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Second Language Learning

There has been much debate in recent times about when young people should take up a second language. This has been especially fuelled in recent times by the increasing (IMPORTANT)  placed on the English language. It is now commonplace to see parents providing a substantial amount of (FUNDING) on additional tuition on language lessons to give their children every (COMPETITION)  edge. In the past decade, language institutes have sprung up in numerous centres, all claiming to provide rapid (ADVANCED)  in English. There has been a push by many parents to expose their children to English in their formative years. This, many claim, will make the language more (INSTINCT) and ensure that all pronunciation errors can be avoided. There is some evidence which points to youngsters who have been raised in bilingual families, where the language spoken at home is different to the one that they (CONVERSATION) with in their external environment. While these children can switch between two languages with greater (EASY) , it remains to be seen whether this is (ADVANTAGE)  when learning additional languages.

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How You Can Make The Right Mindset Work For You


taken from https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2021/06/04/how-you-can-make-the-right-mindset-work-for-you/

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Through our minds, we take in and process the world around us. Depending on the mindset that you possess on the day-to-day, there can be a world of difference in how you approach life. Mindsets shape our thoughts, beliefs and experiences, with one to another determining whether we unlock our happiness and whether we find our success. 

This is particularly true for professionals with big dreams. If you work on your career doubting yourself, putting down your accomplishments and seeing it all through a negative lens, you may be setting your own self up for failure. As we work for what we want, our chances for success may often lie simply within our mindset. 

Getting Your Mindset Right Each Day

The good news is that a mindset is not actually set in stone. You can reframe your thoughts at any moment, and you can always change your approach when needed. In fact, this is the whole idea behind having a “growth mindset” (subscription required).

A growth mindset maintains the belief that one can always improve. When you turn your mind this way, failure is never the end, as setbacks don’t have to stop you. This sort of thought process is gradually achieved with consistent effort. All you have to do is get started!

Build A Routine

One of the best ways to begin is with a routine. After all, consistency cannot begin completely in the mind. Before you can change your thoughts, you actually have to change your behaviors. Make a consistent effort to improve your mindset by implementing routine practices every day. 

It can be as simple as regular activities every morning to get your mind in the right place to start the day. You might also use the evenings to reset your mental state. Whatever routine you choose, keeping it consistent will help put you on the right track right away. 

See Beyond Today To Reach Your Goals

Remember as you take these steps, it’s not just about your right now but about all the goals you have for the future. When our minds get stuck in a negative rut, we can start to focus only on where we already are and what we can already do, instead of on where progress can take us. But this sort of thinking is exactly what will hinder all of that progress. 

If you can see each day as a new opportunity toward reaching the tomorrow you’re after, you’ll likely have much more success throughout the journey. 

Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone

Part of making the most of the opportunity that each day presents is not letting your mind hold you back. Fear and anxiety will put up barriers that keep you from getting where you want to be, but you can break past every one of these. It may not happen in an instant, but each choice to step out of your comfort zone can be a step forward and into a growth mindset. 

With your new growth mindset, every challenge can be seen as an opportunity, even if it may end in failure. 

Accept Setbacks And Roll With Changes

At the end of the day, the right mindset can even flip the script on experiences of failure. When everything falls apart, a strong mindset can help you realize that these sorts of situations may truly be opportunities to grow and improve. 

No, it’s not easy to make this mental shift, but it is possible. You don’t have to let a fear of failure hold you back because failure never has to be the end. The only thing that will keep you down is not pushing yourself forward in the aftermath of a setback. 

Find Your Inspiration And Motivation Daily

There are many external forces that can help you to push yourself. Make sure you’re tapping into these every single day, whether that means you start the day pumping yourself up with music, take a break to journal the positives or spend some time reading motivational books or articles. 

Whatever you can do to get your mindset in the right place, it’s worth it to do it every day. 

With The Right Mindset, Nothing Can Stop You

After all, often the only thing standing in your way is your own self. If you want to succeed, you have to allow yourself to find that success. Once you do, nothing will stop you.  


1. What is the main idea of the article?


a) Success depends entirely on talent and luck.

b) A positive mindset can significantly influence success.

c) Mindsets are unchangeable and determine our future.

d) Building a routine is the only way to achieve goals.


2. According to the article, what is a “growth mindset”?


a) Believing that failure is the end of the road.

b) Accepting setbacks as opportunities to grow.

c) Thinking that people cannot change or improve.

d) Avoiding challenges and staying in your comfort zone.


3. What does the article suggest about routines?

4. Why does the article advise stepping out of your comfort zone?

5. The article mentions “seeing beyond today.” What does this mean?

a) Focusing only on current challenges.
b) Ignoring today’s issues and focusing on tomorrow.
c) Thinking about how today’s actions contribute to long-term goals.
d) Forgetting about where you currently are.

6. What should you do if you experience failure, according to the article?
7. Which of the following is NOT recommended in the article for daily mindset improvement?

a) Listening to motivating music.
b) Journaling positive thoughts.
c) Comparing yourself to others’ success.
d) Reading inspirational content.

8. What’s the relationship between mindset and progress?
 Complete the sentence with the best option:

9 “With a growth mindset, failure is…
a) a final stop on your journey.
b) an opportunity to learn and grow.
c) something that should be avoided at all costs.
d) a chance to evaluate and improve yourself.”

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What is one way you can improve your mindset starting today? Write your answer in 2-3 sentences.

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