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Collaborative Learning and Peer Practice
Why wait for a native to help you learn everything? Native speakers are wonderful teachers of pronunciation and expressions, but they can't always be available for practice. It doesn't matter if you speak perfect Spanish, English, Japanese, etc., in order to practice language. One on the most available, untapped resources available to us is our fellow language student. 

You might be in the same class. You might have the same test scores. You might even have the same vocabulary. So what is wrong with practicing together? 

If you don't have the same ability, the same vocabulary or the same test scores, then this is also a great opportunity to tap into each others' knowledge and experiences. 

Language communication is about familiarity, comfort and intention. If your intention is to communicate, you will no matter what level of language you have. If you wish to become familiar with certain common phrases and expressions, then you might find it necessary to find a native source. In either case, if you want to become comfortable speaking a foreign language, you must practice. In order to practice, you don't need to speak only with native speakers. 

In collaborative learning and peer practice sessions, it helps to have directed materials to focus on which encourage you to practice with your peers. Your peers, more than most native speakers, will understand the particular problems you are having with certain words and phrases because they share the same experience. Chances are, they might be able to help you find a way to learn and use basic grammar structure or common phrases you keep having difficulty remembering. 

Just letting go and allowing yourself to make mistakes, and to laugh at them, helps improve one's self-esteem and confidence with language communication. 

It doesn't matter if the members of your group have similar or different interests. If they are similar, then you will probably find you have a common vocabulary which makes for easier comprehension. But if you have different interests, you have the added bonus of being able to expand your knowledge and your vocabulary. 

Don't know where to find a partner, let us help you. Click on Find-a-Partner at Cross-Cultural-Cafe to learn more about and register for our unique service. 


If in the Tokyo or Chiba area, and looking for private or small group lessons, contact Cross-Cultural-Cafe at info@cross-cultural-cafe.com.


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