Why taking language classes do not work
Language classes can work but more times than not, do not teach the student the language. Why? Most people sign up with high expectations, some people even go away to immersion camps, these are all good, but often do not yield results. The reason is simple. Diffusion of responsibility. […]
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Language Podcasts
My interest in language podcasts
I do not think language podcasts are of much value to learn a language. Why? When I started to create language learning materials, I thought of everything from podcasts to java games. Colorful cartons to video and speech technology. I did not choose to put podcasts in my programs because […]
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Using computer games to establish a baseline cognitive function
I can tell basically how I am functioning cognitively based on scores on computer games I play. From this baseline I can determine what affects my brain function. For example, sleep, time of day, diet, etc. I think every brain functions differently. I have found the things that keep […]
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How to learn a foreign language-first understand
If you want to learn a foreign language I think you need to concentrate on learning words. This is how you learn a language. If you learn words then you can understand what other people say on the radio, TV and in conversation. If you listen to others […]
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Visualization for language learning motivation
From visualization to motivation
Motivation is really the most important key to learn a language. Techniques are great but I think if you do not have the desire to study you will not learn a language. How do you bridge the gap between wanting and doing? Visualization.
1 minute visualization for language success
If you […]
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Learning a language with metaphors
Metaphors are like barbells for your mind. They stretch and expand your brain in a form of mental gymnastic or yoga. One technique to break the monotony of learning a language is try to create metaphors in your target language. First start with simple metaphors “fast as a rabbit” , something […]
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Mind mapping software or by hand to learn a language
How can mind mapping help you learn a language? Read on. There are a number of free mind mapping software programs on the market. I like one by ‘eDraw’. However, at the end of the day would you rather be sitting in front the computer to […]
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How to a learn language in an unconventional way
Another technique that might help in learning a language that might seem similar to mind mapping is drawing vocabulary words. What I mean by this is take a word you are trying to learn in your foreign and make the letters a picture. You do […]
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Learn a language with mind mapping
Mind mapping
Creating mind maps or mind mapping is using a paper and pencil to draw out maps of connections between two or more ideas. You can use mind maps to learn a language with grammatical ideas, vocabulary and even conversational ideas such as question and answer. Mind maps look like […]
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Poland the Hollywood of Europe
Many Poles are puzzled why I am living in Poland. Poles love Poland. Poland is a great country. But why would a foofy American from Boston live in Poland? Some Poles, but certainly not all, dream of the converse, to live in NYC, Boston or Hollywood.
Besides having a Polish family connection, […]
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