First of all, successful language learners are ______.

Some people seem to have a knack for learning language. They can pick up new vocabulary, master rules of grammar and learn to write in the new language more quickly than others, so what makes language learning so much easier for them? Perhaps, we may discover a few of the techniques, which help us learn the language easier.
     First of all, successful language learners are independent learners. They discover their own way to learn the language. Instead of waiting for the teachers to explain, they try to find the pattern and rules for themselves. They are good guessers who look for clues and form their own conclusions. When they guess wrong, they guess again. They try to learn from their mistakes.
     Successful language learners are active in learning, therefore they do not wait for a chance to use the language, and they look for such a chance. They find people who speak the language, and let those people correct them when they make a mistake. They will try anything to communicate. They are not afraid to re- peat what they hear or to say strange things; they are willing to make mistakes and try again. When communication is difficult, they can accept information that is incorrect or incomplete. It is more important for them to learn to think in the language than to know the meaning of every word.
     Finally successful language learners are learners with purpose. They want to learn the language because they are interested in the language and the people who speak it. It is necessary for them to learn language in order to communicate with these people and to learn from them. They find it easy to practice using the language regularly because they want to learn it.
     What kind of language learners are you?