Are you focused on active language learning or passive language learning?

And which is the best way to learn?

In this video, you'll learn the difference between active and passive learning and some methods for each.

Do you know the difference between active and passive learning?

You'll find out the differences between these two.

First, the difference between active and passive learning.

Here's the difference.

Active learning means you're actively engaging with learning material and focusing on it.

For example, you're reading in your target language, you're looking up words, you're translating,

you're memorizing phrases, or you're speaking out loud.

So you're focused on what you're learning and you're really into it.

Now, passive learning is different. It requires less concentration.

It's usually done when you're doing something else.

For example, doing chores, driving to work, or taking the train.

You could be listening to an audio lesson or watching a video lesson.

But the difference is you're not focused on picking apart every word.

You're just passively taking the language in.

What about you?

How do you usually learn?

Do you have a lot of active practice, a lot of passive practice? Do you have a combination? Let us know in the comments.

Second, how you can learn both ways with our lessons.

If you do a lot of passive learning, say because you're always on the go, then here are four simple tactics you can apply right now.

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