Self-directed learning (SDL) – Leibniz Language Centre

[Translate to English:] Bild vom Lernraum 209 im LLC

With self-directed learning (SDL), you can work more flexibly on improving your language skills and thus develop your learner autonomy. If you would like to take more control of your language learning and take more responsibility for your learning, then our SDL courses could be of interest to you.

In the SDL courses you have the opportunity to

set your own learning times; there are usually no weekly attendance times
define your own learning objectives
select your learning materials.
get to know and try out different learning methods
choose your learning mode, whether you want to work alone, with a partner or in a group
determine your learning speed
start learning in some courses regardless of the semester

How can you proceed if you want to learn a language independently?

Find out about the requirements of SDL courses.
Seek advice if you need help.
Evaluate learning phases and reflect on your learning. This will help you find out what works for you and how you can make your learning as effective as possible.
Work regularly and motivate yourself with every goal you achieve.

As teachers, we are at your side during all these steps and will help you where necessary.

With self-directed learning (SDL), you can work more flexibly on improving your language skills and thus develop your learner autonomy. If you would like to take more control of your language learning and take more responsibility for your learning, then our SDL courses could be of interest to you.

Forms of Self-directed learning in our SDL offer

Open Learning Spaces

You regularly visit a open learning space where you can (further) learn the language according to your needs and current language level. You work independently with the materials recommended in the learning room. The LLC colleagues will advise you in person.
Blended-Learning-courses

You register for a blended learning course. The course is a combination of classroom lessons and self-study phases. For example, you work on recommended learning materials independently at home and then practise the content in the classroom.
Tandem offer

When learning languages in tandem, two students with different mother tongues learn together. For example, if you want to improve your knowledge of Spanish, Chinese or Italian, you can work with a person whose mother tongue is Spanish, Chinese or Italian and who wants to learn your mother tongue.
Learning counseling

Make an appointment with our colleagues and find the best way to self-directed learning in the target language together.

Dependent on the form of learning you can:

set your own learning times; there are usually no weekly attendance times
define your own learning goals
select your learning materials
get to know and try out different learning methods
choose your learning mode, i.e. whether you want to work alone, with a partner or in a group
determine your learning speed
learn independently of the semester
earn ECTS points

Do you want to learn a language independently?

Here is what you can do:
Find out about the SDL courses on offer at the LLC and choose a suitable course

Planning: Set yourself specific learning goals and actively pursue them

Implementation: Work regularly and motivate yourself with every goal you achieve

Evaluation: Evaluate learning phases and reflect on your learning. This will help you to find out what works for you and how you can make your learning as effective as possible

Seek advice if you need help

[Translate to English:] Work cycle in SDL

Colleagues from the LLC will be on hand to advise you on all these steps and help you where necessary. In the LLC building, we also provide you with study rooms where you can continue learning individually or with study partners. It is not necessary to register in advance to use the rooms.

The SDL offer of the current semester