http://www.teflinternational.com Most importantly, surprises are all part of the fun of foreign language learning; therefore goals do not have to be set in stone. Encourage students to make a list of the skills they need for a particular situation. There are four very distinct language skills -- reading, writing, listening and speaking. If learners don't need to learn writing for the activities they have identified, then they can eliminate this skill from their list of goals.

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Every learner should set learning goals; this gives structure and shape to language training, allowing students to maximize results, as well as achieve them more efficiently. "