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Hello Christopher,Do you have any suggestions using this site the best way possible? And when should I consider contacting a tutor? I am at the beginners level. Once I get to book 2 (called the grammar book in the 3 book, 8 cd set I have) do I begin writing?Thanks,Alex
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Hi, Alex. The best way to use this site really depends on your study habits. The most important thing in learning a new language is regular contact hours. If you can make a regular schedule for yourself, where you devote anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour or more, several times a week, you'll make much better progress than if you only practice once a week.You can use the online flashcards to practice vocabulary. As you master each word, move it into the mastered pile, and keep working through the deck until you've covered them all. Then, practice the structures you've learned with the games. All of this is a great complement to the practice exercises in the book.You should schedule an eTutor session as soon as possible. They're arranged around the lessons on the online course (also in our Platinum books for anyone who has that package.) Even if you haven't mastered the material for the session, you'll have a chance to practice what you do know, and you'll be exposed to more language. Our tutors are very friendly, and will make you feel perfectly at ease.You can begin writing as soon as you start learning. In fact, some learners learn better with written practice. Writing out vocabulary can stimulate the memorization process. The practice exercises in the book are meant to be written out, so keep a notebook and take the time to write out the practice exercises and some of the examples. This can really help you retain what you've learned.My own personal tip: keep a language journal. Every day, write a few sentences about what your day has been like. If you don't know many verbs yet, don't worry. Stick to really simple things at first, and gradually you'll be able to write about what you do, what you've done, and you would have done. All of this just takes practice and a regular commitment. The more you put in, the more you'll get out.
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I have not started a language journal yet. Though, I will start soon. I write everything down while I am listening and repeating along with the cd's, and do the quizes. I study about 6 hours a day. Thanks for the journal suggestion.
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Hi THoth! I encourage you to enroll one of the eTutor sessions!
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6 hours a day is great, THoth! That kind of commitment will really get you results. (And yes, please take advantage of the eTutoring. You can incorporate regular spoken practice into your schedule as often as you'd like!)
