Activity 2. Language Learning Strategies. Analyze a web site: Language Learning Advisor.

Module 1 presents a structured, clearly designed program in which all activities have been scheduled for the learner to work on his own with the tools provided by the Internet. Its main aim is to teach students how to improve their learning of the English language within a virtual framework.

In the LLTA article, instead, learners are given plenty of advice and options they can easily access in their daily life for learning to move forward. It does not stick to the virtual framework, but touches upon many areas of life where learning can be implemented, not only the Internet. In relation to this, we can also note that Module 1 is restricted to a less large audience because it requires used to handle, if basic, some knowledge of how the Internet is used.

 One of the fundamental points of Module 1 approach is that is concentrates on assessing what the learners’ level of English is in order to make them aware of the stage they are at. Contrary to this, LLTA supplies a wide range of language learning levels to be covered. It proposes activities of many sorts that can be much more helpful for a successful performance of the L2: real, natural, spontaneous language, also grammar books…

 Finally, it is worth mentioning that whereas Module 1 is actually academically oriented, as marks, time limitations and self-evaluation progress must be provided, LLTA prefers to give students a list of materials that can be used for them to learn their L2 as best as possible. 

Gerard & José

The web page language learning advisor is focused on autonomous learning in the sense of being oneself more conscious about the time he or she has to spend to study a language and how to study it. It encourages the learners to use the sources they feel more comfortable or more useful. While reading it, the student notices that there are different methodologies and the importance of choosing the correct one (depending on one’s learning style). Then, it is mentioned the importance of the daily contact, in order to review the new concepts every day.
The learning method in module 1 helps the learner to distinct the different learning processes. On the other hand, language learning advisor lists a set of advices and techniques. It also encourages the student to use an audio component, to talk to friends with the new language and so other interesting activities such as reading magazines or joining a language club.


Laura & Chiara.