I'm Mary. I've decided to improve my German in the new term. Perhaps some of my advice can help you with your own language learning.
Speak more
On my way to work or in the supermarket,I try to describe my surroundings(环境) in my head or out loud to remind myself of vocabulary and useful phrases.
Join social groups
Last term I joined a rock band and learned lots of new vocabulary about music. This term I will join a badminton club and a German conversation group to give myself more chances to practice speaking with people who have common interests.
Change the language settings(设置) on my mobile phone
To encourage myself to think in German, I changed my mobile phone into German. Every time I send an e-mail, I discover new words.
Watch more films
It's a good idea to watch familiar (熟悉的) films dubbed (配音) into German. All the voices are strange, but as I already know the story, I can follow what the characters are saying. I don't have to worry about missing anything.
Laugh at myself
I've learned from my first term that I'm very good at making mistakes. There was a time when I went shopping for a scarf and kept using the German word for"sheep". This term, instead of feeling stupid, I will laugh at my silly mistakes and try again.
