Why I like radio over TV for learning a foreign language learning
Many people claim, TV is a great way to learn a foreign language. I agree, as my theory is any way to learn a language is a good way, as long as you are into it. But for me, I prefer to listen […]
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TV is often said to a great way to learn a foreign language
Parents often put children trying to learn a foreign language in front of the TV. However, because TV images are not concrete it is known that this does not always help children learn a foreign language. However, the same can be said […]
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How to feel or invoke an emotional response with a word in a foreign language
One the the problems with speaking and hearing a foreign language is you do not feel the words like your own. If someone says ’I love you’ it does not have the same impact perhaps. You might accidentally say a bad word and […]
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Phonetic Slavic languages
Phonetic comes from ancient Greek meaning ’sound - voice’. The Slavic languages are phonetic. This is one great advantage when trying to learn. Despite the strange streams of consonants or the Cyrillic alphabet, once you learn the 50 or so sound combinations and letters you can read as you would speak. Spelling is […]
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English language accent percentages
What percentage of people in the world speak American language accents vs British or other accents?
Accent percentages
American accents 70%
English accents 15%
Canadian accents 5%
Australian accents 5%
Other 5%
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How big is your language learning library
When I ask most of my friends how many language resources, that is, books, CDs, programs etc they own most have a small library. I think when you are learning a language having many resources is helpful. Most people buy a few dictionaries, both pocket and complete, […]
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Polish hip hop bible and language learning
A while back I bought a Polish bible to help me learn Polish. It made sense as the stories I knew, the vocabulary was basic, and it was something I enjoyed and could read over and over again. But the problem was the most modern Polish translation was in […]
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What is the best way to learn a language
I will tell you the best way to learn a language clear and simple. All over the Internet you see advice on language learning and the best way to learn a language This advice on the best way to learn a language is usually a list […]
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Teaching languages abroad
If you make a mini career out of teaching languages, such as English abroad, you generally have an upper middle class income. Initially your backpackers income translates to a middle class income, but if you refine your teaching and perfect your method in addition to organizing your schedule, you can earn an upper […]
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How long does it take to be conversational in a language
It takes from 3 months to 3 years to be conversational in a language. I teach and learn languages and you need about 3000 words to get by and about 5000 words to be conversational, even with no grammar. You have to calculate how long […]
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