But once you agree to give it time & patience, it will be like a plant growing into a tall tree over due course of time, shooting across the sky. Today, at Mr. Class we’re digging deeper about simple habits you must adopt in order to excel in foreign language learning classes in Bhubaneswar : 1.      Regular Studies: Just like the schooldays, you need to make time for at least an hour in analysing and understanding the lessons taught in the class. Through this you not only build your confidence, but also succeed in training your brain about a new dialect that it can start to better on its own. 2.      Time Management: Once you’re in the first step, you also need to distribute time to each aspect of learning a new language, i.e. Reading, Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary, etc. and staying ahead of the class or sometimes le

TOEFL & IELTS: Your Ticket to International Universities

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If you’re passionate about studying abroad and that too in scholarship, both TOEFL & IELTS are the best options available as almost all major foreign universities have either of these tests mandatory to be given for eligibility. Now, if you’re wondering what they are, let us tell you both the tests are aimed primarily to test your English proficiency. And that’s not all because both the tests have various simulations and situational problems to check your Verbal, Listening, Speaking, Writing, Grammar and Understanding abilities in English. Since the tests are meant for all non-native English speakers, they require quite a no. of strategies to crack. At Mr. Class’ TOEFL & IELTS Preparation Classes , we focus at strategic teaching. Even though both the tests appear similar, there are numerous differences between the two. Before you decide to think about taking either of the tests, here are a few basic differences you need to know: TOEFL Coaching in Bhubaneswar TOE

Language Learning Tip#2: Paying Attention & Building Focus

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Paying Attention & Building Focus Let us assume that you’ve started taking the foreign language classes in Bhubaneswar and you’re enjoying yourself in learning a new dialect & exploring the possibilities. But what when after two weeks the graph of your concentration falls as the lessons become explicit and require complete attention? Often during this period of the classes, we can find a certain lag amongst the students that if not rectified, breaks the urge and deviate your mind since you aren’t able to focus as you were in the first week. Today we’re probing into some of the basic ways to revive your attention and keep it under the leash of your mind: 1.      OBSERVATION: In the book ‘How to Develop a Super Power Memory’ , the author asks a question i.e. which light is on the top of the traffic signal? Is it Red or Green? The author explains that mostly the answers that were given to the above question are either wrong or unsure. This isn’t rocket science, a

Three Ways to Expand Your Vocabulary

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Learn Vocabulary With MrClass Building a strong vocabulary is essential in the process of learning a new language. Even though there are many techniques to quicken this time-taking build-up, but you can always rely on these three easy-to-adopt hacks that can fortify your active vocabulary. 1. Be a Word Warrior and Strategize: Being a Word Warrior means you have to keep your eyes & ears open all the time, just like a warrior hunting for words. The best places to find words, you ask? • Classrooms: Be it from Language Learning Classes in Bhubaneswar or Online Foreign Language Classes, it is one of the trusted sources to learn new words from • Books or Newspapers: A self-study textbook or newspapers with explanation of new vocabulary • Movies or Plays: Classic portrayal of plays in theatres or adapted from classic literature is a great way to learn oriental words An imperative step of this stage is realising the words that you discovered from the sources. At tim

Language Learning #Tip1: Understanding the Context

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Why is setting so imperative while remembering new words? Above all else, the significance of words can change drastically contingent upon setting. How about if we imagine for a minute that you are in Bhubaneswar and learning English nowadays in Spoken English class in Bhubaneswar then how might you be able to conceivably remember the implications of the verb "get" out of a word list? "Get" is one of those words in English that has truly many definitions, and learning one out of those hundreds won't get you extremely far, and won't really be that helpful when you really go over that word, all things considered, yet discover it is utilized to pass on an altogether different importance from what you realized. Setting, particularly in dialect learning, is essential to retaining words and expressions. Luca Lampariello, an outstanding bilingual with a prominent YouTube channel who talks more than 10 dialects, puts it just: context is king. Spoken Engl

5 Reasons Why You Should Learn a Foreign Language

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Foreign Language Learning Institute in Bhubaneswar  Everyone has diverse purposes behind learning a foreign language (or not). Yet, at this point, we trust we've figured out how to persuade in any event some of you of the astonishing prizes that taking in another dialect can bring. Obviously, it's not a simple procedure, and it takes time and exertion. Be that as it may, the venture is well justified, despite all the trouble. Today, at Mr. Class we break down the reasons why taking up foreign language classes , be it in Bhubaneswar or in any part of the world is the NEW COOL! 1.      Meeting New People & Making Life-Long Acquaintances Now if you’re a people’s person, learning a foreign language can be the boon you were waiting for. Meeting new and intriguing individuals and creating deep rooted kinships (or, who knows, even the adoration for your life!) are positively destinations well worth yearning for, and taking in another dialect is a certain approach