study guide

multilingual

by Lara Canro
Hi, how are you?

If you made it this far, I

I would like to welcome you.
and to congratulate for being a
a person so determined.

I imagine that, just like

I, you be a lover
of languages, right? So you
you are in the right place!

This e-book aims to

to assist you in self-study
of languages in a practical way,
simple and objective, through
a step-by-step guide and tips on
the four competencies (speaking,
listening, reading, and writing). The e-
the book also features a
weekly schedule and tips
planning for what
you can organize yourself better.

Without further ado, be well-

welcome to the Study Guide
Multilingual!

Sincerely,
CHAPTER1
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CEFR Level A1: Beginner Basic

CEFR Level A2: Basic Intermediate;

CEFR Level B1: Minimum Independent

CEFR Level B2: Independent Advanced;

CEFR Level C1: Advanced Independent;

CEFR Level C2: Advanced Bilingual.

Here the student is able to understand and use

basic expressions and very simple phrases such as, for
exemplo, “qual é o seu nome?” ou “eu tenho 25 anos”.
To understand a speech, it is necessary that the
interlocutor speak slowly and clearly. The reading
is limited by the ignorance of certain structures
grammatical and with reduced vocabulary.
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If we compare it with the previous level, the
the vocabulary here is a bit more extensive, and of this
the ability to form sentences is a bit
[Link] this level, it is already possible to establish

basic dialogues. They are also already understood

simple texts of basic vocabulary.

People who fit into this category have

sufficient knowledge of the language to
more complex interpretations. Whether in reading,
understanding or writing ability, can
describe situations, expectations, in addition to executing
arguments with reasons and justifications, even
superficially.
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Speakers with this classification have
vocabulary, comprehension and reading ability
superior to the previous category. That's why they can already

converse more naturally. The speed

who your interlocutor speaks tends to be a
less hindrance to the understanding of topics.

At the C1 level, the person speaks and understands the language of

more naturally, since it has vocabulary

vast, being able, for example, to understand
technical texts. Regarding the verbal expression, the
speaker expresses clearly, using sentences and
complex constructions.

And for the people who aspire to have a work visa in

other countries, this is generally the required level.
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This is the classification for people, indeed,
fluent in a foreign language. They
understand any information received,
perceiving subtleties and linguistic details.
Express themselves spontaneously and with
accuracy, being able to debate clearly and
necessary. Reads and understands texts easily
complexes.

After better understanding the levels that

someone can achieve by speaking a new language, it is
it's ideal to take a placement test to
discover your level in the desired language and to
that you know exactly where you are
leaving. For leveling of English, the site
the indicated is: [Link]
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From then on, list and organize the subjects of

according to your weekly study schedule.

For example, if you took the test and found out that you are
at A2 level, do a quick Google search
topics for the A2 level of French
register this content somewhere.

When all the topics at your level are

It's time to set up a study routine.
(see chapter 08 of this document).

If it is not A1, review the topics of the levels

previously through activities and exercises.
Czech proverb
CHAPTER2
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"Beauty Laroca, but what are these names?"

Let's go, basically there are 04 competencies that

we need to pay attention when we are
learning a new language.

Translating from English, listening, speaking, reading, and writing are

basic skills that allow us to act
socially using a language. In other words, they are
linguistic skills that people develop when they
relate and communicate with each other.

And following this trend, these competencies are

important because it is by mastering them that we will
to be able to master another language. So from that
way, it's only fair to learn how
study each one of them to achieve success in
learning.
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Obviously, it is legal to look for a song you like, right?

But, before just searching for 'songs in'
"language x" on Google, let's think a little.

First of all: what is your favorite music style?

Pop? Rock? Indie? It's cool to filter the search by genre,
because the search becomes more objective and because no one
deserves to study a language with a musical style that does not
Cool, right?

But, if you are eclectic, I have a great

strategy here.
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Okay, defining your preferred musical genre or arriving
to the conclusion that you are the little person who enjoys everything a

little, let's go to the second step: research the songs

on the internet.

"Oh, Lara, but I have already researched a lot and only results come up.
cheap songs or from 20 years ago.

Well, let's go. Most likely you are doing this

research like a Brazilian studying the language x, right?
What happens is that at this moment it is crucial to enter.
the little world of your new language already in search of music.

That is, you need to research like a native. How

someone who lives in Paris, for example, and would research
the sounds of the moment in French.

On the next page, I explain the step by step of a great

strategy.
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Open Spotify or YouTube and search, in the language you are in.
learning, your favorite music genre + the current year.
This will ensure that the songs are recent and, more
specifically on Spotify, some of these playlists are
made with songs that are trending in the country.

Assuming you study French, open Spotify or the

On Youtube, if you are eclectic, search: 'French'
2022. But if you have a preference for a genre, it gives
to specify search. You can, for example, type:
"French POP 2022" (on YouTube it is essential to add the
word "playlist" to the search).

This is the time to enter the playlist and choose one.

music. In this first moment, it's nice that you do a
dynamic listening and choose a song that has a
a melody that you like (I swear, it takes five minutes), since
Theoretically, we still do not know any letters.

After choosing the song, we will listen to it.

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You know that story of putting on music to 'study'
Go wash the dishes? Forget that! Make a listen.
The chosen song's rhythm is essential. In addition to being super
it's important to listen actively, it's also nice to start the
word recognition exercise. It is very likely
some words will catch your attention A LOT during
Listen up, seriously, FOCUS ON THEM!

If you are having trouble with listening, study songs.

Slow songs can help a lot with listening at the beginning. Just
search for the song in question on YouTube and type
"slowed reverb". Even better if it has the lyrics.
CHAPTER4
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How to finally unlock once and for all
the speech? Ok, I guess you already know that the answer is SPEAKING.
But how? Listen up, I'm going to teach you some.
ways to practice speaking.

Many people report having difficulty with speaking because

even knowing how to speak, at the moment I 'blank out'. This
"White" is common, especially if you're not in the habit.
to practice by talking with another person.
The idea of creating a script is to make sure you already have
quickly in mind what you want to say in a context X.
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The idea of performing small monologues in front
The mirror is for you to work and improve.
your self-esteem related to learning another
language. This will make you not imagine yourself speaking
another language, but rather VISUALIZE YOURSELF, in addition to helping you

A lot to lose face.

How to leave the country to practice a language is not an option.

for many people, we can do this now
at home, thanks to the internet, with apps like Tandem.
The use of applications that allow contact with
people from different countries, mainly natives of the country
from the origin of the desired language, it will help you immerse yourself

dynamic form language, besides expanding your perception

about culture and helping you improve the fluency of your speech
in general.
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Configure the voice search systems of your
electronic devices for the desired language. If the
artificial intelligence is capable of understanding what
It is said, we can conclude that the pronunciations are being
made as expected.

Choose topics of your interest and make small ones.

recordings of your voice talking about these subjects.
After the recordings are made, you can listen to and analyze
its pronunciations and the fluency of communication.

Reusing a tip from the listening, you should take

a song of your interest and, with the help of the lyrics,
sing it along with your interpreter, with the aim
to approximate your pronunciation to that of the artist.
CHAPTER5
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Writing is essential for you to get used to the
spelling of words in the new language. In the Italian language,
for example, certain words are pronounced in a way
similar to Portuguese, but written in different ways
As "garlic" and "aglio". Writing, therefore, is essential for
to adapt to such peculiarities. Here are some tips:

Develop short weekly texts on topics

that you like, and then check right and wrong
in spelling.

Choose small excerpts from a song that

you like to be transcribed after your listening.
It is essential to complete this task based solely on the
listen to the music, before viewing the lyrics.

Set your phone's keyboard to the language

desired, with the aim of getting used to writing
of the language. Normally, cell phones have features of
automatic corrections that serve as support.
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Start by writing about yourself, your characteristics.
the qualities, what you like to do, your routine.

You can also write about your hobbies,

dreams and goals for the next months/years.

It's also nice to write about someone who is

important to you, like a friend, relative,
crush, boyfriend...
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Search for short texts according to your
level, on topics that interest you (site
indicated for: [Link]). Make use of
small reports, publications on social media
social or excerpts taken from textbooks
that can be found on the internet.

Select excerpts from song lyrics that you

like and read them out loud while paying attention to the

pronunciation.

Perform readings in a slow manner in front of the

mirror, aloud.

You have probably seen it around.

it's nice to watch series with Portuguese subtitles and
with the original audio when learning a
new language. What no one says is that it's cool the
inverse too.
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This is because reading the words in English in the subtitle

make you actually read and visualize that

word, especially in English, where great
some parts are written one way and pronounced another
outro.

Let him who is without sin cast the first stone.

phrase in English and thought it was a big
conglomeration of sounds for not knowing the
words separately?

Hearing the sound of the word doesn't necessarily make you

to get to know her, because the chances of her being
written differently from what you heard are
great, that's why it's important to read and know the
written forms of the words. It is good to watch something
dubbed with English subtitles (or in the language)
what you are learning) is a good alternative.
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Search for synonyms of simple words that you already
knowledge. For example: beautiful, happy, etc.
Thus, you expand your vocabulary through.
association, thanks to the words you already know;

Site [Link] | Site with texts separated by level in

various languages and with various themes.

Kultivi App | Free online education that offers

more than 90 complete courses, with video lessons and materials
of support.

Easy Language Channel, no Youtube | Channel with videos

focused on the learning of several languages
the real language of the streets.

Fluency TV Podcast, not on Spotify | Podcast in English, French,

Spanish and Italian.
CHAPTER8
(APPENDIX)
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So Lara, but why do weekly planning?

Well, the idea of planning weekly instead

monthly is related to the achievement of goals.
Meeting short-term goals is easier than achieving.
set long-term goals.

It is important that you set a day to organize

your week. The best day to do this is Sunday,
since we usually don't do it after lunch
many things, haha. The organization of the week, actually,
it's very simple, you can do it in 15 minutes and
it will help you a lot not to get lost.
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It is ideal that, during this time, you organize your goals.
this week, for example: "this week I will study subjects
at my level, which is A2 in English." In addition, it's cool
that you catalogue and leave the material/link separate from
video that you will use to study during the week.

Okay, keeping this in mind, you will find the best

schedule within your day to organize these matters of
according to your availability. For example, if you
You know that every day after lunch you have 30 minutes,
always set it aside to study.

Having done that, distribute the contents in your schedule. 'Okay,

But how am I going to study? Well, the idea is that you change.
the dynamics so that your study does not become boring and repetitive.
It's legal for you to study with a video on YouTube one day.
for example, in one I sell grammar, in another I read a
text or the lyrics of a song. I will leave below a
example of organization.
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Below is an example of how to organize the week.
so that you can work on the 4 skills without
the study may be repetitive. Remember that you can carry out
take notes wherever you prefer, whether in your notebook/tablet or in
notepad on your phone.
 planning
WEEKLY

Important notes:
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