Make the most of learning a new language with this comprehensive guide written by experienced language teachers. It offers crucial and practical advice, and features a number of exercises to help you assess the way you learn, improvements that can be made, and how to use resources effectively.

Beginning to learn a completely new language can be a daunting prospect. You may have not studied for some time, lack confidence, or simply wish for some practical guidance on making the most of your language study. Success with Languages is designed to help all students to develop the skills they need to become an effective language learner.
Written by experienced teachers of languages at the Open University, "Success with Languages offers crucial and practical advice on such crucial areas as:
- Choosing your language and study program
- Becoming an effective learner
- Setting personal goals for language learning
- Monitoring your progress
- Using ICT to support your language learning
Each of the ten chapters contains a number of exercises, in order to help you assess the way that you learn and consider how it might be improved.
While designed primarily for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying courses that involve a language component, this study guide is relevant to anyone learning a language in any situation. Whatever your motivation and goals, "Success with "Languages will help you realize your potential and open your mind to new cultures, peoples and their heritage.

'Whatever your motivation or goals, this book will help you to realize your potential and gain access to new cultures, peoples and their heritage.' -Association of Language Learning 'Its is clear that this book is the result of years of experience, coupled with unmistakeable concern for and sensitivity to the particular needs of the adult learner.' - Association of Language Learning 'A first-rate general introduction to all known learning techniques and discussions, but even better in my view is it'srefreshing tang of lived experience from the contributors.' - Richard Oates, Sherborne School