10 Rules from Richard Diebenkorn part I

Hello!

Apa kabar?

(that’s “how are you” in bahasa Indonesian).

Richard Diebenkorn was a well-known 20th century American painter. His early work is associated with Abstract expressionism and the Bay Area Figurative Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

He wrote “10 Rules for Creative Projects” and we believe that learning a new language like English is also a creative endeavor.

Endeavor – to seriously or continually try to do (something).

So, here are his rules 1 to 5. We recommend you try and use them when you are studying English!

Richard Diebenkorn’s 10 Rules Part I

1. Attempt what is not certain.  Certainty may or not come later. It may then be a valuable delusion.

We all start with not knowing; when we begin to study a language we know very little. We do not know how to pronounce it, how to write it or how to read properly. But do not worry! Start at the beginning.

2. The pretty, initial position which falls short of  completeness is not to be valued – except as a stimulus for further moves.

There is always more to be done! So let that motivate you to always learn more.

3. Do research. But in order to find other than what is searched for.

It is important to research. But once we have finished researching it is essential to sit down and study. Work. Memorize.

4. Use and respond to the initial fresh qualities but  consider them absolutely expendable.

We understand this to mean that everything at the beginning seems exciting. After studying for a couple of weeks, we get bored and stop. Don’t do this!

Keep going!

This is why the ABA English course works so well! Each unit is designed to keep you interested.

5. Don’t “discover” a subject of any kind.

You are not the first to learn a language. Remember this and use it to your advantage!