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Here are someone's notes for an essay on the topic Language learners can help themselves. Print the box below and cut it up. Then try putting the parts into order. Which would be good headings? Which could be good subheadings? Click here for a more printable version.

There is not just one answer to this. Try doing it with some friends and talk about the different answers you had before looking at the one possible way of doing this below.

Language learners can help themselves

• Introduction 
• Reasons for self-help 
• Range of informal and formal opportunities 
• Short comparison between formal and informal learning
•  Announcement of essay plan 

Formal learning settings 

• Choosing the right course 
• Finding the right level Making the most of class time 
• Using textbooks out of class 

Informal learning settings 

• Examples of informal settings 
• Ways of learning informally 
• Listening to the radio 
• Finding opportunities to talk 

Problems and overcoming them 

• Shortage of time 
• Time management 
• Shyness 

Conclusion 

• Summary of learners’ roles

For further advice, see Chapter 8 of Study Skills for Speakers of English as a Second Language, by Marilyn Lewis and Hayo Reinders.