完形填空About 1.2 billion people around the world are learning a foreign language. However, not all of them enjoy 1 . We talked to hundreds of successful language learners. They shared some of their habits with us.
One key 2 long-term success is working towards the goal（目标）all the time. Most successful language learners make sure they 3 a few minutes practicing every day. Some language learners practice their language only in class. In the long run, they show much slower progress than those who practice 4 .
The second habit of successful language learners is that they don't study too much or too long at a time. 5 , they study for a short period of time each time. And then after a break, they continue. Over a longer time, they make 6 .Some language learners always want to learn as much new material as 7 . But it has been proved that one slowly forgets 8 he or she has learned over time.
Let's be honest: Do you still remember all the English words and expressions you learned last year? Successful language learners 9 the old material regularly （规律地）. Regular review turns your short-term memory into a long-term memory.
Are you having a hard time improving your English? Then you may try to 10 these three habits. Don't worry if it takes time. Learning a second language well is a long-term process—it should take time!
