| 6 | The Language Learning Processes
Learning English is much easier if you know where to begin. Understanding the language learning processes is your best start. The language learning processes can be divided into three steps:   input throughput output

1.  Input ... is everything you read and hear wherever you are  - in class, in your study, at the cinema, listening to music. If your input is too easy, you lose interest. If your input is too difficult, you also lose interest. Lesson to learn: In active language learning the choice of input is important. You must have the right materials. 2.  Throughput ... is the way the input is processed in your brain. Well, in other words - your active work trying to learn. Your working routines and your way of learning are important. Lessons to learn: You must develop your working routines You must develop your learning strategies 3.  Output ... is the result of input and throughput. In other words - how well you understand English and how well you can express yourself in English. That is what we call communicative skills (competence). And, those skills are your goals! Lessons to learn: Make sure you know the meaning of communicative skills Make sure you understand what your target level is  There are three more goals to keep in mind. You will find them at the bottom of the chart below.   Input   -   Throughput   -   Output Click your way around to lay an excellent foundation to your English studies! Click on the word "Input" first.   Input                   Reading Listening                                   Throughput             Aids Prerequisites Tools             Teacher's role Method Learner's role                                           Output                   Tool skills Autonomy Realia               Communicative skills