Learning
Memorizing Words Effectively
It is really awesome and rewarding to be able to master a language. And a huge factor that determines how well you've learned a language is the number of words you know. Given this fact, it is no wonder why many polyglots are known for the number of new words they have learned on a daily basis.
We want to help you learn as much words as possible. So in this article, we'd like to share some of the things you can do to memorize words more effectively. You can try one or more of these techniques at a time and decide which one works best for you.
Learn Your Language Before Learning Other Languages
So far we have focused on ways and techniques we can use to effectively learn foreign languages. We believe, nonetheless, that it is always a good idea to master the language you have known since you learned to speak. While it may be truly rewarding to be able to speak and write in another language, it is still highly recommended to learn and master your own.
In this post, we'll talk about some of the reasons why you need to know your own language before learning other languages.
Are You Too Old to Learn a Language?
“Sounds really interesting! But doing something like that, at my age?”
This was what my friend told me when we were talking about learning new languages. For my friend’s sake, we won’t tell what his age is, but let’s just say he’s relatively old. :)
Learning More Languages at the Same Time
You might wonder if it is possible to learn more languages at the same time. This is a question that often comes up for language learners. The short answer is yes, but it really depends on your personal circumstances.
Learn by Listening to Audio Materials
It is a well-known fact that you can learn a lot by listening to audio materials. However, the method is not always obvious. Especially when you are just starting to learn a language. I would like to show you how to learn effectively by using recorded audio materials regardless of the stage of your language learning.
Finding the Right Language Teacher
Finding the Right Language Teacher
If you are serious about learning a language and you find a very good language teacher who is committed to your success, it is not necessarily enough to have the best learning experience and to learn most effectively.
In this post, I would like to give you a couple of ideas on how to select the teacher with whom you will be able to maximize your language learning experience.
My Pronunciation Is Not Perfect, What Can I Do?
When you start learning a language, one of the first things you will encounter is that the pronunciation of the selected language is most likely different from your mother tongue. Different sounds, different intonation. People often get intimidated by this, and wonder if they will be able to learn a perfect pronunciation.
Before we answer the question if it is possible, let's examine why is it important for you to have a perfect pronunciation.
Most Useful Words in Five Languages
I have come across a very nice site which lists hundreds of the most useful words in five languages.
Total Physical Response (TPR)
One of the most common goals of language students is to be able to recognize and respond to as much words as possible. Certain individuals claim they have achieved this, with little effort and in such a short length of time. Some have even learned around 500 words in as little as 20 hours worth of studying.
This, according to them, was done through the use of Total Physical Response. In this blog, we take a look at Total Physical Response and how to learn words using it.
Maintaining your Language Skills
Being able to complete a language course is a truly rewarding experience. At this point, you have now developed your knowledge and skills on your chosen language. And the next good step is for you to maintain all that you have learned from the course.
Here are a few things you can do to maintain your language skills.