Language Study Groups vs Self-Paced Learning

While self-paced learning, often utilizing apps and online courses, provides an excellent foundation in grammar and vocabulary, it often leaves a crucial component lacking: real, unscripted human interaction. At Explain Learning, we advocate for a blended approach, recognizing that the transition from passively consuming language material to actively using it is best bridged through collaboration. This article explores why integrating language practice in groups is the necessary step to achieve fluency and provides collaborative study techniques to make it work.