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May 27, 2013 06:53
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I am writing an essay about learners' individual characteristics that affect the success of his language learning (intelligence, aptitude, motivation, learning styles, etc.).
My original title is: what makes a successful L2 Learner? But I think it is too ordinary, so I am thinking of changing it to "Profile of a Successful L2 Learner".
I am not sure the word "profile" can be used here, and whether it changes the meaning of the whole title.
Could someone give me some advice? Thanks!
My original title is: what makes a successful L2 Learner? But I think it is too ordinary, so I am thinking of changing it to "Profile of a Successful L2 Learner".
I am not sure the word "profile" can be used here, and whether it changes the meaning of the whole title.
Could someone give me some advice? Thanks!
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Tony M
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Emilia De Paola
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Jun 10, 2013 20:37: Tony M Created KOG entry
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I think it's perfectly fine — and I don't see any serious negative connotation.
'Profile' is used a lot in HR: 'the right profile for the job' etc., and I think it conveys exactly what you are looking for here.
'Profile' is used a lot in HR: 'the right profile for the job' etc., and I think it conveys exactly what you are looking for here.
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: I agree: no negative connotations. Very suitable, I'd say.
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Emilia De Paola
Italy
Italy
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Italy
Accurate translator and literary teacher
Native in: Italian 
Works in: English to Italian, German to Italian
what makes a successful L2 learner
Couldn't you change it completely and write that?or
How to be a successful L2 learner
I am a foreign language teacher and I often find these formulations : )
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The many advantages of online learning include flexibility and convenience. But online learning is a lot more challenging than it may seem.
How to be a successful L2 learner
I am a foreign language teacher and I often find these formulations : )
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Note added at 9 hrs (2013-05-27 16:52:59 GMT)
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What makes a good learner - Leventhorpe School
www.leventhorpe.net/documents/.../HowCanIImproveMyStudySkil...
A good learner is … an active listener ... Consult your lesson notes and the syllabus for each course to make sure you ... Make spider-diagrams and mind- maps.
9 Tips on How to Be a Successful Learner (with Pictures) - wikiHow
www.wikihow.com › ... › Homework Skills
How to Be a Successful Learner. As people set about to ... That's why some students study hard but never make progress in their studies. So, what does it take ...
What do good learners believe? What do good learners do?
authenticteaching.wordpress.com/.../what-do-good-learners-believe-what...
Mar 2, 2011 – Make a list of and debate: What good learners believe. What good learners do. And since David mentioned the fantastic Postman and ...
What Makes a Successful Online Learner? | ISEEK
www.iseek.org/education/successonline.html
The many advantages of online learning include flexibility and convenience. But online learning is a lot more challenging than it may seem.
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