Resources

On this page, we provide you with a range of resources, learning materials and useful tools to guide and support you as you learn a language on your own.



Arabic


Basque


German


German Sign Language (DGS)


English


French


Irish


Italian


Japanese


Korean


Dutch


Norwegian


Portuguese


Russian


Spanish


Ukrainian


Welsh


10 tips for learning a language

See also: https://outofourminds.bham.ac.uk/resources/2

  1. Make mistakes: The best way to learn is to make mistakes and then correct them.
  2. Make sure you study regularly: Work in short but regular bursts; avoid cramming. Keep at it!
  3. Use your vocabulary: Don’t just learn your vocabulary – use it actively.
  4. Make what you’ve learnt meaningful: Vocabulary sticks better in your mind if you incorporate it into stories. Link new knowledge to what you already know – build a network of knowledge!
  5. Find some motivation: Discover what drives you. Intrinsic motivation is the most effective! Vary your tutorials and try out new things to keep your learning process interesting.
  6. Have fun: Having fun whilst learning makes you more open to new ideas.
  7. Immerse yourself in the language: Watch films in your language, listen to music and speak to native speakers. Change the language settings on your mobile phone to the language you want to learn.
  8. Learn with others: Explaining things to others helps you learn.
  9. Test yourself: Testing yourself helps you to remember.
  10. Track your progress: Keep in mind what you have learnt and focus on the knowledge you don’t yet have.