RULE NUMBER 6
What is Rule Number 6 about?
Using only authentic, real English materials.
What does AJ tell learners to do with textbooks?
Throw them away.
What should learners read instead of textbooks?
Easy novels and real books.
What should learners listen to every day?
Easy, real audio materials.
Name one real greeting AJ mentions.
“How you doing?” or “What’s up?”
Why is Rule 6 important according to AJ Hoge?
Because it helps learners improve English faster and more naturally.
Why does AJ think textbooks are boring?
They use fake conversations and boring activities.
What does “easy reading” mean?
Reading that matches the learner’s level.
Give one example of real listening material.
Podcasts or audiobooks.
Why do learners fail to understand native speakers?
They learned only textbook English.
What does AJ say happens when learners use all seven rules together?
They completely change the way they learn English.
What kind of conversations do textbooks usually include?
Fake and unnatural conversations.
How many words should learners understand without a dictionary?
About 95 percent.
Why should listening materials be easy at first?
To help learners understand without stress.
How do children learn their first language?
Through real communication and stories.
What does AJ mean by “authentic” materials?
Materials made for native English speakers.
Why are textbook audio recordings unnatural?
Because people do not speak like that in real life.
What improves quickly when learners read a lot?
Vocabulary and reading speed.
What happens after listening many times?
The material becomes easier to understand.
Why do foreign children learn English quickly in English-speaking countries?
They hear and use real English every day.
Why does AJ say Rule 6 is very effective?
Because it helps learners understand real English used in daily life.
What problem do learners face after studying only textbook English?
They cannot understand real people speaking English.
What types of books should learners choose?
Books they enjoy, like adventure or romance.
Why does real listening help real communication?
Because it teaches natural speech and pronunciation.
What is the biggest benefit of using real materials?
Learning English faster and enjoying the process.