Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage. Sound Advice for Language Learners A recent issue of a language learning magazine has consulted a number of experts in the (1) ............... of second language acquisition. Their advice may prove invaluable for those (2)............... a language course. One suggestion is that you (3) ............... whether you are likely to be successful at learning a language? Did you enjoy studying languages at school, for example? Do you have enough time to learn a language? The major (4)...............will be your own time and effort. Therefore, you must be sure that the course on offer leads to a (5)............... qualification. Also, be realistic in your (6)................ If you don't set achievable aims, you are more likely to give up. Do not be deceived (7)...............thinking that the most expensive courses are the best. (8) ...............around to get the best possible value for money. You should also bear in mind that the quicker you learn a language, the more quickly you forget it. Sandra Miller, a French teacher, tried to teach herself German by enrolling on a (9)...............course. Already fluent in four languages and with a sound knowledge of teaching methodology her chances of (10)...............progress were high. Three years on she remembers very little. She feels her biggest mistake was not to follow up her first experience. "I should have consolidated what I'd learn by continuing to study, even if it were by myself." 1. A. branch B. field C. area D. domain 2. A. wondering B. thinking C. looking D. considering 3. A. assess B. review C. balance D. survey 4. A. chance B. cost C. price D. evaluation 5. A. recognized B. understood C. valued D. regarded 6. A. sights B. ends C. objects D. goals 7. A. by B. about C. into D. in 8. A. nose B. push C. run D. shop 9. A. rapid B. crash C. quick D. fast 10. A. achieving B. doing C. making D. gaining