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• 4.1 Regular Reflection.
• 4.2 Diffuse reflection or irregular reflection.

Gibbs’ Reflective Cycle. One of the most famous cyclical models of reflection leading you through six stages exploring an experience: description, feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion and action plan.

Self-Directed Learning: A Four-Step Process

1. Step 1: Assess readiness to learn. Students need various skills and attitudes towards learning for successful independent study.
2. Step 2: Set learning goals. Communication of learning goals between a student and the advising instructor is critical.
3. Step 3: Engage in the learning process.
4. Step 4: Evaluate learning.

1. Set language-learning goals. The first step to learning a new language fast is to set goals for what you want to achieve.
2. Learn the “right” words.
3. Study smart.
4. Start using the language all day, every day.
5. Seek out real-life practice.
6. Learn about the culture.
7. Test yourself.
8. Have fun!

Cognitive, Associative and Autonomous – The Three Stages of Learning.

Whatever experience you’ve had with language learning before, we guarantee that in just 3 months you can learn to speak English fluently. You will not be able to speak English perfectly after 3 months. But, it’s likely you won’t speak English perfectly after 3 years, or even 30 years, either.

Studies have found that learning 20 words a week like many schools try to teach vocabulary doesn’t work well. I don’t think 100 words a day is possible. Studies have found that learning 20 words a week like many schools try to teach vocabulary doesn’t work well.

Here are some tips to help you remember vocabulary:

1. Keep an organised vocabulary notebook.
2. Look at the words again after 24 hours, after one week and after one month.
3. Read, read, read.
4. Use the new words.
5. Do word puzzles and games like crosswords, anagrams and wordsearches.
6. Make word cards and take them with you.

So to make it a bit easier for you, here are 6 simple steps you can take to start learning Kanji right away.

1. Start By Learning The Radicals.
2. Practice Stroke Order To Help You Memorise Kanji.
3. Learn Jouyou Kanji.
4. Supplement Jouyou Kanji With Other Words That Are Important To You.
5. Use Spaced Repetition.