填空题. It is natural to feel uncomfortable in a language class. You're used to being in classes where the mode of communication—the language of instruction—is giving. In a language course, however, it is the mode of 1 communication itself which is the focus of instruction. For this reason, a 2 language course is different from most other courses you will ever take. Not understanding and making mistakes—things that are positive learning 3 indicators in other courses—are a very natural part of the language learning process. Accept the fact that you will not understand anything. In fact, at 4 the very beginning, you will not understand most at all. 5 Remember that during the initial period of adaptation, your ear and mind are adjusting with the sounds and the rhythm of the language. Though 6 you will not understand all of that is being said, you will be amazed at your 7 increasing ability to make sense of the language. Remember that the only way to learn the language is through practice, practice, and more practice; in the course of practicing you will make many errors.., and you will learn 8 them. Research shows that language students learn more effectively and retain more when they study frequently and for shorter periods of time than if they study infrequently for extended periods of time. Try to study each day, and when 9 possible, several times a day. This means, for an instance, doing a few 10 homework exercises each day rather than doing all homework assignments the night before they are due.