{"id":1268,"date":"2018-03-08T12:18:44","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T12:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/blog\/?p=1268"},"modified":"2019-02-13T20:02:14","modified_gmt":"2019-02-13T20:02:14","slug":"cloze-tests-help-learn-language-5x-faster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/blog\/cloze-tests-help-learn-language-5x-faster\/","title":{"rendered":"How Cloze Tests Help You Learn A Language 5x Faster"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>blockquote { margin-left: 0; } blockquote .attribution { display:<br \/> block; font-style: normal; font-size: 0.9em; }<\/style>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/dmitri-popov-441562-unsplash-e1520512104696.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There\u2019s no easy way to put this &#8211; <b>learning a new language is tough<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It requires dedication, hard work, and lots of free time to learn all the vocabulary and grammar needed to become fluent. Unfortunately, many people who begin learning a new language give up when things start to get challenging. Ask them why and you\u2019ll hear a variety of excuses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>I don\u2019t have enough time to study.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>There are too many words to learn.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>I just don\u2019t have the talent for languages.<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">But for every person who gives up learning a new language, there are hundreds of people who are on their way to mastering a third, fourth or even tenth language.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Just like these language students\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Currently, I\u2019m living in Sweden and learning Swedish\u2026 In one week I\u2019ve gone from barely understanding anything, to being able to listen to radio and podcasts with pleasure! <span class=\"attribution\">&#8211; Shadowzergsz<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">My passion for language learning has been so dead for the past few months. I couldn&#8217;t seem to even want to buckle down and study anything &#8211; even listening to foreign music wasn&#8217;t enjoyable\u2026 Suddenly, language learning is fun again!\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span class=\"attribution\">&#8211; DerSprachKerl<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">My French reading has improved so much in the past 3 months that I feel like I am close to reading at normal speeds. Japanese I have finally been able to recognize different kanji, and Hungarian I have completed the first 100 words.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"attribution\">&#8211; Laura<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You may assume that these people are all geniuses with a natural talent for learning languages. But the truth is that they\u2019re all normal people &#8211; they\u2019ve just found <b>a more efficient way to study<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">So what\u2019s their secret?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Using cloze tests to practice 5 skills at the same time<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">They\u2019re all Clozemaster students who have been using cloze tests to help them <b>learn languages up to 5x faster than normal<\/b>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/blog\/cloze-test\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Cloze tests<\/span><\/a> are a kind of exercise where the participant has to replace the missing word in a sentence. They require the ability to understand both context and vocabulary to find the correct answer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The reason that cloze tests are so effective for language learning is simple. When you complete a cloze test, you\u2019re not just practicing one skill &#8211; you\u2019re actually practicing <b>five skills at the same time<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Let\u2019s take a look at some of the skills you can learn using cloze tests.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Skill 1 &#8211; Learning the Meaning of Multiple Words<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Flashcards are used by almost every language student around the world and they can be effective for learning large amounts of vocabulary. However, regular single-word flashcards are too simple. As each card only has one word, it takes a long time to learn enough words to become competent in your target language.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Cloze tests are much more efficient for learning vocabulary because you\u2019re exposed to multiple words at once. To answer the question correctly, you\u2019ll need to understand each word in the sentence &#8211; what it means, how it relates to the other words, and how it\u2019s affected by context.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As you work through more and more cloze tests, you\u2019ll find that <b>you start to passively pick up new words<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Here\u2019s an example from Clozemaster\u2019s French Fluency Fast Track that you can try yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A sample sentence you might encounter early on is:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Je crois en ___.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>(lui)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I believe in him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">After repeating this sentence a few times, you should be able to remember that the French word for \u201chim\u201d is \u201clui\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A little later, you might encounter this sentence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Tu ____ en OVNIs?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Do you believe in UFOs?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">From the previous cloze test for \u201clui\u201d, you can probably recall that the French word for \u201cbelieve\u201d is \u201ccrois\u201d. Using cloze tests you\u2019ve learned two new words (\u201clui\u201d and \u201ccrois\u201d) from studying just one card. If you continue working on the Fast Track, you could potentially master two or three hundred new words from studying less than a hundred cards &#8211; a much more efficient way of studying vocabulary.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Skill 2 &#8211; Learning to Translate Whole Sentences<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When you start using your target language in real-life situations, you\u2019ll find that words are rarely used in isolation. Whether you\u2019re watching a movie, listening to the radio, or having a conversation in a cafe, you can\u2019t just translate a single word at a time. You need to be able to translate whole sentences on the go. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Translation is just like any other skill &#8211; it requires practice in context. When you\u2019re learning the piano, you can spend hours learning the positions of every single note on the keyboard. But this doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019ll be able to play a song. To play a song, you need to practice putting the notes together into a sequence that sounds good.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Learning a language is the same. You may spend hundreds of hours studying single words. But without practice in context, you won\u2019t be able to use them in sentences. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Cloze tests let you practice this important skill. Instead of just studying single words, you study vocabulary presented in whole sentences. Each time you practice a new card, <b>you\u2019ll not only learn new words and phrases, you\u2019ll improve your ability to quickly translate entire sentences<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Clozemaster Pro users can level up their translation ability even faster by studying multi-paragraph passages taken from native level texts. There are passages covering a variety of topics such as Arts, History, People, and Technology, so you\u2019ll always have something interesting to read.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Skill 3 &#8211; Learning Commonly Used \u201cChunks\u201d of Words<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">One of the keys to making quick progress in a second language is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2010\/09\/19\/magazine\/19FOB-OnLanguage-Zimmer.html\"><span class=\"s2\">learning \u201cchunks\u201d of words instead of single words<\/span><\/a>. A chunk is a short phrase that combines several words. It could be an idiomatic expression, such as \u201cHow\u2019s it going?\u201d, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espressoenglish.net\/common-english-collocations-with-the-words-big-great-large-deep-strong-and-heavy\/\"><span class=\"s2\">a combination of words that frequently appear<\/span><\/a> together, such as \u201cheavy snow\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Native speakers usually have no problem understanding chunks as they start learning them naturally from a very early age. But if you take a look at the meaning of each individual word in the chunk, you\u2019ll see why second language speakers have a hard time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cHow\u2019s it going?\u201d is a common greeting that could mean \u201cHello\u201d or \u201cHow are you?\u201d depending on the situation. But why do we use the word \u201cgo\u201d when nobody is actually going anywhere?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When there\u2019s a lot of snow, we use the phrase \u201cheavy snow\u201d. Isn\u2019t it strange to refer to the weight of the snow when we\u2019re actually describing the amount of snow? Surely \u201cdense snow\u201d or \u201cthick snow\u201d would make more sense.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Learning chunks takes time, but cloze tests allow you to speed up the process by <b>integrating your regular vocabulary studies with chunk studies<\/b>. Studying words in chunks will help you discover common words that have multiple meanings. More importantly, you\u2019ll learn to quickly identify when to use the regular meaning (eg. a heavy book, a heavy bag) and when to use the idiomatic meaning (eg. a heavy drinker, heavy taxes).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Clozemaster makes it easy to learn important chunks as example sentences are presented based on their frequency of use. You\u2019ll learn all the most commonly used phrases first, so you\u2019ll be able to start using \u201creal language\u201d as quickly as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Skill 4 &#8211; Learning to Transition from Passive to Active Vocabulary<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Within our lexicon, there are two kinds of vocabulary &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tofluency.com\/active-passive-english-vocabulary\/\"><span class=\"s2\">passive vocabulary and active vocabulary<\/span><\/a>. Your passive vocabulary consists of words that you understand, but don\u2019t yet use. Your active vocabulary consists of words that you can understand and use when speaking or writing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When you start learning new words, they\u2019ll become an important part of your passive vocabulary. With enough study, you\u2019ll be able to recognize and understand them when they appear in text or conversations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">But real communication is a two-way street. To become fluent in a language, you need to be able to use the language, not just understand it. This means transitioning as many words as possible from your passive vocabulary to your active vocabulary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When sitting down for a study session, most students are forced to make a choice. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><i>Should I focus on learning new words to build my passive vocabulary, or practice familiar words to reinforce my active vocabulary?<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Students using cloze tests have a distinct advantage because they don\u2019t need to make this choice. Cloze flashcards allow you to <b>grow your active and passive vocabulary at the same time<\/b>. By constantly studying words in context, you\u2019ll reinforce your active vocabulary with every sentence you study.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Ask Fred, a dedicated student who is using Clozemaster to study French and Czech.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I find that continued listening snowballs into a powerful learning experience as the language takes stronger root in my memory. Also, it helps me expand my vocabulary and range of expression through new sentences and repeated exposure to grammar in an organic way. This tool is a mainstay of my daily Czech and French routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Clozemaster users have an extra incentive to increase their active vocabulary. While each new word studied gives you points toward your total score, using the text input option (ie. using your active vocabulary) gives you bonus points. As your score increases with each new word studied, you\u2019ll find yourself striving to reach the top of the leaderboard. Clozemaster users like rkirktransl8s have found this to be great for motivation.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This will sound silly, but the leaderboards are a great motivator to get my daily practice in. I consider myself pretty serious about my language study, so seeing other people surpass me on the boards helps kick my rear in gear to put in more time and work more efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Skill 5 &#8211; Learning Grammar<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Mastering a language requires more than just learning lots of vocabulary. You also need to learn grammar so you can construct sentences properly. Unfortunately, learning grammar is often regarded as the most challenging (and least interesting) part of studying many languages. Just ask anyone who\u2019s tried to understand <a href=\"https:\/\/theculturetrip.com\/asia\/japan\/articles\/the-10-most-difficult-languages-in-the-world\/\"><span class=\"s2\">all 18 cases used in Hungarian<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Many students take a \u201cone or the other\u201d approach when studying vocabulary and grammar. They might spend an hour studying a few common grammar rules, then an hour studying new words. Students using cloze tests have a big advantage as they can <b>study grammar and vocabulary at the same time<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Here\u2019s an example from the Clozemaster Japanese course:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u3042\u306a\u305f\u306e\u52c9\u5f37\u3092___\u3057\u306a\u3044\u3088\u3046\u306b\u3057\u307e\u3059\u3002(\u90aa\u9b54)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">I&#8217;ll do my best not to disturb your studying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">(Lit: I your study to not disturb will do my best.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To successfully answer this question, you need to learn that Japanese has a different word order to English (Subject-Object-Verb vs. Subject-Verb-Object). Many students of Japanese claim that one of the hardest parts of learning Japanese is getting used to the SOV word order. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When you study language using cloze tests, you\u2019re constantly practicing grammar patterns in context. Japanese language students will be able to repeat SOV sentences over and over until the word order becomes second nature. Many students find that sentence repetition is just what is needed to help finally unlock the mysteries of a difficult language.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Just ask Apscis, a student of Polish who has found success using cloze tests:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Before I started with Clozemaster, I had trouble reading Polish sentences\/syntax even though I had a decent vocab level. Reading thousands of sentences has given me a natural sense of how Polish tends to structure itself, making reading any texts much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Clozemaster Pro users can take advantage of bonus Grammar Challenges that are included with many popular languages. Grammar Challenges let you focus on specific grammar points, such as prepositions, pronouns or commonly confused verbs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Get Fluent Faster<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The free version of Clozemaster comes with everything you need to accelerate your language learning, but if you\u2019re serious about mastering a language, you should check out Clozemaster Pro. The Pro version comes with even more example sentences, unlimited listening exercises, customizable settings, advanced stats, and downloadable content. Try Clozemaster Pro at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/pro\">https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/pro<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2880 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/5-skills-cloze-test-e1546885031481.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><br \/>\n<script async defer data-pin-hover=\"true\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s no easy way to put this &#8211; learning a new language is tough. It requires dedication, hard work, and lots of free time to learn all the vocabulary and grammar needed to become fluent. Unfortunately, many people who begin learning a new language give up when things start to get challenging. Ask them why &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/blog\/cloze-tests-help-learn-language-5x-faster\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How Cloze Tests Help You Learn A Language 5x Faster<\/span>Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,4412],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1268","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-language-learning","category-tips-and-advice"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Cloze Tests Help You Learn A Language 5x Faster<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clozemaster.com\/blog\/cloze-tests-help-learn-language-5x-faster\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How Cloze Tests Help You Learn A Language 5x Faster\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"There\u2019s no easy way to put this &#8211; learning a new language is tough. 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