There are four main things that any language learner need-Motivation, Good resources, Time, Discipline.
It depends, you have to be more specific with your question. Success is asking questions like you are right now.
Joan Rubin has written: 'References for students of language planning' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Language planning 'National bilingualism in Paraguay' -- subject(s): Bilingualism, Languages, Social conditions 'How to be a more successful language learner' -- subject(s): Language and languages, Learner autonomy, Modern Languages, Study and teaching
a naturalistic learner is someone who learns the language at the same time as learning to communicate in it source: Second Language Acquisition-Rod Ellis
Crucial learner variables in acquiring a second language are making use of existing knowledge of the native language, general learning strategies, or universal properties of language to internalize knowledge of the second language. Communication strategies should also be employed by the learner to make use of existing knowledge to cope with communication difficulties.
it depends if your a fast learner or not
back burner? language learner
Verbal/linguistic
The L1 will help the learner acquire the L2 language, but the key here is that the learner has to be literate in the L1 before it can be used as a foundation for the L2. If the learner is not literate the teacher can not use the L1 and has to start from the basics for the L2.
Anthony Cardus has written: 'The infant second language learner'
Interlanguage is a transitional system that learners use while acquiring a new language. It contains elements of both the native and target language, often resulting in errors or deviations from the target language norms. Interlanguage is dynamic and evolves as learners gain proficiency in the target language.
Rosetta stone