My 7 language learning goals:
1. Acquire words. Passive vocabulary is the best measure of my potential in a language.
2. Read a lot. Reading is easier to understand than listening. I may read new material or re-read old material, but I read every day.
3. Listen everywhere. I listen every day, either repeatedly as a beginner, or more extensively as I progress in a language.
4. Speak when I have the chance. With enough input, I find it easier to speak and do so without worrying about how I do.
5. Focus on grammar at the right time. With enough exposure to the language, enough errors in speaking, I circle back to improve my usage.
6. Write as required. Writing is a great way to improve but how much I write depends on my needs.
7. Culture. My ultimate goal in learning a language is to connect with the culture and history of the language. I can start doing this at any time, but fid it most satisfying only after I have achieved a good level of comprehension and familiarity with the language.
