You don’t need a dictionary (at the beginning).
Just like a
wise traveler, any good
language student will
take stock of
what they need
to succeed in
their studies. This is
usually done at
the beginning prior
to enrolling for
the class. At some
point, every language student
will have to
use a dictionary
in their studies. From
experience, I’d like to
point out that
a dictionary isn’t
really necessary at
the beginning, and this
is why.
You see, at
the beginners level, one
is just laying
a foundation. This is
where someone starts
learning from the
alphabet level, getting to
understand the mechanics
of the language. At
this point, the emphasis
isn’t on vocabulary. This is
the time to
learn about the
language structure, conjugations
(past, present, future) etc. Now, this
may sound strange, telling a
prospective language student
that they will
not be needing
a dictionary. Remember, it’s not
that they don’t
need one. No, it’s all
about the timing. You
don’t need one at the
beginning.
What the
student has to
understand is that, no
matter their wealth
of vocabulary, it doesn’t
serve them right
if they’re unable
to correctly apply
it. Correct application is
only possible after
the student has
become familiar and
competent in the
mechanics of the
language. For example, verb conjugations in the
different tenses, etc. So,
hold on
to that extra
expense beginner student. You
will not be
needing your dictionary
at the beginner level.
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